Property description
This elegant Grade II listed detached home built in a yellow London brick under a Swithland slate roof is centrally located and beautifully presented throughout. The property is situated in a small gated development within easy walking distance of the village centre and has good sized gardens to three sides and a gravelled driveway. This impressive and highly desirable family home retains much of its original character and the addition of a modern garden room has increased the amount of accommodation to over 3300 sq ft.
Built in 1836 the property has all the features you would expect with a property of this period including high ceilings, sash windows and period fireplace. A large hallway with original staircase is a particular feature and provides access to three large reception rooms, garden room with fully glazed roof and a farmhouse style breakfast kitchen with granite work surfacing. Off the rear hallway there is access to a second staircase, cloakroom, utility and vaulted cellar. The first floor galleried landing provides access to five good sized bedrooms two having en suite shower rooms and a spacious family bathroom featuring a cast iron slipper bath.
The property itself benefits from gas central heating fired by a Worcester boiler and there is a large unvented pressurised water cylinder in the airing cupboard providing hot water. The property has a combination of traditional Victorian style replacement sash windows including a number of multi pane Yorkshire sash windows.
ACCOMMODATION
The property is entered through a large six panelled door with top light into entrance hall.
ENTRANCE HALL
The entrance hall is spacious and creates an impressive first impression when arriving at The Elms. An original staircase with hard wood hand rail rises to a first floor galleried landing.
SITTING ROOM
Large sash window to the front elevation, original ceiling cornice and open fire with stone hearth and Adam's style surround. There are connections for a wall mounted tv, exposed floor boards and deep skirting boards.
DINING ROOM
Large sash window to the front elevation, Victorian style gas living flame fire with marble hearth and painted period style surround, four wall light points and original ceiling cornice.
REAR HALLWAY
The rear hallway provides access to the rear staircase and an original four panelled door provides access to cellar.
VAULTED CELLAR
A brick staircase from the rear hall provides access to a large vaulted cellar that is partly divided into three separate areas with windows at either end. There is also power and light.
CLOAKS/WC
Fitted with a white traditional style suite including a low level wc, wall mounted Heritage wash hand basin with mosaic tiled splashback, limestone flooring and window to side elevation.
WALK IN CLOAKROOM
Fitted with a range of fitted wardrobes, Beko fridge freezer and multi pane window to side elevation.
GARDEN ROOM
The garden room serves as an impressive rear entrance to the property. This modern space with glazed roof and fully glazed high gable is the perfect addition to this period home. There is natural stone tiled flooring with recessed mat well and glazed French doors to rear.
FAMILY ROOM
Victorian style open fire with Regency style surround, granite hearth and solid oak wood flooring. There is a multi pane window to rear, exposed ceiling beams and original pine and glass fronted cupboards built into the chimney recess.
BREAKFAST KITCHEN
Adjacent to the garden room is a spacious breakfast kitchen with high ceiling, exposed beam and brickwork. Fitted with a range of units, hand painted with Farrow and Ball White Tie and dark wood door furniture. The perfect farmhouse style kitchen with central dining space, granite work surfacing and multi coloured LED pelmet and over counter lighting. There is space for a dual fuel range style cooker with over mantle, large butler's style sink with mixer tap and integrated Neff appliances to include dishwasher, fridge and freezer. Matching natural stone flooring, multi pane Yorkshire sash window overlooking the rear courtyard, black bonded tiling and recessed spotlighting.
SPACIOUS UTILITY ROOM
Fitted with a range of matching base and wall units and including the original brick thrawl. There is a run of roll edge worksurfacing with inset stainless steel sink and drainer and mixer tap and matching natural stone tiled floor with recessed mat well. A stable door opens to rear gardens and there is a wall mounted gas fired Worcester boiler, plumbing for washing machine and space for a dryer.
GALLERIED LANDING
Window to rear with coloured glazing and original ceiling cornice. Off the landing is an airing cupboard which houses a large unvented pressurised water cylinder.
MASTER BEDROOM
Large sash window to front elevation and exposed floorboards. Door into en suite.
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM/WC
Fitted with a white three piece suite comprising of a large shower enclosure with recessed shower valve and traditional style fixed head shower with extractor over, pedestal wash hand basin, low level wc and window to side elevation.
BEDROOM TWO
Large sash window to front elevation and multi pane window to side.
BEDROOM THREE
Vaulted ceiling with exposed roof timbers, multi paned Yorkshire sash window to side elevation, second staircase with oak balustrade returning to rear hallway.
BEDROOM FOUR
Enjoying a dual aspect with two multi pane Yorkshire sash windows, part vaulted ceiling and door into en suite.
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM/WC
Fitted with a corner shower enclosure with mains shower and adjustable riser, Heritage corner wash hand basin with tiled splashback, low level wc, oak effect wood flooring, extractor and recessed spotlighting.
BEDROOM FIVE
Sash window to front elevation and loft access.
FAMILY BATHROOM/WC
Stylishly fitted with a white suite comprising a freestanding cast iron slipper bath with claw and ball feet and mixer tap with shower attachment, large ceramic wash hand basin, Heritage low level wc, multi pane Yorkshire sash window to side elevation with oak window board, oak flooring and complimentary natural stone brick bonded tiling.
OUTSIDE
The property is situated within the centre of the village within a small gated development of only seven properties. Electrically operated metal gates provide access via a communal paved driveway to the rear of the property and gravelled driveway that provides hard standing for several vehicles (additional parking for visitors is available). Two substantial pear trees are a particular feature of the driveway and there is gated access to both sides of the property. The gardens extend to three sides of the property with the main garden being east facing. One of the boundaries is defined by an old brick garden wall and within the gardens are a number of established trees including an established pear tree. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn and include a large decked timber area with balustrade and a children's play area finished with play bark. Included within the sale is a garden shed and summer house. To the front of the property is a gravelled area with metal gates providing pedestrian access to Cropston Road. To the rear of the property is a private patio ideal for al fresco dining. From the patio there is access to a gravelled area ideal for bin storage and washing line etc.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Charnwood Borough Council.
SERVICES
All mains services are available and connected to the property. The property has gas central heating and the boiler situated in the utility room.
DIRECTIONS
From the centre of the village proceed along Cropston Road where the property can be found situated on the left hand side within a small gated development opposite the Co- operative food store. The property has its own pedestrian access from Cropston Road and electric gates provide vehicular access to the rear of the property.
TENURE
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Property Features :
- Five Bedroom Grade II Listed Detached Home
- Over 3300 sq ft of Accommodation
- Three Reception Rooms & Garden Room
- Vaulted Cellar
- Breakfast Kitchen