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6 Bedroom Detached For Sale

Peckleton Lane Leicester Forest West, LE9 9QU

LE9 9QU, Peckleton Lane, Desford, Leicester, LE9, Leicester

Sale Price: £1,395,000

Listed 15 days ago and may not be available Listed on 2/20/2015

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Peckleton Lane Leicester Forest West, LE9 9QU

Property Summary:

Detached
6 Bed(s)
-- Bath(s)
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Property description

Broadlands Manor is an exceptional country house that enjoys a parkland setting in a semi rural location within West Leicestershire. Built in 1922 the property has been the subject of an indulgent renovation without consideration to costs. Standing in just over two acres, the property retains much of its original character including stone mullion windows, Swithland slate roof, grand staircase and heavy panelled doors. This stunning example of early 20th century architecture combined with the very latest state of the art luxuries and technologies means that Broadlands Manor represents a rare opportunity in the market today. Whilst very much the finished product the property has the setting and scope for further additions should they be desired.

The Ground Floor
The property is entered through a tiled entrance vestibule into a grand entrance hall with parquet flooring and wide balustrade staircase. Off the hallway are three reception rooms including a library with multi fuel burning stove, oak parquet floor and exposed ceiling beams. The dining room is large and features a full height bay window, parquet floor and multi fuel burning stove. The drawing room is particularly spacious and light with numerous windows including a stone mullion bay window, hardwood bi-folding doors and Stovax fire with marble surround. The large family kitchen is central to the accommodation and a particular feature of the Manor. Incorporating ample space for dining and soft seating with open fire and natural stone floor throughout with underfloor heating. The kitchen enjoys a dual aspect with French doors opening to the rear gardens and has been beautifully refitted with a range of solid oak bespoke cabinets, granite worksurfaces, matching island unit and an impressive range of Siemens appliances. From the kitchen there is a large butler's pantry, utility room, boiler room and cloakroom.

First and Second Floors
On the first floor a large gallery landing with stone mullion window provides access to the master bedroom suite which features a south facing balcony, walk-in dressing room with oak cabinets and luxury en suite wet room featuring a central shower area with ceiling mounted drench head shower and marble tiling. There are four further double bedrooms on the first floor, stylishly fitted family bathroom with freestanding roll top bath and further wet room. The second floor accommodation would have originally been the servants quarters and are ideal for an au pair or guest accommodation comprising of a large double bedroom, shower room, cinema room and loft storage room.

Outside
The property is largely hidden from the road standing behind iron gates. A sweeping gravelled driveway lined with large fir trees leads to a generous turning area beyond which stands a two storey detached coach house and triple garage. The newly built coach house comprises of two large ground floor rooms, previously used as a dance studio and gym, shower room with steam/sauna and first floor games room .Broadlands Manor is centrally located within its established grounds that include a large number of specimen trees and sweeping lawns. The gardens have been recently landscaped and designed to take advantage of their south west facing aspect. A large stone terrace spans the entire width of the property and there is a hot tub available by separate negotiation. Also within the garden is a children's play area and vegetable plot.

Location
Broadlands Manor is situated in a hamlet that takes its name from the ancient Leicester Forest. Located just over 1 mile from the village of Peckleton and less than 2 miles from the well served village of Desford, the property is conveniently placed for access into Leicester City and the M1/M69. Schooling of all grades is available locally including Dixie Grammer, Twycross, Ratciffe and the Loughbourugh Endowed Schools.Leicester 7 miles / Market Bosworth 7 miles / Loughborough 15 miles / Twycross House School 13.5 miles / Ratcliffe College 17 miles / M1(J21) & M69 5.5 miles

Services
The property benefits from mains electricity, water and drainage. A new oil fired central heating and hot water system fired by a Grant boiler and pressurised water cylinder. A number of the radiators are column style. There is sealed unit double glazing throughout.

Local Authority
Blaby District Council

Directions
From Leicester travel west along the A47 Hinckley Road. Pass through Leicester Forest East and over the Desford crossroads. Approximately 1.2 miles after the crossroads turn right into Dan's Lane and then take the first turning on the right into Peckleton lane. Continue for just under half a mile where the entrance to Broadlands Manor can be found on the right hand side.

Property Features :

  • Stunning Six Bedroom Country Home in just over Two Acres
  • Grand Reception Hall with Oak Staircase
  • Three Reception rooms & Home Cinema
  • Large Open Plan Living Kitchen
  • Extensive Cellarage