Property description
Carters Rough is a substantial detached family home standing within approximately 11 acres of gardens, woodland and also has its own deer enclosure. Situated in North West Leicestershire on the edge of the Charnwood Forest the property has the feel of a small country estate within a parkland setting. Built in the 1930's the property has high ceilings and three large reception rooms that all enjoy stunning views across the gardens and rolling countryside. The entrance hall features a wide oak staircase with metal balustrade that provides access to a long galleried landing. The kitchen is fitted with a range of modern units and a spacious boot room, wc, pantry and ground floor shower room completes the ground floor accommodation. On the first floor are five double bedrooms, two large family bathrooms, sauna room and nursery/dressing room off the master bedroom. Outside there are an extensive range of outbuildings to include three garages, machinery storage and kennels. In addition there is a large covered swimming pool with changing room and within the extensive gardens is a bluebell wood, log cabin, Koi pond and miniature railway.
The property is situated on the edge of the village close to its boundary with Markfield approximately 5 miles northwest of the city of Leicester. The nearby village of Groby offers a wide range of day to day amenities including a number of shops, two banks, doctors, dentist, butchers and the popular Stamford Arms, pub/restaurant. The property is ideally placed for fast access onto A46 and J22 of the M1.
The property has retained much of its original character. The majority of the windows within the property are wooden, many of which have double glazed units. A number of stained glass leaded windows have been retained and there are some replacement uPVC double glazed doors and windows. The heating system is supplied by a gas fired Glow-worm boiler situated in the kitchen. There are radiators in most of the rooms and a number of the radiators on the ground floor are hidden behind highly decorative covers. The property also has the benefit of a CCTV security system.
ACCOMMODATION
The property is entered through a large six panelled oak door with leaded fanlight into porch with further six panelled glass door opening into entrance hall.
SPACIOUS ENTRANCE HALL
A wide oak staircase with metal balustrade rises to the first floor. Original panelling to dado has been retained and there is access to under stairs storage.
SHOWER ROOM
Fitted with a contemporary three piece suite comprising of a low level wc, wash hand basin and steam shower enclosure. There is an attractive leaded window to front elevation.
SITTING ROOM
This impressive reception room features a large semi circular bay window with fitted window seat, gas living flame fire with marble hearth and oak surround. There is an exposed oak strip floor and two further multi pane windows.
FAMILY ROOM
This large room also features a semi circular bay window with built in window seat and stunning views across the gardens. There is a uPVC double glazed external door, two original stained glass leaded windows with secondary glazing and a gas living flame fire with marble and hardwood surround. There is an oak strip floor, wood panelled ceiling, built in hardwood cupboard with shelving over and two wall light points.
DINING ROOM
Superb views over the rear garden and uPVC patio door. This room may have been the original kitchen and includes a range of fitted base units with sliding door fronts and a Stott's of Oldham gas hob. A china cabinet is built into the chimney recess.
KITCHEN
Fitted with a range of modern limed oak fronted units with granite style worksurfacing with two inset stainless steel sinks with mixer taps, five burner gas hob, built in electric Miele double oven and plumbing for washing machine. There are two uPVC double glazed windows overlooking the swimming pool and gardens and there is space for a freestanding American style fridge freezer.
BOOT ROOM
External doors to front and rear elevations.
CLOAKS/WC
Fitted with a low level wc, wall mounted wash hand basin, radiator, stained glass leaded window.
LARGE WALK IN PANTRY
Fitted with shelving.
The first floor accommodation....
GALLERIED LANDING
The landing is split level and spans the majority of the first floor accommodation and has a particularly attractive solid oak and metal balustrade. A beautiful oak strip floor is a particular feature with matching skirting and original panelling to dado rail.
Off the landing is a large linen cupboard providing useful storage and housing a single person sauna.
MASTER BEDROOM
Enjoying a dual aspect with windows to front and rear elevations, French doors and interconnecting doors into dressing room/sixth bedroom.
DRESSING ROOM/SIXTH BEDROOM
Windows to three sides and door to external staircase. Note this bedroom has independent access via an external staircase and can operate independently from the first floor accommodation.
FAMILY BATHROOM
The bathroom is fitted with an extensive range of bespoke wooden cabinets with marble tops and marble effect clad walls throughout. The bath is built into a leather effect studded recess and there is a marble clad shower recess with electric shower, pedestal wash hand basin and a low level wc. There is a fitted mirror fronted wardrobe, two heated towel rails and window to rear.
FURTHER FAMILY BATHROOM
Fitted with a marble effect suite featuring a corner spa bath, low level wc with built in cistern, bidet and a large vanity unit including dressing table with moulded basin. Heated towel rail/radiator and uPVC double glazed window to front elevation.
BEDROOM TWO
Situated over the sitting room with uPVC patio doors opening onto a large semi circular balcony with uninterrupted views over the gardens, deer enclosure and open countryside beyond. There are two further multi pane windows and an extensive range of fitted wardrobes.
BEDROOM THREE
Situated over the family room with uPVC patio door opening onto a large semi circular balcony with views over the gardens and surrounding countryside. There is a further window to side and a range of fitted wardrobes.
BEDROOM FOUR
Double bedroom with original fitted wardrobes, multi pane window with secondary glazing, fitted shelving and desk/dressing table.
BEDROOM FIVE
Double bedroom with uPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear gardens and a range of fitted wardrobes with matching bedside units.
OUTSIDE
Carters Rough has a particularly special arrival experience. Large electric gates specially commissioned and constructed in the Far East, to a lavish design provide access to the property via a sweeping driveway. Flanked by deep borders and mature trees, the driveway provides ample car standing and there is also ornamental lighting.
TWO LARGE INTEGRAL GARAGES
Both with roller doors, windows to rear, interconnecting door and strip lighting.
DETACHED GARAGE
Up and over door, power and light.
WORKSHOP
Windows and personal door.
GARDENS AND WOODLAND
Extensively landscaped gardens and woodland are a principal feature of the property and extend to 11 acres in total. With sweeping lawns, a cascading waterfall leading to a stream and large Koi carp pond are features of the garden. Aquatic and exotic plants a large number of mature shrubs, plants and rhododendrons are especially stunning. There is a bridge, countless pathways and a number of seating areas. The land to the south of the property is natural woodland with trees including oak and walnut. A deer enclosure occupies some of this woodland and a number of deer within the enclosure will remain with the property. On the southern boundary of the woods are outstanding open views over adjacent countryside. The property also has its own narrow gauge railway that follows the line of the lower lawns, along an embankment and through the woods to the rear of the deer enclosure.
LOG CABIN
A superb garden room with mezzanine, open fronted fireplace and brick chimneybreast, windows and double doors opening onto a crazy paved sun terrace. Fitted with light and power.
HEATED SWIMMING POOL
The indoor swimming pool is covered with retractable glass structure. The poolside is generous and offers excellent space for entertaining. From the poolside there is access to a sitting room with windows to side and rear, fitted light and power. In addition there is a Boiler/Plant Room housing the gas-fired central heating boiler and filtration unit. There is also a changing room with sink, windows to side and rear, storage cupboards and shower.
SERVICES
All mains services are available and connected to the property.
TENURE
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
DIRECTIONS
From Leicester proceed along the A50 in a North Westerly direction. At the A46 roundabout take the third exit and continue on the A50 continue towards Markfield. Continue through the first set of traffic lights and continue up the hill travel towards Field Head. The entrance to Carters Rough can be found half way up the hill on the left hand side clearly identified by our agents for sale board.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council
Property Features :
- 1930s Country Home standing in 11 Acres
- Parkland Setting and Stunning Views
- Three Reception Rooms
- Kitchen, Boot Room and two Cloakrooms
- Five / Six Bedrooms
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