Oak Knoll

Location

Ulverscroft lies at the heart of the Charnwood Forest in a leafy North West corner of Leicestershire. Nestled in rolling countryside the property itself is located adjacent to Ulverscroft Nature Reserve, 146 acres of outstanding natural beauty, rich in wildlife and well known for its many scenic walks. Further local attractions include Stoneywell, Bradgate Park, Beacon Hill Country Park and Swithland Woods. Lingdale Golf Club is just a stone's throw from the property and the nearby villages of Woodhouse Eaves 3.5 miles and Newton Linford 3.4 miles offer an impressive range of shops tea rooms and popuar pub/restaurants. For the commuter there is an excellent rail service to London St Pancras available at both Loughborough and Leicester and East Midlands Airport is within easy reach.

Distances

Leicester 9.3 miles / Nottingham 21.5 miles / Loughborough 6.1 miles / Ashby-de-la-Zouch 10.2 miles / Woodhouse Eaves 3.5 miles / Newtown Linford/Bradgate Park 3.4 miles / Ratcliffe College 11.2 miles / East Midlands Airport 10.1 miles / M1(J22) 2 miles / M69/M1(J21) 10.1 miles

Accommodation

The property is entered into a generous hallway which extends to a central hallway with roof light. Leading off the hallway is a large, double reception room with oak strip floor offers ample space for formal dining and within the sitting area is an open fire. Double doors open into a south facing garden room with feature, central fireplace with log burner. The garden room enjoys a triple aspect and panoramic views over the garden and surrounding countryside. Two sets of sliding doors provide access to the patio and garden. From the hallway double doors open into the kitchen which has been recently installed and double doors open out into the rear garden. Fitted in a contemporary style the kitchen cabinets wrap around a central island which also serves as a breakfast bar...

Accommodation Cont'd

A tiled floor extends throughout the kitchen and further features of the kitchen incude a double Belfast style sink and range of integrated appliances. Leading off the central hallway are four double bedrooms and a family bathroom fitted with a luxurious four piece suite. Bedroom one has the benefit of walk-in wardrobe and en suite with large corner shower bath. Bedroom two also has the benefit of a large walk-in dressing room. A cloaks/WC and fully equipped utility room with Belfast sink completes the accommodation.

Outside

The property stands in 2.86 acres in total. Set well back from the lane, two sets of electric gates open to a generous in/out driveway which circles an oversized double garage. A number of mature trees create an established feel and the gardens which are highly manicured wrap around the property on all sides. To the side of the property and enjoying a westerly aspect is a highly productive kitchen garden with raised beds and ornamental pond. Two former stables currently used as potting sheds could easily be repurposed as home office and included in the sale is a greenhouse. From the south elevation sweeping lawns and paddock extend into open countryside. Enclosed on one side by a line of mature trees the grounds offer a high degree of privacy and are considered a particular feature of the property.

Oversized Double Garage

Two up and over doors power and light, cold water tap and Belfast style sink unit.

Services

Mains water and electric are connected. The property has oil fired central heating with boiler located in the utility room.

Local Authority

Charnwood Borough Council

Tenure

Freehold

Directions

From Junction 22 of the M1 motorway follow the A50 in an easterly direction towards Leicester. Take the first available exit, following signs for Shepshed (B591). At the T junction turn right onto Whitwick Road and then immediately right again onto Priory Lane. After approximately 0.7 miles turn left onto Whitcroft's Lane where the property can be found located on the left hand side.