The Woodlands Claybrooke Road | Ullesthorpe | Lutterworth | LE17 5AB

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This delightful three-bedroom property featuring extensive outdoor benefits, which include beautiful gardens, a well- stocked ½ acre fishing lake, stable block for four horses and a stone barn, is located in the village of Ullesthorpe approximately four miles north-west of Lutterworth. Woodlands is home to Mike and Pauline, who moved here 32 years to enjoy country life; “we were living in Leicester and wanted to find somewhere we could be close to nature yet not feel remote; it’s tucked away and peaceful yet close to amenities”, says Mike. Originally a bungalow built in the 1950s, the property has been subject to development and is now a sizable family home; “it was small when we bought it, but we could see huge potential. We doubled its size and turned it into a two-storey house explains Mike. The garden and lake, which is fed by a natural underwater source, have been well maintained and the outbuildings and paddock make this a very attractive property to equestrians.

Ullesthorpe itself has a good number of amenities, such as a school, village hall, post office, shop, GP surgery and pub and has bus services to Lutterworth and . Local access to golf clubs, sports centres and good places to eat out is good and the theatre at nearby Killworth House comes highly recommended. Lutterworth High School, Lutterworth College and the renowned Rugby School are all easily accessible, as are the M1, M6 and M69 motorways.

“It’s a lovely spacious family home with excellent outdoor space in a great position on the edge of the village. The large garden, which leads down to the lake, has given us great pleasure during our time here.”.

The outdoor space is stunning; it’s especially nice to take a stroll down the garden to the lake to sit in the boathouse and watch the Heron or see Kingfishers diving. The area in general is great for nature, however there are great conveniences within walking distance such as shops, a post office and a village pub”.

“The garden and the lake without a doubt; we’ve loved the peace and quiet and living so close to nature. We are downsizing, however we won’t be going far as we have a strong social attachment to the area”.*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

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The Woodlands occupies a position on the edge of the village and is a charming property with accommodation set over two floors creating a delightful home with spacious and flexible living space. The ground floor is perfect for entertaining with a sitting/dining room which looks out onto the formal gardens whilst the breakfast kitchen is spacious with door opening out onto the terrace. Upstairs there are two bedrooms; the master bedroom has a balcony that overlooks the formal gardens and also has an en suite shower room. The guest bedroom has exposed ceiling timbers and is accessed separately via wooden staircase from the study. There is a further bedroom located on the ground floor. Outside is a paved driveway leading to gardens and annexe. The gardens are mainly laid with various established shrubs. At the end of the formal garden a gate leads to the ½ acre, well stocked, fishing lake, which also leads to the 2 acre paddock with four loose boxes.

Ground Floor Approached by private drive, the Woodlands is accessed by the main side entrance through to the reception hallway. Main door accessed via entrance porch into reception hallway, leading to: sitting room and dining area. This large open plan room forms the sitting room and formal dining area. The sitting room benefits from stone hearth with coal effect gas fire. Stairs rising to first flooring landing and master bedroom. The breakfast kitchen is approached from either end of the sitting room and dining room area, the kitchen is double aspect with ceramic tiled floor, and has a range of comprehensive wall and base units with roll top work surfaces including sink and drainer, mixer tap with window above, and finished to an attractive country theme. Electric oven with 4 ring gas hob, splash back, extractor hood and additional lighting above. There is space for large freestanding fridge freezer. Door to terrace. The conservatory is a wonderful sun trap with access to terrace and with views across the garden; it can be accessed from the dining area. The study has a bay window to front elevation with stairs rising to first floor landing leading to bedroom two. Bedroom three is located on the ground floor, and approached from the reception hallway, this double bedroom has fitted wardrobes and vanity unit with double aspect to the front and side elevations. The family bathroom is accessed from the reception hallway and comprising pedestal hand wash basin with tiled ceramic splash back, low level wc, corner jacuzzi whirlpool bath, handheld shower head and shower over. Heated hand towel rail. Inset spotlights and obscured window to side elevation.

First Floor From the dining room, stairs with pine handrail and gun barrel newel posts rise to the first floor landing. Bedroom two is accessed by separate staircase to the front of the property through the study. The master bedroom has a double aspect, with fine views across paddocks towards the village and balcony overlooking the formal gardens. There are also fitted wardrobes. The en suite shower room comprises of, pedestal hand was basin, low level wc, shower cubicle with an obscured window to side elevation. Bedroom two has a walk-in wardrobe and further storage with views across open fields.

The Woodlands.indd 4 30/08/2018 10:35 The Woodlands.indd 5 30/08/2018 10:35 Outside Front Parking and Side The property is approached through a five bar wooden gate. The driveway leads to the main entrance, providing plenty of off-road parking. The front of the house is predominantly laid to lawn with various shrubs and plants around the borders.

Annexe The annexe space is ideal for use as a guest bedroom or office. The annex benefits from shower room and separate WC and kitchenette with sink and drainer, a range of base units and space for chest freezer.

Rear Formal Garden The attractive rear gardens are private with established borders of plants, shrubs and trees. There is a paved terrace with easy access to the breakfast kitchen and conservatory. At the end of the garden there is a gate leading to the Fishing Lake and Paddock

Lake The Fishing Lake which spans approximately ½ an acre and is enclosed by mature hedging, the 16-peg fishing lake is well stocked with carp, perch, tench and roach, offering peaceful, secluded fishing.

Paddock/Loose Boxes/Out Buildings There is also the entrance to the Paddocks and Stabling which is approximately 2 acres (0.80 ha) which is also located at the bottom of the formal garden. There are four loose boxes with concrete hard standing and a concrete block hay store with potential for other use subject to all necessary consents.

Location The market town of Lutterworth is about 4 miles to the south west where a comprehensive range of shops and leisure facilities can be found. Further shopping is available in the picturesque Market Harborough which offers further shopping with a range of boutiques and restaurants. The main line stations at Rugby or Market Harborough with high speed trains going to London Euston and St Pancras respectively takes some 50-60 minutes. The M1 lies about 5 miles to the South giving access North and South, with the City of Leicester only 13 miles to the North. There are many well- known golf courses including Ullesthorpe, Lutterworth, Market Harborough, and Kilworth Springs.

Services Mains gas, mains water, broadband and electricity are connected.

Local Authority Council.

Viewing Arrangements Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on (01788) 820062.

Opening Hours Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 5.30 pm Saturday 9.00 am - 4.30 pm

The Woodlands.indd 6 30/08/2018 10:35 Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Copyright © 2018 Fine & Country Ltd. Registered in and Wales. Company Reg. No. 09929046 VAT No: 232999961 Head Office Address 1 Regent Street Rugby CV21 2PE printed 30.08.2018

The Woodlands.indd 7 30/08/2018 10:35 Fine & Country Tel: +44 (0)1788 820 062 [email protected] 5 Regent Street, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 2PE

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