Property history of The Hindles, Melton Spinney Road, Thorpe Arnold, Melton Mowbray LE14 4SB, 16th Jan 2010
Previously listed for sale on
16th Jan 2010
£1,925,000
- 6 bedroom detached house
Property info
Property features
- Modern Country Home
- In A Queen Anne Style
- Hillside Setting
- Lux Din/Kitchen
- Superb Orangery
- 3 Reception Rooms
- 6 Double Bedrooms
- Triple Garage
Property description
A substantial modern country home in Queen Anne style occupying a stunning hillside setting with a half-mile tarmac private drive, lake and within approximately 10.64 acres of grounds and tree plantation. Featuring a 33'2 x 16'2 luxury dining kitchen with garden room off, superb 32'8 x 21'5 orangery and 3 further reception rooms, the property offers 6 double bedrooms with 3 luxury en-suite bathrooms and 2 further family bathrooms. In all, a stunning country home of style and quality with an impressive approach and panoramic uninterrupted views over some of Leicestershire finest hunting countryside.
The Hindles occupies a unique position situated on the site of a former Georgian farmhouse, set in glorious open countryside on the edge of the Vale of Belvoir and close to the charming market town of Melton Mowbray. A superb modern country home has been designed by award winning architect David Granger and is a three storey construction built to a period design and offering extensive accommodation including magnificent orangery and large conservatory to the rear of the comprehensively equipped hand built breakfast kitchen. The house stands on a hillside within its own valley and with Queen Ann influences, the accommodation has been completed to the very highest standards of design to include a bespoke kitchen with extensive granite work surfacing and superb bathroom suites by Villeroy & Boch.
Drawing room 8.53m(28'0'') x 7.26m(23'10'')
With solid handmade light oak staircase rising to the upper floors. Crema Marfil limestone flooring with underfloor heating. Portland stone chimney piece and wiring for video entry phone, ceiling surround sound, plasma screen TV and cats data/coaxial TV. Deep rear recessed window overlooking the rear courtyard area. Double doors out to the rear courtyard, two sets of double doors opening out to:
Dining room 6.86m(22'6'') x 4.37m(14'4'')
With solid light oak flooring, under floor heating. Portland stone fireplace, double doors opening on to rear veranda, wiring for ceiling stereo and cats data/coaxial TV, double doors leading into:
Haddonstone portico open entrance to :
With Crema Marfil limestone flooring, under floor heating, solid handmade light oak back staircase leading to first floor, under stair storage cupboard, single door leading to rear veranda.
Office/TV room 4.32m(14'2'') x 4.17m(13'8'')
With solid oak flooring, under floor heating, built in bookcase and swing cupboard either side of Haddonstone fireplace, wiring for ceiling stereo and CAT5/data/coaxial TV.
With Crema Marfil limestone flooring, under floor heating, hanging cupboard either side of entrance leading to WC and wash hand basin.
Kitchen/breakfast room 10.11m(33'2'') x 4.95m(16'3'')
With Crema Marfil limestone flooring, under floor heating, main gate video entry phone system, custom hand made light oak units, Rosieres Paul Bocuse range with extractor hood, smeg dishwasher, built in American style fridge/freezer, double stainless steel sink, separate preparation island with fitted cupboard and stainless steel sink, granite work surfaces, open space suitable for table/seating, wiring for cellar surround sound and CAT5 data/coaxial TV, single door leading to side patio, rear lobby hallway, pantry and double doors opening onto:
Conservatory 6.25m(20'6'') x 4.37m(14'4'')
With Crema Marfil limestone flooring, under floor heating, vaulted ceiling, triple aspect wiring for ceiling stereo and CAT5 data/coaxial TV, three sets of double doors opening onto side and back patios.
Pantry 2.11m(6'11'') x 1.73m(5'8'')
With fitted shelving units.
With low flush WC and wash hand basin.
Orangery 10.08m(33'1'') x 6.83m(22'5'')
With Crema Marfil limestone flooring, under floor heating. Portland stone fireplace, two rectangular atriums, wiring for ceiling stereo and CAT5 data/coaxial TV, six sets of double doors opening onto terrace. A superb triple aspect room with deep windows and commanding views to the sunken garden, wildlife lake and across the grounds to the open farmland beyond.
With Crema Marfil limestone flooring, under floor heating, security control pad, single doors to utility room, back entrance and:
Fitted with a Villeroy & Boch vanity unit and low level WC. Crema Marfil limestone flooring.
Utility room 2.11m(6'11'') x 1.85m(6'1'')
With Crema Marfil limestone flooring, under floor heating, fitted stainless sink unit, plumbing for washing machine, wiring for tumble dryer and the central heating and hot water boiler.
Master bedroom suite 4.95m(16'3'') x 4.34m(14'3'')
With vaulted ceiling, double aspect with four sets of sash windows, two custom handmade built in wardrobe units, under floor heating, access to roof storage area, wiring for video entry phone, ceiling surround sound, plasma screen TV and CAT5 data/coaxial TV, door leading to:
Tiled floors and walls with fitted bath, double vanity unit, walk-in wet room shower and WC, wiring for ceiling surround sound linked from bedroom.
Reached from back staircase from ground floor, with airing cupboard housing hot water tank with additional storage plus separate linen cupboard.
Bedroom two 4.34m(14'3'') x 4.17m(13'8'')
Under floor heating, custom made hand built wardrobe unit, wiring for ceiling stereo and CAT5 data/coaxial TV, door leading to:
Tiled floor and walls with walk-in shower unit, fitted vanity unit and WC.
Bedroom three 4.44m(14'7'') x 3.48m(11'5'')
With under floor heating, two custom handmade wardrobe units and wiring for ceiling stereo and CAT5 data/coaxial TV.
Off bedroom three with under floor heating, tiled floors and walls with built-in bath, walk-in shower unit, built-vanity unit and WC.
With staircase leading from ground floor.
Guest suite bedroom 4 4.80m(15'9'') x 4.34m(14'3'')
With under floor heating, two custom handmade wardrobe units, triple aspect, wiring for ceiling stereo and CAT5 data/coaxial TV and door onto:
Tiled floors and wall with built in bath, corner shower unit, built in vanity unit and WC.
Bedroom five 4.50m(14'9'') x 4.27m(14'0'')
Dormer style, triple aspect, wiring for ceiling stereo and cats data/coaxial TV.
Bedroom six 4.17m(13'8'') x 3.96m(13'0'')
Dormer style with Velux window in roof, wiring for ceiling stereo and CAT5 data/coaxial TV.
Tiled floors and walls with corner shower, vanity unit and WC.
Formal lawn and superb tree plantation with 1, 850 trees and 4, 500 hedge plants, impressive formal driveway to the front and large tarmacadam driveway to the rear providing extensive hard standing, in addition a flag stone sun terrace. The house is situated in an impressive elevated position, approached via a tarmacadam driveway approaching a quarter of a mile with remote CCTV controlled electric gates.
Garage 10.54m(34'7'') x 7.19m(23'7'')
Parking for 3 plus cars, Velux windows and first floor storage area accessed via a wooden staircase.
Workshop 4.88m(16'0'') x 4.32m(14'2'')
With WC. Velux window.
Approximately 12 acres of grounds approached via an electronic, security controlled, entrance gate to the newly tarmaced quarter mile driveway with parapeted brick bridge. Parapeted wall with steps leading to a sunken garden featuring a wildlife lake and island. Lawns, orchard and grassland finish the outside of this unique property.
The Hindles is strategically well placed for the commuter, giving ease of access to the region's commercial and retail centres. It is also well placed for fast rail access to surrounding retail and commercial centres & is within reach of a number of the region's noted local, independent schools. Additionally The Hindles lies within close proximity to large livery stables and a wealth of bridle ways.
The property lies off the A607 (Melton Mowbray to Grantham Road). It is best approached north through Melton Mowbray on the A607. Immediately before entering Thorpe Arnold village take the left turn travelling north, following the signs to Scalford. Proceed out into open countryside, after some distance a private driveway with a recessed gated entrance will be seen on the right hand side.
Bentons specialise in the marketing of quality homes throughout Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire. For confidential and personal valuation advice call Residential Partner James R. Warne Bsc. Ues. With 25 years of local market knowledge backed up by a team of 26 professional staff and the very latest in technology, James is delighted to offer free Marketing Advice.
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.
The property
The Hindles occupies a unique position situated on the site of a former Georgian farmhouse, set in glorious open countryside on the edge of the Vale of Belvoir and close to the charming market town of Melton Mowbray. A superb modern country home has been designed by award winning architect David Granger and is a three storey construction built to a period design and offering extensive accommodation including magnificent orangery and large conservatory to the rear of the comprehensively equipped hand built breakfast kitchen. The house stands on a hillside within its own valley and with Queen Ann influences, the accommodation has been completed to the very highest standards of design to include a bespoke kitchen with extensive granite work surfacing and superb bathroom suites by Villeroy & Boch.
Drawing room 8.53m(28'0'') x 7.26m(23'10'')
With solid handmade light oak staircase rising to the upper floors. Crema Marfil limestone flooring with underfloor heating. Portland stone chimney piece and wiring for video entry phone, ceiling surround sound, plasma screen TV and cats data/coaxial TV. Deep rear recessed window overlooking the rear courtyard area. Double doors out to the rear courtyard, two sets of double doors opening out to:
Dining room 6.86m(22'6'') x 4.37m(14'4'')
With solid light oak flooring, under floor heating. Portland stone fireplace, double doors opening on to rear veranda, wiring for ceiling stereo and cats data/coaxial TV, double doors leading into:
Front entrance
Haddonstone portico open entrance to :
Inner hallway
With Crema Marfil limestone flooring, under floor heating, solid handmade light oak back staircase leading to first floor, under stair storage cupboard, single door leading to rear veranda.
Office/TV room 4.32m(14'2'') x 4.17m(13'8'')
With solid oak flooring, under floor heating, built in bookcase and swing cupboard either side of Haddonstone fireplace, wiring for ceiling stereo and CAT5/data/coaxial TV.
Cloakroom off hallway
With Crema Marfil limestone flooring, under floor heating, hanging cupboard either side of entrance leading to WC and wash hand basin.
Kitchen/breakfast room 10.11m(33'2'') x 4.95m(16'3'')
With Crema Marfil limestone flooring, under floor heating, main gate video entry phone system, custom hand made light oak units, Rosieres Paul Bocuse range with extractor hood, smeg dishwasher, built in American style fridge/freezer, double stainless steel sink, separate preparation island with fitted cupboard and stainless steel sink, granite work surfaces, open space suitable for table/seating, wiring for cellar surround sound and CAT5 data/coaxial TV, single door leading to side patio, rear lobby hallway, pantry and double doors opening onto:
Conservatory 6.25m(20'6'') x 4.37m(14'4'')
With Crema Marfil limestone flooring, under floor heating, vaulted ceiling, triple aspect wiring for ceiling stereo and CAT5 data/coaxial TV, three sets of double doors opening onto side and back patios.
Pantry 2.11m(6'11'') x 1.73m(5'8'')
With fitted shelving units.
Garden cloakroom
With low flush WC and wash hand basin.
Orangery 10.08m(33'1'') x 6.83m(22'5'')
With Crema Marfil limestone flooring, under floor heating. Portland stone fireplace, two rectangular atriums, wiring for ceiling stereo and CAT5 data/coaxial TV, six sets of double doors opening onto terrace. A superb triple aspect room with deep windows and commanding views to the sunken garden, wildlife lake and across the grounds to the open farmland beyond.
Rear lobby
With Crema Marfil limestone flooring, under floor heating, security control pad, single doors to utility room, back entrance and:
Cloakroom
Fitted with a Villeroy & Boch vanity unit and low level WC. Crema Marfil limestone flooring.
Utility room 2.11m(6'11'') x 1.85m(6'1'')
With Crema Marfil limestone flooring, under floor heating, fitted stainless sink unit, plumbing for washing machine, wiring for tumble dryer and the central heating and hot water boiler.
Master bedroom suite 4.95m(16'3'') x 4.34m(14'3'')
With vaulted ceiling, double aspect with four sets of sash windows, two custom handmade built in wardrobe units, under floor heating, access to roof storage area, wiring for video entry phone, ceiling surround sound, plasma screen TV and CAT5 data/coaxial TV, door leading to:
En-suite bathroom
Tiled floors and walls with fitted bath, double vanity unit, walk-in wet room shower and WC, wiring for ceiling surround sound linked from bedroom.
Landing
Reached from back staircase from ground floor, with airing cupboard housing hot water tank with additional storage plus separate linen cupboard.
Bedroom two 4.34m(14'3'') x 4.17m(13'8'')
Under floor heating, custom made hand built wardrobe unit, wiring for ceiling stereo and CAT5 data/coaxial TV, door leading to:
En-suite shower room
Tiled floor and walls with walk-in shower unit, fitted vanity unit and WC.
Bedroom three 4.44m(14'7'') x 3.48m(11'5'')
With under floor heating, two custom handmade wardrobe units and wiring for ceiling stereo and CAT5 data/coaxial TV.
Family bathroom
Off bedroom three with under floor heating, tiled floors and walls with built-in bath, walk-in shower unit, built-vanity unit and WC.
Principal galleried landing
With staircase leading from ground floor.
Guest suite bedroom 4 4.80m(15'9'') x 4.34m(14'3'')
With under floor heating, two custom handmade wardrobe units, triple aspect, wiring for ceiling stereo and CAT5 data/coaxial TV and door onto:
En suite bathroom
Tiled floors and wall with built in bath, corner shower unit, built in vanity unit and WC.
Bedroom five 4.50m(14'9'') x 4.27m(14'0'')
Dormer style, triple aspect, wiring for ceiling stereo and cats data/coaxial TV.
Bedroom six 4.17m(13'8'') x 3.96m(13'0'')
Dormer style with Velux window in roof, wiring for ceiling stereo and CAT5 data/coaxial TV.
Shower room
Tiled floors and walls with corner shower, vanity unit and WC.
Outside
Formal lawn and superb tree plantation with 1, 850 trees and 4, 500 hedge plants, impressive formal driveway to the front and large tarmacadam driveway to the rear providing extensive hard standing, in addition a flag stone sun terrace. The house is situated in an impressive elevated position, approached via a tarmacadam driveway approaching a quarter of a mile with remote CCTV controlled electric gates.
Garage 10.54m(34'7'') x 7.19m(23'7'')
Parking for 3 plus cars, Velux windows and first floor storage area accessed via a wooden staircase.
Workshop 4.88m(16'0'') x 4.32m(14'2'')
With WC. Velux window.
The grounds
Approximately 12 acres of grounds approached via an electronic, security controlled, entrance gate to the newly tarmaced quarter mile driveway with parapeted brick bridge. Parapeted wall with steps leading to a sunken garden featuring a wildlife lake and island. Lawns, orchard and grassland finish the outside of this unique property.
Location
The Hindles is strategically well placed for the commuter, giving ease of access to the region's commercial and retail centres. It is also well placed for fast rail access to surrounding retail and commercial centres & is within reach of a number of the region's noted local, independent schools. Additionally The Hindles lies within close proximity to large livery stables and a wealth of bridle ways.
Directional note
The property lies off the A607 (Melton Mowbray to Grantham Road). It is best approached north through Melton Mowbray on the A607. Immediately before entering Thorpe Arnold village take the left turn travelling north, following the signs to Scalford. Proceed out into open countryside, after some distance a private driveway with a recessed gated entrance will be seen on the right hand side.
Location plan
Bentons specialise in the marketing of quality homes throughout Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire. For confidential and personal valuation advice call Residential Partner James R. Warne Bsc. Ues. With 25 years of local market knowledge backed up by a team of 26 professional staff and the very latest in technology, James is delighted to offer free Marketing Advice.
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.