Property description
Substantial 18th Century farmhouse in open countryside with extensive range of outbuildings, gardens and paddocks extending to 1.85 acres in total. Full of character without the restrictions of a listed status, this refurbished home offers three floors of accommodation including three large reception rooms, breakfast kitchen, cellars, conservatory, 6/7 bedrooms and three bathroom / shower rooms. Normanton House Farm enjoys a rural position with elevated countryside views, outbuildings, extensive garaging, stables and lapsed planning consent for the creation of a large separate dwelling.Close to the rear boundary are former farm buildings to Normanton House Farm. No longer a working farm these buildings are now used mainly for the storage of logs and farm machinery.
Location
The property is located 1.4 miles from the centre of Thurlaston. The village enjoys a lively and active community with a range of activities and local interest groups, All Saints Church, newly refurbished Poacher's Brasserie and village pub. There is a village primary school and further state and private schooling available at Market Bosworth, Lutterworth, Leicester, Ratcliffe and Rugby. There are local shops in Huncote and Narborough and superb out of town shopping at Fosse Park. Access onto the M69 & M1(J21) are within easy reach and Narborough Station (4 miles) provides regular commuter services to Leicester and Birmingham.Leicester 8 miles / Hinckley 6.5 miles / Market Bosworth 9 miles / Loughborough 18 miles / Market Harborough 22 miles / M69/M1(J21) 5 miles / A5 8 miles
Ground Floor
The property is entered into an impressive double glazed conservatory with fully glazed roof and Gothic style windows. A large central hallway provides access to the cellars and a large cloakroom/WC. There are three well proportioned reception rooms with heavily beamed ceilings, wooden floors and period fireplaces including an inglenook. The breakfast kitchen fitted by Allesley Kitchen Studio of Coventry includes an extensive range of cabinets and integrated Miele appliances, double oven Rayburn central island unit and breakfast table. There is a study and rear hallway which accesses the rear gardens and utility room.
First Floor
Accessed by two staircases the first floor has five well proportioned double bedrooms with beamed ceilings and period fireplaces. There are three bathrooms / shower rooms.
Second Floor
Served by two staircases with a further double bedroom, media room and fully equipped gymnasium.
Outside
Normanton House Farm is approached through electric metal gates onto a gravelled driveway and turning sweep which provides access to the outbuildings. The gardens surround the property with lawns, shrubs and mature trees and hedgerow boundaries. To the north of the farm are a range of outbuildings, post and rail fenced paddock and five pony stables. Close to the rear boundary and once in the ownership of Normanton House Farm are a range of farm building now used mainly for the storage of logs and farm machinery.
Planning Consent
Interest parties should note that the linked outbuilding range which currently provides stables, stores and garaging has lapsed planning consent for the creation of a separate five bedroom dwelling. Granted by Blaby District Council on 26th May 2011 ref 11/0076/1/PX orientation has been considered to ensure mutual privacy.
Directions
From Leicester on the A47 Hinckley Road proceeding through Leicester Forest East and passing the Desford crossroads before turning left signed to Thurlaston. On entering the village turn right onto Main Street and take the right turning into Church Street passing the church on the right hand side and after approximately 1.4 miles the property can be found on the left hand side.
Services
The property has mains electricity, water and private drainage. Oil fired central heating.
Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Local Authority
Local AuthorityBlaby District Council Tel: 0116 275 0555
Property Features :
- 6/7 Bedroom Farmhouse
- 1.85 Acres in Total
- Period Features Without Listed Status
- Lapsed Planning for additional Dwelling
- Well Appointed Throughout