Property description
An impressive family home in a village centre location that enjoys stunning countryside views and sprawling, contemporary style accommodation that has an extremely light and spacious feel. A towering triple height reception hall and gallery landing with sweeping marble staircase creates a superb first impression for what is a truly unique and well designed, forever home. Standing in almost half an acre this excellent piece of architecture boasts four reception rooms, large family kitchen fitted by Lewis & Hill with glazed roof lantern and five en suite bedrooms. Electric gates open to a large driveway and double garage and landscaped gardens provide excellent outdoor space.
The Property
Stone and rendered elevations along with a Swithland slate roof is virtually all that remains of the original property that dates back to circa 1970. Substantially developed by the current owners for their own occupation with no consideration to cost the property has been finished to a high standard and meticulous attention to detail. Tall vaulted ceilings, liberal use of glazing and extensive roof terraces have been incorporated into the design, taking full advantage of the setting and rural outlook.
Location
LocationSwithland has a flourishing primary school and public house/restaurant. There are shops and everyday facilities in the nearby villages of Rothley and Woodhouse Eaves. The area is well known for its lovely walks and numerous beauty spot that include Swithland Reservoir, Swithland Woods and the historic Bradgate Park. Charnwood Forest, Lingdale and Rothley Park provide excellent golfing and the surrounding villages have a variety of restaurants and gastro pubs. Swithland allows easy access to the M1 motorway and affords a wonderful lifestyle to be enjoyed. Loughborough 6 miles / Leicester 7 miles / Nottingham 21.5 miles / Woodhouse Eaves 1.5 miles / Ratcliffe College 6.5 miles / M1 (J22) 5.5 miles
Ground Floor
Ground FloorThe property is entered into an imposing triple height reception hall with marble floor and sweeping marble staircase with fully bespoke metal balustrade that climbs effortlessly to a first floor gallery. From the reception hall there are superb views to the rear through a heavily glazed dining area that is currenty home to a limited edition toulet billiards table (available by separate negotiation). Also off the reception hall is a fully fitted home office and sitting room that enjoys views over the rear garden and open countryside. The drawing room is unusually large, ideal for entertaining or those large family gatherings. Wood panelling within the room houses a fully concealed surround sound system for a 55\" TV that has been specifically designed to take centre stage above a multi fuel burning stove. The breakfast kitchen, fitted by Lewis & Hill is another particular feature of the property with a range of fully bespoke, hand painted cabinets in a traditional style with granite worksurfaces and large central island/breakfast bar. Included are a range of fully integrated appliances and there space for a range cooker with tiled splash back and over mantel. Also within the kitchen there is space for both dining and soft seating under and large fully glazed roof lantern. Two sets of French doors provide direct access to the rear garden and off the kitchen is a large family room with further French doors to rear.
First Floor
First FloorOn the first floor a large galleried landing with seating area and French doors onto a roof terrace provides access to five double bedrooms all with en suite bathroom/shower rooms supplied and fitted by Plug of Leicester. Tall vaulted ceilings and towering glazed gables are a feature of the first floor accommodation that includes a stunning master bedroom suite that has its own private roof terrace, walk-in dressing room and large en suite wet room with a freestanding bath and wall mounted TV.
Outside
Outside Conveniently located in the centre of the village the property has an incredibly private feel standing behind a well established front boundary. The property stands on a fully landscaped plot that extends to 0.451 of an acre and is approached through electrically operated wooden gates. A generous paved driveway provides plentiful parking with turning area, access to a double integral garage and there is also a south facing lawned front garden. The rear gardens are mainly laid to lawn and include several large slate terraces designed to take full advantage the summer sunshine and views out over unspoilt countryside. Set within the well stocked borders are numerous outdoor lights and audio speakers.
Directions
DirectionsOn entering the village of Swithland from Rothley proceed along Main Street where the property can be found located on the right hand side just before the junction with Leicester Lane.
Services & Technology
All mains services are available and connected to the property. A pressurised water cylinder provides the hot water and the gas central heating system is fired by two Baxi boilers sited in the garage. Heating is provided by a combination of underfloor on the ground floor (wet and electric) and radiators on the first floor. The property benefits a fully integrated Sonos audio system including outdoor speakers, CCTV, video entry phone system and sealed unit double glazing throughout.
Tenure
TenureFreehold with vacant possession upon completion
Property Features :
- Substantial Architect Designed Family Home
- Over 5300 sq ft of accommodation
- Desirable Conservation Village
- Four Reception Rooms
- Large Breakfast Kitchen with Glazed Lantern