Property description
Oak House is a truly magnificent property set in 3.6 acres of gardens and paddocks. This beautifully presented property is both stylish and homely with thoughtful use of natural materials. Built to an individual design by a renowned architect based in Melbourne the split level accommodation is arranged over four floors but with a natural flow. A bespoke kitchen, Villeroy & Bosch bathroom suites complimented by Italian tile flooring and a glazed atrium are just some of the internal features.The current owners say Oak House is perfect for entertaining with the reception rooms flowing into the landscaped gardens with strategically placed patios and terraces enjoying the sun throughout the day along with a summer house and hot tub. For those wishing to work from home there is a separate home office.
The accommodation includes a fabulous dining room with handmade oak balustrade, oak flooring and revealed ceiling timber, five steps lead down to the living area where a cosy lounge with feature fireplace housing a wood burning stove opens onto an oak framed glazed atrium with stunning views over the gardens, there is a family room and cloakroom. The bespoke Shaker style kitchen with solid wood preparation surfaces includes an extensive range of integrated appliances including a Rangemaster cooker with a Calor gas 8 ring burner, two ovens and grill, two refrigerators, a freezer and an oil fired Rayburn range. There is a useful utility room beyond the kitchen.
From the dining room five steps lead to the first landing and luxurious master suite with dual aspect enjoying views over the gardens and a four piece en suite shower room. A further double bedroom is found on this floor and a stylish house bathroom with freestanding bath. Two further double bedrooms are found on the fourth floor.
Electrically operated timber gates with intercom system allow access to a block paved driveway providing ample parking and turning space, leading to an oversized brick built detached double garage and a brick built summer house which is currently used as a home office. The formal gardens wrapping around three sides of Oak House are a stunning feature being beautifully landscaped with swathes of lawn, herbaceous beds and thoughtfully placed seating areas. The gardens open to mature paddock land with specimen trees and beyond the hedge line the paddock has separate access from Nottingham Road.
UPLIFT CLAUSE
An Uplift Clause of 25% for the term of 15 years is set over the field to the left hand side of the property.
SERVICES
The property is connected to mains electricity and water, foul sewage is to a septic tank and the heating is from an oil fired system. The accommodation is double glazed throughout with hardwood windows.
LOCATION
Lount is a small hamlet in North West Leicestershire located between the historic towns of Ashby de la Zouch and Melbourne. A rural retreat but convenient for the major communications of the M42 and M1 motorways, mainline stations at Loughborough and East Midlands Parkway and international airports at Castle Donington and Birmingham. Lount is surrounded by rolling countryside with picturesque walks, it hosts a local pub/restaurant with a wide range of amenities found at the nearby market town of Ashby de la Zouch.
TENURE
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
North West Leicestershire District Council.
Property Features :
- STYLISH INDIVIDUAL DETACHED
- APPROX 3.6 ACRES GARDENS & PADDOCKS
- ACCOMMODATION OVER FOUR FLOORS
- DOUBLE GARAGE AND HOME OFFICE
- BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED GARDENS