Property description

A substantial period home that combines an exciting mix of architectural styles spanning almost 300 years with three floors of beautifully presented accommodation that flows effortlessly.

Description
Situated within a conservation area of this desirable village, a substantial six bedroom period home of diverse architectural styles. A clear indication of how the property has been enlarged over its long history the accommodation extends over three floors and is served by two staircases. Thought to be much older than the date of 1757 would suggest, Moss Deeping is built of brick and stone with an elegant Regency style stucco elevation. The property has been the subject of a complete restoration and renovation programme and is bursting with period features that include heavily beamed ceilings, stone floors, period fireplaces and window shutters.

The Ground Floor
The property is entered into an impressive entrance hall with elegant sweeping staircase and original stone floor. The grand drawing room with high ceiling features two large multi pane windows with shutters and a marble fireplace. The dining room has a very different feel with low, heavily beamed ceiling and brick floor and leads into a further sitting room with beamed ceiling and open fireplace. The heart of the home is the large farmhouse kitchen fitted with a range of cream cabinets, beech work surfaces, matching island unit, Belfast sink and a range cooker set into the chimney breast. The kitchen has under floor heating, heavily beamed ceiling and incorporates a generous dining area with cosy log burning stove, cast iron range and bread oven. Off the kitchen is a utility room, family room/play room and door to rear garden.

The First Floor
On the first floor above the drawing room is an elegant master bedroom suite with period fireplace and multi pane window. Leading off is a fully fitted dressing room and en suite bathroom fitted with a four piece suite including a cast iron bath. There are six double bedrooms in all, the guest bedroom also has a dressing area and en suite and there is a large family bathroom fitted with a four piece suite featuring a cast iron bath, beamed ceiling and period fireplace.

Outside the Property
Outside there is a landscaped garden to the front of the property and a brick pathway winds its way to the grand entrance door with original feature fanlight over. A side gate provides access to the rear. Vehicular access is found to the rear of the property via Hollow Lane with the driveway leading into a generous courtyard via electrically operated gates. Immediately to the rear of the property is an original well and there is a good sized walled garden that is mainly laid to lawn.Planning Permission and Building Regulation Approval has recently been granted for the addition of a porch to the rear of the property and a substantial brick outbuilding to be sited within the rear garden.

The Location
Frisby on the Wreake is situated within the renowned Wreake Valley. The village has a post office that now includes a deli store and cafe selling local artisan produce and The Bell public house. There is an active village community centring around the pub and the village hall which hosts numerous social and fund raising events including the Wine Society, Amateur Dramatics and Cricket Club to name just a few. The village is well placed for access to Nottingham, Melton Mowbray and the A46 provides fast access into Leicester and the M1.Leicester 13 miles / Nottingham 21 miles / Loughborough 13 miles / Ratcliffe College 8 miles / Melton Mowbray 4.5 miles / M1 (J21) & M69 18 miles

Local Authority
Melton Borough Council.

Services
All mains services are available and connected to the property which is gas centrally heated.

Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Directions
Entering the village from the A607 along Gaddesby Lane which becomes Great Lane and then Main Street where Moss Deeping is found on the right hand side identified by our For Sale board.

Property Features :

• SUBSTANTIAL GRADE II LISTED PERIOD HOME
• JUST UNDER 4000 SQ FT OF ACCOMMODATION
• FOUR STUNNING RECEPTION ROOMS
• LARGE FARMHOUSE KITCHEN WITH RANGE AND BREAD OVEN
• SIX BEDROOMS