Property description
A substantial Grade II listed former vicarage standing in 2/3 of an acre that has been the subject of an extensive refurbishment programme. Believed to date back to the mid 19th century the property features high ceilings, multi pane windows and offers three floors of beautifully proportioned accommodation extending to over 5400 sq ft. Featuring four reception rooms, cellar, large family kitchen with orangery fitted by deVOL, eight bedrooms and four bathrooms. Outbuildings include a large garage, temperature controlled wine cellar and store.
Accommodation
A welcoming reception hall with limestone floor and return staircase opens into a light and spacious drawing room featuring an impressive open fireplace and segmental bay window with views over the rear gardens. The dining room also enjoys views over the rear garden, holds a twelve seater table and provides access to a rear staircase. The breakfast kitchen is a particular feature of the accommodation with limestone flooring with under floor heating and an extensive range of bespoke cabinets with granite and cherry wood worksurfaces. A chimney recess with over mantel provides space for a gas fired range cooker and a large island/breakfast bar. Off the kitchen a newly built orangery with glazed roof lantern provides space for dining and soft seating. Two staircases provide access to the first and second floor accommodation with eight bedrooms and four stylishly fitted bathroom/shower rooms. The master bedroom suite is split level and features a large segmental bay window with French doors and spacious en suite bathroom with free standing bath. The second floor accommodation would make an ideal teenage suite having its own sitting room and the potential to be fully self contained.
Gardens & Outbuildings
The property is ideally located within the centre of the village adjacent to the church. The Old Vicarage is an imposing property standing behind a line of large yew trees with an established plot that extends to 0.673 of an acre. To the front of the property a large gravelled driveway provides hard standing for numerous vehicles and access to a range of outbuildings that include a LARGE GARAGE, TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED WINE CELLAR and GARDEN STORE. The gardens extend to the side and rear of the property and enjoy an easterly aspect. There gardens are mainly laid to lawn and include a number of large established trees. A high brick boundary wall encloses the garden and creates a high degree of privacy and a large paved terrace spans the full width of the property proving the perfect setting for family gatherings.
Location
Belton is a thriving village located in North West Leicestershire close to the university town of Loughborough being well placed for access to Leicester, Nottingham, Derby and M1 (J23). The village hosts an impressive range of facilities including a primary school, village hall, church, shop, pub/restaurant, doctor's surgery and children's playgroup. The village also has its own football club and cricket ground.Loughborough 7 miles / Ashby-de-la-Zouch 7 miles / Leicester 16 miles / Nottingham 18 miles / Derby 18 miles / M1 (J23) 4 miles / East Midlands Airport 4.4 miles
Services
All mains services are available and connected to the property. The property has gas central heating fired by three boilers situated in the kitchen, en suite to the master bedroom and bedroom eight.
Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Local Authority
North West Leicestershire District Council.
Directions
From the B5324 Ashby Road turn into the village onto Long Street. Take the third right into Market Place and then turn right before the church onto Vicarage Lane where the property can be found situated on the left hand side.
Property Features :
- Over 5400 sq ft of Accommodation
- Large deVOL Kitchen & Orangery
- 0.673 of an Acre Plot
- Four Reception Rooms
- Eight Bedrooms