Property description
Bridle Lodge is a handsome stone built country house providing in the region of 3500 square feet of adaptable family living accommodation. Situated in the picturesque village of Ashley and set back from the lovely village green on Westhorpe, the main house provides living kitchen, sitting room, dining room, family room and study; there are five generous bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms. The rear garden is west facing and enjoys wonderful country views whilst an additional original stone building abuts the main house and garaging and provides games room / office use with a mezzanine first floor.
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
Bridle Lodge is a classic stone built house with character yet offering all the benefits of a modern home having been built approximately 8 years ago. The house is approached via Westhorpe's delightful village green in turn accessed via Main Street. A shared driveway leads to the properties own generous driveway with parking for numerous vehicles. The entrance hall is a wonderful inviting space, filled with light via the floor to ceiling windows to the front elevation and overlooked by the galleried landing area with floor to ceiling windows overlooking open fields to the rear elevation. The generous sized sitting room has dual aspect and a multi-fuel burner whilst a dining room, study and family room provides flexible accommodation for family living. The kitchen / dining room, with its vaulted and beamed ceiling, leads directly onto the family room, all with views over the rear garden. A utility room and WC complete the ground floor accommodation. The oak staircase rises from the entrance hall and five bedrooms flow from the galleried landing. The master bedroom measures in excess of 20 feet with an ensuite shower room whilst the guest bedroom also includes an ensuite. Three further bedrooms all enjoy views over the open countryside to the rear of the property and are served via the family bath / shower room. In addition, attached to the double garage and accessed independently of the main house is a stone building, listed Grade II that offers potential for a variety of uses with a mezzanine first floor.
OUTSIDE
The properties driveway leads to the double garage with direct access into the main house. To the rear is a generous sized West facing garden, predominantly laid to lawn, with stunning views over open countryside. The house opens up to the rear gardens patio area from multiple points allowing for a wonderful flow from inside to out and for entertaining.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Services: Mains water, electricity and sewerage all connected. Local Authority: Kettering Borough Council (01536 410333)Council Tax Band: GTenure: FreeholdEPC Rating: C
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