Property description
Westhorpe Lodge is a charming red brick and slate roofed detached property situated in the picturesque village of Ashley. Set back from a lovely village green, the main house approaches 2000 sq ft of accommodation including four reception rooms, four bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms. Beautiful gardens with a southerly aspect are a principle feature of the property and include a timber framed, cedar shingle roofed 'loggia' attached to the house with additional outbuilding / garage.
SITUATION
Ashley is a picturesque and much sought after village in the Welland Valley on the border of Leicestershire and Northamptonshire, surrounded by un-spoilt countryside. The village itself benefits from a Grade 1 listed church, predominately re-built in Victorian times and designed by the renowned architect Sir Gilbert Scott. The village's community spirit centres around both the church and village hall whilst also having a wonderful farm shop. The neighbouring villages of Medbourne and Great Easton provide additional facilities including a post office / general stores, public houses / restaurant and a flood lit sports centre with tennis courts. The charming market towns of Market Harborough and Uppingham are approx. 6 and 10 miles away respectively and both offer a diverse range of boutique shops, bars and restaurants with a Waitrose at Market Harborough. Recreational facilities in the area are excellent and as well as all country pursuits that can be enjoyed in the surrounding countryside, Rutland Water is close by for water sports enthusiasts. Rockingham castle, East Carlton Country Park and golf clubs at both Stoke Albany and Priors Hall are all easily accessible. There is an excellent range of both state and private schooling locally including primary at Wilbarston and Bringhurst, both rated 'Good' by Ofsted. For secondary schooling there is the well regarded UCC (Uppingham Community College) whilst the area is also home to many respected private schools including at Oakham, Oundle, Uppingham, Stamford and Leicester Grammar School (Great Glen).The communication network is first-class. The A6 connects Market Harborough and Leicester, whilst to the north, the A47 links Leicester and Peterborough. To the south is the A14 dual carriageway, linking the A1 and M1. Mainline rail services are at Market Harborough connecting with London St Pancras from 55 minutes. International air travel is available close by at East Midlands, Birmingham and Luton airports.
DESCRIPTION
Westhorpe Lodge is an attractive detached brick and slate property sitting in beautiful gardens overlooking open countryside in a southerly direction. Entering through the front door into the spacious entrance hall with w.c. and study off, steps lead down to the characterful sitting room with feature fireplace and double doors either side leading to the delightful timber framed, cedar shingle roofed 'loggia' outdoor seating area and onto rear gardens. A further door off the entrance hall gives way to the living room with double doors opening onto the conservatory, also overlooking the gardens. The dining kitchen is accessed via the living room and boasts an extensive range of units, AGA cooker and an additional built in electric cooker. A walk-in pantry cupboard and utility room complete the ground floor accommodation. Stairs rising from the entrance hall lead to the first floor landing giving way to the master bedroom with en-suite bathroom. Three further bedrooms, one currently being used as a dressing room, the family bathroom and an additional shower room complete the accommodation.
OUTSIDE
The property is located off of a delightful village green in turn accessed via Main Street. A shared driveway leads to the property's outbuilding, currently set up as garage and two additional storage rooms that offers further potential (subject to necessary consents). There is parking for multiple vehicles and to the side of the property is a covered car port. Westhorpe Lodge's gardens are a principle feature of the house. Located to the front and side of the property, an immaculate lawned area is complimented by mature tree lines, various herbaceous borders, pathways and seating areas, including a timber framed, cedar shingle roofed 'loggia' that adjoins the main house. On the southern boundary of the garden there is a stone wall over which southerly views of adjoining paddock land and open countryside can be enjoyed.
GENERAL REMARKS
Services: Mains water, electricity and sewerage all connected. Local Authority: KetteringCouncil Tax Band: FTenure: Freehold
Property Features :
- RED BRICK & SLATE DETACHED HOUSE
- SOUGHT AFTER VILLAGE LOCATION
- 4 RECEPTION ROOMS
- MASTER BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE
- THREE FURTHER BEDROOMS