A best in class detached Victorian country residence built in 1892 nestling on the fringe of the popular village of Ruddington.

Description

Shire Farm is without doubt one of the finest houses within the area enjoying a prestigious location. The house benefits from glorious open views to the rear across the adjoining open countryside.

The open countryside setting is spectacular and comprises the immediate grounds approached from a gated entrance opening on to a long tree lined drive, complimented by well maintained lawns. Nestling back from the lane, it sits in approximately an acre of grounds.

Ground floor - Front entrance doors opening into entrance vestibule, which in turn opens to the formal reception hall. Tiled flooring, stairs to the first floor door, gate entry phone system, uplighters and built-in cloaks cupboard. Doors leading off to:

Two downstairs cloaks both with low-level WCs, vanity units, incorporating wash hand basins and tiled flooring.

Sitting room, double glazed windows to both front and side elevations, part panelled and mirrored walls, pelmet lighting, inset wall mounted gas fire, built-in cocktail cabinets and glazed double doors opening through to the Home office.

Home office/study, wooden floor, double glazed windows to the side elevation, vaulted ceiling with inset double glazed Velux window and double glazed sliding patio doors opening onto the rear sun terrace.

Family room/snug, double glazed window to the front elevation, inset gas fire and display shelving.

Family room 2/TV room, wooden flooring, feature pebbled wall, two skylights and bifold doors opening to the front terrace.

Dining room, vaulted ceiling, wooden floor, feature glass wall, double glazed window to the rear elevation and fully fitted bar area.

Open Plan, sitting area With double glazed bifold doors leading out onto the Sun terrace double glazed Vellex windows to the ceiling and spiral staircase giving access to the first floor living area.

Open plan living kitchen, base units with granite work surfaces, incorporating stainless steel sink unit, chiller plate/wine cooler, range cooker, hot plate, steam oven, integrated microwave, cooker hood and two integrated fridges and freezers. Sitting area with double glazed bifold doors leading out onto the rear sun terrace.

Utility room, two stainless steel sink units Range cooker with cooker above.

Ground floor bedroom, with double glazed French doors to the rear elevation. Shower room with a low WC, wash hand basin and shower cubicle.

Spiral staircase ascending from the sitting area giving access to the first floor additional reception areas. Lounge area with vaulted ceiling, wooden flooring, double glazed windows set into the gable, doors opening onto the balcony with stunning countryside views. Further office space with three double glazed Velux windows, stainless steel and glass balustrades overlooking the ground floor.

Lower ground floor - stairs, descending from the reception hall access to:

Gymnasium, music room, storage and cinema room. Cinema room/snooker room with fitted bar, tiled flooring, three double glazed windows to the side elevation, padded ceiling and walls and double glazed door to the side elevation.

Main staircase from the reception hall giving access to the first floor.

Landing with doors leading off to the bedrooms and stairs to the second floor.

Bedroom one, double glazed windows to the front and side elevations, pelmet lighting an access to the dressing room and en suite shower room.

Bedroom two, double glazed windows to the front and side elevations and en suite bathroom.

Stairs to the second floor.

Bedroom three, double glazed window to the rear elevation, skylights, fitted wardrobes and en suite shower room.

Granny/teenager annex, accessed from a separate staircase. Two double bedrooms, shower room and kitchenette.

Outside - The property is approached by twin remote control wrought iron gates which give access to the tree lined tarmacadam driveway which provides car standing for numerous vehicles. The formal gardens are laid mainly to lawn with well-stocked flower borders and a variety of mature trees and shrubs. A decked sun terrace looks over the front gardens with bifold doors leading into the family room.

There is a feature circular roundabout driveway which gives access to the integral triple garage. With remote up and over doors, power and light, personal door, giving access to the laundry/2nd utility room and access back into the main residence.

To the rear of the property, there is a wonderful full width, raised sun terrace with stainless steel and glass balustrades. A generous entertaining space, ideal for alfresco dining. The formal gardens are again laid mainly to lawn with a variety of trees and views over the countryside.

Location

Ruddington is a large well facilitated village which lies on the southern outskirts of Nottingham being highly convenient for both Keyworth and West Bridgford amenities and accessible to Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham University Campus and other major employers on the west/south side of the city.

Nearby Edwalton is a prime residential area on the south eastern edge of the Nottingham conurbation close to extensive amenities and high grade schooling in West Bridgford and having direct access into Nottingham centre and the University Campus/Queens Medical Centre.

The main retail centres of Nottingham and Leicester are readily accessible from the village - equally so the M1 motorway and East Midlands International Airport some ten miles to the south west are within convenient reach.

Square Footage: 9,318 sq ft


Acreage: 1 Acres

Additional Info

Rushcliffe Borough Council
Band G