Property description
Grade II listed Georgian home in desirable Conservation Area close to the village church with stunning walled gardens which extend to almost a third of an acre in total. Immaculately presented throughout this late 18th Century home is brimming with character and offers over 3800 sq ft of accommodation including a fabulous living kitchen with high vaulted ceiling, large drawing room, five / six bedrooms including a luxury master suite and an electric gated approach.
The Property
The White House is built of red brick and has a particularly attractive south facing rendered front elevation further complimented by an established wisteria. Under a Swithland slate roof, the property is situated at the heart of the old village, close to the church in arguably the best residential position within Rothley. The property represents a rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a stunning family home geared for the growing family with a terrific balance of style and space both indoors and out. The property has retained much of its original character, including many period fireplaces, panelled doors and sash windows.
The Location
Rothley is a highly regarded village located mid way between Loughborough and Leicester on the edge of The Charnwood Forest offering beautiful scenery, Bradgate Park, Swithland Woods and Reservoir. Within easy walking distance of the property are an impressive range of shops, pubs, restaurants, cafes and the historic Rothley Court Hotel. The village primary school has an excellent reputation and both state and private secondary schools, including the highly regarded Grammar School and Ratcliffe College, are close by. The village has excellent road, rail and air links provided by the A46, M1 and M69, trains to London available at Sileby, Loughborough and Leicester and nearby international East Midlands Airport. Leicester 6 miles / Nottingham 24 miles / Loughborough 6 miles / Ratcliffe College 4 miles / Bradgate Park 3 miles / Quorn 3.6 miles / M1 (J22) 8 miles / East Midlands Airport 15 miles
Ground Floor Accommodation
The property is entered through an original six panelled door with fanlight into the welcoming entrance hall with original staircase and tiled floor. The hallway opens into three reception rooms including a particularly impressive drawing room with high ceiling, multi fuel burning stove with stone surround, two large sash windows and a door offering views and access to the rear garden. The drawing room features an oak parquet floor, wall mouldings and ceiling cornice. A snug / family room has a period fireplace, south facing bay window and oak floor. The formal dining room features an inglenook with inset original Georgian fireplace, heavily beamed ceiling, south facing bay window with built in window seat, oak boarded floor and original cupboards built into the chimney recess.
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The dining room gives access into the stunning living kitchen which is fitted with a bespoke range of French oak cabinets and granite worksurfacing. The signature feature of the kitchen is the high vaulted ceiling with two large electrically operated roof lights. Also within the kitchen is a wooden conservatory style lean-to with French doors flooding the room with light and providing direct access to the rear garden. The kitchen incorporates a generous dining area, marble floor tiles with electric underfloor heating and an impressive range of Smeg and Miele appliances. To the rear of the kitchen is a utility room with granite worksurfaces, cloaks/WC and a study / boot room with French doors, oak boarded floor and garden store.
First & Second Floor Accommodation
First & Second FloorsThe first floor landing has a large south facing window and provides access to three double bedrooms, one on a mezzanine floor, all with period fireplaces. The master bedroom benefits from a fully fitted dressing room and en suite bathroom fitted with a white Heritage suite with double ended bath and separate shower. Bedroom two has two walk in wardrobes. On the mezzanine a luxurious bathroom is newly fitted with a Villeroy & Boch suite including a double ended bath, twin basins, corner shower and tiled floor and the rear facing bedroom enjoys views of the rear gardens. The original staircase continues to the second floor which has two further double bedrooms and an interconnecting door into a large fully decorated loft room/bedroom six which benefits from central heating.
Outside
Ornate electric gates provide vehicular access through an archway to the rear of the property. The block paved driveway opens to a generous area of hard standing for several vehicles. Large walled gardens make up much of the plot which extends to 0.3 of an acre in total. Extending out from the kitchen is a split level patio with sun terrace and brick border wall and outside lighting. The patio enjoy a south westerley aspect and provides the perfect setting for alfresco dining and access to a brick garden store. The gardens are completely private and mainly laid to lawn and feature a variety of mature shrubs and trees, deep borders and a variety of smaller shrubs and plants. Towards the end of the garden decorative trellising with central archway leads to a more formal garden predominantly laid to lawn. Beyond the orchard is a vegetable plot and garden shed.
Directions
From Cross Green within the centre of the village continue along Fowke Street for a very short distance, turning right onto Anthony Street. At The Woodman's Stroke pub (The Woodies) turn left onto Church Street where the property can be found located on the left hand side.
Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Local Authority
Charnwood Borough Council.
Services
All mains services are connected. The property has gas central heating fired by two boilers including a Baxi combination boiler located in the study/boot room which supplies hot water and central heating for the ground floor. The first and second floors are heated by a second Glow-worm boiler located in the master bedroom en suite.
Property Features :
- Grade II Listed Georgian Home
- Five / Six Bedrooms with Original Features
- Over 3800 sq ft of Accommodation
- Victorian Drawing Room
- Fabulous Living Kitchen