Property description
Fully refurbished converted barn in pretty conservation village that dates back to the late 19th century. Located close to the border of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, Lockington has an incredibly rural feel whilst enjoying excellent road, rail and air links. Set back from the main street at the end of a gravel driveway, this highly deceptive barn with gardens to both front and rear offers generous single storey accommodation with high vaulted ceilings throughout, exposed brickwork and oak doors. Further improved and reconfigured by the current owners during 2015/16 and presented in a contemporary style Dale Acre Barn features an impressive 31ft kitchen, sitting room with log burner, master en suite with fully bespoke glass wall enclosure and large family bathroom. The second bedroom has the benefit of a first floor mezzanine and outside there is ample hardstanding and single garage.
Location
Lockington and neighbouring Hemington are pretty conservation villages in North West Leicestershire close to the border with Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. The village itself has a church and neighbouring Hemington (1 mile) provides a primary school and pub named The Jolly Sailor. The nearby market town of Castle Donington (1.3 mile) offers a more comprehensive range of amenities. Ideal for the commuter, the village is well placed for fast access onto the A50, A38, A42 and M1 with excellent rail and air links available at the nearby East Midlands Parkway and East Midlands Airport. Leicester 19.6 miles / Nottingham 11.6 miles / Derby 10.2 miles / Ashby-de-la-Zouch 12.6 miles / Melbourne 7.8 miles / Loughborough 7.7 miles / Castle Donington 1.3 miles / East Midlands Parkway 3.1 miles / East Midlands Airport 3.1 miles / M1(J24) 0.6 of a mile
Accommodation
Dale Acre Barn is entered through a half glazed panelled door into a tiled and carpeted entrance hall. Leading off the hallway is an impressive family kitchen with high vaulted ceiling, exposed roof timbers flooded with light through a number doors, windows and glazed roof lights. Three rooms have been combined to create this great entertaining space that has ample room for both dining and soft seating. The kitchen area itself is fitted with a range of coffee and cream coloured high gloss units, with soft close doors and Corian worksurfaces. A large island unit/breakfast bar with inset sink provides the perfect place for friends to gather and there are a range of integrated appliances and space for an American style fridge freezer. Polished floor tiles extend throughout the kitchen and external doors provide direct access to the front and rear gardens.
Continued
From the kitchen glazed double doors open into a vaulted sitting room with oak floor, multi fuel stove, French and bi-fold doors that open to the front and rear gardens. The master bedroom with exposed roof timbers has a surprisingly spacious feel and features a newly fitted en suite with double walk in shower, underfloor heating and fully bespoke glass wall enclosure. Bedroom two also has a high vaulted ceiling with Velux windows, exposed roof timbers and the current owners have created a first floor mezzanine with glass balustrade providing a fully carpeted area ideal for sitting/study space. There is also a third double bedroom. The family bathroom has recently been refitted and features a large wet room style shower and a freestanding contemporary roll top bath with floor mounted mixer tap.
Outside
The property enjoys a private tucked away position set back from the main street. A five bar gate and gravel driveway shared with one other property leads to a private driveway that provides hardstanding for several vehicles. An integral garage with double doors provides external access to the rear gardens. The front gardens are mainly laid to lawn and include a number of established shrubs, wooden archway with climbing wisteria, neatly clipped box hedge and shaped box shrubs. To the rear of the property are low maintenance walled gardens, arranged on three levels. A large slate terrace spans almost the entire width of the property and a split level decked area provides the perfect space for outdoor entertaining and offers a high degree of privacy. There are a number of outdoor lights throughout the garden and there is also a manageable area of lawn.
Local Authority
North West Leicestershire District Council
Services
All mains services are available and connected. The property has gas central heating fired by a Viessmann boiler located in the kitchen. The en suite to the master bedroom has electric under floor heating and there are wooden sealed unit double glazed windows throughout.
Directions
From the M1(J24) take the A50 and turn immediately left opposite the Hilton East Midlands onto Church Street following sign to Lockington. At the t-junction in the centre of the village turn left onto Main Street. Dale Acre Barn is set back from the road behind a neighbouring barn. A five bar gate and gravel drive leads to the property.
Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Property Features :
- Refurbished Three Bedroom Barn Conversion
- Idyllic Conservation Village
- Semi Detached & Dating Back to 1890
- 31 ft Family Kitchen with Vaulted Ceiling
- Sitting Room with Log Burner & Be Fold Doors