Property description
Newton Fallowell - We are delighted to offer for sale one of the most characterful and delightful properties on the market. Beautifully presented throughout and offering plenty of room with over 2,600 sq ft of accommodation. Boasting four double bedrooms, two with en-suite shower rooms and four large reception rooms on the ground floor as well as the dining kitchen, the current vendors have extensively refurbished the property over the years. With parking for two cars on the driveway and double doors opening up to a large garage, their is a private rear courtyard and lawn garden with decking to the front. No upward chain.
The Village of Thorpe Satchville
The village of Thorpe Satchville is situated six miles to the south of Melton Mowbray and is approximately a twenty minute drive to Leicester and Market Harborough (where there is a high speed connection to London St Pancras). The village has a popular public house called The Fox Inn and there is a choice of very good Primary Schools in the neighbouring villages of Great Dalby and Gaddesby. There is a village hall and a good community spirit within the village. The Church is currently undergoing renovation with the aid of an English Heritage Grant.
Entrance
Walk into the dining kitchen with a porch area and large walk in cloaks cupboard. A few steps later you are into the family dining kitchen.
Dining Kitchen - 17' 8'' x 12' 6'' (5.38m x 3.81m)
A range of wall and base units form part of the kitchen with an integrated Kenwood oven and grill with Neff gas hob and cooker hood above. A double glazed window to the rear aspect, sink and drainer, radiator and plumbing for a dishwasher are further features, as are the tiled flooring and ceiling beams to add to the character. Neatly tucked away are sliding doors opening up to a utility cupboard offering plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. With matching tiled flooring from the kitchen and a double glazed window, this room also doubles up as a pantry with shelving on the walls. Please note: the kitchen also has a door leading through to the garage.
Dining Room - 17' 8'' x 16' 4'' (5.38m x 4.97m)
With double glazed window to the front aspect, French doors leading out to the courtyard, wooden flooring throughout, two radiators and wall lighting. A focal point of the room is the raised fireplace which contains a multi-fuel burning stove giving heat to the dining room and lounge with wooden mantle above. A wooden door gives access to the stairs rising to the first floor.
Lounge - 15' 5'' x 17' 10'' (4.09m x 5.43m)
With double glazed window to the front aspect and two double glazed windows to the side with fitted blinds. The lounge has the benefit of beautiful parquet flooring, dado rail and radiator. A delightful family room which also benefits from the multi-fuel burning stove.
Cloakroom WC
This white two piece suite has the benefit of a low flush WC and wash hand basin with vanity unit. Velux skylight is a further feature, extractor fan, radiator and tiled flooring.
Family TV Room - 14' 6'' x 12' 7'' (4.42m x 3.83m)
With double glazed French doors giving access to the rear courtyard, wooden flooring and radiator. This room could be used for many different purposes and is currently used as a TV room for the children. Door off to the study.
Study - 13' 10'' x 7' 1'' (4.21m x 2.16m)
This fantastic sized study has the benefit of a double glazed window, Velux skylight and radiator, ceiling beam and a wired network data point.
First Floor Landing
At the bottom of the staircase there is a double glazed window to the rear aspect with coat hooks on the wall. The landing has the benefit of two double glazed windows to the rear aspect and two radiators. To add to the character of the property, there is an original timber door with steps up to the master bedroom, original timber door to the guest bedroom and family bathroom and stripped pine doors to all the other rooms.
Master Bedroom - 14' 1'' x 14' 0'' (4.29m x 4.26m)
Accessed via this extra wide wooden latch and brace door, the master bedroom has a vaulted ceiling with two Velux skylights, wall lighting either side of the bed, a large picture window to the front aspect letting in lots of natural light and central heating radiator. There is also an en-suite shower room and walk-in dressing room. In the ceiling of this room is the timber casing which houses the clock mechanism.
En-suite Shower Room
A recently re-fitted contemporary white suite comprising wash hand basin set in a vanity unit, a large fully tiled shower cubicle and WC, chrome ladder heated towel rail and shaver point.
Walk-in Cupboard
With matching carpet from the master bedroom, this walk-in cupboard has the benefit of a hanging rail and shelving and is used as a small dressing room.
Bedroom Two - 12' 3'' x 13' 3'' (3.73m x 4.04m)
There is a range of fitted wardrobes and this light and airy room features a skylight and two double glazed windows to the rear aspect.
Bedroom Three - 14' 6'' x 10' 3'' (4.42m x 3.12m)
Another good sized double bedroom with double glazed window to the rear aspect and central heating radiator.
Bedroom Four - 15' 10'' x 13' 1'' (4.82m x 3.98m)
This could equally be used as the master bedroom, if required, with double glazed windows to the front and side aspects, wall lights and central heating radiator. There is access to a walk-in shower room and built-in dressing cupboard.
En-suite Shower Room
A contemporary three piece suite comprising a fully tiled walk-in shower cubicle, wash hand basin set in vanity unit with mosaic splashback tiling and low flush WC, tiled flooring, extractor fan, shaver point and heated towel rail.
Dressing Room - 7' 1'' x 5' 0'' (2.16m x 1.52m)
With matching carpet from the bedroom, fitted shelving and hanging rails as well as lighting.
Family Bathroom
The first impressions of this family bathroom is the size of the room being 14' 11\". There are 'his' and 'hers' wash hand basins set within a tiled work surface with matching wall mirrors and three storage units below. A slight 'L' shape, the bath is set within the alcove of the room and benefits from an overhead shower together with a shower screen. Fully tiled walls around the bath and a heated towel rail is located close by for convenience. The bathroom creates natural light from a double glazed window to the rear aspect and Velux skylight.
Front Garden
The majority is laid to lawn with a raised decking area, bordered by mature shrubs.
Rear Courtyard
A pleasant rear courtyard, ideal for entertaining with French doors from the dining room and raised flower bed features.
Parking
A block paved driveway providing off-road parking for two cars. There are outside power points and white picket fence giving access to the front garden.
Garage - 18' 11'' x 14' 0'' (5.76m x 4.26m)
Over 12ft in height, the garage is accessed via double stable doors with power and light, courtesy door giving access to the garden and internal door leading to the dining kitchen. The garage floor is block paved with an outside water tap.
History
The Clock House is a unique and beautifully presented four bedroom family home with a clock tower which has been a focal point of Thorpe Satchville village for more than a century. With the original 4-face clock tower and 8 day winder, the property was part of the former world renowned Pinfold stud farm dating back to the early 1900's. It was owned by Alfred Lowenstein, the famous tycoon who mysteriously disappeared from his plane in the 1920's. His story is told in the book \"The Man Who Fell From The Sky\". The present owners purchased the property in 2007 and set about refurbishing the property and bringing the house back up to standard. Lovingly refurbished, the property now offers that charming mix of character and contemporary living which is ideal for any family.
Property Features :
- Wonderful Character House
- EPC Rating D
- Four Bedrooms
- Four Reception Rooms
- Dining Kitchen