A beautiful farmhouse with planning permissions granted for a detached annexe and a second detached home. The property enjoys a peaceful setting and occupies grounds of circa 0.6 of an acre and is located in the heart of this charming and rural village. Watch the 360 virtual tour.

General Description - Rosary Farm is a beautiful period farmhouse with four bedrooms set in a truly unique and rare position in the heart of the quintessential East Midlands village of Saxelby. The property has recently undergone a full internal refurbishment and boasts a collection of substantive outbuildings with planning permissions granted for the conversion of a detached annexe adjunct to the farmhouse, and the creation of a second detached home via the conversion of a large stone and brick barn. This multi-faceted property occupies grounds extending to circa 0.6 of an acre and offers a truly exceptional opportunity to acquire a historical home that is offered to the market for the first time in over 100 years.

Grounds - The grounds are well established with mature lawns, trees and well stocked beds and borders. Currently a private drive offers parking for multiple vehicles, and there are two detached barns (one stone and brick) with stables that total circa 2,300 sq ft and have many potential uses. The farmhouse boasts beautiful, manicured gardens to both the front and rear with a lovely outlook over the village Church.

Farmhouse - Having recently undergone a substantial internal renovation, the main farmhouse offers a wealth of characterful living accommodation laid across two floors with the addition of a lower ground floor cellar. The property is in 'turn key' condition, extending to 2,000 sq ft and with accommodation comprising in brief; entrance hall, formal sitting room, snug, dining room, fully replaced shaker style dining kitchen, office, shower room and a utility room. Upstairs accessed from the light filled landing are four bedrooms and a beautiful family bathroom. The principle bedroom affords en-suite facilities, and there is a large eaves storage area to the rear of the second bedroom.

Outbuildings - Planning has been granted for the conversion of both detached outbuildings. The particularly attractive stone and brick under tile barn and stable block that has consent granted for development into a separate detached family home of around 1,500 sq ft with off road parking and a generous garden. Plans attached and available under the planning reference 16/00737/FUL through Melton Borough Council.

To the front of the farmhouse is an 800 sq ft brick and timber barn that also has consent granted by the local council under reference 16/00736/FULHH for the conversion of the building into a detached self-contained annexe suite tied to the main house. The conversion would be perfect as a granny or teenager suite, or for uses such as a holiday rental.

Planning - Full planning can be found on the Melton Borough Council website. Please click here for planning search: https:
Location - Saxelby is a rural village with working agricultural roots, of which Rosary Farm was historically a major contributor. Although well networked via nearby road rail and airport links, expect total peace and quiet. In nearby villages are a host of eatery and public houses, with excellent state and public schooling options within easy reach.

Distances - Melton Mowbray 5 miles, Loughborough 13 miles, Leicester 16 miles, Nottingham 18 miles, Grantham 18 miles, Grantham to London via rail from 1h 3m, East Midlands Airport 20 miles. Schools: Ratcliffe College 10 miles, Loughborough Endowed Schools 13 miles, Oakham 15 miles, Uppingham 22 miles (all time and distances are approximate).

Viewing - Viewing strictly by appointment only via sole selling agent, Alexanders of Loughborough[use Contact Agent Button].

Tenure - Freehold.

Local Authority - Melton Borough Council, Parkside, Station Approach,Burton Street,Melton Mowbray, Leics, LE13 1GH. Council Tax Band B.

General Note - Measurements: Every care has been taken to reflect the true dimensions of this property but they should be treated as approximate and for general guidance only. OS Map: The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and are provided for reference only. The blue line outlines the potential boundary for the barn with planning for a separate dwelling.