8 bedroom property for sale

An outstanding eight bedroomed detached country residence of breathtaking quality and size situated amongst approximately five and a half acres of gardens on the edge of this desirable Charnwood Forest village with outstanding views to the rear. Extending to over 17, 000 sq ft, the property features two self-contained two bedroom apartments, a magnificent galleried reception hall, and a spectacular indoor leisure complex including a large swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, twelve seat steam room, gym area and games/party room. Lavishly appointed with bespoke kitchen, bathroom and dressing room fittings by Philip Dowse Interiors, the property has been substantially constructed with fine attention to detail including stonework and a graduated tiled roof. With heated garaging for six cars with further gardeners garage, design features include solid Oak flooring with underfloor heating throughout, en-suite dressing rooms, walk-in wardrobes and bathrooms to the four principal bedrooms, solid Brazilian Mahogany double glazing and deep moulded cornicings throughout.

Woodhouse

Woodhouse is a highly desirable Charnwood Forest village situated approximately from excellent local facilities at Quorn. Having serviced the Beaumanor Hall Estate, the village offers an attractive variety of cottages and period properties as well as stunning individual new homes. Situated in the Heart of the Charnwood Forest, the nearby village of Woodhouse Eaves offers excellent pubs and further facilities and other Forest attractions include golf at Charnwood Gold Club, The Beacon, Bradgate Park and Old John. The village is particularly well placed for excellent local schooling at Loughborough, Leicester and Ratcliffe on Trent, Intercity rail service to London St Pancras is one hour ten minutes from Leicester.

The Property

The Pastures is the result of an ambitious six year project and was specially commissioned by the present owners for their own occupation. Constructed to a steel portal design allowing concrete beamed floors and cast staircase, the property offers a graduated tiled roof and has been finished with exceptional attention to detail including Brazilian Mahogany double glazing with tinted Uv glass and stone lintels and ornate stonework into the external elevations. Designed for entertaining and yet also for a large family, the property features two completely separate self-contained two bedroom apartments with kitchens and bathrooms of outstanding quality the main house affording four principle receptions rooms and a 40'7 x 17' luxury kitchen with breakfast room off fitted to the very highest quality by bespoke kitchen and bathroom designers Philip Dowse Interiors. With solid oak flooring throughout with underfloor heating and deep moulded cornicings, the principle residence features four bedroom suites all with en-suite dressing rooms, walk-in wardrobes and luxury en-suite bathrooms finished in marble and granite. All Italian marble lighting supplied by Christopher Wray lighting - London (Chelsea). The leisure complex is unparalleled in size and quality with sophisticated changing rooms/wet rooms, twelve seater steam room, sauna and jacuzzi complimenting a large main swimming pool with retractable cover and magnificent vaulted roof.

The whole enjoys a private gated approach with extensive parking for a large family or for entertaining and is situated in approximately 5.5 acres of rolling gardens and tennis court and outstanding views to the rear towards Charnwood Forest. In all, a spectacular and stylish country residence of size and proportions probably not yet seen on the open market in Leicestershire.

The property is entered via an impressive pillared canopy porch through a solid Brazilian Mahogany front door with matching side panels into:-

Galleried Reception Hall

Magnificent solid oak staircase rising to a galleried first floor landing, deep moulded cornicings, staircase leading down to the leisure facilities, steam rooms etc, raised viewing gallery with two full height windows looking into the leisure complex, steps up to a raised inner hall. Double cloaks cupboard.

Cloakroom

With two piece Villeroy and Boch suite comprising cantilevered wash hand basin and WC, marble finishing, extractor fan, moulded cornicing.

Drawing Room

With Elgin & Hall Living Flame gas fire inset within Limestone surround with matching hearth, deep moulded cornicings, high ceiling, double doors and windows onto sun terraces and gardens beyond.

Study

Deep moulded cornicings, three sets of Mahogany windows onto sun terraces and gardens.

Dining Room

Deep moulded cornicings and ceiling rose, French doors onto sun terrace, double doors leading through to:-

Sun Lounge

With five sets of full height Mahogany windows onto sun terraces, gardens and views beyond, French doors to outside, deep moulded cornicings.

Superb Family/TV Room

Deep moulded cornicings, wiring for surround sound Hi-Fi system and plasma TV, six sets of Mahogany windows to front and side.

Superb Bespoke Kitchen

Extensively fitted in American Cherry comprising twin bowl sink unit inset within deep granite worksurfacing with a full range of base cupboards and drawers under, eye level units, large central island with further base cupboards under, matching semi-circular breakfast bar, dresser unit with two double glass display cupboards with integrated desk unit with drawers, pelmet lighting. Extensive range of integrated appliances in stainless steel comprising two fan assisted electric ovens by Thermador, matching microwave by Neff, large American style fridge/freezer by Subzero with water and ice dispenser, integrated Amana wine chiller within the central island, secondary fridge, warming drawer and professional Thermador Range style hob with four ring gas hob, griddle and barbecue, large professional extractor hood over in matching American Cherry, matching Granite upstands, halogen lighting, window onto sun terrace, double doors to inner hall and steps leading up to:-

Breakfast Room

With large corner pantry unit with matching Granite thralls, shelving, spice racks and wicker drawers. The breakfast room is also fitted in complementary American Cherry units comprising four glass fronted display cupboards, corner unit for integral TV, matching Granite worksurfacing, further sink unit and specially commissioned octagonal breakfast table with revolving circular Lazy Susan, halogen lighting, deep moulded cornicing, French doors and windows onto barbecue terrace.

Cloakroom

With Villeroy and Boch suite comprising cantilevered wash hand basin and low level WC, all integrated within marble, contemporary style Acova towel rail/radiator, extractor fan, moulded cornicing.

Separate Utility Room

Also fitted in American Cherry with solid Granite worksurfacing, a full range of base cupboards and drawers, three-quarter height units, space and plumbing for two automatic washing machines and tumble dryer, Belfast sink unit, windows to front, moulded cornicing.

On the first floor approached via a magnificent solid Oak staircase from the reception hall.

Galleried Fst/Fl Landing

With complementary solid Oak banisters, high ceiling with spotlights and deep moulded cornicings, a sitting area with full height Mahogany picture windows to front and steps up to a raised landing and off:-

Entrance Lobby

Off which is:-

Master Bedroom

Having Elgin & Hall Living Flame gas fire in Limestone with matching hearth, picture windows overlooking rear gardens and magnificent views beyond over Charnwood Forest, deep moulded cornicing.

Walk-in Dressing Room

Fully fitted in solid Ash comprising extensive hanging space, built-in shelving, chest of drawers, pelmet lighting, deep moulded cornicing.

Luxury En-suite Bathroom

Six piece suite by Villeroy & Boch comprising His & Hers cantilevered wash hand basins, bidet, low level WC, large bath inset within Granite surround with shower and separate shower unit by Pharo with four side jets. Matching Granite worksurfacing, range of built-in mirror fronted toiletry cupboards with pelmet lighting, deep moulded cornicing.

En-suite Sitting Room

Deep moulded cornicing and four sets of picture windows affording spectacular views over the gardens and Charnwood Forest beyond.

Bedroom Suite Two

Comprising the following:-

Bedroom Two

Two sets of windows overlooking rear gardens and views beyond, off which is-

Dressing Room

With mirror and courtesy lighting, fitted in solid Ash, worktop with chests of eight drawers under and off:-

Walk-in Wardrobe

Fitted in Ash with hanging space to three walls, built-in full height shelving, pelmet lighting, chests of bespoke linen drawers, sock drawers.

Luxury En-suite Bathroom

With five piece white coloured suite by Villeroy & Boch comprising canterlevered wash hand basin, bidet, low level WC, large bath inset within marble surround with shower attachment, separate shower cubicle with sophisticated shower fitting and glass door, Granite shelving and upstands, Oak flooring, Acova towel rail/radiator, moulded cornicing, extractor fan and mirror fronted medicine cupboard with shelving and pelmet light.

Bedroom Three

Deep moulded cornicing, ceiling rose, two sets of windows overlooking gardens and views beyond and off:-

Dressing Room

Fitted in Ash comprising worktop with chest of eight drawers, large mirror with courtesy lighting, moulded cornicing and off:-

Walk-in Wardrobe

Bespoke extensive hanging space, chest of drawers, moulded cornicing.

Luxury En-suite Bathroom-

With five piece white coloured suite by Villeroy & Boch comprising canterlevered wash hand basin, bidet, low level WC, large bath inset within marble surround with shower attachment, separate shower cubicle with sophisticated shower fitting and glass door, Granite shelving and upstands, Acova towel rail/radiator, moulded cornicing, extractor fan and mirror fronted medicine cupboard with shelving and pelmet light.

Bedroom Suite Four

Comprising:-

Bedroom Four

Four sets of windows to the front and side, deep moulded cornicing and off:-

Dressing Room

With chest of six drawers, worktop, large wall mounted mirror and courtesy lighting and off:-

Large Walk-in Wardrobe

Fitted with tension hanging rails and chests of drawers, worksurfacing, pelmet lighting, two windows to front.

Luxury En-suite Bathroom

With five piece white coloured suite by Villeroy & Boch comprising canterlevered wash hand basin, bidet, low level WC, large bath inset within marble surround with shower attachment, separate shower cubicle with sophisticated shower fitting and glass door, Granite shelving and upstands, Acova towel rail/radiator, moulded cornicing, extractor fan and mirror fronted medicine cupboard with shelving and pelmet light.

Walk-in Linen Cupboard

With full height linen storage to three walls, access to roof space.

Prayer Room

Built-in cupboard off, moulded cornicing, window to front.

Also within the property are two completely separate self-contained apartments for staff or relatives which comprise the following:-

Apartment One

Solid panel door leads to entrance lobby area and off into:-
Open Plan Living Rm & Kit
Comprising the following:-

Living Section

Two windows overlooking rear gardens and magnificent views beyond, coved cornicing, recess for TV, Elgin & Hall Living Flame gas fire in Limestone surround, matching hearth.

Fully Fitted Kitchen Area

Fitted in Canadian Beech with Birds-Eye Maple panels with integrated fridge, microwave, small larder unit, extensive Granite worksurfacing including breakfast bar, sink unit, window to front.

Study Area

With windows overlooking rear gardens and views beyond, moulded cornicing and double doors through to the second bedroom suite.

Master Bedroom

Incorporating deep bay study recess, integrated matching desk with six drawers and base cupboards, five sets of windows overlooking side and gardens with views beyond over Beaumanor Estate, moulded cornicing and off:-

Dressing Room

Extensive built-in hanging space, shelving and chest of nine drawers, finished in Ash, window to side, mirror with courtesy lighting.

Bathroom

With five piece white coloured suite by Villeroy & Boch comprising large bath inset within Granite with shower attachment, canterlevered low level WC, bidet and wash hand basin, matching Granite surrounds, built-in display shelving and mirror fronted medicine cupboard, separate shower cubicle with glass door, Acova contemporary towel rail/radiator.

Bedroom Two

Spotlights and access to roof space off which is a walk-in utilities cupboard.

Apartment Two

Both apartments have their own separate access from the side of the property into:-

Entrance Hall

With stairs leading to first floor landing, a secondary staircase leading down to a double garage particularly servicing the apartments. The raised hall area has windows onto the front drive and off:-

Open Plan Living Room With Kitchen Area Off
Kitchen Area

Fitted in Canadian Beech fronted units with Walnut panels, extensive Granite worksurfacing, including breakfast bar, sink unit and microwave, integrated fridge, windows to rear and to front, double store cupboard and off:-

Living Room

With Elgin & Hall Living Flame gas fire in Limestone surround and hearth, French doors and windows onto front gardens, moulded cornicing and off:-

Inner Lobby

Serving:-

Bedroom One

Recessed bay providing ideal study area with specially commissioned desk to matching with six drawers, three sets of windows to front, moulded cornicing and off:-

Large Dressing Room

With bespoke chest of nine drawers, extensive hanging space and shelving, chest of drawers, courtesy lighting, mirror, window to side.

Bedroom Two

Window overlooking rear garden and views beyond, moulded cornicing and off:-

Walk-in Wardrobe

With hanging rails, shelving, fitted chest of drawers and pelmet lighting.

Luxury Bathroom

With five piece white coloured suite by Villeroy & Boch comprising large bath inset within Granite with shower attachment, canterlevered low level WC, bidet and wash hand basin, matching Granite surrounds, built-in display shelving and mirror fronted medicine cupboard, separate shower cubicle with glass door, Acova contemporary towel rail/radiator.

Leisure Facilities

A particular feature of this property are the superb and extensive leisure facilities the centre piece of which is a magnificent indoor swimming pool complex comprising the following:-

Main Swimming Pool

With secure fully retractable cover and varying in depth from 0.9m at its shallowest to 2m at the deepest point. The pool area is surrounded by most attractive Swedecar anti-slip tiled areas with large areas for relaxation, doors and windows onto the terraces and gardens and the room features a magnificent vaulted roof with exposed trusses and panelling. In addition is a separate eight seater jacuzzi with steps leading down to a large Gym area. Steps at the other end lead to changing rooms and leisure facilities incorporating a twelve seater steam room by Certikin adjacent Nordic sauna. His & Hers large changing rooms are beautifully presented as wet room areas and are fully tiled. In addition are His & Hers toilets the gents having a fully automatic urinal and WC off.

Games/Party Room

With bar area off, with circular Granite professional bar with sink unit, two drinks fridges, base cupboards and shelving for glasses. The games room has French doors and picture windows overlooking the gardens, tennis court and views beyond with a deep bay with window seat, deep moulded cornicing and off is a kitchenette and separate cloakroom.

Cloakroom

With low level WC and wash hand basin.

Kitchenette

Granite worksurfacing, sink, four ring gas hob and extractor hood by Neff, integrated combination oven and microwave, base cupboards.

Boiler Rooms

Housing dehumidifier, heat exchangers and central heating systems for both the main house and the swimming pool and being completely computer controlled and programmable and zoned.

Outside

In complete seclusion and privacy, the property is set well back from the road enclosed by trees, an electric gated approach leads by a sweeping drive into the front of the property to extensive hardstanding for a large number of vehicles off which is the main garage block which comprises four large fully tiled garages with remote controlled up and over doors designed for larger than average vehicles. In addition to which is a further gardeners garage/store room accessed from the rear also capable of housing a large vehicle with stainless steel sink unit and cupboards, ample storage space, double radiator, fully tiled again with remote controlled door and two store rooms off. A further driveway leads down the side of the property to a further double garage serving the second apartment with remote control up and over doors, underfloor heating, ceramic tiled flooring. All garages have alarmed doors and are centrally heated.

The Gardens

The gardens are extensive and laid to rolling lawn and extend to both the side and rear of the property are completely enclosed by mature trees and feature a number of semi-circular split level sun terraces interconnecting with steps to include a covered barbecue area for all year round dining. In addition is a hard tennis court, summer house and the whole extends to approximately five and a half acres. Beyond the boundaries to the long gardens are wooded spinney areas and the whole at the rear is south west facing thus enjoying afternoon and evening sun.

Directional Note

From Loughborough or Leicester take the A6 to Quorn proceeding from Quorn to Woodhouse. Once in the village continuing passed the entrance to Beaumanor Hall on the right. The gated approach to the property is set well back from the road and can be found by turning right just after the new property being built after Beaumanor Hall, the gated approach to the property being then immediately on the left hand side.

Fixtures And Fittings

A small amount of specially commissioned furniture is available by negotiation. All light fittings are included.

Services

Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected to the property. Central heating is provided by a sophisticated gas fired central heating boiler system which is zoned throughout the property, each zoned area having a programmable underfloor heating. The property is offered with sophisticated Adt monitored CCTV security system, windows are of Brazilian Mahogany, Argon filled with tinted glass retaining privacy and uPVC thermal efficiency. The property has its own telephone exchange system with extensions throughout the property, all doors are of solid Ash, all floors are solid Oak in the main house and solid Beech in Apartments and the guttering system is cast iron.

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