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The Farm House Old Park Lane, Smisby, Ashby-de-la-Zouch
The Farm House Old Park Lane, Smisby, Ashby-de-la-Zouch • Guide price £750,000 - £785,000 • Stamp duty paid • Beautifully renovated five bedroom former Farmhouse • Two bathrooms and two en suites • Five reception rooms • Flexible 4030 square feet of living space • Exceptional plot of circa 2 acres • Private gardens and paddock land • Excellent road and rail links General Description Set in approximately 2 acres of grounds and affording stunning views is this beautifully renovated former Farmhouse positioned in stunning countryside a stone's throw from the most sought after market town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch. Smisby is a superb village located in the National Forest, benefiting from exceptional road/rail links for commuting. The Farm House has a wealth of charm and character throughout the flexible 4030 square feet of living space with original features to include stripped timber doors, oak beams, original tiled flooring and open period fireplaces. The accommodation briefly comprises; five bedrooms, five reception rooms, cellar and a beautiful breakfast kitchen area. The property sits on an exceptional plot of circa 2 acres to include private gardens, paddock land and a copse. There is also a detached double garage and plentiful off road parking. Viewing strictly by appointment only through the sole selling agent, Alexanders of Ashby, 01530 413126. Location The Farm House is set in on the edge of the desirable village of Smisby in the National Forest. The village affords two public houses and is located just outside the highly sought after town of Ashby-dela-Zouch. Ashby is widely regarded as one of the top market towns to reside in the UK with a host of amenities to include a variety of independent shops, delis, well known restaurants, bars, several gyms and a new Rebound trampoline park.
The property is also ideally placed for the schools of Manor House School, Grace Dieu Manor School, Repton School, Foremarke Preparatory School and Dixie Grammar School and access to the major road networks of the A42 and M1. There is also a convenient train service into London from East Midlands Parkway Station. Entrance Hall The entrance hall is entered via the original front door with access to sitting room, dining room, reading room and cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin. There is also the original period timber staircase with stairs rising to first floor, door to the cellar and an external door to the rear courtyard. Sitting Room 22'0 x 12'9 (6.71m x 3.89m) Beautifully finished, the well proportioned sitting room offers a dual aspect with a view to the front over generous west facing gardens and open countryside beyond. This well lit and airy room also affords an open fire with local stone surround and access through to the annexe; Annexe 20'0" x 12'3" (6.10m x 3.73m) Currently utilised by the current owners as a games room, this flexible room offers the potential for use as either a sixth bedroom or as an annexe with access to a fully fitted bathroom and external door to the rear courtyard. Ground Floor Bathroom With twin bath, wash hand basin and WC. Reading Room 10'11" x 10'2" (3.33m x 3.10m) With window to the front elevation and original fireplace. Study 13'4" x 9'4" (4.07 x 2.85) With window overlooking to the copse and fireplace with original surround. Dining Room 15'6 x 15'2 (4.72m x 4.62m) To feature an abundance of character to include original beams to ceiling, wooden flooring and twin storage cupboards. There is also access through to the study and the spacious family breakfast kitchen. Kitchen Dining Area 24'8 x 14'6 max (7.52m x 4.42m max) Superbly finished t o remain i n keeping with the style o f property and featuring original beams to ceiling; the kitchen i s fitted with a range of high quality solid oak units and central island with granite worktop over and sink with drainer to side. Appliances include an electric range cooker with six ring electric hob over, integrated
microwave, Bosch dishwasher and a fridge freezer. There is a staircase with stairs rising to first floor and archway through to the dining area with further exposed beams and doors providing access to boiler room and separate utility;
Bedroom Five 15'9 x 8'5 (4.80m x 2.57m) With window to the side elevation, door to bedroom two and loft access.
Utility With additional wall and base oak units, sink with drainer to side and space with plumbing in place for washer and dryer. There is also a stable door providing access to the side elevation.
Outside This characterful family home affords gated access via remote controlled electrically operated gates into a sweeping gravelled driveway lined with wild rose bushes and a variation of mature blossom trees. There is access to an area with parking for multiple vehicles and a detached double garage with power, lighting and water.
Cellar 11'4" x 11'1" (3.46 x 3.38) Accessed from staircase from the entrance hall. First Floor Landing Stairs from the ground floor entrance hall lead to the first floor landing with access to bedrooms three, four, five, the family bathroom and there is a further staircase with stairs rising to second floor.
To the front of the property are the generous west facing gardens; beautifully maintained with a substantial lawned area and mature hedge boarders. Leading from the formal gardens is the paddock land conveniently benefiting from an additional two separate entrances.
Bedroom Two 16'6" x 15'6" (5.03m x 4.72m ) With access from a staircase in the breakfast kitchen, this superb double bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes and stairs leading to a mezzanine level 16'1 x 15'6 (4.90m x 4.72m) with space to provide a potential dressing area or additional bedroom. There is also access through to en suite.
The rear of the property comprises of a charming courtyard area with a patio, lawned area, spring well and a variation of mature flowerbeds. There is also space for additional parking.
En Suite With oak units, shower, wash hand basin and WC. Master Bedroom 18'3" x 14'10" (5.56m x 4.52m) A generous master bedroom with far reaching views over the gardens, paddock land and open countryside beyond. Benefitting from period features throughout to include original beams to ceiling and also affording a separate walk-in wardrobe 11'2 x 6'8 (3.40m x 2.03m) and access to en suite. En Suite The master en suite comprises wash hand basin, WC, shower and built in oak storage unit. Bedroom Three 15'2 x 12'5 (4.62m x 3.78m) A double bedroom to include original fireplace with quarry tiled surround and window to both the front and rear elevations. Bedroom Four 14'11 x 10'10 (4.55m x 3.30m) A double bedroom with window to the front elevation and access to a walk-in study area with window to front. Family Bathroom Fully fitted with Heritage fitments to include a twin bath, shower, wash hand basin and WC. To also include a built in oak storage cabinet and original fireplace.
EPC rating F Tenure Freehold. Local Authority North West Leicestershire District Council, Council Offices, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3FJ (01530 454545). Council Tax Band - G Agents Note The vendor has had plans drawn up to include an orangery off the kitchen dining area to create an exceptional open light living space.
The Farm House Old Park Lane, Smisby, Ashby-de-la-Zouch • Guide price £750,000 - £785,000 • Stamp duty paid • Beautifully renovated five bedroom former Farmhouse • Two bathrooms and two en suites • Five reception rooms • Flexible 4030 square feet of living space • Exceptional plot of circa 2 acres • Private gardens and paddock land • Excellent road and rail links General Description Set in approximately 2 acres of grounds and affording stunning views is this beautifully renovated former Farmhouse positioned in stunning countryside a stone's throw from the most sought after market town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch. Smisby is a superb village located in the National Forest, benefiting from exceptional road/rail links for commuting. The Farm House has a wealth of charm and character throughout the flexible 4030 square feet of living space with original features to include stripped timber doors, oak beams, original tiled flooring and open period fireplaces. The accommodation briefly comprises; five bedrooms, five reception rooms, cellar and a beautiful breakfast kitchen area. The property sits on an exceptional plot of circa 2 acres to include private gardens, paddock land and a copse. There is also a detached double garage and plentiful off road parking. Viewing strictly by appointment only through the sole selling agent, Alexanders of Ashby, 01530 413126. Location The Farm House is set in on the edge of the desirable village of Smisby in the National Forest. The village affords two public houses and is located just outside the highly sought after town of Ashby-dela-Zouch. Ashby is widely regarded as one of the top market towns to reside in the UK with a host of amenities to include a variety of independent shops, delis, well known restaurants, bars, several gyms and a new Rebound trampoline park.
The property is also ideally placed for the schools of Manor House School, Grace Dieu Manor School, Repton School, Foremarke Preparatory School and Dixie Grammar School and access to the major road networks of the A42 and M1. There is also a convenient train service into London from East Midlands Parkway Station. Entrance Hall The entrance hall is entered via the original front door with access to sitting room, dining room, reading room and cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin. There is also the original period timber staircase with stairs rising to first floor, door to the cellar and an external door to the rear courtyard. Sitting Room 22'0 x 12'9 (6.71m x 3.89m) Beautifully finished, the well proportioned sitting room offers a dual aspect with a view to the front over generous west facing gardens and open countryside beyond. This well lit and airy room also affords an open fire with local stone surround and access through to the annexe; Annexe 20'0" x 12'3" (6.10m x 3.73m) Currently utilised by the current owners as a games room, this flexible room offers the potential for use as either a sixth bedroom or as an annexe with access to a fully fitted bathroom and external door to the rear courtyard. Ground Floor Bathroom With twin bath, wash hand basin and WC. Reading Room 10'11" x 10'2" (3.33m x 3.10m) With window to the front elevation and original fireplace. Study 13'4" x 9'4" (4.07 x 2.85) With window overlooking to the copse and fireplace with original surround. Dining Room 15'6 x 15'2 (4.72m x 4.62m) To feature an abundance of character to include original beams to ceiling, wooden flooring and twin storage cupboards. There is also access through to the study and the spacious family breakfast kitchen. Kitchen Dining Area 24'8 x 14'6 max (7.52m x 4.42m max) Superbly finished t o remain i n keeping with the style o f property and featuring original beams to ceiling; the kitchen i s fitted with a range of high quality solid oak units and central island with granite worktop over and sink with drainer to side. Appliances include an electric range cooker with six ring electric hob over, integrated
microwave, Bosch dishwasher and a fridge freezer. There is a staircase with stairs rising to first floor and archway through to the dining area with further exposed beams and doors providing access to boiler room and separate utility;
Bedroom Five 15'9 x 8'5 (4.80m x 2.57m) With window to the side elevation, door to bedroom two and loft access.
Utility With additional wall and base oak units, sink with drainer to side and space with plumbing in place for washer and dryer. There is also a stable door providing access to the side elevation.
Outside This characterful family home affords gated access via remote controlled electrically operated gates into a sweeping gravelled driveway lined with wild rose bushes and a variation of mature blossom trees. There is access to an area with parking for multiple vehicles and a detached double garage with power, lighting and water.
Cellar 11'4" x 11'1" (3.46 x 3.38) Accessed from staircase from the entrance hall. First Floor Landing Stairs from the ground floor entrance hall lead to the first floor landing with access to bedrooms three, four, five, the family bathroom and there is a further staircase with stairs rising to second floor.
To the front of the property are the generous west facing gardens; beautifully maintained with a substantial lawned area and mature hedge boarders. Leading from the formal gardens is the paddock land conveniently benefiting from an additional two separate entrances.
Bedroom Two 16'6" x 15'6" (5.03m x 4.72m ) With access from a staircase in the breakfast kitchen, this superb double bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes and stairs leading to a mezzanine level 16'1 x 15'6 (4.90m x 4.72m) with space to provide a potential dressing area or additional bedroom. There is also access through to en suite.
The rear of the property comprises of a charming courtyard area with a patio, lawned area, spring well and a variation of mature flowerbeds. There is also space for additional parking.
En Suite With oak units, shower, wash hand basin and WC. Master Bedroom 18'3" x 14'10" (5.56m x 4.52m) A generous master bedroom with far reaching views over the gardens, paddock land and open countryside beyond. Benefitting from period features throughout to include original beams to ceiling and also affording a separate walk-in wardrobe 11'2 x 6'8 (3.40m x 2.03m) and access to en suite. En Suite The master en suite comprises wash hand basin, WC, shower and built in oak storage unit. Bedroom Three 15'2 x 12'5 (4.62m x 3.78m) A double bedroom to include original fireplace with quarry tiled surround and window to both the front and rear elevations. Bedroom Four 14'11 x 10'10 (4.55m x 3.30m) A double bedroom with window to the front elevation and access to a walk-in study area with window to front. Family Bathroom Fully fitted with Heritage fitments to include a twin bath, shower, wash hand basin and WC. To also include a built in oak storage cabinet and original fireplace.
EPC rating F Tenure Freehold. Local Authority North West Leicestershire District Council, Council Offices, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3FJ (01530 454545). Council Tax Band - G Agents Note The vendor has had plans drawn up to include an orangery off the kitchen dining area to create an exceptional open light living space.
