Property description
* POTENTIAL 7 BEDROOMS!!! SOUTHDOWN: An impressive four double bedroomed family residence with well-proportioned accommodation spread over four floors with real potential to convert the spacious 44ft by 38ft top floor attic room into three further double bedrooms. The property is believed to measure just under 4000 square feet and enjoys commanding rear views over the surrounding countryside with a long southerly-facing garden approaching three-quarters of an acre, and an adjoining paddock and stables which are available on a yearly peppercorn rent. The sizeable accommodation boasts four reception rooms including a billiard/snooker room which would also be ideal for someone running business from home having access to the parking area to the rear.
THE LOCATION
The village of Donisthorpe has seen many changes and improvements in recent times. Since the demise of the local colliery, new life has been breathed into the area and quality housing constructed around its perimeter. In spite of progress, the village still retains a certain charm and enjoys close links with Moira and the National Forest and the nearby bustling market town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch about three miles away. The M42 motorway is easily accessible with links through to the M1 and M6 motorways and to all major Midland towns and cities. The Nottingham East Midlands airport can be reached by car within 30 to 40 minutes.
ABOUT THE PROPERTY
SOUTHDOWN: An impressive four double bedroomed family residence with well-proportioned accommodation spread over four floors with real potential to convert the spacious 44ft by 38ft top floor attic room into three further double bedrooms. The property is believed to measure just under 4000 square feet and enjoys commanding rear views over the surrounding countryside with a long garden approaching three-quarters of an acre, and an adjoining paddock and stables which are available on a yearly peppercorn rent.
The sizeable accommodation boasts four reception rooms including a billiard/snooker room which would also be ideal for someone running business from home having access to the parking area to the rear. The principal bedroom suite includes a dressing room and a five-piece en suite bathroom, and guest bedroom two has an en suite shower room. Construction of the house was started about five years ago and has since been work in progress which is now nearing completion. The property benefits from eco-friendly geo thermal heating supplying underfloor heating throughout the house. Each room has its own thermostat for maximum economy.
ACCOMMODATION DETAIL
GEO THERMAL HEATING
This property takes advantage of recent technology introduced into Great Britain just over a decade ago and uses the principle of ground source heat pumps which use stored 'ground source heat' (renewable energy) in a very efficient way to provide heating and hot water as an alternative to expensive fossil fuels. In the case of this property, there is underfloor heating on all four floors.
INCLUDED IN THE SALE
Included in the sale are all the curtains, blinds and carpets and the full-sized billiard/snooker table.
CANOPIED PORCH
The front entrance door opens into the:
RECEPTION HALLWAY
With laminate flooring, coved ceiling, alarm keypad, deep storage cupboard, beech doors to the sitting room, dining room, office/study, breakfast kitchen and cloakroom/w.c. A staircase descends to the billiard room and a further staircase rises to the bedrooms and bathroom on the first floor.
SITTING ROOM - 21' 1'' x 16' 3'' (6.42m x 4.95m)
The focal point of this good-sized living room is the recessed fireplace with slate walls and tiled hearth incorporating a freestanding cast iron log burner. Coved ceiling, TV and telephone points and two sets of UPVC double glazed French doors leading outside onto a half-moon shaped all weather composite decked balcony with stainless steel rails and glass sides. The superb views from here overlook the rear garden and stunning countryside beyond.
DINING ROOM - 19' 2'' x 14' 8'' max inc. square bay (5.84m x 4.47m)
(12' 4 \" min). Entered from the hall via twin half glazed beech doors. With laminate flooring, coved ceiling with recessed loudspeakers and halogen lighting. A feature UPVC double glazed bay front window.
OFFICE / STUDY - 11' 0'' x 8' 7'' (3.35m x 2.61m)
With a tiled floor, coved ceiling with halogen lighting, telephone point and UPVC double glazed French doors leading outside to the raised patio (under construction).
SPACIOUS FITTED BREAKFAST KITCHEN - 19' 1'' x 17' 8'' max (5.81m x 5.38m)
(14' 7\" min). Fitted with a range of beech-effect base and drawer units and matching wall cupboards and display cabinets with underlighting. A centre island with cupboards and built-in wine racks. There's a one and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, an inset five ring stainless steel LPG hob and built-in electric ovens. Tiled splashbacks and complementary roll-edged worktops. An integrated dishwasher, space for an American-style fridge/freezer and ample space for a table and chairs. Tiled floor, ceiling speakers, TV and telephone points, a UPVC double glazed side window and bay front window with blinds.
A beech door to the adjoining:
UTILITY ROOM - 19' 3'' x 5' 8'' (5.86m x 1.73m)
Fitted with a stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, base units and matching wall cupboards including tall storage cupboards. Tiled floor, alarm keypad and extractor fan. An extra large hot water cylinder. A UPVC double glazed window and glazed rear exit door to the garden.
CLOAKROOM / W.C. - 7' 9'' x 5' 8'' (2.36m x 1.73m)
Comprising: a pedestal wash hand basin and a dual-flush toilet. A hot water cylinder (a buffer tank for the Geo Thermal heating) and the heat exchangers fed from the heat pumps. Tiled floor, halogen ceiling lights and a UPVC double glazed opaque side window.
Returning to the reception hall, stairs rise to the first floor, and further stairs descend to the:
SNOOKER ROOM / FAMILY ROOM - 19' 5'' x 16' 4'' min (5.91m x 4.97m)
(Widening to 24' 3\"). Currently used as a games room with a full-size billiard/snooker table with overhead lighting which is INCLUDED in the sale. A door to a a large storage cupboard and two sets of UPVC double glazed windows leading outside to the paved patio (currently under construction). With rear access, this room would be ideal as an office for someone running a business from home.
Returning to the reception hall, stairs rise to the:
FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION
LANDING
With a large understairs storage cupboard housing the heating controls and pipework. Coved ceiling with halogen downlights. Beech doors to the four bedrooms and family shower room.
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM SUITE - 21' 5'' x 16' 3'' (6.52m x 4.95m)
The spacious master bedroom also has a separate dressing room and a five-piece en suite bathroom. Fitted with a comprehensive range of wardrobes, drawers and two bedside tables. Coved ceiling with ceiling mounted loudspeakers, TV and telephone points, two UPVC double glazed side windows and two to the rear enjoying commanding southerly views over the surrounding rolling countryside.
Door to the adjoining:
DRESSING ROOM
Fitted with a range of wardrobes with hanging rails and shelves, and a fitted corner dressing unit with shelves under. A coved ceiling with halogen downlights.
Opening to the:
5 PIECE EN SUITE BATHROOM
Comprising: a panelled jacuzzi air bath with corner chrome mixer tap and shower attachment, a large corner shower cubicle with mains shower, two wall-hung wash hand basins and a dual-flush toilet. Fully tiled walls and floor, recessed halogen ceiling lighting and ceiling mounted speakers, and an extractor fan. Dual-aspect opaque double glazed windows to the side and rear elevations.
GUEST BEDROOM TWO - 11' 0'' + passage to door x 10' 6'' (3.35m x 3.20m)
With a coved ceiling and halogen downlights, TV and telephone points and a UPVC double glazed rear window with open southerly views.
A door to the adjoining:
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM - 7' 7'' x 5' 4'' (2.31m x 1.62m)
Comprising: a corner tiled shower cubicle with mains shower, pedestal wash hand basin and a dual-flush toilet. Tiled floor and part-tiled walls, recessed halogen lighting and an extractor fan.
BEDROOM THREE - 16' 7'' x 10' 4'' (5.05m x 3.15m)
With a coved ceiling having halogen downlights, TV and telephone points and four UPVC double glazed windows to the front aspect.
BEDROOM FOUR - 17' 7'' x 10' 0'' (5.36m x 3.05m)
With a coved ceiling having halogen downlights and four UPVC double glazed front windows facing the front of the property.
STYLISH FAMILY SHOWER ROOM - 8' 8'' x 6' 5'' (2.64m x 1.95m)
Comprising: a large tiled corner shower cubicle with mains shower, pedestal wash hand basin and a dual-flush toilet. Fully tiled walls and floor, coved ceiling with halogen lighting, extractor fan and a UPVC double glazed front window.
Returning to the landing, a further staircase leads up to the:
SPACIOUS TOP FLOOR ATTIC ROOM - 44' 0'' x 38' 0'' max (13.40m x 11.57m)
A large converted attic room in the shape of a 'T'. The room has eight Velux skylights, a semi-vaulted roof , underfloor heating, access to undereaves storage, TV points, power and lighting. NOTE: There is considerable potential to partition this room to form three further double bedrooms, making the property a seven-bedroomed house. Maybe bed and breakfast potential? Please check planning requirements.
OUTSIDE
WIDE SINGLE GARAGE and PARKING - 17' 7'' x 14' 7'' min (5.36m x 4.44m)
There is a block paved driveway to each side of the property and an extensive parking area to the rear offering off-road parking for numerous vehicles. The detached garage is wider than the average single garage (almost a double) and has an up-and-over door, two single-glazed windows and a side courtesy door.
EXTENSIVE REAR GARDEN
The property is nestled within a good-sized plot approaching three-quarters of an acre (not measured). There are two patio areas, an extensive laid lawn with borders planted with shrubs, a few fruit trees and two aluminium-framed greenhouses. There is access down the side of the garden to the:
TO RENT: PADDOCK and STABLE BLOCK
Not included in the sale but available to rent for an annual peppercorn rent of just £25 is an adjoining circa three-quarter acre paddock and a timber stable block with two stables.
COUNCIL TAX BAND:
The property is in council tax band: 'F'.
AND FINALLY...
If you're a discerning purchaser looking for a substantial quality-built family home, then SOUTHDOWN at Donisthorpe may well tick all your boxes. The edge of village location provides stunning southerly countryside views to the rear. This is indeed a substantial and spacious property offering considerable further potential. Viewing is enthusiastically recommended! Please call us to arrange: Ashby office: 01530 414666.
HOW TO GET THERE
From our NEWTON FALLOWELL office in the heart of ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH: Turn left into Market Street and left at the second mini-island into Bath Street. Go under the railway bridge into Tamworth Road, and within a few hundred metres, turn right into Willesley Road. Continue for some distance towards Donisthorpe. The house is situated just after the school in Ashby Road on the left hand side. Please note: There is NO For Sale board outside the property. POST CODE for SATNAVS: DE12 7QG.
PLEASE NOTE:
SERVICES: All mains are connected except gas. Fuel for cooking is by LPG, and hot water for the underfloor heating is provided by geo thermal ground source heat pumps. 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.
Property Features :
- Substantial 4 Bed Residence - Potential 7 Bedrooms
- Stunning Open Countryside Views to Rear
- 4 Well-Proportioned Reception Rooms inc...
- Snooker Room/Family Room - Cloakroom/W.C.
- 19ft Fitted Breakfast Kitchen + Utility Room