Property description
Highly individual modern home that incorporates materials reclaimed from old English homes. Oak beams, stone mullion windows and dressed stone details compliment this meticulous and spacious three storey home.
The Property
Oak House is an immaculate family home with south facing gardens and open views. Ideally situated in the centre of the village within a small development of only three, this stunning property is finished to an exceptionally high standard with stone and solid oak floors throughout the entire ground floor, oak ceiling beams and Suffolk latch doors. Recently decorated throughout with Farrow & Ball paints, Romo and Zoffany wall papers. The property offers the perfect compromise for those wanting a character property with all the benefits of a highly efficient modern home. Further improved and extended by the current owners the property now offers three floors of well proportioned accommodation that includes a large, heavily glazed family kitchen with island and stunning views, sitting room with log burner, four double bedrooms, three bathrooms and study/den. The property is extremely well presented and viewing is strongly recommended.
The Ground Floor
The property is entered under an oak framed tiled canopy. A solid oak front door opens into a generous entrance hall that serves the sitting room with its large Minster stone fireplace with inset multi fuel burning stove and French doors that open onto the rear gardens. The dining/family room features a solid oak floor, oak panelling and mullion window with leaded lights. The cloakroom has a Mandarin stone basin and solid oak flooring. The large open plan living kitchen is a particular feature and incorporates an oak framed dining area with beautiful oak timbers and extensive use of glazing. The kitchen is fitted with a range of hand painted bespoke cabinets, large matching island unit with oak top, granite worksurfacing and Belfast sink. There are an impressive range of integrated appliances including a Fisher & Paykel dishwasher, Smeg oven and halogen hob. The utility room has matching cabinets, stone floor and plumbing for washing machine.
First and Second Floors
On the first floor is the master bedroom with hand painted bespoke wardrobes and refitted en suite shower room. There are two further double bedrooms and a luxury family bathroom with a freestanding bath and separate shower enclosure. The second floor accommodation was created by the current owners and comprises of a guest bedroom that enjoys superb countryside views to the rear and access to an adjacent wet room with a large fully tiled shower area. Also on the second floor is a home study/den with velux windows to front.
Outside
The property is situated on an un-adopted lane with cobbled style driveway to front that provides parking for several vehicles, single garage with electric up-and-over door and manageable lawned area. An oak side gate provides access to the south facing rear gardens that backs onto open countryside and features a stream and over hanging decked patio area. Adjacent to the sitting room and kitchen is a large flag stone patio area. The gardens includes a manageable area of lawn, variety of flowers and shrubs and are enclosed to the rear by an established hedge.
Location
Osgathorpe is a thriving, unspoilt village situated between Loughborough and Ashby-de-la-Zouch in north west Leicestershire. The village is well placed, allowing for fast access on to the M1(J23), A42/M42 and there are numerous social activities hosted throughout the year. There is a bus from the village to Griffydam primary school which feeds into the well regarded Ivanhoe College in Ashby de la Zouch. Grace Dieu Manor school is close by as well as the Endowed Schools at Loughborough. The village pub has planned improvements and it is likely to be run by the community. The East Midlands Airport at Castle Donington are also within easy access of the village. Loughborough 8 miles / Ashby-de-la-Zouch 5 miles / Leicester 16 miles / Nottingham 19 miles / M1(J23) 4 miles
Local Authority
North West Leicestershire District Council
Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property which is heated by an oil fired system. The boiler situated under the stairs in the entrance hall. With the exception of two mullion windows the property is fully double glazed with under floor heating in the family kitchen.
Directions
From the M1(J23) at Shepshed continue along the A512 in a westerly direction towards Ashby-de-la-Zouch. Turn right onto Gracedieu Lane and then immediately left into Snarrows Road as signposted to Osgathorpe village. On entering the village turn left onto Main Street and proceed through the village. At the junction with Meadow Lane bear left onto an unadopted lane (also Main Street) where the property can be found situated on the left hand side identifiable by our for sale board).
Property Features :
- Modern Detached Home with Character
- Two Reception Rooms
- Superb Dining Kitchen with Extensive Glazing
- Utility Room and Cloaks/WC
- Four Double Bedrooms