5 bedroom house

A deceptive unique detached family home in a rural setting with field views from almost every window. The current custodians of this delightful family home have taken full advantage of this unique location with adjacent former derelict mill buildings and barn, a small thicket and paddocks. The total site extends to approximately 3.5 acres or thereabouts.

The substantial family accommodation spread over two floors plus attic room extends to approximately 2600 sq. ft. of living accommodation incorporating five receptions, breakfast kitchen, large utility/breakfast room, principal bedroom with en-suite dressing room and walk in wardrobe. There are four further bedrooms and an additional family shower room.

Outside there are formal gardens, bath house now store, derelict stone barn and former mill building alongside an over sized double detached garage/workshop.

Location - The property is situated in a rural location just to the north of Thringstone between the villages/hamlets of Peggs Green, Osgathorpe and Griffydam. All provide a good range of amenities between them including schools, village stores and public houses. Located in the heart of The National Forest trhere are many walkways and cycle paths, the Cloud Trail is close by. There is easy access to major road networks with the M42 and M1 within a short travel distance.

Further services and amenities are located in the nearby market town of Ashby de la Zouch, with its range of many individual shops/boutiques, banks and restaurants along with primary and secondary schools.

Schools - Griffydam Primary School - 1.6 miles
Ivanhoe College, Ashby -4.8 miles
Loughborough Grammar Schools - 9.8 miles
Twycross House School - 11.9 miles
Dixie Grammar School, Market Bosworth - 14.8 miles

Travelling Distances - East Midlands Airport - 7.3 miles
Loughborough Train Station - 9.9 miles
Birmingham International Airport - 31.8 miles

Accommodation Details - Ground Floor - Twin panel glazed doors lead via the porch to the entrance hall. From here the doors lead off to ground floor accommodation including five reception rooms and a substantial 17ft. x 17ft. principal living room with log burner and 'inglenook' fireplace. Bay fronted dining room, snug, reading room and gym together with a breakfast kitchen and large utility with additional breakfast area overlooking the rear gardens.

First Floor - There is a generous landing which leads to five bedrooms including the main suite incorporating a separate four piece bathroom, dressing room and walk in wardrobe and connecting door to a potential nursery/bedroom. There are three further bedrooms all with built in robes and a family shower room. Finally accessed via a fixed ladder is a generous 24 ft. attic room with Velux roof lights and attic trusses, ideal for future conversion, subject to the usual consents being obtained.

Outside - The property has a sweeping gravel driveway leading to a large over size detached garage/workshop with turning parking aprons. Access is then available to the formal rear gardens with water features, numerous patios and extensive lawns featuring glass houses, former bath house and outbuildings. From here gateways then lead to both the right hand side where there is direct access to a public footpath passing through a small thicket belonging to Mill Farm which in turn leads to the rear where there is currently a derelict stone outbuilding and remnants of the former Mill. To the left hand side ranch style fencing overlooks an elevated position over adjacent paddocks bending down to a small brook.

Viewing Arrangements - Strictly by prior appointment via the agents Howkins and Harrison on

Local Authority - North West Leicestershire District Council -

Council Tax - Band - E

Fixtures And Fittings - Only those items in the nature of fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. Other items are specifically excluded. None of the appliances have been tested by the agents and they are not certified or warranted in any way.

Services - None of the services have been tested and purchasers should note that it is their specific responsibility to make their own enquiries of the appropriate authorities as to the location, adequacy and availability of mains water, electricity, gas and drainage services.

Floorplan - Howkins & Harrison prepare these plans for reference only. They are not to scale.

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Important Information - Every care has been taken with the preparation of these Sales Particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. In all cases, buyers should verify matters for themselves. Where property alterations have been undertaken buyers should check that relevant permissions have been obtained. If there is any point, which is of particular importance let us know and we will verify it for you. These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. All measurements are approximate. The Fixtures, Fittings, Services & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs are provided for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the sale. Plans are provided for general guidance and are not to scale.



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