5 bed Detached House

Andrew Granger & Co - Farms

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£750,000

5 bed Detached House

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BR/BA:

5 BR, 2 BA

Location:

Wymondham, Leics

Description:

The Bowery comprises a substantial stone built 19th Century detached village residence of immense charm and character requiring refurbishment, situated within the highly desirable north east Leicestershire village of Wymondham close to the Leicestershire and Rutland border.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Bowery comprises a most impressive detached family residence built in about 1835 of stone and Collyweston construction, situated in the heart of the highly desirable north east Leicestershire village of Wymondham.
The exceptionally spacious and versatile accommodation retains a wealth of period features including an oak staircase, some stone mullioned windows, attractive fireplaces, a host of oak and architectural features. With the benefit of oil fired central heating, the accommodation includes a reception hall, 5 reception rooms, breakfast kitchen with Aga, useful cellars, a large master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, 4 further bedrooms and family bathroom.
The gardens form a most attractive feature of the property and there is a useful range of outbuildings including a summer house and detached double garage.
LOCATION
The property is located within the picturesque and highly desirable north east Leicestershire village of Wymondham situated approximately equidistant of the thriving towns of Oakham and Melton Mowbray, surrounded by attractive open countryside. The village has an active community revolving around the local primary school, church, hall, shops and public houses together with Wymondham Windmill providing a tourist attraction and tea rooms. Both Oakham and Melton Mowbray offer excellent shopping and supermarket facilities, and the centres of Leicester, Nottingham and Peterborough are easily accessible. For the commuter the nearby A1 provides access to the north and south, and there are excellent rail facilities from the neighbouring centres. International air travel is available from East Midlands, Birmingham, Stansted and Luton.
VIEWINGS AND DIRECTIONS
Viewings should be arranged through the agents Andrew Granger & Company on 01858-431315. From Market Harborough proceed along the B664 to Uppingham, leaving Uppingham via the A6003 passing over the A47, bypassing Oakham, turning right at the roundabout as signposted to Ashwell, continuing through the villages of Teigh and Edmondthorpe and into the village of Wymondham.
THE PROPERTY
The Bowery is believed to date back to about 1835. The house is well appointed and has been owned by the current family for a number of years and offers excellent refurbishment potential.
GROUND FLOOR
Access is gained via oak panelled entrance doors to the reception hall with brick fireplace, oak parquet floor, substantial oak staircase with panelled cupboards and window to front with oak display sill. The family room has a substantial beamed ceiling, windows to two elevations with oak display sills, two radiators, oak alcove with concealed access to cellars and multipane glazed door to gardens. The splendid drawing room has an oak strip floor, French door to garden, windows to two elevations, oak panelled inglenook, brick open fireplace, radiator and built-in oak fronted cupboards. To the sitting room is a stone built open fireplace with double cupboards and shelving to both recesses, built-in glazed drinks cabinet with matching cupboard beneath. The kitchen has a range of built-in units comprising base and wall cupboards, twin bowl sink with chrome mixer tap over, stainless steel work surface, window overlooking the garden, vitralight tiled walls, electric Aga with two ovens, two chrome hotplates, electric double oven and warming plate. The kitchen opens to the breakfast area with double glazed bay window overlooking the gardens, oak window seat on stone plinth, two radiators and an oak panelled door leading to the pantry with terrazzo tiled floor, vitralight tiled walls, slate shelving and window. The utility room has a deep Belfast sink, oak panelled door leading out, terrazzo tiled floor and pine panelled door.
GROUND FLOOR
There is an oak beamed ceiling to the dining room, pine skirting boards, stone mullioned and leaded window with deep display sill, radiator and pine panelled door to the garden room, again with stone mullioned and leaded window with deep display sill, pine skirting boards and oak panelled door to the garden. The cellar is approached from the family room via a concealed access.
FIRST FLOOR
Approached via substantial oak staircase, oak boarded floor, two double glazed windows, built-in airing cupboard and oak panelled doors off. The master bedroom has two built-in double wardrobes with cupboards over and double glazed windows to two elevations. The en-suite bathroom has a quality white suite comprising panelled bath, mixer tap over, wash basin, w.c., separate shower cubicle with airing cupboard to the side, vitrolite tiled walls, bevelled glazed mirror, chrome heated towel rail and double glazed window. There are a further 4 bedrooms and a family bathroom with bath, wash basin on chrome support, w.c., chrome heated towel rail, windows to two elevations and vitrolite walls.
OUTSIDE

GARDENS & GROUNDS
The lawned front gardens are retained via a low stone wall and the side gardens accessed via an ornate painted wrought iron gate. The driveway to The Bowery is via Church Lane and sweeps by the detached double garaging with double gates to the rear.
The delightful gardens are an excellent size including an enclosed walled garden with raised stone flower and shrub borders. The main garden is approached via a distinctive stone arch with useful store off, comprising an extensive garden area with excellent variety of shrubs and trees, stone built boiler house, matching stone archway with distinctive wrought iron gates opening onto Chapel Lane.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
Fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale - all other items regarded as owners fixtures and fittings may be removed.
GROUND FLOOR

FIRST FLOOR

AGENT'S NOTICE
Andrew Granger & Co is a trading name of Andrew Granger & Co LLP; Registration No. OC316917.
Registered office: Phoenix House, 52 High Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 7AF.
Andrew Granger & Co for themselves and the vendors/lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that:-
1. Prospective purchasers/tenants should note that no statement in these details is to be relied upon as representation of fact and prospective purchasers/tenants should satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of the statements contained. These particulars do not form part of any contract.
2. Please note that no appliances, services or installations have been tested and no guarantee as to condition or suitability is confirmed or implied. Prospective purchasers/tenants are advised to obtain verification from their surveyor or solicitor.
3. All measurements mentioned within these particulars are approximate.
4. No person in the employment of Andrew Granger & Co has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property or these particulars nor enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the vendors/lessors.
5. Floor plans are for guidance purposes only and are not to scale and should not be relied upon as a statement of fact.

Property Type:

Single-Family Houses

Amenities:

Fireplace, Parking

For sale by:

Agent/Broker

Phone:

01858 431315

Posted:

August 18 2011 on Facebook

Contact:

01858 431315