Overseal Manor, Hallcroft Avenue, Overseal, , DE12 6JF

Overseal Manor,

Hallcroft Avenue, Overseal,

Derbyshire, DE12 6JF

Guide Price: £1,250,000

A quite exceptional beautifully appointed Grade ll listed period Georgian residence. Standing within private landscaped gardens of approximately 2 acres, transformed following a complete re-furbishment into one of the finest country homes set within the heart of the National Forest.

Features • Three substantial reception rooms • Six bedrooms including an exceptional principle suite • Four bathrooms • Charnwood bespoke joinery fittings • Approx 2 acres of gardens and grounds • Edge of village location • Countryside views • Close to midlands motorway network

Location Overseal village, located in the parish of , is situated approximately 3 miles south of and 4.5 miles west of Ashby de la Zouch. The village is located on the A444 with road links to and the A42/M42 road junction with East Midland conurbations beyond. The village is well served with local amenities including local mini superstore, public house, garage and primary school with a ‘Good’ OFSTED rating.

In addition to local amenities Overseal village is on the fringe of the National Forest, conveniently accessed via Conkers National Forest Centre and associated walks and cycle tracks. Also benefitting from nearby Youth Hostel.

Travel Distances A42 - Jct 12 - 4.6 miles Tamworth Railway Station - 11.6 miles Airport - 19.8 miles Loughborough - 22.3 miles - 31.3 miles Birmingham Airport - 26.0 miles

School Distances Twycross House School - 8.0 miles Dixie Grammar School - 13.3 miles Foremarke Hall Preparatory School - 10.4 miles Repton School - 8.7 miles

Description Overseal Manor is a handsome Georgian residence listed Grade ll for its architectural and historic importance. It is understood that the property dates from approx 1830 with outbuilding additions. The property offers distinctive attractive white rendered dressed stone elevations set below slate roofs with relief offered by sash fennerstrations and traditional chimney stacks. The house also boasts a delightful porch with heavy columns standing over the front door and a two storey bow window to the front elevation.

The property is approached through electronically operated gates leading over a sweeping gravel illuminated driveway with matching turning apron and separate driveway access to a private gated courtyard.

The property was extensively and luxuriously re-appointed following comprehensive renovation works completed in 2006 following its conversion from a school to once again to a private dwelling. The exquisite well appointed family period accommodation has been completed to exacting standards with bespoke Charnwood joinery to the kitchen and quality fittings to the bedroom furniture. The property also benefits from substantial wiring and media updates including smart cabling to principal rooms, the ability to provide a remote home hub and cctv.

In total this house has spacious well laid out accommodation extending to approx 4650 sqft set over two floors plus cellarage with landscaped gardens and ground extending to approx 2 acres on the fringe of this popular village adjacent to open farmland.

Very rarely does such a stunning home of this quality come to market.

Accommodation Details – Ground Floor A pillared entrance porch with traditional panelled door leads to the large reception hall with original polished hand rail and panelling providing direct access to the principle 27ft drawing room enjoying a hand crafted sash bow window with shutter together with direct access to the ground floor study. Enjoying similar views to that of the principal drawing room is the former dining room and office now combined with bespoke oak desk and furniture, polished wood flooring, sash windows overlooking the gardens and ground and a dressed stone framed fireplace with open grate and quarry tiled hearth. Dominating the rear elevation is a substantial 'L' shaped living/dining kitchen totalling almost 530 sqft, beautifully appointed with Charnwood hand painted kitchen with integrated display lighting, glazed display cabinets, matching dresser unit and integrated appliances together with gas fired Aga, conventional electric hob and microwave. There is space for a larder style American fridge freezer with plumbing, granite worktops and matching island unit, bespoke hand crafted circular chopping board. The snug area also has the added benefit of a dressed stone fireplace with open grate hearth and dual aspect windows overlooking the front driveway and grounds. Finally on the ground floor is a generous matching utility/boot room providing direct access to the understairs cloakroom and further door off to cellarage.

First Floor The original hand crafted staircase rises to the balcony landing where there are six bedrooms with the main suite benefiting from a dual aspect including walk in bow sash windows overlooking the front garden and a large open plan handcrafted dressing room with extensive fittings leading to the four piece bathroom with roll top cast iron bath and large walk in shower. The guest double bedroom also located on the front elevation has the benefit of fitted robes, dressing room and en-suite facilities. There are two further generous double bedrooms, both with fitted furniture and en-suite shower rooms featuring walk in showers, a substantial four piece family bathroom with roll top bath and two separate double bedrooms one with robes to both front and rear elevation of the servants staircase ideal for children.

Outside, Garden and Grounds A pair of electronically opened entrance gates lead onto the sweeping illuminated gravel driveway with circular parking apron and separate gated access to the large enclosed courtyard. Here you will find a substantial garage block ideal for vehicle storage featuring two generous entrance doors, a mower shed, further gardens shed and storage together with open bays for garden furniture making this an ideal plot for evening entertainment.

Viewing Arrangements Strictly by prior appointment via the agents Howkins and Harrison on 01530 410930

Fixtures and Fittings Only those items in the nature of fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. Other items are specifically excluded. None of the appliances have been tested by the agents and they are not certified or warranted in any way.

Services None of the services have been tested and purchasers should note that it is their specific responsibility to make their own enquiries of the appropriate authorities as to the location, adequacy and availability of mains water, electricity, gas and drainage services.

Local Authority South Derbyshire Council - 01283 595795

Council Tax Band G

Energy Rating Exempt – Grade 11 listed

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