Property description
A fine opportunity to acquire an imposing Grade II listed period country residence dating back to the early 1700s, offering versatile accommodation spread over three floors, set in grounds of 2 acres or thereabouts, and nestled in a stunning rural location enjoying commanding views over the surrounding countryside. Set back a third of a mile from the B587 Nottingham Road to Lount and a mile from the bustling town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, the former farmhouse is reached via a shared gravelled driveway which meanders through open countryside. There are currently five bedrooms and the occupied accommodation is in good order but some of the rooms will require renovation and/or modernisation. Adjacent to the property are a range of traditional barns which are to be redeveloped to prestigious residential barn conversions and are not included in the sale.
THE LOCATION
The property is located just a mile or so from the A42/M42 motorway at junction 13 with good links to the M1 and M6 motorways, the airports at East Midlands and Birmingham, and the railway stations at East Midlands Parkway and Birmingham International. Ashby de la Zouch is a thriving and bustling town within the National Forest and enjoys a wide range of shops, schools, pubs, churches and local amenities. Located just a mile from the property, the ancient, historic market town (with its famous 15th century castle) almost certainly dates back to Roman times. Later, in the early 19th century, it became a spa town. Many of the Georgian-style buildings seen today were built to accommodate visitors to the Baths.
ABOUT THE PROPERTY
A fine opportunity to acquire an imposing Grade II listed period country residence dating back to the early 1700s, offering versatile accommodation spread over three floors, set in grounds of two acres or thereabouts, and nestled in a stunning rural location enjoying commanding views over the surrounding countryside. Set back a third of a mile from the B587 Nottingham Road and a mile from the bustling town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, the former farmhouse is reached via a shared gravelled driveway which meanders through open countryside. There are currently five bedrooms and the occupied accommodation is in good order but some of the rooms will require renovation and/or modernisation. Adjacent to the property are a range of traditional barns which are to be redeveloped to prestigious residential barn conversions and are not included in the sale.
ACCOMMODATION BRIEF
Eastern Old Parks Farm: The accommodation briefly comprises, on the ground floor: an entrance hall with chequered quarry tiled floor, vaulted cellar, sitting room with traditional cast iron log burner, an unused wash room, dining room, living kitchen with oil-fired Aga, the traditional old kitchen and scullery (both needing renovation). On the first floor, to the front: a galleried landing, three generous bedrooms and a bathroom. On the first floor to the rear: an office and a further room in need of renovation. And on the second floor: attic bedrooms four and five and a store room (unfinished).
THE APPROACH
A sweeping in-and-and out private gravelled driveway leads up the solid oak front entrance door which opens into the:
RECEPTION HALLWAY
With a chequerboard quarry tiled floor, spindled staircase and panelled doors leading to the sitting room, dining room, kitchen and the cellar.
SITTING ROOM - 17' 2'' x 16' 8'' max (5.23m x 5.08m)
With a feature period fireplace incorporating a traditional recessed cast iron log burner with concealed lighting above. Dual aspect multi-paned windows to the front and side elevations. Steps up to a sealed off staircase (which leads to bedroom four on the second floor), part wooden floor, a recessed wall cupboard with shelves, coved ceiling and a door to the:
WASH ROOM AREA - 9' 2'' x 5' 4'' (2.79m x 1.62m)
Old and unused with a sink and shower and toilet. Access to outside.
DINING ROOM - 17' 0'' x 15' 8'' (5.18m x 4.77m)
The focal point of this room is the Victorian open fireplace with ornate floral inset and glazed green tiled hearth. Moulded cornice, dado rail, door to a large recessed cupboard either side of the chimney breast. A multi-paned front window.
FARMHOUSE KITCHEN - 16' 1'' x 13' 0'' (4.90m x 3.96m)
The centre piece of this good-sized kitchen is the four-door cream oil-fired Aga. There's a double Belfast sink enjoying far reaching views over the countryside to the rear of the property, a range of fitted solid wood base and drawer units with matching wall cupboards, granite worktops, tiled floor, painted beamed ceiling and a rear exit door to the patio outside. A latched door to the rear passageway which has a brick floor and leads to the old kitchen and the scullery - both requiring refurbishment and currently used as store rooms. These could be incorporated into the main living area to provide further spacious accommodation. A staircase rises to the rear of the property on the first floor.
OLD KITCHEN - 16' 8'' x 16' 0'' (5.08m x 4.87m)
With the original bread oven/range, beamed ceiling, brick floor and a Belfast sink. A rear exit door.
SCULLERY - 11' 5'' x 10' 6'' (3.48m x 3.20m)
With the original brick thrawls, brick floor, shelving to the walls and a window to the rear elevation..
FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION
The attractive main staircase rises from the entrance hall to the landing at the front of the house. The area to the rear is accessed from a second staircase off the passageway near the kitchen.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
With stairs to the second floor, a window to the front elevation, and doors to bedrooms one, two and three and the bathroom.
BEDROOM ONE - 17' 2'' x 15' 9'' (5.23m x 4.80m)
With a panelled door, electric storage radiator, moulded cornice and dual-aspect windows to the front and side elevations.
BEDROOM TWO - 14' 4'' x 13' 0'' (4.37m x 3.96m)
With exposed pine floor, painted beamed ceiling, two recessed cupboards with shelving, electric storage radiator and a rear sash window.
BEDROOM THREE - 11' 0'' max x 10' 8'' max (3.35m x 3.25m)
With a door to a walk-in storage cupboard, electric storage radiator, painted beamed ceiling and a front window.
BATHROOM
Comprises: a panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and a low-flush toilet. There's an airing cupboard housing the cold water tank and hot water cylinder. A window to the rear elevation,.
SECOND FLOOR ACCOMMODATION
BEDROOM FOUR - 17' 4'' to low eaves x 14' 7'' + window recess (5.28m x 4.44m)
With a built-in pine cupboard which conceals a sealed-off stairwell from the lounge, recessed eye-level cupboard, storage radiator, skylight to the rear and a window to the side,.
SECOND FLOOR LANDING
With a skylight window facing south, part panelled walls, and doors to bedrooms four and five and the unused storage room.
BEDROOM FIVE - 16' 10'' to low eaves x 16' 9'' max (5.13m x 5.10m)
A generous-sized attic room with two windows to the side elevation.
ATTIC STORAGE ROOM - 17' 0'' approx x 12' 0'' approx (5.18m x 3.65m)
This room has no windows and is unfinished but is ideally placed to be converted into en suite shower rooms for the adjoining bedrooms four and five.
OUTSIDE
FRONT and REAR GARDENS
There are extensive lawned areas to the front and rear of the house which extend to approximately 2.0 acres and enjoys commanding northerly views over the surrounding countryside.
WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS and RIGHTS OF WAY
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of wayleaves, easements and rights of way whether disclosed or not. The main driveway is part of the property - however other parties have rights of way over this access to their property.
SPORTING TIMBER and MINERAL RIGHTS
It is understood that all sporting rights, standing timber and minerals are, as far as they are owned, are included in the freehold sale.
AND FINALLY...
A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial period residence located in a stunning rural position just a short distance north east of Ashby-de-la-Zouch - offering considerable potential for tasteful and sympathetic improvement and renovation (where needed). Viewing is enthusiastically recommended!
HOW TO GET THERE
From our NEWTON FALLOWELL office in the heart of ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH: Turn right into Market Street. Continue up the hill to Wood Street and into Nottingham Road. At the roundabout with Tescos supermarket, take the second exit towards Lount. In about half a mile, turn left onto the gravelled track - there is NO 'For Sale' board. In 0.3 of a mile, go past the semi-derelict barns and turn immediately right into the private driveway of the property.
PLEASE NOTE
SERVICES: The property benefits from mains water, mains electricity and a private sewage system. In terms of heating there is a log burner, Aga range and electric storage radiators. 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. 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. TENURE: Freehold - with vacant possession on completion. Newton Fallowell recommend 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.
Property Features :
- Imposing Grade II Listed Residence - circa 1710
- Stunning Rural Location with approx 5 Acres
- Five Bedrooms - Three-Storey Accommodation
- Sitting Room - Dining Room
- Living Kitchen - Utility - Cellar - Storeroom