Property description

A SUBSTANTIAL GRADE II LISTED PERIOD FAMILY HOME with TEN BEDROOMS INCLUDING 2 SELF CONTAINED APARTMENTS: The character Grade II listed farmhouse dates back to the 16th century and the owners have painstaking refurbished the property retaining as many examples of the Elizabethan and Tudor architecture as possible. Castletown House is currently run as a guesthouse and is located in the heart of the town and benefits from en suites and TV aerial points in every bedroom, gas central heating throughout, ample off-road parking for several cars and a low-maintenance front garden.

THE LOCATION
The historic town of Castle Donington is very popular and boasts a good mixture of modern amenities and facilities. Donington Park motor racing circuit, East Midlands airport, the M1 motorway and the A50 are all within easy access. Nearby Midland cities include Leicester, Nottingham and Derby, and further afield, Coventry and Birmingham.

ABOUT THE PROPERTY
A SUBSTANTIAL GRADE II LISTED PERIOD FAMILY HOME with TEN BEDROOMS INCLUDING 2 SELF CONTAINED APARTMENTS: Castletown House stands on a site that has been used mostly as farm since well before the Norman Conquest. The character Grade II listed farmhouse dates back to the 16th century and the owners have been painstaking in their efforts during its refurbishment to retain as many examples of the Elizabethan and Tudor architecture as possible. The property is currently run as a guesthouse and is located in the heart of the town and benefits from en suites and TV aerial points in every bedroom, gas central heating throughout, ample off-road parking for several cars and a low-maintenance front garden screened from the road by tall shrubs.

ACCOMMODATION IN BRIEF
In brief, the accommodation comprises: an entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room, cellar and ten bedrooms (all with en suites) and including two self-contained apartments with kitchens areas. There's ample off-road parking for several vehicles, and a low-maintenance front garden.

ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL - Draft Details

ENTRANCE HALL
Access is via a pine entrance door into a tiled entrance hallway. Pine doors leading through into the sitting room, cellar, dining room and bedroom four. With staircase rising to the first floor accommodation.

SITTING ROOM - 16' 5'' max x 15' 8'' max (5.00m x 4.77m)
The focal point of this character living room is the eature brick fireplace with side shelves and hearth, incorporating a cast iron log burner. Wood paneling to the lower walls, exposed ceiling beams, window to rear elevation with French doors and stone steps down to the front garden.

DINING ROOM - 18' 4'' max x 16' 5'' max (5.58m x 5.00m)
A good-sized room featuring a quarry tiled floor, high beamed ceiling, feature windows to front, side and rear elevations, central heating radiator, brick-built fireplace with timber lintel. Doors leading through into the laundry room and the kitchen.

KITCHEN - 9' 5'' x 9' 5'' (2.87m x 2.87m)
Fitted with a range of wall and base level units, inset double stainless steel sink and drainer, free-standing Rangemaster 110 gas cooker with electric ovens and extractor hood over, spaces for a dishwasher and free-standing fridge freezer. A window to the side elevation.

LAUNDRY ROOM - 14' 5'' x 5' 4'' (4.39m x 1.62m)
Wall-mounted glow worm boiler, space and plumbing for washing machines and dryers, window to the side and door leading out onto the car park.

BEDROOM FOUR WITH EN SUITE - 16' 4'' max x 12' 6'' plus bay (4.97m x 3.81m)
Exposed beamed ceiling, bay window to front elevation, central heating radiator. An en suite shower room comprising: pedestal wash hand basin, toilet and corner shower cubicle.

LANDING
With a window to side elevation, central heating radiator, doors leading off into four of the bedrooms and a built-in storage cupboard.

BEDROOM ONE WITH EN SUITE - 18' 2'' x 12' 3'' max (5.53m x 3.73m)
With fitted cupboards with shelving, dual-aspect windows, central heating radiator. An en suite shower room comprising: pedestal wash hand basin, toilet and corner shower cubicle.

BEDROOM TWO WITH EN SUITE - 16' 8'' x 16' 7'' (5.08m x 5.05m)
Exposed beamed ceiling, fitted wardrobe, central heating radiator and window to the side elevation. An en suite shower room comprising: pedestal wash hand basin, toilet and corner shower cubicle.

BEDROOM THREE WITH EN SUITE - 17' 2'' x 12' 6'' max (5.23m x 3.81m)
Dual-aspect windows, exposed beamed ceiling, central heating radiator, built-in wardrobe. An en suite shower room comprising: pedestal wash hand basin, toilet and corner shower cubicle.

BEDROOM TEN WITH ENSUITE - 9' 6'' x 6' 7'' (2.89m x 2.01m)
With a central heating radiator and window to the side elevation. An en suite shower room comprising: pedestal wash hand basin, toilet and corner shower cubicle.

REAR SECTION OF GUESTHOUSE

APARTMENT ONE / BEDROOM 5 - 14' 3'' x 13' 8'' (4.34m x 4.16m)
Arched window and French doors to side elevation, open-plan living kitchen dining area including a range of pine units, stainless steel sink and inset four-ring gas burner hob and central heating radiator. Adjoining bedroom (9'8 x 8'5) featuring fitted pine wardrobes and cupboards, central heating radiator and an arched window to the side elevation. An en suite shower room comprising: pedestal wash hand basin, toilet and corner shower cubicle.

BEDROOM SIX WITH EN SUITE - 13' 7'' max x 12' 7'' (4.14m x 3.83m)
Exposed ceiling beam, side window and arched French doors, central heating radiator. An en suite shower room comprising: pedestal wash hand basin, toilet and corner shower cubicle.

APARTMENT TWO / BEDROOM 7 - 14' 10'' max x 14' 3'' max (4.52m x 4.34m)
Exposed roof truss, two skylight windows, central heating radiator. An en suite shower room comprising: pedestal wash hand basin, toilet and corner shower cubicle. Also, an adjoining kitchen (10'6 x 5,1) featuring a range of fitted white high gloss units, stainless steel sink drainer unit and four ring gas burner hob, window to side elevation.

BEDROOM EIGHT WITH EN SUITE - 17' 4'' x 15' 2'' (5.28m x 4.62m)
With dual aspect windows, fitted pine wardrobes, exposed roof truss, central heating radiator. An en suite shower room comprising: pedestal wash hand basin, toilet and corner shower cubicle.

BEDROOM NINE WITH EN SUITE - 10' 8'' x 6' 4'' min (3.25m x 1.93m)
Exposed roof truss and beam, wardrobe recess, Velux skylight, central heating radiator. An en suite shower room comprising: pedestal wash hand basin, toilet and corner shower cubicle.

FRONT GARDEN
A low-maintenance front garden with a variety of tall trees to the boundaries, a paved patio area and a gravel area to the front.

PARKING / CAR PARK
Ample parking to the side of the property for several cars.

AND FINALLY...
A spacious Grade II Listed period property, currently a guesthouse, but with potential to be converted into a lovely family home.

COUNCIL TAX BAND
To be confirmed.

HOW TO GET THERE
From the NEWTON FALLOWELL Melbourne office: Go straight across into Church Street and head out of town. On entering the village of Wilson, turn left at the sharp right hand bend. In a few hundred yards, at the T-junction, turn right, following this road to the next T-junction with the A453. Turn left. Within a short distance, turn left at the traffic lights towards Castle Donington. Once in the town, go straight on at the crossroads with the traffic lights at the junction with Park Lane - and within a few yards turn left up the driveway signposted Castletown House. Please note: There is NO For Sale board outside the property. POST CODE for SAT NAVS: DE74 2PP

PLEASE NOTE:
SERVICES: All mains are connected. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by Newton Fallowell and no guarantee as to their operating ability or their efficiency can be given. MEASUREMENTS: Please note that room sizes are quoted in metres to the nearest tenth of a metre measured from wall to wall. The imperial equivalent is included as an approximate guide for applicants not fully conversant with the metric system. Room measurements are included as a guide to room sizes and are not intended to be used when ordering carpets or flooring. TENURE: Freehold - with vacant possession on completion. Newton Fallowell recommend that purchasers satisfy themselves as to the tenure of this property and we recommend they consult a legal representative such as a solicitor appointed in their purchase.

Property Features :

• Grade II LIsted Former Farmhouse
• Substantial Character Family Accommodation
• TEN Bedrooms inc. 2 Self Contained Apartments
• Beamed Sitting Room with Brick Fireplace
• Spacious Dining Room - Laundry Room