8 bedroom detached house for sale

The Old Rectory stands in just under two acres in a delightful setting in the heart of this highly sought after, Wolds village with south west facing rear gardens. Grade II Listed and in part dating back to circa 1739, this rare home has been lovingly restored by the current owners yet still offering further potential. Three fine reception rooms including a magnificent, 25’ x 19’ drawing room overlooking the rear garden, a fully bespoke kitchen with a range of new Fisher & Paykel cooking appliances, utility, pool room and office complete the ground floor. On the first and second floor are eight bedrooms and five bathroom/shower rooms. Extensive garaging and range of outbuildings offer scope for conversion, ideal for separate annexe/home office. Early viewing is strongly recommended to appreciate this rare and remarkable home.

Location

Walton on the Wolds is a desirable village situated just over 4 miles from the market town of Loughborough. This unspoilt village offers a pub, church and village hall and is ideally placed for fast access to the Loughborough Endowed Schools with excellent local shopping facilities at nearby Barrow upon Soar. The nearby A46 (3.4 miles) provides easy access to Nottingham and Leicester.

Distances

Loughborough 4.6 miles / Leicester 12 miles / Nottingham 15.1 miles / Derby 23.3 miles / Melton Mowbray 11.8 miles / Oakham 22.1 miles / Market Harborough 28.9 miles / M1 (J23) 8 miles / M69/M1 (J21) 17.1 miles

Ground Floor

The property is entered through an entrance vestibule with W.C and utility off. The beautiful beamed kitchen is laid with Umbrian Limestone flooring throughout and fitted with Barratt & Swann units with a range of new Fisher & Paykel cooking appliances. Flooded with natural light the kitchen also benefits from a central island unit and further area to relax, creating an informal dining space at the heart of the home, in addition to the dining room which leads off from the kitchen. High ceilings and ornate cornicings are consistent throughout the house and can be appreciated in the dining room, which features an original fireplace and doors leading to the lawn and further doors can be opened through to the family room offering a marvellous space for entertaining. The family room offers ample space to relax and a spectacular Victorian fireplace is a particular feature. The formal entrance hall provides access to the drawing room, first floor landing and a separate staircase provides access to the cellar. The drawing room offers fabulous space to entertain, filled with character and flooded with natural light, via three large sash windows providing tranquil views over the lawn. A ‘hidden’ door provides access to the workshop, office, gym and pool room containing a 14’ x 7’ Endless pool.

First Floor

On the first floor are three double and one single bedrooms and family bathroom which is fitted with Heritage three piece suite. The landing leads to some further steps providing access to the master suite. The main bedroom is particularly impressive and garden facing, enjoying west facing views and a range of Barratt & Swann fitted wardrobes and shelving. The en suite to the main bedroom is fitted with a three piece suite. Bedroom two also has the benefit of an en suite shower room.

Second Floor

The second floor is access via stairs rising from the first floor and features three double bedrooms, attic room and bathroom.

Outside

The property occupies an idyllic position tucked at the top of School Hill in mature grounds. A large gravelled driveway provides plentiful parking with access to two garages, car port and store. Steps lead up to a stone patio area surrounded by evergreen shrubs providing year round greenery. Wrapping around the property the laid to lawn gardens enjoy an idyllic, south westerly aspect fall gently away from the house. A number of large specimen trees within the grounds create an established feel and mature boundaries to all sides yield a high degree of privacy. A sweeping gravel path parts the lawns and terminates near the south boundary.

Garaging

The purpose built garages have two up and over doors and one open carport.

Agents Note

There is a footpath across the lawn.
The property was completely re-roofed since 2007.
There is a sump drainage system under the drawing room, providing grey water to irrigate the garden using a submersible pump.

Services

All mains services are available and connected. The property has mains gas central heating fired by three boilers spread throughout the property located in the cellar, second floor and loft space accessed via the office.

Tenure

Freehold

Local Authority

Charnwood Borough Council.

Directions

From the centre of the village, continue with The Anchor behind you and take the right turn onto School Hill. The Old Rectory is located near the top of the road on the left hand side. The house number is 21.