Property description
NEW PRICE: THE MILL is a spacious superior SIX-BEDROOMED family home - nestled within an idyllic setting - boasting stunning grounds totalling 1.5 acres or thereabouts with open views to the rear. Located in arguably the most prestigious and picturesque part of this sought after village, the detached property is set back from Mill Lane behind a long gated Tarmac driveway which offers off-road parking for numerous cars, and is adjacent to a restored 18th. century water-mill. The rooms to the rear of the house enjoy commanding views over the informal lawned gardens which sweep down to a small babbling brook often frequented by a friendly family of ducks. NO UPWARD CHAIN.
THE LOCATION
The delightful, sought-after village of PACKINGTON lies within two/three miles south-east of the bustling market town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, and has remained relatively unspoilt over many years. There is a village shop and other amenities including a well respected Ofstead approved primary school which is the third highest rated school in Leicestershire, and is in the top 0.5% of all schools in England and Wales. The area is well-known for its good secondary school, golf courses, tennis clubs and other recreational pastimes. Champney Springs health spa is a short distance away. The Mill is located in one of the most picturesque lanes in the village.
ABOUT THE PROPERTY
THE MILL is a spacious superior SIX-BEDROOMED family home nestled within an idyllic setting - boasting stunning grounds totalling 1.5 acres or thereabouts with open views to the rear. Located in arguably the most prestigious and picturesque part of this sought after village, the detached property is set back from Mill Lane behind a long gated Tarmac driveway which offers off-road parking for numerous cars, and is adjacent to a restored 18th. century water-mill. The rooms to the rear of the house enjoy commanding views over the informal lawned gardens which sweep down to a small babbling brook often frequented by a friendly family of ducks. Newton Fallowell is proud to have been trusted with the sale of this remarkable home and we respectfully suggest viewing at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. NO UPWARD CHAIN.
ACCOMMODATION IN BRIEF
Take a look inside this fine property and you'll find, on the ground floor: a canopied entrance porch, a spacious T-shaped entrance hallway, a generous sitting room with ornate marble fireplace, a bespoke open plan high-gloss breakfast kitchen refitted about six years ago, a westerly-facing conservatory enjoying commanding views over the rear garden and open countryside beyond, utility room, storage room/potential toilet, separate dining room, a guest cloakroom/w.c., a ground floor master bedroom with a fitted dressing room and en suite shower room, generous bedroom two, bedroom six/office and a five-piece family bathroom. And on the first floor: a galleried landing, three further double bedrooms and a second bathroom. The property was formerly a 7/8 bedroomed house but has been altered internally to enlarge the existing accommodation.
ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL
A five bar gate opens onto the long Tarmac driveway flanked by raised lawns on either side with borders planted with an abundance of mature shrubs and herbaceous plants. There is ample parking in front of the house for several vehicles.
VAULTED CANOPIED PORCH
An impressive entrance porch with oak supports, a pitched tile roof and quarry tiled floor. A wood panelled entrance door opens into the:
RECEPTION HALL
A spacious T-shaped hallway with a tiled floor, double and single central heating radiators, alarm keypad, coved ceiling and recessed downlights. A double glazed window to the side aspect.
WELL-PROPORTIONED SITTING ROOM - 18' 9'' x 17' 2'' (5.71m x 5.23m)
A delightful spacious living room, the focal point of which is the ornate marble fireplace incorporating a cast iron coal-effect gas fire. There's a feature period beam across one of the alcoves plus two exposed ceiling beams, a high semi-vaulted ceiling (12' 9\" - 3.65 metres), wiring for 5:1 surround sound, TV, satellite and Ethernet points and three sets of French doors to the rear overlooking the westerly-facing patio and garden with open views.
BESPOKE DINING KITCHEN - 21' 3'' x 13' 0'' (6.47m x 3.96m)
Refitted about six years ago with a range of stylish contemporary-style high-gloss base and drawer units and matching wall cupboards with under-lighting. The design features curved bespoke end units and utensil drawers. Prestigious Corian worktops have been moulded to form a sink, drainer and splash-backs - all without visible joints. No crevices to collect kitchen grime! The kitchen centre piece is a superb freestanding dual-fuel range by Lacanche (used by many top chefs throughout the world). It has a five burner gas hob, gas oven, electric fan oven with grill, electric oven with grill and a warming drawer. The hood has halogen lights, a high volume extractor fan with stainless steel splash-back and utensil rail. An integrated wine cooler, integrated Neff dishwasher, integrated 1000 watt Neff microwave oven and integrated Neff warming drawer. Finally, there's an American-style fridge/freezer (included in the sale), tiled flooring, central heating radiator, coved ceiling and ample space for a dining table and chairs. A double glazed window facing the front garden. A door to the adjoining utility room.
A wide open archway leads through to the:
WEST-FACING CONSERVATORY - 14' 7'' max x 13' 4'' (4.44m x 4.06m)
Constructed with a brick plinth base and mahogany hardwood double glazed window frames and doors, and a glazed roof. Two double central heating radiators, tiled floor and a wall fan heater. Access to the rear garden with a stunning vista leading the eye to a bridge over the brook.
UTILITY ROOM - 14' 4'' max x 10' 5'' (4.37m x 3.17m)
Fitted with base and drawer units and matching wall cupboards. There's a stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, spaces and plumbing for a washing machine and a dryer. An upright fridge/freezer - included in the sale. A wall-hung modern condensing gas boiler concealed in a cupboard, access to roof storage space, tiled floor, central heating radiator, roll-edged worktops and contrasting tiled splashbacks. A double glazed rear window.
A door to a:
WALK-IN STORAGE ROOM
Formerly a toilet, the pipework is still in place.
DINING ROOM - 16' 1'' x 14' 0'' (4.90m x 4.26m)
With a wood plate rack, concealed radiator, high semi-vaulted ceiling with two exposed beams, ceiling spotlights, four wall lights, two double glazed side windows and one to the front elevation.
CLOAKROOM / W.C.
With a door to a cloak's cupboard. Comprising a pedestal wash hand basin and a low-flush toilet. Central heating radiator, tiled floor, coved ceiling and opaque double glazed front window.
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM SUITE - 15' 7'' x 14' 7'' (4.75m x 4.44m)
With a double radiator, decorative ceiling rose and dual-aspect double glazed windows to the side and rear elevations.
An open wide square arch to the adjoining:
DRESSING ROOM - 12' 8'' x 9' 2'' (3.86m x 2.79m)
Fitted with a range of mahogany wardrobes including a deep walk-in wardrobe and a dressing table. A double radiator, a decorative ceiling rose, two wall lights and a double glazed front window.
5-PIECE EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM - 12' 8'' x 6' 5'' (3.86m x 1.95m)
Comprising: twin 'his' and 'her' wash hand basins inset into a Corian top, a corner tiled shower cubicle with power shower, bidet and a low-flush toilet. Porcelanosa floor-to-ceiling tiled walls, radiator, recessed spotlights, electric shaver point and an opaque side window.
BEDROOM TWO - 19' 8'' x 13' 8'' (5.99m x 4.16m)
(14' 6\" min). An L-shaped room with three double fitted wardrobes, a dressing table drawer unit and a bedside table. A central heating radiator, coved ceiling and two double glazed windows with views overlooking the rear garden and paddock.
OFFICE / STUDY / BEDROOM SIX - 9' 9'' x 8' 7'' (2.97m x 2.61m)
Fitted with a recessed double wardrobe, radiator, coved ceiling and a double glazed window facing the front garden.
5-PIECE FAMILY BATHROOM - 9' 2'' x 9' 0'' (2.79m x 2.74m)
With a step up to a large corner bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, a vanity wash hand basin with cupboards under, bidet, low-flush toilet and a corner tiled shower cubicle with Sirrus mains shower. Part-tiled walls, radiator, coved ceiling with recessed downlights, and a double glazed opaque front window.
From the hall, a spindled staircase rises to the:
FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION
LONG GALLERIED LANDING
Over 23ft. in length. With a built-in triple wardrobe, access to under-eaves storage, radiator and two large Velux skylights to the rear aspect. Doors to bedrooms three, four and five and the second bathroom.
BEDROOM THREE - 15' 7'' max x 9' 4'' (4.75m x 2.84m)
With a semi-vaulted ceiling, access to under-eaves storage, a Velux skylight with blind and a double glazed window to the rear aspect enjoying commanding westerly views.
BEDROOM FOUR - 12' 1'' x 10' 3'' to low eaves (3.68m x 3.12m)
With a semi-vaulted ceiling, under-eaves storage, radiator, a Velux skylight and a double glazed side window.
BEDROOM FIVE - 9' 0'' x 11' 2'' to low eaves (2.74m x 3.40m)
Fitted with a recessed double wardrobe, radiator, access to under-eaves storage and a Velux skylight with blind.
SECOND BATHROOM - 10' 3'' to low eaves x 7' 9'' (3.12m x 2.36m)
Comprising: a large corner bath with chrome end taps, pedestal wash hand basin and a low-flush toilet. Central heating radiator, part-tiled walls, access to under-eaves storage and a Velux skylight rear window.
OUTSIDE
FRONT GARDEN
The total size of the plot (house, gardens and paddock) is believed to be 1.6 acres or thereabouts. The house is set back from the lane affording a high degree of privacy. A five bar gate opens onto the long Tarmac driveway with an extensive lawned area to each side, and ample parking for several cars. There's an abundance of mature shrubs, hedges and trees.
REAR GARDEN
Adjacent to the conservatory and sitting room is a paved patio which enjoys commanding views over the rear lawned garden towards Gilwiskaw brook and open countryside beyond. The leat (the former path of the stream which fed the adjacent water-mill) can clearly be seen together with brick walling which has been partially demolished to allow uninterrupted views of the garden beyond. There's a delightful backdrop of mature trees and several stocked herbaceous borders.
PADDOCK / MEADOWLAND
To the left hand side of the garden, on the far side of the brook, is an area of pastureland believed to measure approx 0.39 of an acre (included in the 1.5 acres). There is separate shared access to this field.
AND FINALLY...
Indeed a rare opportunity for the discerning purchaser to acquire a substantial family home nestled in a delightful village setting - offering versatile accommodation and further potential. Available for sale with no upward chain.
COUNCIL TAX BAND
The property is in council tax band: 'G'.
HOW TO GET THERE
From our NEWTON FALLOWELL office in the heart of ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH: Turn right into Market Street. In approx two hundred and fifty yards take the second right turn into Upper Church Street (signposted to the Hospital). In two hundred yards, turn right towards Packington (Lower Packington Road, which becomes Upper Packington Road). Follow this road for about a mile into the village. At the sharp left hand bend, turn right into Mill Street. The property (The Mill) can be found in a short distance on the right - identified by our 'For Sale' board. POST CODE FOR SATNAVS: LE65 1WL.
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 :
- Substantial 6 Bedroomed Dormer Bungalow
- Stunning Village Setting: Circa 1.5 Acres
- Well-Proportioned Family Accommodation
- Spacious Sitting Room - Separate Dining Room
- Bespoke 21ft. Dining Kitchen + Utility