Property description
HILLSIDE ORCHARD: IMPRESSIVE DETACHED HOUSE / STABLES / PADDOCK LAND. A unique opportunity for the discerning purchaser to acquire an impressive, individually-designed residence nestled in a stunning elevated position overlooking the town and surrounding area. The spacious contemporary-style family home was built about ten years ago and is set in delightful two-and-a-half acre gardens planted with an abundance of mature trees and shrubs, In addition, adjoining the gardens, there is access to stabling for six horses and a further eight and a half acres (or thereabouts) of fenced paddock land. There is also a double garage with a first-floor one bedroomed annexe - ideal for an independent relative or teenager. The well-proportioned accommodation briefly comprises, on the ground floor: an entrance hall, a large light and airy lounge, an equally stunning dining room with full-height glazed doors leading outside onto a large balcony enjoying magnificent views over the garden and beyond, a breakfast kitchen, guest bedroom with a stylish en suite bathroom, two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. On the first floor: the master bedroom with a dressing area and a luxury bathroom featuring a roll-top slipper bath with claw feet, a spacious office and a further reception room which would be ideal as a fifth bedroom if required. Hillside Orchard is indeed a magnificent property and unlike any other we have seen in this area before. Viewing is enthusiastically recommended.
THE LOCATION
The historic town of Castle Donington is very popular and boasts a good mixture of modern amenities and facilities. Donington Park motor racing circuit, East Midlands airport, the M1 motorway and the A50 are all within easy access. Nearby Midland cities include Leicester, Nottingham and Derby, and further afield, Coventry and Birmingham. There is also the East Midlands Parkway railway station a few miles away.
ABOUT THE PROPERTY
HILLSIDE ORCHARD: DETACHED HOUSE / STABLES / PADDOCK LAND. A unique opportunity for the discerning purchaser to acquire an impressive, individually-designed residence nestled in a stunning elevated position overlooking the town and surrounding area. The spacious contemporary-style family home was built about ten years ago and is set in delightful two-and-a-half acre gardens planted with an abundance of mature trees and shrubs, In addition, adjoining the gardens, there is access to stabling for six horses and a further eight and a half acres (or thereabouts) of fenced paddock land. There is also a double garage with a first-floor one bedroomed annexe - ideal for an independent relative or teenager. The well-proportioned accommodation briefly comprises, on the ground floor: an entrance hall, a large light and airy lounge, an equally stunning dining room with full-height glazed doors leading outside onto a large balcony enjoying magnificent views over the garden and beyond, a breakfast kitchen, guest bedroom with a stylish en suite bathroom, two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. On the first floor: the master bedroom with a dressing area and a luxury bathroom featuring a roll-top slipper bath with claw feet, a spacious office and a further reception room which would be ideal as a fifth bedroom if required. Hillside Orchard is indeed a magnificent property and unlike any other we have seen in this area before. Viewing is enthusiastically recommended.
ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL - Draft
THE APPROACH
The property is approached from Hillside via a metal five-bar gate that opens onto a long tarmac driveway that winds its way gently uphill to the house where there is parking available for numerous vehicles, and a double garage.
SPACIOUS GLAZED ENTRANCE PORCH - 16' 5'' x 5' 7'' (5.00m x 1.69m)
With timber-framed double glazed full-height windows, exposed brick feature walls, travertine tiled flooring with underfloor heating and inset halogen spotlights. A thermostat and a full-height double glazed door into the reception hallway.
RECEPTION HALLWAY - 16' 2'' x 9' 3'' (4.93m x 2.83m)
Travertine tiled flooring with zone controlled underfloor heating, halogen spotlights and alarm keypad. The reception hallway opens into the breakfast kitchen, dining room, utility room, cloakroom/ W.C. and three of the bedrooms.
MODERN BREAKFAST KITCHEN - 16' 2'' x 11' 9'' (4.94m x 3.57m)
Fitted with a range of wall-mounted units with matching drawer and base units. Contrasting granite worktops with an inset one and half bowl sink with a grooved granite drainer and mixer tap. A freestanding Rangemaster six-ring gas burner with a double oven and grill, matching matt black splashback with extractor fan over. A freestanding Rangemaster fridge freezer with water dispenser, integrated Indesit dishwasher and space for an integrated microwave. A freestanding island with a matching granite worktop and drawer units below. Travertine tiled flooring with zone-controlled underfloor heating, decorative glazed light, smoke alarm and a double glazed window to the rear overlooking the grounds. Returning to the reception hallway, a glazed door leads through to the dining room.
DINING ROOM - 24' 0'' x 16' 1'' (7.32m x 4.91m)
With full-width double glazed windows and door leading outside onto the raised balcony which enjoys pleasant elevated views of the grounds and surrounding countryside. Dual-sided transparent contemporary gas fire. Travertine tiled flooring with underfloor heating, halogen ceiling spotlights, ample space for a dining table and chairs and stairs rising to the first floor accommodation. Open square archways lead to the living room.
SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM - 24' 0'' x 16' 6'' (7.32m x 5.02m)
Opening into a bright spacious lounge area with a dual-sided contemporary log-effect gas fire. Travertine tiled flooring with underfloor heating, TV/satellite points, halogen ceiling spotlights and recessed shelving. Double glazed windows and a doorway that spans the width of the room and looks out onto the block paved patio and driveway. Returning to the reception hallway, the corridor leads to three of the bedrooms and the ground floor bathroom.
CLOAKROOM/W.C. - 8' 2'' x 4' 5'' (2.50m x 1.34m)
Comprising: a wall-mounted hand wash basin with a mixer tap, dual-flush toilet with tiled splashbacks and cills. Travertine tiled flooring with underfloor heating, ceiling halogen spotlights, extractor fan and a double glazed opaque window to the front elevation.
UTILITY ROOM - 8' 8'' x 8' 2'' (2.64m x 2.50m)
With a range of wall mounted units with matching drawer and base units. Contrasting roll-edge worktops with an inset stainless steel one and a half sink with a matching drainer and mixer tap. Space and plumbing for a washing machine, tumble dryer and an upright fridge and freezer. Inset low-energy downlights, extractor fan, alarm keypad and a double glazed window leading to the driveway.
GUEST BEDROOM SUITE - 14' 10'' x 14' 7'' (4.51m x 4.44m)
Fitted with a range of built-in wardrobes with hanging rails and a dressing area. Underfloor heating, TV point, French doors leading onto the block paved patio and a double glazed window to the side elevation. An open archway leads to the en suite bathroom.
FOUR-PIECE EN SUITE - 14' 7'' x 6' 8'' (4.45m x 2.04m)
A generous four-piece en suite comprising: a travertine tiled panelled bath with a wall mounted mixer tap, concealed cistern dual-flush toilet and a square wall-mounted sink with a mixer tap. A walk-in mains-fed shower with travertine tiled splashbacks, inset halogen lighting, extractor fan and a heated towel radiator. An opaque double glazed window to the front elevation.
BEDROOM THREE - 11' 9'' x 11' 1'' (3.58m x 3.38m)
Fitted with a range of wardrobes with hanging rails and a dressing area with a drawer below. TV point, thermostat, underfloor heating and a double glazed French door leading to the block paved patio.
BEDROOM FOUR - 11' 9'' x 11' 7'' (3.58m x 3.54m)
Fitted with a range of wardrobes with hanging rails and a dressing area with a drawer below. TV point, underfloor heating and French door leading to the block paved patio.
FOUR-PIECE FAMILY BATHROOM - 10' 4'' x 8' 3'' (3.15m x 2.51m)
A four-piece suite comprising: a travertine tiled panelled bath with a wall-mounted mixer tap, square wall-mounted sink with a mixer tap and a concealed cistern dual-flush toilet A walk-in mains fed shower with travertine tiled splashbacks and a glazed shower screen. Extractor fan, heated towel radiator, inset halogen lighting and an opaque double glazed window to the front elevation.
FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION
Returning to the dining room, stairs rise to the first floor accommodation.
LANDING
With a double glazed roof light, recessed halogen lighting, alarm keypad and doors leading to the master bedroom with dressing area and en suite bathroom, office and first-floor lounge/bedroom five.
MASTER BEDROOM SUITE - 16' 7'' x 14' 1'' (5.06m x 4.30m)
A vaulted ceiling, heated flooring, TV and telephone points and double glazed windows to the side overlooking the surrounding grounds. A door into the eaves storage and a door leading to the dressing area.
DRESSING AREA
Fitted with a range of built-in wardrobes with sliding doors and hanging rails, smoke alarm, double glazed roof light and frosted glazed walls with a sliding glazed door leading to the bathroom.
LUXURY FOUR-PIECE MASTER EN SUITE - 13' 8'' x 7' 1'' (4.16m x 2.15m)
An elegant four-piece master en suite with a freestanding roll-top bath with claw feet and chrome mixer tap on a raised tiled base. A concealed cistern dual-flush toilet and his-and- hers wall-mounted wash basins. Heated towel radiator, shaver point, recessed halogen lighting, extractor fan, tiled splashbacks and flooring.
OFFICE/STUDY - 16' 4'' x 11' 8'' (4.99m x 3.55m) + Wardrobes
Ample built-in wardrobes with sliding doors, two TV points and a telephone point. Two double glazed roof lights, a door to the eaves storage, recessed low-energy downlights and a vaulted ceiling. A door leads to the first lounge lounge/bedroom five.
BOILER ROOM
Housing the wall-mounted Glow-worm boiler, ample storage space and an unvented pressurised hot water cylinder. Low-energy downlights and a door to a useful storage cupboard with shelving.
FIRST FLOOR LOUNGE / BEDROOM FIVE - 35' 4'' x 15' 3'' (10.76m x 4.66m)
A perfect place to sit and relax. This room or the office could easily be used as bedroom five. With a vaulted ceiling, smoke alarm, recessed halogen lighting and two double glazed windows to the gable end. Built-in storage cupboards, TV and telephone points and four double glazed roof lights.
OUTSIDE
DOUBLE GARAGE
With automatic twin doors, an inset stainless steel sink with a drainer and workshop space. Power and lighting.
ONE-BEDROOMED ANNEXE
Built above the double garage. There is an entrance hall with tiled flooring, halogen spotlights, stairs rising to the first floor accommodation and a door to the WET ROOM (1.79 x 1.46) with an electric walk-in shower, dual-flush toilet and wall mounted hand wash basin with hot and cold taps. Extractor fan, halogen lighting, fully-tiled walls and flooring. Returning to the entrance hall, stairs rise to the first floor accommodation leading to the LIVING KITCHEN AREA (5.02 X 4.17). The living area comprises: two roof lights, TV point, smoke alarm, halogen spotlights, built-in storage shelving and a UPVC double glazed window to the side elevation. Opening into the kitchen area, there are matching base and drawer units with square-edged worktops and tiled splashbacks. An inset stainless sink and drainer, four-ring electric hob, space for a fridge, one roof light and tiled flooring. A door leads to BEDROOM ONE (4.35 x 2.56) with dual-aspect built-in storage cupboards with sliding doors, TV point and a roof light.
DRIVEWAY AND PARKING
Ample parking for several vehicles to the front and side of the property.
SURROUNDING GROUNDS
Surrounding the property is a cantilevered sun terrace with a decked floor and balustrade enjoying elevated views over the spacious grounds and surrounding countryside. An external light, block paving with a further block paved patio, two-and-a-half acre lawned and woodland gardens with an abundance of mature trees and shrubbery surrounding the property, and several gravelled footpaths leading to other areas of the garden including the orchard and stable block.
ORCHARD
A footpath and steps rising to the private raised orchard area with an abundance of mature fruit trees.
STABLE BLOCK
A stable block comprising six stables with lighting.
MENAGE
Fencing to the boundaries.
PADDOCKS AND PASTURE LAND
There are three fenced paddocks to the side of the property and pasture land measuring approximately 8.5 acres.
HOW TO GET THERE
From our NEWTON FALLOWELL office in the heart of MELBOURNE: Go straight across into Church Street and head out of town. On entering the village of Wilson, turn left at the sharp right hand bend. In a few hundred yards, at the T-junction, turn right, following this road to the next T-junction with the A453. Turn left. Within a short distance, turn left at the traffic lights towards Castle Donington. Once in the town, at the main traffic lights, go straight on into Bondgate. In about half a mile, turn sharp right into Hillside and IMMEDIATELY turn left, past the bungalow and follow the track up to the metal gate. Open and close this gate and follow the tarmac drioveway to the top where you will find the property. POST CODE for SATNAVS: DE74 2NH
COUNCIL TAX BAND
Is believed to be: F
PLEASE NOTE:
SERVICES: All mains are connected. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by Newton Fallowell and no guarantee as to their operating ability or their efficiency can be given. TENURE: Freehold - with vacant possession on completion. Newton Fallowell recommends that purchasers satisfy themselves as to the tenure of this property and we recommend they consult a legal representative such as a solicitor appointed in their purchase. MEASUREMENTS: Please note that room sizes are quoted in metres to the nearest tenth of a metre measured from wall to wall. The imperial equivalent is included as an approximate guide for applicants not fully conversant with the metric system. Room measurements are included as a guide to room sizes and are not intended to be used when ordering carpets or flooring. VIEWING: By strict appointment through the selling agent.
Property Features :
- Magnificent Contemporary-Style Family Residence
- Stunning Elevated Views over Countryside - Stables
- 2.5 Acres Mature Garden + circa 8.5 Acres of Paddock Land
- Four / Five Double Bedrooms - 2 En Suites
- Spacious Living Room and Dining Room