Property description
SPRINGFIELDS: 6 RECEPTION ROOMS / 3 - 4 BEDROOMS / circa 3 ACRE PLOT including STABLE BLOCK and PADDOCKS. Ideally suited to those of you with EQUESTRIAN interests, this distinctive and substantial family residence is nestled in delightfully landscaped informal gardens of around three-quarters of an acre. Boasting six receptions rooms including a magnificent orangery and a principal bedroom with dressing area, en suite and outside balcony, this individual home has been considerably extended over the past twenty years and now offers superb versatile accommodation within the pleasant and sought after village of Packington with easy access to the M1, M42 and M6 Midland motorways. There's ample off-road parking for several cars, and a detached double garage with electrically-operated doors. Viewing is enthusiastically recommended.
THE LOCATION
The delightful, sought-after village of PACKINGTON lies within two/three miles south-east of the bustling market town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, and has remained relatively unspoilt over many years. There is a village shop and other amenities including a well respected primary school. The area is well-known for its good secondary school, golf courses, tennis clubs and other recreational pastimes. Champney Springs health spa is a short distance away. Springfields is located in one of the most prestigious lanes in the village.
ACCOMMODATION IN BRIEF
Take a look inside this individual home and you'll find, on the ground floor: a reception hallway, sitting room, lounge, quality fitted breakfast kitchen, utility room, dining room, office/study, games room and an orangery. And on the first floor: a master bedroom with dressing area and wardrobes, an en suite shower room and an outside balcony enjoying commanding views of the garden, paddocks and surrounding countryside, two further double bedrooms (both with fitted wardrobes) and a modern bathroom. There is potential for a ground floor reception room to be a fourth bedroom.
ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL
ENTRANCE PORCH
Access via a half opaque glazed UPVC front door with matching side panel, a further opaque UPVC double glazed window to the side and a half glazed solid wooden door into the...
ENTRANCE HALLWAY
As you walk-into the superb entrance hall you'll see the stunning open-staircase which leads up to the first floor galleried landing. There is a central heating radiator, smoke alarm, moulded cornice and doors leading through into the lounge, sitting room, downstairs toilet and breakfast kitchen.
DOWNSTAIRS TOILET
With a vanity wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap and a dual flush toilet with concealed cistern. A central heating radiator and an opaque UPVC double glazed window to the front.
SITTING ROOM - 10' 1'' x 10' 0'' (3.07m x 3.05m)
The focal point of the room is the fireplace which houses an electric pebble-effect stainless steel fireplace with marble inlay and hearth and wooden surround. There's a TV aerial point, central heating radiator, moulded cornice and a UPVC double glazed window to the front. This room has a stud wall which could be removed to make a larger lounge if required.
LOUNGE - 15' 9'' max inc. bay x 13' 6'' (4.80m x 4.11m)
This room features a brick-built fireplace housing a stainless steel coal-effect gas fire with tiled hearth. TV aerial and satellite points, a central heating radiator, moulded cornice and a UPVC double glazed bay window to the rear elevation with stunning views out onto the rear garden. From the hall, a door to the:
IMPRESSIVE BREAKFAST KITCHEN - 19' 9'' x 11' 6'' (6.02m x 3.50m)
This modern and contemporary breakfast kitchen has a range of oak wall and base level units including a cupboard with roller shutter door and a butler's pantry, Corian worksurfaces with moulded inset 1.5 bowl sink drainer unit with chrome mixer tap and tiled splashbacks, a breakfast bar with granite worksurface, base level units and a wine rack. There is a range of appliances which include a large Rangemaster professional oven/hob with matching stainless steel extractor hood over and an integrated fridge and dishwasher. A central heating radiator, tiled flooring, TV aerial point, built-in storage cupboards and doors leading into the dining room, orangery, study and utility room.
DINING ROOM - 17' 4'' x 9' 0'' (5.28m x 2.74m)
With a central heating radiator, moulded cornice, two storage cupboards and a UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation.
SPACIOUS ORANGERY - 17' 4'' x 13' 2'' (5.28m x 4.01m)
This beautifully light room enjoys stunning views over the informal rear gardens towards the stables and paddocks. There's tiled flooring, TV aerial point, central heating radiator, inset ceiling spotlights and UPVC double glazed windows to the side and rear elevations, and a feature skylight. Double French doors lead out onto the patio area.
OFFICE / STUDY - 7' 4'' x 7' 3'' (2.23m x 2.21m)
Featuring a built-in storage cupboard housing the central heating boiler and hot water cylinder, built-in desk unit with storage, wall units, telephone point, central heating radiator and a UPVC double glazed window to the rear.
UTILITY ROOM - 11' 7'' x 6' 4'' (3.53m x 1.93m)
Featuring a range of wall and base level units, laminate roll-top worksurfaces, stainless steel sink drainer unit with chrome mixer tap and tiled splashbacks. Space and plumbing for a washing machine and dryer, space for a large American-style fridge freezer, tiled flooring, UPVC double glazed window to the rear and a half panelled UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation. Door leads through into the...
GAMES ROOM - 17' 0'' x 8' 1'' (5.18m x 2.46m)
With TV aerial point, central heating radiator and a UPVC double glazed window to the front. Returning to the entrance hall, the spindled staircase rises to the...
FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION
GALLERIED LANDING
A stunning galleried landing with moulded cornice, loft hatch with access into the roof void, UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation and doors leading through into the three bedrooms and family bathroom.
MASTER BEDROOM - 13' 7'' x 11' 6'' (4.14m x 3.50m)
The master bedroom benefits from an array of fitted furniture including a chest of drawers unit, dressing table and two bedside tables. There's a TV aerial point, central heating radiator, a UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation and UPVC French double doors leading out onto the balcony which provides superb views across the beautiful rear garden and fields beyond. An archway leads through into the...
DRESSING ROOM - 8' 1'' max inc. wardrobes x 7' 0'' min (2.46m x 2.13m)
With an array of matching built-in furniture including a double and single wardrobe with mirrored doors, a further double wardrobe and storage cupboards. There's a central heating radiator, UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation and a door to the...
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM
This modern and contemporary en suite shower room comprises: a vanity wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap and storage cupboards below, a dual-flush toilet with concealed cistern and a double walk-in shower cubicle with mains shower, hand held shower attachment and a glazed side screen. There are fully tiled walls, vinyl flooring, a chrome centrally heated towel rail, further central heating radiator, extractor fan and an opaque UPVC double glazed window to the rear.
BEDROOM TWO - 13' 0'' x 12' 9'' max inc bay (3.96m x 3.88m)
Featuring built-in wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors, TV aerial point, central heating radiator, a UPVC double glazed window to the side and a UPVC bay window with stunning views over the rear garden and fields beyond.
BEDROOM THREE - 11' 8'' x 9' 9'' (3.55m x 2.97m)
Featuring built-in wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors, TV aerial point, central heating radiator, a UPVC double glazed window to the side and a UPVC double glazed window to the front.
MODERN FAMILY BATHROOM
This stylish and contemporary three-piece bathroom suite comprises: a vanity wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap, large mirror with downlights and storage cupboards below, a dual-flush toilet with concealed cistern, a jacuzzi spa bath with chrome mixer tap, mains shower over and glazed side screen. There are fully tiled walls, vinyl flooring, a chrome centrally heated towel rail, further central heating radiator, extractor fan and an opaque UPVC double glazed window to the front.
OUTSIDE
FRONT GARDEN and PARKING
The house stands back from the slip road behind a low brick wall. A wooden five-bar gate opens onto the extensive block paved driveway which has ample parking for several cars. A further five bar gate and long gravelled drive give direct access down the right hand side of the garden to the stable block and paddocks.
DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE - 18' 0'' x 17' 3'' (5.48m x 5.25m)
With two electrically-operated up-and-over doors, power, lighting and a side courtesy door and window.
SOUTHERLY-FACING REAR GARDENS
The property has magnificent southerly-facing informal lawned garden which sweep down to the stable enclosure and paddocks. The elevated paved sun terrace is accessed from the orangery and enjoys commanding views towards open countryside. Steps lead down to the lawned area where you'll find a further paved area with trelliswork, vegetable plot, greenhouse and useful timber shed. The house and gardens occupy a plot of approximately three-quarters of an acre.
TWO STABLES / BARN / TACK ROOM
A separate detached stable block comprising: two stables, a barn and a tack room. Approx measurements as follows: STABLE ONE: 4.91m by 3.65m. STABLE TWO: 3.58m by 3.58m. BARN: L-shaped 8.25m by 5.90m max (3.66m min), TACK ROOM: 3.66m by 2.15m. There is water and lighting and a gravelled enclosure reached via a five-bar gate.
FOUR FENCED and GATED PADDOCKS
There are four fenced paddocks accessed directly by a long gravelled driveway from the front of the property. The combined total acreage of the four paddocks is believed to be around two and a quarter acres or thereabouts (TBC).
AND FINALLY...
If you love your family and horses, this substantial detached home with paddocks and stables could be just what you're looking for!
COUNCIL TAX BAND:
The property is believed to be in council tax band: 'G' (to be confirmed).
HOW TO GET THERE
From our NEWTON FALLOWELL office in the heart of ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH: Turn right into Market Street. In approx two hundred and fifty yards take the second right turn into Upper Church Street (signposted to the Hospital). In two hundred yards, turn right towards Packington (Lower Packington Road, which becomes Upper Packington Road). On the outskirts of the village, where the road bends sharply to the left, go straight on into High Street. Continue to the T-junction (with the public house on the right) and turn left. In a short distance turn right into the slip road where the house can be found directly in front. Please note: There is NO 'For Sale' board outside the property. POST CODE for SAT NAVS: LE65 1WF.
PLEASE NOTE:
SERVICES: All mains are connected. 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: Freehold - with vacant possession on completion. Newton Fallowell recommends 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. 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. VIEWING: By strict appointment through the selling agent.
Property Features :
- Substantial Three / Four Bedroomed Family Residence
- Circa 3 Acre Plot with Paddocks and Stables
- Superb Living Kitchen with Utility Room
- Sitting Room and a Lounge
- Magnificent Orangery - Dining Room