5 bedroom detached house for sale

GUIDE PRICE £1,300,000-£1,400,000 A truly stunning and distinguished detached family residence in sought-after Mapperley Park! This exceptional period home blends remarkable scale with huge character and refined modern enhancements. Viewing is absolutely essential!

Set on a private road within a highly sought-after leafy suburb and secured behind double electric gates and a brick boundary wall, this exclusive property offers a multi-vehicle driveway providing generous parking (including space for a caravan) as well as a substantial garage block with two double garages.

Spanning four levels, the home has been carefully maintained and enhanced to create a spacious, elegant and welcoming environment. The wonderful entrance hallway sets the tone, with parquet floors, high ceilings, soft neutral tones and an ornate original balustrade. A striking and beautifully restored stained-glass window crowns the staircase, flooding the upper levels with coloured light and standing as a testament to the care taken to preserve the home’s original features.

The ground floor offers three exceptional reception rooms, each with its own distinctive feel and purpose. A large lounge/dining room forms a central, sociable space for relaxed family living, complete with a wood-burning stove and a seamless flow into the bespoke garden room/conservatory — an elegant, light-filled retreat overlooking the gardens.

The drawing room provides a more formal setting, enriched with period detailing and centred around an open fireplace that enhances its timeless ambience. A separate study/snug creates an inviting haven for home working, reading or quiet evening relaxation, featuring a beautiful bay window, an oval stained-glass window and charming wood panelling, with complementary external timber detailing that further enhances its character and kerb appeal.

The contemporary family dining kitchen serves as the vibrant hub of the home. Designed around a sleek central island with porcelain tiled flooring, multiple skylights and detailed windows, it offers a beautifully bright and social environment ideal for family gatherings. High-gloss cabinetry conceals an extensive suite of quality integrated appliances, including ovens, two fridges, two freezers and a dishwasher. A side porch, boot room and downstairs WC add excellent day-to-day practicality, while stairs lead down to the basement level, where a dedicated laundry/utility room and three valuable storage areas can be found.

Accommodation further unfolds over the two upper floors, providing superb flexibility for larger families or multi-generational living. The first floor hosts four spacious double bedrooms, including an outstanding master suite with a dressing room, elegant shower room and a distinctive turreted bay window with leafy views. A stylish family bathroom with a sunken bath, separate shower enclosure and twin sinks sits on the half-landing.

The top-floor suite offers a superb private living space, arranged over tiered levels that create defined sleeping, lounging and dressing zones. With exposed beams, a feature decorative fireplace, an en-suite and eaves storage, it is ideal for guests, extended family or a teenager seeking independence.

Externally, the property continues to impress. Expansive York stone terraces provide a stunning setting for dining, social gatherings and summer relaxation, all overlooking a beautifully established, private sunken garden with mature planting and a tranquil ambience.

Grand in scale, rich in character and located in one of the area’s most desirable settings, this exceptional family home offers a rare combination of heritage, comfort and lifestyle appeal. Viewing is a must to fully appreciate the space and quality on offer.