Property description
A stunning, highly impressive detached period home which is presented in superb order throughout. The property offers extremely generous and beautifully placed accommodation, highlighting a pleasant variety of original features that echo the elegance and grace from the era of construction. The property stand within approximately 2.7 acres of grounds, with the benefit of extensive outbuildings.
Description
In brief the accommodation comprises; reception hallway, drawing room, sitting room, and paneled dining room. All three reception rooms feature original feature fireplaces, original radiators, and impressive bay windows with original window shutters. To the rear of the ground floor is a superb recently refurbished kitchen benefiting from a range of integrated appliances with an extremely light and spacious adjacent breakfast room, which offers direct access to the garden. The ground floor accommodation is completed with practicalities including boot room, cloakroom and pantry. The first floor is accessed via a beautiful period cantilever staircase leading to an open galleried landing providing access to a generous Master bedroom with contemporary en suite shower room. There are four further double bedrooms which share the use of a generous family bathroom.
Gardens and Grounds
The property is approached via a sweeping driveway with turning circle and extensive off road parking. There are various outbuildings providing garaging, workshops and storage and the gardens, which are extremely extensive, wrap around the whole property with a nice mixture of formal lawns and areas of woodland. A particular highlight of the grounds is a fresh water underground reservoir, a wonderful piece of Victoria engineering. In total the property sits within approximately 2.7 acres.
Location
The village of Barton in Fabis lies on the Nottinghamshire County border with Leicestershire and is conveniently located close the recently upgraded A453 dual carriageway providing swift access to Nottingham city centre, to Junction 24 of the M1 motorway, and the recently opened East Midlands Parkway mainline station giving access to regular rail services to the City of London. The village lies close to the River Trent and its pleasant riverside walks, the village is also located close to good commuter routes to a number of major local centres of employment.
Historical Note
Barton Lodge has strong local historical links, however is not Listed. It was General Sir Arthur Benjamin Clifton who, in 1839, had Barton Lodge built at the entrance to the village. The house was described in White's directory of 1844 as a beautiful mansion occupying a commanding eminence on the eastern side of the village. As Lieutenant General Colonel of the 1st Royal Dragoon, he fought in the battle of Waterloo and for his heroic deeds was awarded the KCB (Knight Commander of the Order of Bath). In 1837, he succeeded his brother as squire and it is thought The Lodge at Barton was built as a Dower house, although his mother never went to live there in the end. Lord Clifton was a great friend of the Byron family, particularly Admiral Byron from Newstead Abbey, and there is an avenue in the grounds of the Lodge known as Admiral's Walkway.
Energy Performance
A copy of the full Energy Performance Certificate is available upon request.
Tenure
Freehold
Services
Mains electricity, oil fired central heating, private drainage, and water are understood to be connected to the property.
Viewing
Strictly by appointment with Fine & Country Nottingham.
Directions
If travelling from the M1 on A453 continue to the main junction taking the 1st exit at Milhill roundabout (onto old A453). If travelling from Nottingham continue on the A453 to the Milhill roundabout taking the 2nd exit signposted Barton-in-Fabis. Continue for Approximately 0.5 miles the entrance to Barton Lodge can be found on the right hand side, just after 3rd 'slow' sign.
Property Features :
- PERIOD HOME SET WITHIN APPROXIMATELY 3 ACRES
- 4 RECEPTION ROOMS
- STUNNING CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN
- 5 BEDROOMS
- 2 BATHROOMS