699950 Ratcliffe Lodge, 24 Main Street, Ratcliffe-On

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Ratcliffe Lodge, 24 Main Street, Ratcliffe-on-the-Wreake, LE7 4SN

• Detached Former School House • Four Beds, Bathroom, En-Suite • Three Reception Rooms • Garage & Parking • Breakfast Kitchen & Utility • Rear Garden With Field Views

Formerly 'The Old School House' dating back to 1875, the property has historical links to Louise Burrows (the Headmistress in 1909) who was once engaged to the author D. H. Lawrence. This surprisingly spacious, detached house occupies an elevated plot on the very edge of the village and benefits from extensive off-road parking to an in-and-out driveway, integral garage and mainly lawned rear gardens with delightful views over open fields. The gas centrally heated, UPVC double glazed accommodation comprises reception hall, ground floor shower room, three reception rooms, breakfast kitchen & utility room, four bedrooms (dressing area & en-suite to the master bedroom) & a re-fitted principal bathroom. EPC TBC.

£699,950 GENERAL INFORMATION: was converted into a schoolroom and teacher's The property occupies a most attractive rural house; the alterations being carried out by setting on the edge of the sought-after village of Charles North (father of the late Henry North). Ratcliffe-on-the-Wreake (well above the flood An old thatched cottage (demolished some plain of the River Wreake) which is well known years ago to make room for a new house) at the for its popularity in terms of convenience for end of Church Lane, was the original school. ease of access to the centres of Leicester, Loughborough, Nottingham and Melton The house has historical connections to Louise Mowbray, the East Midlands International Burrows who was the headmistress in 1909, Airport at Castle Donington, the A46\M1\M69 after her father left Nottingham to live in Quorn. \M42 major road network for travel north, south Louise had met the famous author D. H. and west, and the adjoining Charnwood and Lawrence at Nottingham University College and Quorn Hunt countryside with many scenic was at one time engaged to him to be married country walks and golf courses. after he proposed to her on the Rothley to Quorn train. She was Lawrence's 'prototype' for The combined villages of Ratcliffe-on-the- Ursula in 'The Rainbow', as well as being his Wreake, Rothley, Syston and Sileby offer an inspiration for the poem 'Kisses in the Rain'. excellent range of local amenities including Lawrence caused her much grief when he met shopping for day-to-day needs, schooling for all another woman and left an unhappy Louise, ages, a wide variety of recreational amenities however, she remained devoted to him and in including eighteen hole golf courses at the 1930 visited his grave at Vence in France. Louise Rothley Park and Beedles Lake Golf Clubs, as Burrows eventually moved to a large well as regular transport services by both road Leicestershire school where she was obviously a and rail. very good head teacher and left her mark by her efforts to fight for the rights of women teachers GENERAL DESCRIPTION: and became a key figure in organising meetings Situated on an elevated plot on the edge of this in Leicestershire. In 1940 she married Frederick sought-after village, this detached property was Heath. She retired in 1941 and died in 1962. formerly 'The Old School House' dating back to 1875, having been extensively renovated some DETAILED ACCOMMODATION 35 years ago, and now offering surprisingly spacious accommodation briefly comprising ON THE GROUND FLOOR: reception hall, ground floor shower room, three OVERHEAD CANOPY reception rooms, breakfast kitchen and a utility With access through hardwood front entrance room. To the first floor there are four bedrooms, door to: a re-fitted principal bathroom and the master bedroom also has a dressing area and en-suite RECEPTION HALL bathroom with four-piece white suite. The 18'8 x 7'7 (5.69m x 2.31m) property benefits from mainly lawned rear With UPVC double glazed window to front gardens backing onto open fields, together with elevation fitted with decorative Georgian style an in-and-out driveway providing extensive off- bars, two central heating radiators, wall- road parking and an integral garage. mounted light points, wall-mounted 'HIVE' thermostatic central heating control, triple hanging and shelved cloaks cupboard, ceiling The gas centrally heated, UPVC double glazed light point and staircase rising off to first floor accommodation is set out over two floors, as having store cupboard below. From the Main described below:- Lobby, there is access to all ground floor rooms. HISTORICAL NOTE: Door to: The village school was originally built in 1875 on a plot of land provided by the late Duchess Siorza-Cesarini, who was then Lady of the Manor. Previous to 1875, the school was held in what was formerly the Hall laundry, but sometime in the early forties of the last Century GROUND FLOOR SHOWER ROOM RECEPTION ROOM 2 With three-piece suite comprising shower 12' 3 x 12'10 (3.66m 0.08m x 3.91m) cubicle, wash hand basin and low level w.c. Also With UPVC double glazed window to front with part tiled walls and UPVC sealed unit elevation fitted with decorative Georgian style double obscure glazed window. bars, central heating radiator, four wall- mounted light points, TV point and additional aux and co-ax points. From the Main Lobby, hardwood framed multi- pane glazed doors fitted with decorative Georgian bars provide access to: RECEPTION ROOM 1 16'2 x 19'7 (4.93m x 5.97m) With UPVC double glazed full width picture screen affording lovely view over the rear garden and open fields beyond, two central heating radiators, feature inset real flame pebble effect fire, original feature hardwood drinks storage cabinet with undermounted cupboards, two TV points, four wall-mounted light points, coved ceiling with light fitting and UPVC framed double glazed French doors with matching side screens opening onto rear garden terrace. RECEPTION ROOM 3 16'0 x 15'11 (4.88m x 4.85m) With UPVC double glazed window to front elevation fitted with decorative Georgian style bars, central heating radiator, five wall light points, original style double serving hatch with decorative wooden inset and antique style door furniture, TV point, coved ceiling with light fitting and UPVC framed double glazed French doors with matching side screens opening onto rear garden terrace. Matching hardwood double doors with original style door furniture from the dining room to the utility room. Door to: UTILITY ROOM 9'5 x 10'11 (2.87m x 3.33m) Also with ceramic tiled floor, central heating With matching range of 'Shaker' style base and radiator, wall-mounted gas fired central heating eye level units with solid wood work top boiler also supplying domestic hot water, part incorporating 'Franke' stainless steel sink and ceramic tiled walls, UPVC double glazed window drainer unit hot and cold mixer tap, integrated to rear elevation, TV and telephone points, washing machine, tiled splashback and UPVC chrome effect recessed halogen ceiling double glazed window to side aspect over. Also spotlighting and UPVC framed double glazed with ceramic tiled floor, central heating radiator, multi-pane door to side to: wall-mounted gas fired central heating boiler also supplying domestic hot water, wall- mounted alarm control panel, 'HIVE' control panel, inset chrome recessed halogen ceiling spotlighting and original hardwood external doors dating back to the original schoolhouse building leading to outside and through to the garage. Door to:

BREAKFAST KITCHEN 15'7 x 11'4 (4.75m x 3.45m) With matching range of base and wall-mounted cupboard and drawer storage units with solid wood work surfaces incorporating 'Franke' one- and-a-half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer unit with flexi hose hot and cold mixer tap, ceramic tiled splashbacks and UPVC double glazed window to side aspect over. Appliances including 'SMEG' integrated five-ring ceramic hob with ceramic tiled splashbacks and 'SMEG' stainless steel chimney style extractor canopy over, together with built-in 'NEFF' double oven, integrated dishwasher and space for fridge \freezer. ON THE FIRST FLOOR: DRESSING AREA STAIRCASE with feature wrought-iron 11'1 x 8'4 max. (3.38m x 2.54m max.) balustrading AND LANDING with UPVC double With range of fitted furniture comprising two glazed window to rear elevation, two central double wardrobes with hanging and storage heating radiators and range of fitted double space, together with dressing table unit having wardrobes with storage shelving space and knee-hole, six drawers, mirror and light over. housing lagged hot water cylinder, pipework and Also with central heating radiator, ceiling light pump system. The landing also has the original point and UPVC double glazed window to rear vaulted old schoolhouse style ceiling with elevation. Access off through UPVC double feature painted beams, ceiling light point and glazed door to BALCONY with decorative archway access to all first floor rooms. Door to: wrought-iron safety railing. Door to:

MASTER BEDROOM SUITE Comprising: BEDROOM 1 15'6 x 16'0 (4.72m x 4.88m) With UPVC double glazed dual aspect multi- pane windows to front and rear elevations (the front window fitted with decorative Georgian style bars), two central heating radiators, TV and telephone points, three wall light fittings, panic alarm system and sloping ceiling with original feature hardwood beam with decorative ironwork dating back to the original old school building. EN-SUITE BATHROOM BEDROOM 3 8'5 x 10'11 (2.57m x 3.33m) 12'0 x 10'1 max. (3.66m x 3.07m max.) With four-piece white suite comprising wash With range of fitted furniture comprising hand basin inset into vanitory unit with hot and drawers, storage cupboards and dressing table cold mixer tap, granite worktop with feature unit, central heating radiator, three wall- mirror and lighting over, double store cupboard mounted light points, sloping ceiling with light below, low level w.c., porcelain tiled bath with point and UPVC double glazed window to front hot and cold mixer tap and separate fully tiled elevation fitted with Georgian style bars. shower enclosure with mixer shower incorporating flexi hose and drencher style overhead unit, glazed shower door and screens. Also with fully tiled walls, central heating radiator, white heated towel rail, chrome effect recessed halogen ceiling spotlighting, loft access and UPVC double obscure glazed front window fitted with Georgian style bars.

BEDROOM 4 11'9 x 7'0 (3.58m x 2.13m) With dual aspect UPVC double glazed windows to side and rear elevations, central heating radiator, TV and telephone points, ceiling light point and built-in walk-in storage cupboard with range of shelving, hanging and storage. BEDROOM 2 15'0 x 9'4 (4.57m x 2.84m) With UPVC double glazed window to rear elevation, two central heating radiators, four wall-mounted light points and fitted wardrobes to double bed recess with range of store cupboards over. RE-FITTED PRINCIPAL BATHROOM REAR GARDENS With matching contemporary style four-piece The delightful rear garden enjoys an elevated white suite comprising pedestal wash hand wide plot incorporating a substantial paved basin with hot and cold mixer tap, low level w.c., patio terrace with awning cover, together with panelled bath and separate shower cubicle with the original brick retaining walls and decorative mixer shower and glazed door. Also with tiled coping stones dating back to the original part of floor, central heating radiator, fully tiled walls the old school building, and steps leading down and multi-pane window fitted with roller blind. to a lawned area with well stocked side borders of mature shrubs, evergreens and specimen Silver Birch trees.

OUTSIDE: The property is set back from Main Street behind dwarf stone boundary walls with an in- and-out tarmacadam driveway providing off- road parking for several vehicles. There is a central inset bed planted with a variety of evergreens, a hedged side boundary and a further raised bed with a variety of evergreens and fenced side boundary. The driveway, in turn, leads to an INTEGRAL GARAGE (17'11 x 17'5) with UPVC double obscure glazed front window fitted with decorative Georgian style bars, wall-mounted gas and electric meters, mains electric fuse board, storage cupboards (some of which are included in the sale), ceiling light and to the rear is a UPVC double obscure glazed French door fitted with decorative Georgian style bars. The private garden is enclosed by a hedged side MAKING AN OFFER: boundary with a further patio area and open As part of our service to our Vendors, we have a field view to rear. The gardens benefit from responsibility to ensure that all potential buyers external feature lighting, a security light, cold are in a position to proceed with any offer they water tap and stile access over the rear post and make and would therefore ask any potential rail boundary fence to the field. To the side of purchaser to speak with our Mortgage Advisor the garden, a pebbled pathway leads to a side to discuss and establish how they intend to fund storage area with garden shed, feature original their purchase. Additionally, we can offer style wall and fenced boundaries. The garden Independent Financial Advice and are able to shed is included in the sale. source mortgages from the whole of the market, helping you secure the best possible deal and potentially saving you money.

If you are making a cash offer, we will ask you to confirm the source and availability of your funds in order to present your offer in the best possible light to our Vendor. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Although we endeavour to ensure the accuracy of property details we have not tested any services, heating, plumbing, equipment or apparatus, fixtures or fittings and no guarantee can be given or implied that they are connected, in working order or fit for purpose. We may not SERVICES: have had sight of legal documentation All mains services are understood to be confirming tenure or other details and any available. Hot water for central heating and references made are based upon information domestic purposes is gas fired and ample supplied in good faith by the Vendor. electric power points are fitted throughout the property which is double glazed with UPVC sealed units and benefits from a security alarm Please would you contact Moore & York to system. check the availability of any property and make a viewing appointment via ourselves before FIXTURES AND FITTINGS: embarking on any journey to see a property to All fixtures and fittings mentioned in the sales avoid disappointment. particulars are included in the sale. VIEWING: Strictly through Moore & York Ltd., who will be pleased to supply any further information required and arrange appropriate appointments. FLOOR PLANS: Purchasers should note that if a floor plan is included within property particulars it is intended to show the relationship between rooms and does not reflect exact dimensions or indeed seek to exactly replicate the layout of the property. Floor plans are produced for guidance only and are not to scale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves of matters of importance by inspection or advice from their Surveyor or Solicitor.

Directions Proceed out of the Leicester City centre in a northerly direction via the A46 Melton Road, continuing through Thurmaston along the dual carriageway onto the A46, towards Nottingham. Continue over the roundabout at 'The Hobby Horse' public house, towards Nottingham, and leave the A46 at the second intersection, as signposted to Sileby and East Goscote. At the cross-roads, turn right, pass under the A46 and follow the road around to the left, and at the top of the hill, take the left fork into the village of Ratcliffe-on-the-Wreake. Continue down Main Street where the property can be found on the left hand side, as identified by the agents for sale board.

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