5 bedroom property for sale

Enjoying a secluded private setting within approximately 0.4 acres of walled gardens - a fine restored grade two listed former Georgian vicarage dating back to 1759 with earlier origins. The immaculately presented elegant accommodation offers five reception rooms, a bespoke fitted kitchen by Davenport in pippy oak with granite work surfacing and five generous bedrooms and two bathrooms. Boasting a wealth of original features, the property enjoys an electric gated secure setting with further coach house, triple carport and delightful walled gardens. In all, a substantial property in an unspoilt village convenient for Nottingham, Leicester and Melton Mowbray.

Ground floor plan

front door

reception hall

7.09m(23'3) x 3.07m(10'1)
Original sandstone flooring, detailed coved ceiling, picture rail, original oak sweeping staircase the first floor, delightful lead stained window to half landing, understairs storage cupboard and doorway through to inner hallway.

Drawing room

4.58m(15'0) x 4.53m(14'10)
Sash window with shutters and box window seat having concealed radiator, Georgian wood fire surrounded with brick inset and cast fire back, being open grate with marble hearth, two matching arched recesses with shelving and cupboards under, picture rail and doors to:-

Dining room

4.56m(15'0) x 3.27m(10'9)
Central oak beam, period fireplace being open grate with tiled hearth and French doors to side garden.

Sitting room 4.56m(15'0'') x 4.25m(13'11'')
Georgian sash window with shutters and window seat having concealed radiator, original Georgian fire place with grate which has been converted to gas coal effect, quarry tiled hearth, arched recess with shelving, central oak beam and connecting door through to kitchen.

Inner hallway

Quarry tiled flooring, back staircase to first floor, part beamed ceiling with recessed low volt lighting and door to:-

Double vaulted cellarage

With power and light.

Cloakroom

Fitted with a wash hand basin and low level WC with Victorian brass fitments. Victorian mosaic tiled flooring, beamed ceiling and recessed low volt lighting.

Walk-in pantry

With shelving and quarry tiled flooring.

Laundry room

With a range of base units in pitched pine, enamel double sink unit with Victorian brass mixer tap, wall fitted Victorian pine storage cupboard, heated towel rail, full height cloaks cupboard, gas boiler, concealed plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine, vent for tumble dryer, clothes airer on pulley system and quarry tiled flooring.
Study 4.44m(14'7'') x 3.28m(10'9'')
Pitched pine beams, recessed low voltage lighting, pitched pine panelling to dado rail, pine fitted book casing and Georgian style window with pine shutters.

Breakfast kitchen

4.76m(15'7) x 4.09m(13'5)
Fitted with a superior range of hand made units by Davenport in pippy oak with granite work surfacing area incorporating a one and half bowl sink unit with brass Victorian mixer tap. Pippy oak built-in glazed dresser with recessed low volt lighting, Britannia cooker range with five ring gas hob, concealed extractor and matching wood over mantel, integrated Neff dishwasher, Norcool walk-in larder fridge in pippy oak casing, original Cornish range with inset chimney piece (for display purposes only), oil paintings to walls, recessed low volt lighting, corner cupboard, individual hand painted Delft wall tiles and lead stained door leading into:-

Orangery/breakfast room

4.95m(16'3) x 4.74m(15'7)
Two sash windows and French doors to side terrace. Flagstone flooring and quarry tiled flooring, recessed chimney piece with oil painting, oil painting to wall, period style glass ceiling, full window seat and concealed radiators.

First floor plan

landing

Accessed via a staircase from the reception hallway is the light and spacious landing with original spindle balustrade and a majority of original detailed coving.
Master bedroom 4.60m(15'1'') x 4.57m(15'0'')
Having a dual aspect with sash windows and original shutters to front and side elevations, window seat, original Georgian fire surround with inset fire piece and built-in cupboard.
Bedroom two 4.59m(15'1'') x 3.29m(10'10'')
Original Georgian fire surround with inset fire piece, built-in wardrobe and sash window.
Bedroom three 4.58m(15'0'') x 3.35m(11'0'')
Full length fitted wardrobes with hanging and shelving, sash windows with original shutters and window seat.
Bedroom four 4.75m(15'7'') x 4.07m(13'4'')
original cast iron inset fire piece with pine mantel and surround, fitted wardrobes with hanging and shelving and sash windows with pitched pine shutters.
Bedroom five/dressing room 3.53m(11'7'') x 3.08m(10'1'')
Full range of fitted wardrobes with hanging and shelving, coved ceiling and sash windows with shutters and window seat.

Bathroom one

Fitted with a low level WC, hand crafted vanity dresser with marble top and inset bowl and Victorian brass taps, shower cubicle with Victorian pan head mixer tap operated off a power system and cast iron bath with Victorian telephone shower head over and marble tiled surround. Hand crafted matching panelling, glazed cupboards with shelving and inset recessed low volt lighting with and inset mirror, floor to ceiling airing cupboard with hand crafted doors, dado rail, low volt lighting and brass heated towel rail.

Bathroom two

Fitted with a shower cubicle with fully tiled walls and inset Victorian mixer pan head power operated shower, low level WC and wash hand basin in hand crafted vanity unit with solid marble surround, inset bowl and brass Victorian taps. Half tiling in decorative tiling, low volt lighting and coving.

Outside

Driveway with electric gates leading to ample parking and turning, three car carport, beech hedging, raised block paved terrace with access to period style glass house and coach house, feature raised garden, Koi pond with water feature and filtration system.

Coach house/hobby room 5.00m(16'5'') x 3.65m(12'0'')
Having two storeys with power and light, Velux roof light and inset staircase.
Ground floor: Sound proof studio.
First floor: Storage area and Velux roof light.

Glass house 5.96m(19'7'') x 3.55m(11'8'')
With double glazed roof, power and light, water, central heating radiator, gas point, brick wall planters and solid floor.

EPC rating

the approach

gardens

The formal gardens being Victorian wall and enclosed with York stone pathway to shaped lawns, inset circular York stone terrace, a variety of mature trees including willow, quince, mulberry and apple. The garden has a wealth of rare unusual plants and natural pond. The house and garden is entirely walled and formal shaped lawns leads to:-

Brick built store/workshop

With power and light.

Side garden

The side garden area has shaped lawns, patio and specimen shrubs and bushes together with a bramley apple arbor.

Services

Mains electricity, gas fire central heating, drainage and water are understood to be connected to the property.

Description

A fine restored Grade II Listed former Georgian vicarage believed to date back to 1759. The property was owned by the Church until around 30 years ago and careful restoration and renovation work has been undertaken to ensure the retention of the original features and detail, which makes this particular vicarage a fine example of this rare type of property.

Viewing
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ab kettleby

Ab Kettleby is an unspoilt village situated just off the Melton to Nottingham Road. The village offers a public house and an active primary school, which has won an award of excellence by the dfee. More extensive facilities are available at nearby Melton Mowbray. The property is well placed for horse riding and the renowned health hydro of Ragdale Hall. There are a number of noted independent schools in nearby Oakham, Uppingham, Loughborough and Nottingham. Direct access can be gained from Ab Kettleby across to Six Hills and onwards to Loughborough and Leicester. Easy commuting to London can be gained from Grantham to Kings Cross, Leicester to St Pancras and Nottingham to St Pancras, journey times approximately 75 minutes to 1 hour.

Directional note

From Melton Mowbray take the Nottingham Road (A606) out to the village of Ab Kettleby. On entering the village immediately on the left hand side is a lay-by, take the second gravelled drive after the post box into Old Vicarage Gardens where the property can then be found at the end of the driveway.
From Nottingham take the Melton Road (A606) out for Melton Mowbray. Continue through Nether Broughton and upon entering Ab Kettleby pass the Sugar Loaf Public House on your left hand side, keeping on the A606 and on leaving the village there is a lay-by on the right hand side, take the first gravelled driveway before the letterbox the property can be found at the end of the driveway.

Location map

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N.B. All measurements are approximate. These Sale Particulars have been prepared by bentons upon instruction of the Vendor(s). Services, Fittings and equipment referred to within the sales particulars have not been tested (unless otherwise stated) and no warranties can be given. Accordingly the prospective Buyer(s) must make their own enquiries regarding such matters. These particulars are intended to give a fair description but their accuracy is not guaranteed. Nor do they constitute an offer or contract.