Property description
A unique architect designed house with internal accommodation in excess 3500 square feet, all set within a tranquil and private wooded setting yet just moments from the shopping and facilities provided at the market town of Lutterworth.
SITUATION
Station Yard can be found in the attractive market town of Lutterworth, which has twice made its mark on world history. In the Fourteenth Century John Wycliffe made his pioneering translation of the Bible whilst serving as Rector of Lutterworth and, more than five hundred years later, Sir Frank Whittle developed the jet engine at the Ladywood Works. Located in southern Leicestershire, bordering both Warwickshire and Northamptonshire, Lutterworth is approximately 15 miles south of Leicester and 8 miles north of Rugby and offers an extensive range of facilities including cafes, bars, banks, hotels and independent shops, as well as supermarkets including a Waitrose. Recreational activities are plentiful for all age groups and nearby golf courses including Ullesthorpe, Lutterworth, Market Harborough, and Kilworth Springs. Further shopping is available in the nearby picturesque town of Market Harborough which offers independent boutiques, cafes and restaurants and situated between the two towns is the innovative Kilworth open-air theatre set under sail-like canopies within the grounds of Kilworth House Hotel.Transport links are excellent with the A14, M1 and M6 within easy reach and providing access to London, Birmingham and the North. London Euston may be reached in 48 minutes from Rugby train station, and London St. Pancras reached in 55 minutes from Market Harborough train station.An outstanding range of independent schools are located in the area including Rugby School, Bilton Grange, Princethorpe & Tywcross as well as excellent state schools such as John Wycliffe and Sherrier Primary Schools and Lutterworth High School and Lutterworth College.
DESCRIPTION
Station Yard is a truly unique, architecturally designed property just 48 mins direct train into London Euston offering extremely flexible living arrangements either for a family or live/work opportunity.It is entranced via automated gates & entry phone system with the drive leading up to the house and automated double garage door.Built to a very high standard including oak floors & underfloor heating throughout, and a number of highly sustainable features, such as whole house heat recover system, the house was especially designed to create a sense of connection to its surrounds. Bringing in huge amounts of light, an overwhelming sense of peace & tranquility is evident the moment one enters into the house. This is the perfect antidote to fast paced city living.The accommodation is arranged over 3 levels comprising of a large Entrance Hall on the ground floor with plenty of storage and direct access to the garage.A reception/bedroom with ensuite facilities then leads into a big open light filled space that overlooks the woodland garden creating a wonderful sense of space & connectivity to nature. This open plan room offers flexible living space either as a fantastic family room / work office / artist's studio or with the addition of a stud wall, an extra two bedrooms with their own independent access back to the entrance hall. A stunning spiral staircase leads off the ground floor up to the main open plan living floor. This is a vast space that comprises of a contemporary kitchen, study area, dining area and living area including a wood-burning stove. There is also a separate utility room and WC on this floor. The stunning outdoor terrace can be accessed via four points from this floor and provides both south and westerly aspects to the first floor. On the top floor there are 3 bedrooms, one master with ensuite and dressing area and two further bedrooms with a fabulous family bathroom. This floor is crowned by a glass pyramid roof which floods the whole of the staircase with natural light.
OUTSIDE
To the first floor, the south westerly facing decked terrace wraps around two sides of the house and is perfect for alfresco living. Direct access can be gained to the rear gardens from this part of the house; an amazing wooded area with terraced boundaries providing an abundance of areas for children to play in with steps and pathways winding through them. There is a designated hot tub area and a sunken trampoline as well as a decked patio / entertaining area. To the front is a large parking area for several vehicles which leads to the double garaging with direct pedestrian access to the house and through to the rear of the property.
GENERAL
Services: Mains gas, water, electricity and drainage. Local Authority: Harborough District Council Council Tax Band: GTenure: FreeholdEPC Rating: C
AGENTS NOTE
To the ground floor, the Family Room has been designed to allow for the easy addition of a stud wall to create two separate spaces that could be utilised for a number of purposes including as bedrooms 5 and 6.