Property description
SITUATED OVERLOOKING OPEN COUNTRYSIDE TO THE REAR, THIS INDIVIDUAL STONE BUILT HOME PROVIDES UNIQUE LIVING ACCOMMODATION WHICH WE ARE SURE WILL APPEAL TO A WHOLE RANGE OF BUYERS WHO ARE LOOKING FOR A UNIQUE HOME WITH A DIFFERENCE.
It indeed provides Robert Ellis with immense pleasure to be instructed to market this stone built semi detached home situated between Castle Donington and Breedon on the Hill. This property will be well known to people who use the road that passes by the front door as it has a distinctive appearance from the front. The property is accessed from the rear and as you drive past, driving away from Castle Donington, you turn left down a drive which will lead you to the rear of the house where there is parking and what is really the main entry into the property. The property was originally built by the family who owned Breedon Quarry as a show piece building to market their stone product. The property was built in 1920 and after being used by the quarry as an office it was turned into a residential property. The current owner has lived in this lovely home for the past four decades and during that time has carried out certain works to enlarge the accommodation by creating a pitched roof with an attic/loft room and, as people will see, has maintained the property over the years they have been in occupation. For the full extent and individuality of the property to be appreciated, it is strongly recommended that all interested parties do take a full inspection so they can see the full extent of the property for themselves and the beautiful views over open rolling countryside to the rear. The property is situated within easy reach of all the facilities and amenities provided by both Castle Donington and Melbourne and to excellent transport links which enable good access to other local towns and cities and to other parts of the country.
The property is one of a pair of stone built homes built with very solid walls externally and internally and the property we are marketing now has a pitched tiled roof. The property benefits from oil fired central heating and over the past two the boiler for the heating system has been replaced. The property is best entered from the lower ground floor where the door is at the rear and this leads through into an entrance hallway which has a quarry tiled floor and off this there is the breakfast kitchen with a most useful store room off, utility room and a sitting or dining room which has a log burning stove. There are stairs leading from this floor to the main ground floor area where there is a spacious reception hall and from this reception hall there is the lounge and dining room but this is a room which could alternatively be used as a bedroom if required. Both the rooms on this floor have original feature 'Adam' style fireplaces with cast iron and tiled insets. There are stairs leading from the hallway from the ground floor to the first floor level where there are two double bedrooms, the master bedroom having ranges of fitted wardrobes and storage units and the large bathroom which is fully tiled and as well as a corner bath has a separate tiled shower with pivot floor. From the landing on this floor there is a door and steps that lead to the attic/loft room which is an extremely large area that could have several different uses to suit the requirements of a new owner. Outside there is a pebbled garden area at the front of the property and to the rear there is a block paved driveway which leads to a patio area and there is a lawn with beds to the sides. There is a stone wall to the rear boundary and beyond this there are the open fields and rolling countryside which provide a magnificent back drop to this lovely home.
Although the property is situated in open picturesque countryside, it is only a few minutes from the amenities and facilities provided by both Castle Donington and Melbourne. These include various shops, schooling, health care and sports facilities. There are walks in the picturesque surrounding countryside and the excellent transport links include J25 of the M1, which in turn connects to the A42 and A50, there is the East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Parkway Station and various main roads which lead to the nearby towns and cities, all of which help to make this such a convenient place to live.
Reception Hall: UPVC front door with inset leaded double glazed panel with double glazed panel above, spacious reception hall with stairs leading to the first floor and radiator in housing.
Inner Hall: Leading to the dining room and stairs to the lower ground floor.
Lounge: [4.22m (13ft 10in) x 4.14m (13ft 7in) approx] window to the front with further window to the side, feature original 'Adam' style fireplace with cast iron and tiled inset, cornice to wall and ceiling and central light rose with chandelier operated via a dimmer switch, two wall lights, feature arched recess with light and two radiators.
Dining Room/Bedroom: [4.22m (13ft 10in) x 3.73m (12ft 3in) approx] window to the front, feature original 'Adam' style fireplace with tiled cast iron inset, double radiator, three wall lights, ornate cornice to the wall and ceiling and central light rose with chandelier.
Lower Ground Floor: UPVC door with double glazed panel inset with double glazed panel above.
Hallway: Quarry tiled flooring which leads through into the sitting room and utility/w.c.
Sitting Room: [3.66m (12ft 0in) x 3.43m (11ft 3in) approx] window with views overlooking open countryside, wood burning stove set in a feature brick chimney breast with wooden top plinths to either side, quarry tiled flooring, radiator, beams to ceiling and wall light.
Utility Room/w.c.: [2.49m (8ft 2in) x 1.78m (5ft 10in) approx] having space and plumbing for an automatic washing machine, low flush w.c., pedestal wash hand basin, window to the rear and quarry tiled flooring.
Breakfast Kitchen: [3.61m (11ft 10in) x 3.3m (10ft 10in) approx] the kitchen is extremely well fitted and has a 1½ bowl sink with a mixer tap set in a work surface which also has a hot plate, double hob and deep fat fryer inset and beneath this work surface area there are ranges of cupboards and drawers, oven and housing for a microwave with cupboards above and below, integrated fridge and freezer, range of matching eye level wall cupboards and shelving, tiling to the walls by the work surface areas, tiled flooring, window with views to the rear, Georgian glazed door to the hall and double radiator.
Store Room: [4.65m (15ft 3in) x 3.66m (12ft 0in) overall approx] this very useful storage area houses the oil fired central heating boiler, has a tiled floor, lighting and power.
First Floor Landing: Radiator in housing and door providing access to the attic room.
Bedroom 1: [3.96m (13ft 0in) x 3.48m (11ft 5in) approx] window to the rear with magnificent views over open countryside, fitted units to either side of the bed position with cupboards over and a further range of matching fitted wardrobes and radiator.
Bedroom 2: [4.04m (13ft 3in) x 3.3m (10ft 10in) approx] window to the rear with views over open countryside with a further window to the side and two radiators.
Bathroom: The large bathroom is fully tiled with tiled flooring and has a suite comprising of a corner bath, low flush w.c., pedestal wash hand basin and a separate shower cubicle with pivot door. Range of fitted linen and airing storage cupboards, radiator and window to the rear with views over the open countryside.
Attic/Loft Room: [5.69m (18ft 8in) x 5.33m (17ft 6in) overall approx] this room has various uses and provides an extremely large additional amount of space. There is pine cladding to the walls and ceiling and there are three Velux windows.
Outside: At the front of the property there is a pebbled garden area which has been designed to keep maintenance to a minimum and there is a wall at the front. At the right hand side of the property there is a block paved path leading through a gate to the rear of the property. At the rear of the property there is a block paved patio area which leads down to a block paved driveway. There is a large lawned garden area with beds to the sides and there is a stone shed/store included with the property. There is outside lighting and water supply provided. At the bottom of the garden there is access across the drive to the adjoining property and there is a wall to the rear boundary which has open fields and farm land on the other side.
Directions: Proceed through the village of Castle Donington towards the airport. At the traffic lights turn right and the property can be found on the left. Drive past the front of the house and after the next pair of properties turn left down a drive which has low level green signage to either side. Just before you reach a pair of gates and cattle grid turn to the left and this drive will take you past the neighbours properties and you will then arrive at the block paved drive for the property we are selling.
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Agents Notes: Some furniture may be included in the selling price, subject to purchasers requirements. Carpets and curtains are also included in the sale.
Property Features :
- Individual stone built home
- Village location
- Unique living accommodation
- Views over the countryside
- Accommodation over four floors