7 bedroom detached house for sale

*substantial period home with spacious barn conversion annexe - total seven bedrooms: A rare opportunity to purchase a period four-bedroomed farmhouse together with a linked spacious three-bedroomed newly-converted barn. The property, which is located in a prime position, stands on the perimeter of the village with open countryside views to both front and rear. Please note: There is the possibility of purchasing extra land and paddocks nearby - to be confirmed.

The location

The village of Donisthorpe has seen many changes and improvements in recent times. Since the demise of the local colliery, new life has been breathed into the area and quality housing constructed around its perimeter. In spite of progress, the village still retains a certain charm and enjoys close links with Moira and the National Forest and the nearby bustling market town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch about three miles away. The M42 motorway is easily accessible with links through to the M1 and M6 motorways and to all major Midland towns and cities. The Nottingham East Midlands airport can be reached by car within half an hour.

About the property

Substantial period home with spacious barn conversion annexe - total seven bedrooms: A rare opportunity to purchase a period four-bedroomed farmhouse together with a linked spacious three-bedroomed newly-converted barn. The property, which is located in a prime position, stands on the perimeter of the village with open countryside views to both front and rear. There is planning consent in place to landscape the front garden to provide additional off-road parking. Copies of all the building plans are available for inspection at our Ashby office. Please note: There is the possibility of purchasing extra land and paddocks nearby - to be confirmed.

Accommodation in brief

The main house, which is extensive, offers excellent centrally heated four-bedroomed accommodation together with a good-sized lounge / diner, kitchen, sitting room, a re-fitted downstairs shower room, a conservatory and a bathroom. In addition, there's a recently renovated barn attached to the rear of the property offering a potential annexe with a second character lounge and dining room, a study, two double bedrooms, a single bedroom and a bathroom.

Accommodation in detail

Draft details - awaiting approval from the vendor

Front garden & approach

A long driveway runs parallel to the walled front garden leading to a five-bar gate accessing the yard and car standing area. The extensive lawned front garden has mature shrubs and trees to the boundaries affording a degree of privacy.

Main house - covered porch

A half-glazed leaded coloured glass door opens into the:

Entrance hallway

With a central heating radiator, dado rail, telephone point, and an understairs storage cupboard. Stairs having turned pine ballusters rising to the first floor.

Sitting room - 12' 0'' x 11' 6'' (3.66m x 3.51m)

With a brick feature fireplace, cast iron multi-fuel burner, slate hearth, melamine wood flooring, a central heating radiator, and a fitted plate rack. Double glazed windows to the front and side elevations.

Lounge diner - 24' 6'' x 12' 0'' (7.47m x 3.66m)

A spacious room with open fireplace and cast iron multi-fuel stove resting on a quarry tiled hearth. T.V. Shelf and aerial point, dado rail, a coved ceiling and two central heating radiators. Double glazed windows to the front and side elevations, and one internal window to the conservatory.

Fitted kitchen - 11' 10'' x 11' 10'' (3.61m x 3.61m)

With inset single drainer stainless steel sink unit with storage space under, plumbing for an automatic washing machine, two cupboards under, further work surfaces, an inset four-ring electric hob, three cupboards and storage drawers under, tiled splashbacks, built-in double electric oven and grill with cupboards above and below, five matching eye-level cupboards, and a central heating radiator. A double glazed window to the side elevation.

Conservatory - 17' 5'' x 10' 2'' (5.31m x 3.1m)

With Italian tiled floor, brick base, upvc double glazed windows, a half-glazed door to the outside yard. Twin UPVC double glazed sliding doors to the annexe kitchen.

From the entrance hall in the main house, a staircase rises to the:

Main house - first floor accommodation

Landing

Pine panelled doors to bedrooms one, two, three and four and the bathroom. Loft access, dado rail and a coved ceiling.

Main bedroom one - 12' 0'' x 12' 0'' (3.66m x 3.66m)

Fitted two double and one single wardrobe with bedhead unit, fitted display shelving, double drawers each side and cupboards over, fitted dressing table with seven drawers and a cupboard, dado rail and a central heating radiator. Double glazed windows to the front and side elevations.

Main bedroom two - 12' 0'' x 12' 0'' (3.66m x 3.66m)

With a Victorian-style cast iron fireplace with tiled hearth and wooden surround, dado rail and double central heating radiator. A double glazed window to the front and side elevations.

Main bedroom three - 12' 1'' x 12' 0'' (3.68m x 3.66m)

With a dado rail, central heating radiator with ornamental radiator cover, and a cast iron Victorian-style fireplace with wooden surround. A double glazed window to the rear elevation.

Main bedroom four - 12' 0'' x 11' 11'' (3.66m x 3.63m)

Victorian-style fireplace and tiled surround, wooden over-mantle. A central heating radiator with ornamental cover, and double glazed window to the front and side elevations.

Main bathroom

Fitted with a Victorian-style corner bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, hand wash basin, low-flush wc, central heating radiator with ornamental cover, coved ceiling, halogen lighting and part tiled walls. A double glazed opaque window to the front elevation.

Adjoining three bedroomed annexe

The attached annexe can function as a separate dwelling if required - ideal for a tenant perhaps.

Annexe kitchen - 13' 1'' x 10' 2'' (3.99m x 3.1m)

With a ceramic hob, electric oven and grill below, extractor hood, three cupboards under, three matching eye-level cupboards, plumbing and space for a washing machine. An oil-fired boiler for the central heating and domestic hot water. A door to the:

Annexe bathroom

Newly-fitted with a hand wash basin, a low flush wc, a corner bath with seat, a stylish corner tiled shower cubicle with multi-jet massage shower. Central heating radiator, tiled floor, and a timber beam.

From the annexe kitchen, a door to the:

Annexe dining room - 17' 3'' x 10' 3'' (5.26m x 3.12m)

A double glazed window to the side elevation. Central heating radiator and brick and vertical timber supporting wall sub-dividing the dining area from the lounge. Open plan to the adjoining:

Annexe lounge - 17' 4'' x 12' 7'' (5.28m x 3.84m)

The focal point of this character living room is the brick ingelnook fireplace with cast iron multi-fuel burner. Halogen ceiling lights and central heating radiator. Oak doors to the study, two double bedrooms and bathroom, and a further door to the single bedroom.

Annexe study - 11' 5'' x 10' 10'' (3.48m x 3.3m)

With a 'mother-in-law' door, central heating radiator and a double glazed window. A door to the passageway, and further doors to two double bedrooms and the bathroom.

Annexe bedroom one - 13' 1'' max x 12' 6'' max (3.99m x 3.81m)

A double bedroom with a sloping ceiling, a double glazed window to the side elevation and a 'mother-in-law' door to the side yard. Central heating radiator and oak door.

Annexe bedroom two - 12' 6'' x 9' 5'' (3.81m x 2.87m)

A double bedroom with double glazed windows to the side and rear elevations. Central heating radiator and oak door.

Annexe bedroom three - 11' 6'' x 68' (3.51m x 20.73m)

A single bedroom with a double glazed window to the side elevation. Central heating radiator.

Exterior

annexe stylish shower room

Fitted with a stylish white suite comprising: A large walk-in shower cubicle with mains shower, vanity wash basin with cupboards under and a dual-flush w.C. A chrome heated towel rail radiator, fully tiled walls and floor, a wall mirror with concealed lighting and a double glazed rear window.

Front garden

From the main road on the outskirts of the village, a long driveway runs parallel to the walled front garden leading to a five-bar gate accessing the yard and car standing area. The extensive lawned front garden has a paved terrace, and mature shrubs and trees to the boundaries affording a degree of privacy. Plans are in place for the construction of additional parking to the front of the main house.

And finally...
Bambro farm represents a marvellous opportunity for a discerning purchaser to acquire a substantial seven-bedroomed family home offering potential for even further development. Viewing is enthusiastically recommended.

How to get there

From our newton fallowell office in the heart of ashby de la zouch: Turn left into Market Street and left at the second mini-island into Bath Street. Go under the railway bridge into Tamworth Road, and within a few hundred metres, turn right into Willesley Road. Continue for some distance towards Donisthorpe. The property is situated just after the school in Ashby Road down a track on the right hand side. Please note: There is no 'For Sale' board outside the property. Post code for satnavs: DE12 7QF.

Tenure / measurements / services etc
services: All mains are connected. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by Newton Fallowell and no guarantee as to their operating ability or their efficiency can be given. Tenure: Freehold - with vacant possession on completion. Newton Fallowell recommends that purchasers satisfy themselves as to the tenure of this property and we recommend they consult a legal representative such as a solicitor appointed in their purchase. Measurements: Please note that room sizes are quoted in metres to the nearest tenth of a metre measured from wall to wall. The imperial equivalent is included as an approximate guide for applicants not fully conversant with the metric system. Room measurements are included as a guide to room sizes and are not intended to be used when ordering carpets or flooring. Viewing: By strict appointment through the selling agent.