The Brambles The Square | Frolesworth | Lutterworth | Leicestershire | LE17 5EQ The Brambles Cover.indd 3 20/12/2018 12:36 THE BRAMBLES A fabulous extended five bedroom home situated on a 0.23 acre plot with glorious views of the Leicestershire countryside on the outskirts of this popular village. The Brambles Cover.indd 4 20/12/2018 12:36 The Brambles was acquired by our present owners as a renovation project and has been extended considerably from its original façade to provide five double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a master with en-suite, whilst the versatile ground floor offers an open plan kitchen/dining/family room, sitting room, study, utility room, boot room and cloakroom. There is off road parking for several vehicles and an envious plot of 0.23 acres with outstanding views across the neighbouring countryside. The property also has the benefit of some significant outbuildings including a music studio, which could easily be adapted to create a work from home office. The house benefits from gas central heating, with modern underfloor heating on the ground floor and double-glazed windows afford some super views from the rear elevation. The property is offered for sale with no onward chain and internal inspection is strongly recommended. The Brambles Pages.indd 1 20/12/2018 12:35 The Brambles Pages.indd 2 20/12/2018 12:35 Accommodation Summary Ground Floor There is a traditional entrance door with travertine tiles and underfloor heating, a staircase that rises to the first floor and doors that lead to the sitting room, kitchen/dining/family room and study. The sitting room occupies a part of the house believed to date back to the 1930’s and has an attractive high ceiling, picture rail and a Victorian fireplace with cast iron surround and hearth. There is an oak floor, double glazed sash windows to both and front and side aspects and steps that lead up to the study with the matching travertine tiled floor, exposed ceiling beam, feature fireplace and two double glazed windows to the front aspect. At the rear of the house, which forms part of the large extension, there is an attractive open plan environment with large sitting room, dining space and a refitted kitchen/breakfast area. In the sitting room area there is underfloor heating beneath the attractive travertine tiles, double-glazed patio doors and bespoke shutters that lead out to the rear terrace and a step up into the dining area which has a full-length window overlooking the rear garden and in the dining area there is again a travertine floor with underfloor heating, feature fireplace, built in cupboard space housing a hanging rail and the heating manifolds and also a further latched door that leads to the utility room and cloakroom. This has a window to the side aspect, original Belfast sink and space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer together with the gas central heating boiler and a travertine tiled floor. The kitchen is particularly attractive with a range of bespoke hand-built units with a large island unit forming a centre piece with breakfast bar and granite work surface. All of the units are oak and there is a five ring Rangemaster Toledo and ovens beneath and also a range of built in appliances including a dishwasher and Neff combination microwave oven. There is space for an upright fridge/freezer and a one and a half bowl sink set in the island unit and double-glazed doors that open onto the rear terrace. There is another door that leads to a convenient boot room which has a double-glazed window overlooking the rear gardens and a stable style door that takes you out to the patio. This has a wash basin and cold-water supply together with a work surface and base units beneath. The Brambles Pages.indd 3 20/12/2018 12:35 Seller Insight “Near derelict when we bought it, we hoped to bring life back into The Brambles,” say the current owners of this stunningly refurbished property. “We have since revitalised a once dilapidated house into a characterful family home. We have added a modern extension to the existing combination of a 1930s house and the original 1870s one, taking care to retain the unique features of the property whilst making it appropriate for contemporary living.” “The open plan extension flows into the garden to make the most of the indoor and outdoor spaces alike, not to mention the stunning views,” the owners continue. “With this sociable layout, we have created a space to enjoy eating, cooking and relaxing together, while the older reception rooms provide peace and privacy to read, play music or work from home. Having 5 bedrooms means that there is enough room for teenagers to each have a space of their own, and we can easily accommodate visiting family and friends, too. The size and layout of the house and garden give the ability to have lots of people round for parties, dinners and barbecues.” The garden itself is thoughtfully laid out and easily maintained, stretching over a quarter of an acre “The previous owner was a keen gardener,” say the current owners, “and we too have retained a vegetable patch with raised beds, a greenhouse and even a hammock at the top of the garden. Below this is a family friendly lawned area with space for a trampoline or running around with a football, punctuated with fruit trees. Closest to the house, with steps leading up to the lawn, is a gravel and brick paving area complete with a hot tub perfect for summer entertaining. Being south facing, the garden gets the sun all day, so in the warmer months, we spend much of our time out there, sunbathing and enjoying the peaceful views. The kids have even camped in the garden with friends, on occasion!” “Locally, there is something for everyone,” continue the owners, “with various sports clubs and activities in Frolesworth village, not to mention the social aspects of the local shooting community. The closest town, Lutterworth, has a vibrant atmosphere and a range of pubs, restaurants and supermarkets, including the Real Ale Classroom micro pub, the Garden Barn emporium and café, and the Manor Farm shop at Catthorpe. Lutterworth Country Park is a wonderful place for a walk, too. Birmingham is close by for shopping and entertainment, while Coventry is a great centre for the Arts. Both Leicester and the market town of Hinckley have excellent theatre and cinema programmes, as well as plenty of good restaurants. There are well regarded schools in the area, too. Transport links in the area are superb, with the M1/M69/M2 within easy reach and Rugby railway station just 20 minutes away for trains to London in under an hour.” * 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. The Brambles Pages.indd 4 20/12/2018 12:35 The Brambles Pages.indd 5 20/12/2018 12:35 The property is fantastic for entertaining, being flexible and spacious both indoors and out. We have hosted 20 people for Christmas dinner here, and had a marquee in the garden for our son’s 18th birthday celebrations. The large number of bedrooms means that guests can stay overnight, too.” The Brambles Pages.indd 6 20/12/2018 12:35 The open plan rear extension is where we spend much of our time, whether entertaining or enjoying everyday family life. The flow of the house makes it perfect for entertaining, with everyone ending up in the kitchen and dining area. Big French doors open up to the garden, which is ideal for summer barbecues.” The Brambles Pages.indd 7 20/12/2018 12:35 First Floor The landing has a sash double glazed window to the front aspect, contemporary style radiator and doors that lead to the bedrooms one, two, three, four, family bathroom and a corridor that leads to the staircase that rises to the second-floor bedroom. The master bedroom has by far the best views in the house with a double-glazed sash window and patio doors leading to a Juliette style balcony which provides attractive views of the Leicestershire countryside. There is a stripped pine floor and attractive vaulted ceiling with exposed A frames and ceiling timbers. A door leads to the en-suite shower room which has an oak floor, obscured double glazed window to the rear aspect, wash basin with vanity unit and a shower with rainforest style attachment and low-level WC. Bedroom two is a generous double room with stripped floor, exposed A frame, vaulted ceiling, exposed ceiling beams and double-glazed sash windows to both front and side aspects. The corridor provides useful access to bedrooms three, four and the family bathroom. Bedroom three faces the front and again is a double room whilst bedroom four is another double room with views of the garden and stripped floor whilst the family bathroom has been refitted with a claw foot bath, low level WC, corner shower cubicle with rainforest style shower and a pedestal wash hand basin. There are also two Velux roof windows and a circular leaded glazed window providing natural light. The Brambles Pages.indd 8 20/12/2018 12:35 This is a lovely, quirky family house, where we have made many wonderful memories. It is beautiful both to look at and to live in.” The Brambles Pages.indd 9 20/12/2018 12:35 The Brambles Pages.indd 10 20/12/2018 12:35 Second Floor There is another double room with a dormer style window taking advantage of the attractive views, this is the perfect guest room with its own independent WC and wash basin.