Property description
(Please view our virtual tour video of the property online, on sites: Rightmove, Nicholas Bonfield or YouTube)Alton Lodge Snells Nook lane Loughborough offers an original 1929 built 3 storey detached residence set in grounds extending to 1/4 of an acre, having been comprehensively refurbished and modernised throughout in a contemporary style and offering ''ready to move into'' accommodation. Double glazed, gas centrally heated, contained on 3 floors with intruder alarm the property comprises: On the ground floor: entrance into reception hallway, inner hallway and lobby, cloaks storage cupboard, magnificent rear drawing room with high 12 ft. ceilings, original oak fireplace and double French doors to rear gardens, separate dining/sitting room with double French doors to the patio area, open plan living/dining modern kitchen with integrated induction hob, microwave oven and main oven, fridge freezer and dishwasher, separate matching utility room with breakfast area and double French doors to the rear patio, separate study/office and downstairs WC.On the first floor: 4 bedrooms, the master bedroom with en-suite dressing room and shower room, guest bedroom 2 with en-suite shower room and family bathroom.On the second floor: access to teenager suite comprising den and 5th bedroom offering other multiple uses. Outside: the property lies on an exceptional corner plot with double opening electric gates from Snells Nook Lane into sweeping tarmacadam and brick edged driveway affording car standing for up to 6 vehicles and giving access to the double garage. There are extensive private front lawned gardens with laurel hedgerows, the rear gardens have been comprehensively landscaped with lawns, split level patio areas and further suntrap patio to the side with access to the dining room/sitting room. Agents View: A truly unique period property where internal inspection is essential to appreciate the size and quality of accommodation on offer.The property lies on the popular Forest side of town with access to the M1 approx. 1 mile away for North and Southbound traffic respectively, Nottingham East Midlands Airport at Castle Donington, intercity rail link at either Parkway or Loughborough with regular service to London St Pancras. The property is also a short driving distance away from some of Leicestershire best known beauty spots within the Charnwood Forest, local access to good golf courses, Loughborough University, town centre and public transport facilities. EPC Rating: E
Open Front Porch
Elegant open front porch with solid oak front door with obscure glass side panels, step leading into reception hallway.
Reception Hallway - 10' 5'' x 8' 8'' (3.17m x 2.64m)
Marble tiled flooring, recess floor to ceiling cloaks storage cupboards with sliding fronted doors housing trip switches and Worcester gas fired boiler and cylinder, with shelving over, leaded light original feature window to the side, telephone access gate, radiator, double opening half glazed French doors leading then into inner hallway and lobby.
Inner Hallway and Lobby
Carpeted and marble tiled flooring in lobby area with 2 radiators, recess storage cupboard under stairs, smoke alarm, half glazed lobby door back to the front giving access to the driveway and garage, original staircase rising to first floor with white banisters and oak top.
Downstairs WC - 8' 0'' x 3' 5'' (2.44m x 1.04m)
White suite comprising low dual flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin, obscure glass PVC sealed glazed window to side, radiator, marble tiled floor.
Magnificent Drawing Room - 25' 10'' (into bay) x 13' 0'' (7.87m x 3.96m)
Impressive 12 ft. ceilings with original moulding and coving, ornate original solid oak fireplace with inset open fire with slated back and marble hearth, 4 x radiators, stripped oak flooring, superb leaded light with original cased in PVC windows onto the rear gardens and bay window to the side, wall lights, central feature chandelier.
Separate Dining/Sitting Room - 20' 3'' x 9' 10'' (6.17m x 2.99m)
Oak flooring, PVC sealed glazed windows to front elevation, 2 x radiators, double PVC opening French doors onto the side suntrap patio area, PVC windows either side, half glazed obscure glass original door leading back to the hallway.
Open Plan Contemporary Living/Dining Kitchen - 22' 8'' x 13' 0'' (6.90m x 3.96m)
Quality fitted open plan living/dining kitchen, tiled floor, bi-folding sealed double glazed French doors to rear gardens, feature leaded light PVC window onto the rear, the kitchen comprises: one and a half plus DILLEROY & BOSCH Frankie sink built into feature white worktops with tiled lime green splash backs, integrated dishwasher, micro oven and NEFF fan assisted oven, fridge freezer, induction hob built-in to central matching island with feature NEFF extractor with 4 x spotlights, continuous series of black fronted base cupboards and draws with breakfast bar, further series of white fronted cupboards and draws offering a complete contrast with black fronted wall cupboards, upright feature radiator, breakfast area with matching 3 lime coloured dome lights, feature bi-folding doors to the rear.
Matching Utility Room - 8' 5'' x 5' 10'' (2.56m x 1.78m)
PVC sealed glazed window to front, granite L-shaped preparation work surfaces with ceramic tiled splash backs, single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps, comprehensive series of white finished base cupboards and 3/4 size unit with double cupboard over, plumbing for automatic washing machine and appliance space for dryer/additional freezer, radiator, sunken spotlights to the ceiling.
Separate Study/Office - 9' 8'' x 7' 10'' (2.94m x 2.39m)
PVC sealed glazed windows to front and side, radiator.
First Floor Split Level Landing
Stairs rising to first floor split level landing with original banister and spindles and oak top, feature additional computer area with leaded light obscure glass window to front elevation, thermostat control and smoke alarm, shelving cupboard.
Master Bedroom 1 - 17' 0'' x 13' 0'' (5.18m x 3.96m)
PVC sealed glazed bay window to side elevation, PVC windows to rear with magnificent views across the countryside in the surrounding distance, 2 x radiators, dressing area (5'2 x 5') with built-in shelving and hanging rail, sunken spotlights, cloak's hanging facility.
En-Suite L-Shaped Shower Room - 8' 8'' x 8' 8'' (2.64m x 2.64m)
Shower cubicle with folding glass screen, gravity fed header shower and hand held shower, vanity wash hand basin with feature chrome mixer taps, low dual flush WC, wall mounted mirror and shaver point, obscure glass PVC sealed glazed window to side, heated chrome towel rail, tiled floor, sunken spotlights to ceiling, extractor fan.
Guest bedroom 2 - 12' 0'' x 10' 10'' (3.65m x 3.30m)
PVC sealed glazed window to side, radiator and original recess storage cupboard with hanging facility.
En-Suite Shower Room - 12' 0'' x 5' 0'' (3.65m x 1.52m)
Obscure glass PVC sealed glazed windows to side, white suite comprising: shower cubicle with glass screen folding doors, gravity fed shower, low dual flush WC, vanity wash hand basin with feature chrome mixer taps, mirror over, white finished storage cupboards under, shaver point to the side, built-in dressing table with mirror over, tiled floor, extractor fan, sunken spotlights to the ceiling.
Front Bedroom 3 - 13' 0'' x 8' 0'' (3.96m x 2.44m)
PVC sealed glazed windows to front, radiator.
Rear Bedroom 4 - 13' 0'' x 8' 5'' (3.96m x 2.56m)
PVC sealed glazed windows to rear and side with magnificent views across the surrounding countryside, radiator.
Family Bathroom - 7' 10'' x 6' 0'' (2.39m x 1.83m)
White suite comprising: panel bath with central chrome mixer taps, low dual flush WC, gravity fed chrome finished shower, glass screen, vanity wash hand basin with chrome taps, mirror over and shaver point with storage cupboards under, heated chrome towel rail, tiled floor, obscure glass PVC sealed glazed window to side, extractor fan, sunken spotlights to the ceiling.
Split Level 5th Bedroom/Teenager Suite - 16' 5'' x 7' 6'' (5.00m x 2.28m)
Further return staircase to split level 5th bedroom/teenager suite with bottom tier forming potential dressing room/playroom, PVC sealed glazed window to side, general storage into roof eaves, radiator and further stairs then leads to the 5th bedroom.
Bedroom 5 - 8' 2'' x 9' 5'' (2.49m x 2.87m)
Magnificent 5th bedroom with PVC sealed glazed windows to the rear enjoying panoramic views in the distance across the countryside, built-in smoke alarm, and storage into roof space (the combination of this room could be used as differing function - offers ideal teenager suite/home office/playroom).
Outside
The property has an impressive plot on the corner of Snells Nook Lane and Foden Close, laurel hedgerows and wrought iron railing to the front and side, sweeping tarmacadam and brick edged driveway with electric double gates with outside lighting and letterbox access. The driveway affords car standing for up to 6 vehicles with open plan lawned gardens, access then to the garage and the rear for the property. The rear landscaped gardens have lawns, screen fencing and ornamental walls with high trellising, back feature split level patios area with further return stairs and wrought iron railing giving access to the living/dining kitchen. To the side of the property there is a suntrap slabbed patio area surrounding with a brick wall, outside ornamental lighting and double French doors leading into dining/sitting room.
Garage - 19' 10'' x 15' 8'' (6.04m x 4.77m)
PVC sealed glazed windows to rear, high ceilings with strip lights and power, access then to the rear of the property.
Directional Note
From Loughborough the property is best approached along Forest Road proceeding straight on at the Epinal Way, continuing on to Nanpantan Road and eventually turning right upon reaching the traffic lights at the Priory into Snells Nook Lane. The property is then located on the corner of Snells Nook Lane and Foden Close as denoted by the agents 'for sale' board.
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Property Features :
- A traditional character residence originally constructed in 1929
- Having been the subject of complete renovation and modernisation throughout with a contemporary twi
- PVC glazed, gas centrally heated with intruder alarm system installed
- Magnificent drawing room with original oak fire and high ceilings
- Separate dining/sitting room, study/office