Property description

A truly special five-bedroom period property which provides a wonderful comfortable five-bedroom family home. The house dates back to 1899 and is set in over a third of an acre of private south facing gardens which include a delightful wooded copse. This charming part of the garden is a peaceful retreat having an abundance of wild flowers and planting both an enchanting area for children as well as a perfect `wind-down` at the end of the day.
Situated in this exclusive private road location within the Mapperley Park Conservation Area there is a feeling of rural tranquillity which belies its proximity to the city. Ideal for the Nottingham High Schools, Trent University and City Hospital there is quick and easy access into the city with all its shopping, cultural, theatre and dining facilities. There are also excellent amenities in Sherwood itself with an eclectic mix of shops, cafes and restaurants.
The house has many original characteristics and provides over 3000 sqft of generous accommodation which includes a reception hall, lounge, dining room, study and a spacious living kitchen. To the first floor there are three bedrooms one of which having an en-suite bathroom with cathedral roof line. A special air circulation unit has been installed to efficiently optimise the heating.
There is a family bathroom and separate wc together with a Turret Room used as a walk-in wardrobe to this floor with two further bedrooms and further Turret Room office to the second floor.
Testament to this property is that it had one owner up until 1946 and our clients are only the fifth since so a rare opportunity to acquire such a lovely home.

Accommodation:
The accommodation features a reception hall with original Minton tiled floor, fitted book shelves, splendid lounge (16` x 14`) plus a bay (9` x 3`6) having a feature period fireplace, leaded lights to the double French doors which lead to the rear gardens, oak boarded floor and glazed double connecting doors to the dining room with Piano hinges enabling the doors to completely fold back, ideal for entertaining. The dining room (14`4 x 14`) has a window seat fitted to the bay window (8`6 x 3`6) which overlooks the gardens, burnished art nouveau style cast iron fireplace and oak boarded floor.
An inner hall leads through to a side entrance and to the study (10`9 x 6`3) which has bi-fold doors onto the gardens and underfloor heating.
An impressive living kitchen (22`6 x 21`6) overall, ideal for the family and entertaining with a range of beech units having stainless steel working tops including a double Butlers sink together an integrated freezer and dishwasher. There is a glazed door to the glazed laundry/utility (15`6 x 5`7).
To the first floor there is a `Turret` room perfect for a walk-in wardrobe and three bedrooms, Master bedroom (16`3 x 15`) with en-suite bathroom having velux windows to the `Cathedral` ceiling, bedroom two (14`6 x 14`3) and bedroom three (11`3 x 12`) each with period fireplaces. Two of the bedrooms have fitted wardrobes.
There is a family bathroom (11` x 9`) which has underfloor heating and a walk-in shower which has a lifetime guarantee, heated towel rail. There is a separate wc. Two further bedrooms, bedroom four (16` x 15`) and bedroom five. (14`7 x 14`3) to the second floor with an additional `Turret` room suitable for a study/office room.
There is parking to the front with a tandem double garage.
The gardens are a delight with steps and pathway to the front entrance having screened hedging to the side and gated access to the rear gardens with mature and established planting surrounding the lawn. The wooded copse beyond is a delightful backdrop to this special property.