Detached House for sale with 6 bedrooms, One Barrow Lane, Charley

One Barrow Lane, Charley, LE12

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Refurbished home in rural hamlet standing in 5.1 acres and enjoying panoramic countryside views
  • Detached Home in Open Countryside
  • 5.1 Acres in Total
  • Back to Brick Renovation During 2017
  • Peaceful Hamlet in North West Leicestershire
  • Range of Brick Outbuildings
  • Six Bedrooms & Four Bathroom/Shower Rooms
  • Farmhouse Style Kitchen with Aga
  • Two-Storey Annexe with Further Kitchen
  • Gated Approach & Range of Outbuildings

Standing in open countryside in a quiet corner of North West Leicester, Botany Bay is a rare, six bedroom home with range of brick outbuildings. Purchased in 1923 and transformed beyond recognition this stunning home with no immediate neighbours is now available to the open market for the first in 100 years. Nestled in 5.1 acres of mature grounds close to Blackbrook Reservoir this 18th century home was subject to an extensive, back to brick renovation during 2017. Perfect for those looking to escape to the country, features of the accommodation include a large farmhouse style kitchen with Aga, three large reception rooms and four bathroom/shower rooms. A two-storey annexe, ideal as guest accommodation can operate independently or simply be absorbed into the main house if required. As such opportunities are rarely available, early viewing is strongly recommended.



Location

Charley is a hamlet in North West Leicestershire beautifully nested in the heart of the Charnwood Forest. The surrounding area has many well-known beauty spots such as Beacon Hill, Bradgate Park and is well known for its lovely walks and leisure facilities. The nearby village of Woodhouse Eaves (5.3 miles) offers an impressive range of day-to-day amenities pubs and restaurants and there is an excellent rail service to London St Pancras from both Loughborough and Leicester. Access onto the M1(J23) is close by (2.4 miles) and the nearby East Midlands Airport (7.5 miles) provides excellent air links.



Distances

Leicester 12.7 miles / Nottingham 19.4 miles / Shepshed 2.6 miles / Woodhouse Eaves 5.3 miles / Loughborough 6.1 miles / Ashby-de-la- Zouch 7.4 miles / Market Bosworth 14 miles / Bradgate Park 7 miles / M1(J23) 2.4 miles / M69/M1(J21) 13.5 miles / East Midlands Airport 7.5 miles



Outside

The property stands in large grounds of 5.1 acres in total. Vehicular access is currently off Blackbrook Reservoir Trail, a sleepy lane to the side of the property and solely owned by the property. Enjoying a broad road frontage there is potential to create a new sweeping access through an orchard located on the North West side of the property. Large wrap around gardens extends seamlessly into several interconnecting paddocks which features many mature trees. Surrounded by rolling countryside, mown pathways find their way across the land which is currently home to Botany Bees.



Outbuildings

A range of single-storey brick outbuilding located close to the property offer development opportunity.



Services

The property has electricity, mains water with private drainage connected to a cesspit. The property has an LPG central heating system fired by two boilers (Ferroli & Vokera) and underfloor heating (wet system) in the hallway, sitting room, annexe sitting room & kitchen. A majority of the windows are double glazed with wooden frames.



Local Authority

North West Leicestershire District Council.



Tenure

Freehold.



Directions

From Woodhouse Eaves proceed along Beacon Road passing Beacon Hill Country Park on the right-hand side. At the crossroads continue straight ahead onto the B591 and take the first tuning on the right on Charley Road. Continue for approximately 3.1 miles, passing under the M1 Motorway and passing the junction with Abbey Road/Iveshead Road. The property is located on the left-hand side. Turn left just before the property onto Blackbrook Reservoir Trail/One Barrow Lane which is owned by the property. Double gates provide access into a rear courtyard and beyond there is a paddock access with large area of hardstanding.



For Sat Navs search - Botany Bees

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