Property description

A TRULY UNIQUE GRADE II LISTED DETACHED TUDOR STYLE LODGE HOUSE. FORMERLY THE GATEHOUSE TO DONINGTON HALL, RETAINING MUCH CHARM AND CHARACTER WITH ORIGINAL FEATURES HAVING BEEN TASTEFULLY AND SYMPATHETICALLY RENOVATED OVER RECENT YEARS. SET WITHIN PRIVATE GROUNDS OF APPROXIMATELY 0.5 OF AN ACRE WITH EXTREMELY EASY ACCESS TO CASTLE DONINGTON VILLAGE AS WELL AS THE A50, M1, EAST MIDLANDS PARKWAY STATION AND EAST MIDLANDS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.

Robert Ellis are extremely pleased to bring to the market this unique opportunity to purchase this FIVE BEDROOM detached property set within its own private grounds. The property is believed to be designed by the well known architect Wilkins in conduction with Humphrey Repton and John Mash. The property is set over four different levels and offers spacious family accommodation that is well presented throughout. The main residence comprises of four double bedrooms split over two floors with the master benefiting from having a modern refitted shower room, recently refitted and updated family shower room with three reception rooms, spacious reception hallway and refitted Clive Christian kitchen with vaulted ceiling and exposed beams. The property benefits from having secure entry video system with electronically operated wrought iron gates, sweeping driveway providing ample off the road vehicle hard standing for several vehicles that leads to the detached garage and annex. The garage block benefits from having three secure garage spaces with light, power and alarms with the loft being converted into a separate annex creating a self contained one double bedroom apartment with separate living area, kitchen and shower room. The lodge is set within an idyllic country location, adjoining woodlands to the rear offer privacy and seclusion. The property has stone walls and double gates to the front and a large private garden surrounded by Victorian wrought iron and railings with mature trees in the grounds.

To fully appreciate the full size, extent and quality of the property on offer a viewing is highly recommended, contact the office to arrange a viewing today or for further enquiries.

Galleried Hallway:
With wooden double doors, double glazed window to the side elevation, stairs leading to bedrooms and family bathroom and second stairs leading to main reception room, archway through to open plan dining area, original stripped wood flooring, wall mounted radiator and vaulted ceiling.

Dining Area:
[3.96m (13ft 0in) x 3.84m (12ft 7in) approx] with exposed beams to the ceiling, wood flooring, understairs cupboard providing useful additional storage space, stone feature fireplace incorporating cast iron wood burner with quarry tiled hearth, built-in cupboard providing additional storage, stairs leading to snug and panelled door to:

Kitchen:
[5.38m (17ft 8in) x 2.49m (8ft 2in) approx] this hand made kitchen benefits from having a range of traditional wall and base units incorporating granite work surface over, 'Belfast' sink with swan neck mixer tap, tiled splashbacks, space and point for free standing 'AGA', integrated fridge and freezer, wall mounted modern radiator, 'Travertine' tiling to the floor, kick board heater, built-in display cabinets, vaulted ceiling with two ceiling light points, rear glazed door with glazed apex leading out to courtyard style garden, integrated slim line dishwasher and integrated washing machine.

Snug:
[4.32m (14ft 2in) x 4.14m (13ft 7in) approx] with windows to the front and side elevations, original front entrance door, stairs leading to master and second bedroom, feature brick fireplace incorporating cast iron multi fuel burner with quarry tiled hearth, wall mounted radiator and panelled door to:

Dressing Area/Occassional Bedr:
[3.76m (12ft 4in) x 1.88m (6ft 2in) approx] with separate entrance lobby leading from the snug, built-in storage cupboards, built-in wardrobes with decorative wooden panels, recessed spotlights to the ceiling, built-in desk, reproduction cast iron radiator, double glazed French doors to courtyard and louvre door to en-suite shower room. Mezzanine level incorporating Velux window with space for bed above.

En-Suite:
A versatile room currently being used as a dressing room/en-suite, however, would make an ideal study or occasional bedroom subject to buyers requirements. With an enclosed shower cubicle with 'Mira' electric shower, wall mounted vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap and vanity unit below, low flush w.c., tiling to the floor and walls, chrome heated towel rail, recessed spotlights to the ceiling and Velux window to the roof.

Living Room:
[7.49m (24ft 7in) x 3.45m (11ft 4in) approx] this much larger than average main reception room benefits from having double glazed windows to the front and rear elevations, double glazed French doors providing immediate access to the rear garden, feature fireplace incorporating cast iron surround with cast iron open feature fire and quarry tiled hearth, recessed spotlights to the ceiling, air conditioning unit, feature wall light points, wall mounted TV with aerial and media points behind.

Lower Hallway:
With air conditioning control system, recessed spotlights to the ceiling, wall mounted radiator, double glazed window to the side elevation, stairs leading to the main entrance lobby with ample storage under the stairs.

First Floor Landing:
With vaulted ceiling, stairs leading to the second and master bedroom, recessed spotlights to the ceiling and wooden arched doors to:

Bedroom 1:
[5.05m (16ft 7in) x 4.19m (13ft 9in) approx] with leaded windows to the front and side elevations, vaulted ceiling, built-in storage, wall mounted air conditioning unit, telephone point, built-in wardrobes, additional built-in storage over the stairs and staircase leading to:

En-Suite Shower Room:
[5.16m (16ft 11in) x 2.08m (6ft 10in) approx] with double glazed leaded window to the rear elevation, recessed spotlights to the ceiling, free standing vanity wash hand basin, low flush w.c., walk-in wet room shower enclosure with rain water shower head above and additional shower hose, 'Travertine' tiled splashbacks and 'Travertine' tiling to the floor, built-in extractor fan, floor standing radiator and access into eaves providing useful additional storage.

Bedroom 2:
[3.94m (12ft 11in) x 3.86m (12ft 8in) approx] with a double glazed window to the side elevation, wall mounted radiator, ceiling light point, loft access hatch and cast iron feature decorative fireplace. Wooden arched door to second landing with wooden door to snug and master bedroom.

Bedroom 3:
[3.53m (11ft 7in) x 3.45m (11ft 4in) approx] with double glazed leaded windows to the side elevation overlooking the garden to the rear, vaulted ceiling, wall mounted radiator and ceiling light point.

Bedroom 4:
[3.48m (11ft 5in) x 2.95m (9ft 8in) approx] with double glazed leaded windows to the side elevation, wall mounted radiator, vaulted ceiling and ceiling light point.

Shower Room:
This modern refitted shower room benefits from having a contemporary white suite comprising of wall mounted vanity wash hand basin with storage cupboard below and mixer tap, low flush w.c., walk-in shower enclosure with rain water shower head above, tiled splashbacks, tiling to the floor, extractor fan, recessed spotlights to the ceiling and modern chrome heated towel rail.

Outside:
The property sits on an extensive plot with fencing and walls to the boundary, electronically controlled secure gated access, large driveway providing ample off the road vehicle hard standing with landscaped gardens to the side and rear, mature shrubs and trees planted to the borders, outside light and power which creates an ideal family property.

Garages:
[6.35m (20ft 10in) x 5.71m (18ft 9in) approx] with double garages incorporating electric up and over roller shutter doors, light, power, separate alarm system and monitored CCTV. Additional tandem garage with doors, light and power. Staircase to the side of the garage block leads to annex.

Annex:
[6.2m (20ft 4in) x 4.09m (13ft 5in) approx] with panelled door to the side elevation, Velux window to the roof, TV point, alarm system.

Annex Kitchen:
Incorporating a range of base units, electric oven and hob, stainless steel sink with mixer tap above, space and point for free standing fridge freezer, air conditioning unit and panelled door to:

Annex Shower Room:
With wall mounted vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap, tiled splashbacks, low flush w.c., tiling to the floor, shower enclosure with electric shower.

Annex Bedroom:
[3.66m (12ft 0in) x 3.45m (11ft 4in) approx] with Velux window to the front elevation, recessed spotlights to the ceiling, double glazed window to the side and air conditioning unit.

Directions:
Proceed out of Long Eaton and through Sawley towards Castle Donington. Continue through Castle Donington and at the main traffic lights turn right into Park Lane, continue along Park Lane heading towards The Priesthouse and towards the very end of the road The Lodge can be found on the left hand side.
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Agents Notes:
The vendor of this property is a family member of an employee of Robert Ellis.

Property Features :

• Grade II listed detached home
• Retaining much charm and character
• Sympathetically renovated
• Ground of approx 0.5 acres
• Five bedrooms