Property description

AN IMPOSING GRADE II* LISTED FIVE-BEDROOMED GEORGIAN RESIDENCE with accommodation spread over FOUR FLOORS - benefiting from off-road parking, a double garage and a mature private rear garden. Originally part of the Spa development in the town, this character family home boasts several Georgian features and dates back to 1827 with views to the rear overlooking the Bath grounds. A look inside reveals, on the ground floor: a reception hall, impressive sitting room with full-height windows overlooking the garden, a spacious dining kitchen with adjoining utility room and a cloakroom/w.c.; in the basement are two reception rooms with the added benefit of former planning permission and listed building consent for creation to provide additional ancillary accommodation. On the first floor you'll find bedroom two and the master bedroom with an en suite shower room and a balcony overlooking the private rear garden. Finally, on the top floor: the three remaining bedrooms and the bathroom. Outside, there's off-road parking for at least two cars (with further potential) and a double garage. This is indeed a rare opportunity to acquire a character listed property in the town, and viewing is enthusiastically recommended.

ABOUT THE PROPERTY
AN IMPOSING GRADE II* LISTED FIVE-BEDROOMED GEORGIAN RESIDENCE with accommodation spread over FOUR FLOORS - benefiting from off-road parking, a double garage and a mature private rear garden. Originally part of the Spa development in the town, this character family home boasts several Georgian features and dates back to 1827 with views to the rear overlooking the Bath grounds. A look inside reveals, on the ground floor: a reception hall, impressive sitting room with full-height windows overlooking the garden, a spacious dining kitchen with adjoining utility room and a cloakroom/w.c.; in the basement are two reception rooms with the added benefit of former planning permission and listed building consent for creation to provide additional ancillary accommodation. On the first floor you'll find bedroom two and the master bedroom with an en suite shower room and a balcony overlooking the private rear garden. Finally, on the top floor: the three remaining bedrooms and the bathroom. Outside, there's off-road parking for at least two cars (with further potential) and a double garage. This is indeed a rare opportunity to acquire a character listed property in the town, and viewing is enthusiastically recommended.

THE LOCATION
The ancient, historic market town of Ashby (with its famous 15th century castle) almost certainly dates back to Roman times. Later, in the early 19th century, it became a spa town. Many of the Georgian-style buildings (including Rawdon Terrace) that you now see were built to accommodate visitors to the Baths. Today, Ashby de la Zouch is a thriving and bustling town within the National Forest and enjoys a wide range of good shops, schools, pubs, churches and local amenities. The nearby M42 motorway gives easy access to the M1, M5 and M6 and many other Midland towns and cities. The town is also convenient for the Nottingham East Midlands airport.

RAWDON TERRACE and LOCAL HISTORY
The Ivanhoe Baths were opened in 1822 within the formal landscape of the Bath Grounds. By 1827 the stone built Royal Hotel, Rawdon House and Terrace had been completed nearby to provide accommodation for the many visitors to the spa (which included the landed gentry and their servants.) The spa complex used mineral water transported from saline springs at Bath pit in Moira, which were brought by boat and horse drawn tramway to the larger settlement of Ashby (Hiller, 2009).

GRADE II star LISTED
Grade II*: These are high quality buildings, mostly unaltered, and often with an interior of special interest.

ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL
Number nine is an end terraced residence and approach over a driveway shared with the other properties. Twin wrought iron gates open onto the private driveway where there is parking and a double garage. The house is entered via steps and a door to the side.

RECEPTION HALLWAY
With exposed pine floorboards, dado rail, central heating radiator, stairs rising to the first floor. A step down to the cloakroom/w.c. and the door to the basement. Panelled doors to the dining kitchen and the:

ELEGANT SITTING ROOM - 19' 7'' max x 16' 3'' (5.96m x 4.95m)
A spacious light and airy living room with feature floor-to-ceiling Georgian windows with wooden shutters and doors leading outside into the easterly-facing rear garden. A solid pine fire surround with cast iron open fire grate (working chimney). Exposed pine floorboards, moulded cornice, TV aerial point, an alcove with built-in bookshelves, a double radiator, three uplighters and a recessed cupboard with shelves.



SPACIOUS LIVING DINING KITCHEN - 19' 2'' x 13' 4'' (5.84m x 4.06m)
A spacious kitchen with plenty of space for a dining table and chairs and a sofa. Fitted with a range of base and drawer units and matching wall cupboards including display cabinets and underlighting. There's a one and a half bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap, an inset four-ring electric De Dietrich hob and built-in eye-level oven/grill by De Dietrich. Roll-edged worktops and complementary tiled splashbacks. Space and plumbing for a dishwasher and space for an upright fridge/freezer. Exposed pine floorboards, radiator, moulded cornice and a sash window to the front elevation. A feature sash window to the side elevation with wooden shutters. A door to the adjoining utility room.



UTILITY ROOM - 8' 4'' x 6' 4'' (2.54m x 1.93m)
Fitted with a stainless steel sink and drainer and base units. Spaces and plumbing for a washing machine and a dryer. Exposed pine floorboards, pine shelving, a modern consumer unit and two side sash-style windows.

CLOAKROOM / W.C.
Fitted with a pedestal wash hand basin and a toilet. Exposed pine floorboards, dado rail, roof space access. From the hall, a door and wooden staircase leads down to the:

BASEMENT
The basement comprises two main reception rooms and various alcoves and smaller rooms offering further potential. The corridor has a brick floor. There's a walk-in understairs storage cupboard and a door leading outside to a small enclosed courtyard and a coal store.

BASEMENT ROOM ONE - 13' 0'' x 9' 8'' max (3.96m x 2.94m)
(See photo). With a feature fireplace, red and black quarry tiled floor and two rear windows. This room also houses the floor standing gas boiler for the property.

BASEMENT ROOM TWO - 17' 8'' max x 15' 3'' (5.38m x 4.64m)
The larger of the two basement rooms, with the original cast iron range (needs renovation), a quarry tiled floor and two rear windows. Returning to the entrance hall, a spindled staircase rises to the:

FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION

LANDING
With a feature floor-to-ceiling side window with secondary glazing. Dado rail and doors off to bedrooms one and two. A further staircase rises to the the accommodation on the top floor.

MASTER BEDROOM ONE - 14' 3'' x 13' 2'' (4.34m x 4.01m)
With a feature full-length window and doors overlooking the rear garden. Moulded cornice, radiator and a door to a built-in recessed wardrobe with hanging rail. Twin glazed doors open onto the outside balcony which has wrought railings. A door to the adjoining:

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM
Comprising: a tiled shower cubicle with Mira electric shower, circular wash basin resting on a cupboard base unit, and a stylish dual-flush toilet. A tiled floor, chrome heated towel radiator, a wall mirror with integral lighting, recessed halogen ceiling lights and an extractor fan.

GUEST BEDROOM TWO - 18' 1'' x 13' 2'' (5.51m x 4.01m)
A generous second bedroom fitted with a range of wardrobes having mirrored sliding doors and top cupboards, and a drawer unit. A pedestal wash hand basin, moulded cornice, radiator and two sash front windows with secondary glazing.

TOP FLOOR
With the remaining three bedrooms and the family bathroom. A multi-paned window to the side elevation with secondary glazing. Dado rail.

BEDROOM THREE - 11' 9'' x 14' 0'' (3.58m x 4.26m)
(8' 3\" min). With a door to a recessed cupboard, painted tongue and groove boarding to one wall, a recess with bookshelves, a double radiator and two uplighters. A multi-paned window to the front elevation.

BEDROOM FOUR - 12' 9'' min x 8' 5'' min (3.88m x 2.56m)
(11' 5\" max). With a recessed built-in cupboard, an alcove with bookshelves, radiator, uplighter and two windows overlooking the rear garden.

BEDROOM FIVE - 10' 1'' min x 8' 8'' (3.07m x 2.64m)
(13' 0\" max). Two uplighters and two windows to the rear elevation.

FAMILY BATHROOM - 14' 3'' x 8' 0'' (4.34m x 2.44m)
Comprising: a panelled bath, corner shower cubicle with electric shower, a pedestal wash hand basin and a low-flush toilet. A chrome heated towel radiator, recessed halogen lighting and an extractor fan. A multi-paned window to the front elevation.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached via an access shared with the neighbouring properties. Tall twin wrought iron gates then open into the private driveway where you'll find ample parking for two to three cars and potential to increase the parking area.

DOUBLE GARAGE - 17' 8'' long x 16' 0'' wide (5.38m x 4.87m)
With an up-and-over door and windows to both sides.

SIDE GARDEN
The lawned side garden leads to the:

PRIVATE REAR GARDEN
The good-sized rear garden benefits from established shrubs and bushes to the boundaries affording a high degree of privacy. There's a paved sun terrace, an extensive lawned area, and a raised paved patio at the bottom of the garden.





AND FINALLY...
A substantial and impressive stone-built end-terraced family home nestled in a prime location. A marvellous opportunity to purchase a piece of historical Ashby. This property offers considerable potential to a new owner and we respectfully suggest viewing at your earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

COUNCIL TAX BAND
The property is believed to be in council tax band: 'D'.

HOW TO GET THERE
From our NEWTON FALLOWELL office in the heart of ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH: Turn left into Market Place. At the mini-island turn left into Bath Street and continue a short distance into Station Road. Just before the car park for the Royal Hotel (on the left), turn left at our 'For Sale' sign. The property is at the right hand end of the terrace, and approached through the wrought iron gates leading to the entrance to the side. POST CODE for SAT NAVS: LE65 2GL.

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. TENURE: Freehold - with vacant possession on completion. Newton Fallowell recommends 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. 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. VIEWING: By strict appointment through the selling agent. DISCLAIMER: The details contained within these sales particulars are based on information supplied by the vendor and have not been verified by the agent.

Property Features :

• Imposing 5 Bed / 4 Storey Period Residence
• Grade II* Listed - Dating Back to 1827
• Boasting Character Georgian Features
• Spacious Dining Kitchen + Utility Room
• Delightful Airy Sitting Room overlooking Garden