* SUPERB INDIVIDUAL CONTEMPORARY HOME * IN EXCESS OF 3000 SQ FT * UP TO 6 BEDROOMS, 5 RECEPTION AREAS * 2 ENSUITE & MAIN BATHROOM * UTILITY & CLOAKROOM * WEALTH OF CHARACTER & FEATURES * BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED PLOT * SOUTH TO WESTERLY ASPECT * SUBSTANTIAL DRIVEWAY & DOUBLE GARAGE * ANNEXE FACILITIES *

A truly fascinating individual contemporary home, originally conceived by highly regarded local architect Allan Joyce and offering an excellent level of accommodation which including its double garage lies in excess of 3000 sqft. The level of accommodation makes it ideal for young families as does its central village location, positioned within walking distance of the well regarded village school and having direct access to a small play park situated at the rear of the property.

This truly wonderful home occupies a delightful established and private plot at the heart of this much sought after Vale of Belvoir village, with the main gardens benefitting from a south to westerly aspect, substantial driveway and double garage with a bedroom/annexe facility above.

Internally the property offers a wealth of character and features, designed with a great deal of thought and attention to detail creating a particularly light internal space with many rooms having dual aspects and vaulted ceilings with much use of exposed timbers and internal brickwork.

The property boasts up to 6 bedrooms, two ensuites and main bathroom, as well as up to 5 reception areas including a superb open plan living/dining kitchen with wonderful full height cathedral ceiling and hanging galleried landing which creates a stunning focal point, with this area of the house undoubtedly becoming the hub of the home. This links through into three further reception areas with plenty of scope for teenage snugs or home offices, as well as formal and informal sitting rooms. In addition there is a useful utility room and ground floor cloakroom.

Overall the only way to truly appreciate this stunning home is by internal inspection.

Amenities in Redmile include a public house/restaurant and well regarded village school. Additional amenities are available in the nearby village of Bottesford including secondary school, range of local shops, doctors and dentists and railway station with links to Nottingham and Grantham. The village is surrounded by the undulating countryside of the Vale of Belvoir and for commuting the village is ideally placed being approximately 15 minutes drive from Grantham station where a high speed train to Kings Cross takes just over an hour. The village is also convenient for access to the A52 and A46 providing good road links to Nottingham and Leicester, the A1 and M1.

Entrance Hall - Having contemporary open tread timber staircase, exposed brick elevations, part tiled floor, attractive double glazed full height window to the front flooding this area with light.

Cloakroom - Having close coupled wc, pedestal wash basin, built in double cloaks cupboard, brick flooring, tiled splashbacks, double glazed window to the front.

Garden Room - 3.28m max x 2.44m max (10'9 max x 8'0 max) - A pair of glazed doors from the exterior lead into this light and airy space offering a great deal of versatility having pitched glass roof, internal exposed brick elevations, overhead glazed light and the unusual feature of an established and very productive vine. A pair of bi-fold doors lead through to:

Inner Reception Area - Comprising a living/dining space open plan to the kitchen.

Dining Area - 3.61m x 3.18m (11'10 x 10'5) - Having brick flooring, deep stripped pine skirting, full height vaulted ceiling with floating galleried landing above creating a fantastic centrepiece.

Kitchen - 3.61m x 2.95m (11'10 x 9'8) - Appointed with a generous range of bespoke high quality ash framed wall, base and drawer units providing an excellent level of storage, granite preparation surfaces, stainless steel sink unit, mosaic tiled splashbacks, Smeg five burner gas hob with single oven beneath, integrated fridge, space for under counter dishwasher, continuation of the brick flooring.

Combined this space is flooded with light benefitting from windows to both the front and rear elevations, high ceilings with inset downlighters and provides a wonderful everyday living/entertaining space with immense character. A further door leads to:

Utility Room - 3.51m x 2.03m (11'6 x 6'8) - Fitted with a generous level of integral storage with built in cupboards and shelving, butler sink, space for tumble drier, plumbing for washing machine, wall mounted gas central heating boiler, continuation of the brick flooring, stable door leading out into the garden.

Study / Playroom - 3.53m x 2.51m (11'7 x 8'3) - A versatile room which would be ideal as a home office, perfect for today's way of working and is fitted with a bespoke dresser unit with central shelved alcove and low level storage cupboards, central heating radiator, deep pine skirting, double glazed French doors leading out into the garden.

Family Room - 3.61m x 2.97m (11'10 x 9'9) - Perfect as an informal reception leading directly off the kitchen, the focal point of the room is an exposed brick elevation with raised quarry tiled hearth and Morso solid fuel stove, double glazed window to the rear and door to;

Sitting Room - 6.81m x 3.84m (22'4 x 12'7) - A well proportioned reception the focal point of the room being an exposed brick chimney breast with inset solid fuel stove and shelved alcoves to the side, multi coloured strip wood flooring, deep pine skirting, windows to two elevations including French doors leading out into the rear garden.

Galleried Landing - A stunning vaulted landing providing a wonderful centre-piece to this truly individual home with its hanging galleried landing with contemporary balustrade and full height pitched ceiling with exposed timber purlins and brickwork, full height V shaped double glazed window and further glazed lights through to the garden room creating a wonderful feature and looking down into the main reception area. Further doors lead to:

Bedroom 1 - 4.65m x 3.84m (15'3 x 12'7) - A well proportioned double bedroom having part pitched ceiling, exposed brickwork, contemporary sliding shutters which screen a Velux skylight to the ceiling and double glazed window to the side flooding this room with light and affording a delightful aspect across to the church spire. There is a range of fitted furniture with three quarter height wardrobes and integral drawer units, a door leads through into:

Ensuite Bathroom - Appointed with a panelled bath with wall mounted chrome mixer tap, close coupled wc, pedestal wash basin, double length shower enclosure with sliding glass screen, pitched ceiling and double glazed window to the side.

Bedroom 2 - 3.58m x 3.10m (11'9 x 10'2) - Having part pitched ceiling with access to loft space, deep pine skirting, double glazed window. This room links through to bedroom 4 which combined would make an excellent teenage or guest suite offering both sleeping and living area.

Bedroom 4 - 2.87m x 2.03m (9'5 x 6'8) - Having deep pine skirting, pitched ceiling and double glazed window.

Bedroom 3 - 3.58m x 2.51m (11'9 x 8'3) - Having integrated cabin bed with excellent storage beneath, pitched ceiling with exposed timber purlin and sliding shutters with both double glazed window and skylight.

Bedroom 5 - 3.53m x 2.59m (11'7 x 8'6) - A further double bedroom having pitched ceiling with inset skylight and sliding shutter, further low level double glazed window, deep pine skirting.

Bathroom - Appointed with a suite comprising panelled bath with wall mounted mixer tap, separate shower enclosure with bi-fold screen, close coupled wc, pedestal wash basin, tiled floor and walls, pitched ceiling with exposed timber purlin and double glazed window.

Guest Suite / Office - A fantastic and versatile space situated above the double garage with its own exterior staircase, ideal for a variety of purposes perfect as a home office but was designed as a further bedroom with ensuite facilities, perfect for teenagers or guests.

Bedroom / Office - 6.07m x 4.57m (19'11 x 15'00) - Having pitched ceiling with three inset skylights, additional downlighters, strip wood flooring and pine skirting, underfloor heating, access to under eaves and door to:

Ensuite Shower Room - Having shower cubicle, close coupled wc, wash basin with cupboards beneath, underfloor heating, tiled splashbacks, double glazed window to the gable end.

Double Garage - 6.99m x 5.99m (22'11 x 19'8) - A generous double garage with electric door, integral store and external staircase leading to the annexe above.

Exterior - The property occupies a delightful plot at the heart of this highly regarded village, thoughtfully landscaped with gardens running to all sides but benefitting from a south to westerly aspect at the rear.

The property is approached via an open gateway with stone wall boundary and raised beds, leading on to a substantial driveway providing an excellent level of off road parking and access to the double garage.

Steps lead up to the side garden which benefits from a southerly aspect, having substantial paved terrace, well stocked borders and benefitting from a delightful aspect into the lawned garden with the pretty village church spire beyond. This area in turn links back to the main reception areas creating a wonderful outdoor entertaining space.

The lawned south facing garden offers an excellent degree of privacy, well stocked with established trees and shrubs, enclosed to all sides by mature hedging and stone and brick walls, raised timber seating area which also encompasses a children's play house. There is also gated access into the adjacent local village play ground.

Council Tax Band - Melton Borough Council - Tax Band F.

Tenure - Freehold

Important Notice - ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: If you are intending to purchase the property as a "buy to let" investment, please be aware that proposed legislation changes set to come into force in 2025, requires a property to have an EPC rating of C or above.