4 bedroom detached house

Rooms

The Property
This four bedroom detached barn conversion has been the subject of an ambitious conversion programmed over the years to provide a unique dwelling as well as an award winning Bed & Breakfast business. The property constitutes an excellent equestrian property set within approximately 2.3 acres in one of Charnwood Forest's most desirable locations just outside the popular and well serviced village of Swithland. Featuring a large manège , stable block, stable yard and paddocks, the property would ideally suit those seeking an equestrian property with the added benefit of a work from home. The property therefore represents an ideal opportunity to enjoy a lifestyle property within a spectacular semi-rural setting.

Split Level Lounge 17' 9" x 14' 8"
Oak framed sealed double glazed picture windows to side and matching French doors onto landscaped patio enjoying open views. Oak wood stripped flooring, log burner, cathedral ceiling with halogen downlighting, slimline programmable electric panel heaters, TV aerial point and oak framed double doors through to breakfast kitchen.

Fitted Breakfast Kitchen 13' 7" x 12' 6"
Fitted with a range of solid oak fronted units comprising base cupboards and drawers and eye level units. Central-island with granite work top, corner cupboards and drawers under and being painted in duck egg blue. Single drainer sink inset within ranges of roll edge work surfacing. Integrated appliances to include a Neff stainless steel fan assisted electric oven, induction hob with extractor hood over, fridge and freezer, washer dryer and dishwasher with matching fronts. Attractive Indian slate natural flooring, kickboard heater, oak framed double glazed French doors opening onto rear garden and stairs to first floor.

Spacious Dining Room 18' 0" x 12' 5"
Double glazed window and door to side and double glazed double doors with full height side windows in oak frames to front. Oak wood stripped flooring, TV aerial point spotlighting to ceiling and slimline panel heater.

Ground Floor Bedroom Suite
4.57m max x 3.96m - Currently used as a Bed & Breakfast let. Sealed double glazed French doors to front and full height double glazed windows in oak frames to side and Velux roof light. Indian slate flooring with underfloor heating, attractive exposed brick work, cathedral ceiling with exposed trusses and halogen spotlighting.

En-suite Shower Room
Fitted with a white three piece suite with chrome fittings comprising fully tiled shower cubicle, low level WC and wash hand basin with cupboard under. Ceramic tiled flooring with underfloor heating, contemporary chrome towel rail/radiator, extractor fan, halogen spotlighting to ceiling and oak ledge door.

Landing
On the first floor approached via a staircase from the breakfast kitchen is the part galleried first floor landing with exposed roof trusses and walk-in wardrobe/linen cupboard with exposed roof truss with Velux double glazed roof light.

Bedroom One
3.8m x l0m - Sealed double glazed French doors opening onto a solid oak balcony on which to enjoy the views over the adjacent ménage, paddocks and Charnwood Forest. Cathedral ceiling, exposed purlins and roof truss, slimline electric panel heater, oak ledged door and TV aerial point.

Bedroom Two 12' 6" x 10' 6"
Sealed double glazed French doors with Juliet balcony enjoying an elevated leafy aspect to the front and double glazed Velux roof light. Cathedral ceiling, exposed purlins and roof truss, slimline electric panel heater, oak ledged door and TV aerial point.

Shower Room
Fitted with a white three piece suite with chrome fittings comprising a fully tiled shower cubicle with Hansgrohe shower, low level WC and vanity unit with cupboards under. Ceramic tiled flooring, extractor fan, halogen spotlighting, sealed double glazed roof light, window to side and exposed roof truss.

Storeroom
With roof window.

Garden Room/Bedroom Suite 17' 9" x 14' 8"
With two patio doors to front and high ceilings. Concrete patio area and garden with enjoying far reaching views.

En-suite Shower Room
Fitted with a three piece suite comprising a double shower, wash hand basin and low level WC.

Outside
A particular feature of the property is its outstanding rural location in the very heart of Charnwood Forest. Access to the property is via a long shared drive which leads to a cobbled driveway providing hardstanding for three vehicles and double gates leading in turn to the stable yard. Immediately to the rear of the barn is an attractively landscaped split level patio/garden with flagstone paving, borders with slate chippings and ornamental shrubs and plants, barbecue area and an area leading to the side of the property with formal gardens in front of the garden room and shed. In addition is a further area of allocated garden with access from the stable yard which is located behind the stables and is enclosed by timber panel fencing and laid to lawn with further borders.

Stable Yard
With central drain and providing an excellent turning-out area for the stables.

Equestrian Facilities
A particular feature of this property is the range of equestrian facilities and amenities which comprise the following:-

The Stable Block
Adjacent to the stable yard is an excellent range of high quality stables by Scotts of Thrapston. Constructed on a brick base the stables have light, power and water and comprise four boxes, each with stable doors, window and back windows. In addition is a hay store area and a canopy with lighting which opens onto the stable yard. Accessed directly from the stable yard is an excellent manège.

Manège 131' 3" x 65' 7"
Laid to Silica, sand and fibres, rubber chippings and sand and being well drained and to the side is a separate access to the paddocks which extend to the side and rear. The manège is lit with sodium flood lighting.

The Paddocks
Totalling approximately 2.3 acres, the paddocks are sub-divided into four stock proof paddocks enclosed by post and rail fencing with interconnecting gates in addition to which is a field shelter. The paddocks afford panoramic views over Charnwood Forest.

Fixtures & Fittings
Any fitted carpets are included.

Services
Mains water and electricity are connected. Drainage is by a shared cesspit with the adjacent property with alternate emptying arrangement with the neighbours.

Disclaimer
Under the Estate Agents Act 1979 it is important that we declare when the Vendor of the property is "a connected person" under the Act. We therefore bring to the attention of prospective purchasers of this property that the Vendor of this property is an employee of Bentons and thus a connected person under the Act.