6 bedroom detached house for sale

A beautifully renovated and eco-friendly 6 bedroom farmhouse set in approximately 4 acres in a rural location close to the village of Stoke Golding, but conveniently within the town boundary of Hinckley.

This impressive farmhouse dates back to the 1820’s and has been fully renovated to now include many eco-friendly and energy saving solutions. The extensive grounds include paddock land, formal gardens, garaging and ample parking facilities. The property benefits from Geo thermal heat pump, under floor heating to ground, first and second floors together with electric under floor heating to the first floor bathroom. Water harvesting, extensive insulation to walls and low E glass to windows.

“Oak Tree House has the advantage of standing in tranquil open countryside but being less than a mile from Hinckley, ” says Damien. “We immediately loved the inviting ambience and unique character of a house that has evolved over two hundred years into a lovely family home which has all the comforts of modern living.”

“The spacious family room is where we all enjoy social time and is where we cook and relax, it is a happy room, ” says Sarah. “It is L shaped and the morning sun streams in, making it a perfect place for breakfast. In the afternoon the sun has travelled into the other end making it a sunny room all day. Both areas have double patio doors, so it is a summer al fresco breakfast and later an evening glass of wine. We enjoy the room as much in the winter for with the cosy warmth from the Aga, we feel very snug and take pleasure in looking onto the beauty of a landscape dusted with snow.”

“The main bedroom suite, with its four windows has the same quality of light. We named the house after a great oak tree that stands isolated and dramatic in the centre of a neighbouring field and it is most pleasant at the weekend to sit in bed with a newspaper and a cup of tea, to have this stunning scene laid out before you. Its totally relaxing, ” says Damien. “The study is another favourite for with its log wood burner it is a perfect winter snug. The generous space of the house lends itself to entertaining and the family congregates here for Christmas and birthday celebrations. The house is at its best when it is ringing with chatter and laughter.”

The four acres of garden are mainly laid to lawn and we get a good harvest from the five apple trees and a small vegetable patch, ” says Sarah. “There is an oasis of calm to be found by the pond and it is lovely to look at the horses grazing in the fields beyond the garden. Hinckley has everything you need in a town and there are excellent state and private schools in the area. The commuter can catch a London train from either nearby Nuneaton or Leicester and the East Midland and Birmingham airports are both only a thirty minute drive. We shall greatly miss the landscape we have been a part of, our favourite tow path walk to Stoke Golding village but most of all the space of Oak House and its warm family atmosphere.”

Damian and Sarah

Accommodation Summary

Ground Floor
The partially glazed front door leads you into the welcoming and impressive entrance hall with staircase rising to the first floor. This lovely entrance has natural stone flooring, under stairs cupboard, cloakroom and door to the basement which houses the heat pump and hot water cylinder. The cloakroom comprises a quality suite with pedestal wash hand basin, low level flush WC, corner shower cubicle, picture window and quality stone floor tiles. From the reception hall a door leads into the dining room which has exposed ceiling beams and double glazed picture window. The light and spacious study has a wood burning stove and double glazed walk in bay window. The main living room has an attractive open fire with marble hearth and cast iron surround. This very proportioned room has a double glazed picture window and decorative ceiling rose.

The bespoke kitchen has a comprehensive range of oak base and eye-level units with granite work surfaces and Bombay stone flooring. Appliances include an American style fridge/freezer, Miele integrated dishwasher, four oven Aga and central island with Perrin & Rowe centre tap over an inset Belfast sink. This light and spacious room provides a dining area with large twin French doors leading to the garden. Off the kitchen the well placed utility room has additional base units with circular sink and plumbing for washing machine with a double glazed side window. Completing the ground floor is the delightful family room which has a walk-in double glazed bay window with twin French doors, adjacent side windows, open fireplace and Bombay stone flooring.

First Floor
The first floor landing has a picture window with loft access and stairs rising to the second floor. All the bedrooms have the benefit of satellite receiving TV points. From here the fantastic master bedroom has a dual aspect with four sash windows overlooking the front and side gardens with panoramic views of rolling fields. Steps lead down to the dressing area and door to the en-suite bathroom. This high quality en-suite comprises of Villeroy & Boche slipper bath, double width shower cubicle with shower rose and hand held attachment. Low level flush WC, contemporary his and hers wash hand basins, bidet, chrome heated towel rail and quality marble floor and wall tiles. The second double bedroom has a picture window overlooking the rear paved gardens, dressing room and natural stone flooring. The en-suite shower room also has natural stone flooring, quality shower cubicle with chrome shower and low level flush WC. Ladder style towel rail and twin wash hand basins set in a vanity unit. Bedrooms 3 & 4 are both good sized bedrooms with sash windows and ornate coving, together with Victorian cast iron feature fireplaces. The luxury family bathroom has been fitted with a panelled bath set into a tiled surround with low level flush WC, his and hers washbasins, corner shower cubicle quality floor and wall tiles and heated towel rail. Rear window and exposed beams complete this room. As well as the family bathroom the first floor also provides a shower room with a quality corner shower with curved glazed screen, tiled floor, ladder style towel rail, wash hand basin and low level flush WC.

Second Floor
Bedrooms 5 & 6 are situated on the second floor with double glazed windows and some under eaves storage. Bedroom 5 has a fitted cupboard and both rooms have TV aerial points.

Front Garden.

Detached Garage & Parking
The detached double garage has twin up and over doors with light and power connected and some storage space in the roof.

Rear Garden.
To the rear of the property there is an enclosed lawned area with open views beyond and paved side garden.

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Location.
The property is conveniently located on the outskirts of the village of Stoke Golding, but still within the boundary of the town of Hinckley. The village of Barwell is also closeby with a main high street, junior school and church. Day to day shopping can be found in Hinckley which also provides a main line railway station, schooling and leisure facilities.

Services.
Mains water, electricity, drainage to rainwater harvester, BT (Broadband connected).

Local Authority.

Hinckley & Bosworth Council.

Telephone .

Council tax band ‘G’.

Viewing Arrangements.
Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on .

Opening Hours.

Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 5.30 pm

Saturday 9.00 am - 4.30 pm

Sunday 11.00 am - 3.00 pm

Directions.
Leave Rugby on the A426 Leicester Road and continue until reaching the A5. Turn left onto the A5 signposted Hinckley. Continue for approximately 7 miles turning right twoards the village of Burbage. Continue through the village of Burbage slipping onto the B590 London Road. After about 0.5 miles turn right into Leicester Road (B4668). Continue to the junction with the A47 slip left and continue before turning right onto the A447. Turn left into Rogues Lane where the driveway to the farmhouse can then be found on your left, the last turning before Stoke Road. At the end of the driveway, turn right toward the tarmac parking area.

Agents Notes:
All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure.