Property description
* AN IMPRESSIVE SPACIOUS REFURBISHED PENTHOUSE APARTMENT with a definite wow factor! Available with NO UPWARD CHAIN, this high specification property is tucked away on the top floor of Cliftonthorpe Hall - an impressive Victorian mansion on the edge of Ashby, dating back to around the mid-1870s, and now tastefully converted into luxury executive-style apartments. This top-floor apartment was further refurbished to the highest standards about two years ago and now boasts well-proportioned accommodation including two very spacious bedrooms - the master bedroom having a freestanding bath and one of the largest shower cubicles we have ever seen. This apartment cannot fail to impress prospective purchasers looking for a prestigious luxury apartment in this area. We anticipate a great deal of interest in this property and respectfully suggest viewing at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
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 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.
CLIFTONTHORPE HALL
This impressive Victorian mansion, dating back to around the mid-1870s, was originally tastefully converted into luxury executive-style apartments by renowned local builders, Lychgate Homes, to provide spacious and versatile accommodation for the most discerning of purchasers.
THE APPROACH
The house is approached by a long and winding road 0.2 miles from the top end of Smisby Road and stands in an elevated position overlooking trees and open countryside in all directions. The gravelled courtyard at the front of the building is guarded by electrically operated double wrought iron gates for maximum security. Once inside the courtyard, there is parking for many vehicles and garage blocks to the left and right. To the rear of the building is a large communal private landscaped garden. All fixtures and fittings are of the highest specification and, as you would expect from a property of this standard, benefits from gas central heating and double glazing throughout. All internal doors are constructed of oak and each room fitted with deep skirting boards. For added security, the apartments are alarmed and most have secure entry phone systems.
The main building faces in a southerly direction and gives rooms like the roof-top penthouse at the front a light and airy feel to them. The overall impression of the apartments is one of spaciousness and modern luxury.
THE PENTHOUSE APARTMENT
This top-floor apartment was further refurbished to the highest standards about two years ago and now boasts well-proportioned accommodation including two very spacious bedrooms - the master bedroom having a freestanding bath and one of the largest shower cubicles we have ever seen. This apartment cannot fail to impress prospective purchasers looking for a prestigious luxury apartment in this area. We anticipate a great deal of interest in this property and respectfully suggest viewing at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL - Draft details
We enter the building via the coded entry door to the front into the communal entrance hallway. The superb spindled staircase rises to apartment 18 - the Penthouse Apartment known as The Loft. The apartment has its own private entrance door opening into a lobby. There's a useful large storage cupboard. A staircase rises to the accommodation on the top floor.
CONTEMPORARY-STYLE KITCHEN - 18' 9'' to low eaves x 12' 0 (5.71m x 3.65m)
Refitted with a well-appointed contemporary-style range of contrasting light and dark base and drawer units and matching wall cupboards. Silestone work tops, underset sink with chrome mixer tap. There's a centre island with cupboards and drawers and a Neff induction hob and stylish De Dietrich retractable extractor. An integrated Neff conventional oven and a stainless steel microwave oven, Neff dishwasher and washing machine. A fridge/freezer, wine cooler, Porcelanosa tiled flooring, double central heating radiator, brushed aluminium power socket and light switches. A Velux skylight window to the rear aspect. A door to spacious bedroom two and the en suite shower room.
An exposed brick feature wall with exposed steel cross girder leading to the:
LIVING ROOM with DINING AREA - 27' 7'' x 17' 3 to low eaves (8.40m x 5.25m)
A well-proportioned living space, ideal for entertaining, with a dining area and dual-aspect Velux skylight windows with blinds - making the most of the open countryside views to the rear and side elevations, and the sunny front aspect. A spacious elegant room that you'll want to spend time to relax in after a busy day. You'll find brushed aluminium dimmer light switches and power sockets. TV and satellite points.
An oak door leads through to the:
LUXURY MASTER BEDROOM SUITE - 33' 5'' max x 14' 4 max to low eaves inc. wardrobes(10.18m x 4.37m)
You'll be amazed by the size of this open-plan principal bedroom with space for a superking-sized bed at one end, and a freestanding bath with floorstanding centre chrome mixer spout, and a very large shower (measuring 12' by 3' 4\") at the other end of the room. This is luxury on a grand scale. There's a range of bespoke fitted contemporary-style wardrobes, Porcelanosa tiled bathroom area, vanity wash hand basin and a low-flush toilet. Three central heating radiators, two Velux skylights and a further window to the side.
Returning to the kitchen area at the other end of the apartment, an oak door leads through to:
SPACIOUS GUEST BEDROOM TWO - 27' 7'' to low eaves x 16' 6 max (8.40m x 5.03m)
(12' 0\" width to low eaves). A generous-sized second bedroom over 27ft (8 metres) in length. There's a range of contemporary-style fitted wardrobes, a Velux skylight and double glazed window overlooking the landscaped courtyard and open countryside views. Fitted carpets and brushed aluminium light switches and power sockets.
An oak door to the adjoining:
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM - 16' 0'' max x 6' 4 (4.87m x 1.93m)
Again, a sizeable room comprising: a large shower cubicle (shower tray: 5'9\" by 4'6\") with rain forest shower head and glazed screen, a wall-hiung wash hand basin and a low-flush toilet with a concealed cistern. Contrasting black tiled walls, tiled floor, central heating radiator, recessed halogen ceiling lights and a double glazed dormer window to the rear aspect.
OUTSIDE
GARAGE and PARKING AREA
The extensive gravelled parking area to the front of the building is entered via tall wrought iron security gates, with an audio link to each apartment. As part of a garage block, there is one single garage and parking spaces for visitors.
COMMUNAL COURTYARD
To the rear of the building you'll find an extensive landscaped courtyard lawned garden shared by the occupants of the various apartments and properties. With well-maintained herbaceous borders, rose beds and an attractive central arbour.
GROUND RENT & SERVICE CHARGES
The monthly ground rent is £193.22 which includes buildings insurance. In December 2013 a management company was set up within the development. Further information available from the vendors. The property is leasehold with a number of restrictions which include NO PETS to be kept in the apartments.
AND FINALLY...
Whether you're looking for just a 'bolt hole' to use occasionally, or somewhere to live on a more permanent basis, this luxury penthouse apartment offers seclusion and privacy in a delightful edge of town location with easy access to the local motorway links. Viewing is highly recommended!
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 Street and right at the first mini island. Go past Somerfield supermarket and take the second exit off the next mini-island towards Smisby and Ticknall. Continue on this road for approximately half a mile and then take a right turn into the road on the right - a short distance before the A511 by-pass. Follow this road uphill for 0.2 of a mile to Cliftonthorpe Hall where you'll find the wrought iron security gates on the left hand side. From this point, follow the instructions given to you by the selling agent. Please note: our 'For Sale' board is at the bottom of the hill on the main road. POST CODE for SAT NAVS: LE65 2US.
PLEASE NOTE:
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. SERVICES: All mains are connected - except gas or sewage. The central heating is run on tanked Calor gas with an individual meter. Waste is to a communal septic tank. 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: Leasehold. Newton Fallowell recommend 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.
Property Features :
- Prestigious Penthouse Apartment - Period Building
- Recently Refurbished to the Highest Standard
- Contemporary-Style Spacious Accommodation
- Two Large Bedrooms - Master with Bathroom Suite
- Well-Appointed Kitchen - Elegant Living Dining Room