Alderman Haw Charley Road | Woodhouse Eaves | Loughborough | Leicestershire | LE12 8SY
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Alderman Haw Charley Road | Woodhouse Eaves | Loughborough | Leicestershire | LE12 8SY Property at a glance An outstanding and substantial detached historic property of considerable period integrity and character dating back in part to the Substantial Period Country Home in the Heart of Charnwood 13th century. Beautifully presented, the property is situated within its own valley in complete privacy and seclusion within approximately 7 Forest acres of magnificent landscaped garden grounds and wildflower Stylish & Extensive Accommodation with Considerable Period meadows and features an arboretum and dozens of varieties of shrubs, plants and trees. Offering a degree of space, tranquillity and quality Integrity & Character impossible to appreciate without inspection, the stylish interior Dating back to the 13th Century features a delightful split level drawing room with cathedral ceiling, 49'10" luxury dining kitchen and three further reception rooms. In Luxuriously Appointed addition are five/six bedrooms, four bathrooms/shower rooms and the Energy Rating G most idyllic gardens with natural ponds, stream and paddock/wild flower meadows. Superb Open Plan Dining Kitchen Four Reception Rooms Five/Six Bedrooms Two Bathrooms & Two Shower Rooms Approximately 7 acres of Beautiful Landscaped Garden & Wildflower Meadow Magnificent Arboretum Substantial Garage Block Idyllic Location in a Secluded Valley Viewing Essential to Appreciate Guide Price: £2,500,000 Alderman Haw - A History Snug - 21'8" x 16'1" (6.6m x 4.9m) With deep windows with sills in slate overlooking the rear garden and courtyard together Alderman Haw is the name of great antiquity, possibly dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period. Local historians state that the property dates back at least as early as 1220 when with a double glazed door onto rear garden. Feature inglenook open fronted fireplace it was a hermitage which was the property of the Convent of Bermondsey during 1220 - with an Efel oil fired stove on a raised hearth. Attractive exposed architectural stone 1235 at which time there were three Cluniac monks living at the property. There is alcoves and brick walling. Heavily beamed ceiling and oak folding double doors leading via evidence of close connections with Charley Priory and Ulverscroft Priory and the a short flight of steps up to: property has passed through various hands over the centuries including The Earl of Magnificent Split Level Drawing Room - 31'10" x 16'5" (9.7m x 5m) Leicester, the well-known Farnham Family until more recently, the property was acquired With Cathedral ceiling, three exposed roof trusses and beams to ceiling. Attractive by the previous owners and completely refurbished and remodelled including conversion exposed stone walling to two walls. Deep double glazed picture window overlooking the of a full range of outbuildings into accommodation. During the last quarter of the 20th courtyard with window seat and reclaimed stone plinth together with double glazed door century, the property was owned by a professor and is wife who were keen botanists and and window opening onto rear garden. A magnificent wood burning stove set within a full planted the stunning arboretum which features over 50 species of Rhododendron and height chimneybreast with a stone surround and hearth. Oak staircase to first floor numerous cedars, magnolias and azaleas. The arboretum and gardens have naturally landing and steps leading up to a raised: become a haven for wildlife and this coupled with the brook and various interconnecting ponds provide a fabulous sylvan setting which is exceptionally attractive. A croquet court Sitting/Music Area has been installed in the last eight years. Clever landscaping has ensured a number of With solid oak flooring, further exposed stone walls, cathedral ceiling and full height private seating areas in which to enjoy the gardens accessed from a number of different sealed double glazed picture window with matching French doors opening onto the south rooms of the property together with a delightfully landscaped central courtyard. facing patio and garden beyond. Perpendicular shaped double doors lead from the drawing room to: Accommodation The property is entered via an oak double glazed front door with matching side screen in Open Plan Dining Kitchen - 49'10" x 13'1" overall (15.2m x 4m overall) Gothic style leading into: This room comprises a dining area and a kitchen area with double aspect sealed double glazed windows and doors opening both onto the courtyard and the rear onto the sun Split Level Entrance Hall terrace and garden. With a built-in cloaks cupboard with hanging rails and shelving and off: Kitchen Area - 23'4" x 13'1" (7.1m x 4m) Fitted with an attractive range of bespoke painted wood fronted units with high gloss fittings comprising base cupboards and drawers and matching eye level units. A range of granite work surfacing with inset double Belfast sink unit. A range of appliances to include a Falcon range style cooker with induction/ceramic hob set within an ornate brick surround and reclaimed Minster mantel and a further Neff induction hob with Electrolux fan assisted electric cooker in stainless steel. Integrated Panasonic microwave, Rangemaster French style fridge/freezer and dishwasher with matching front. Limestone flooring, tiled splashbacks, cathedral ceiling with concealed lighting and exposed roof truss and beams. Off is an excellent walk-in pantry with fitted light, shelving and slate flooring. Dining Area Being laid with solid oak flooring throughout, attractive exposed stone walling and beams, exposed trusses, four double glazed Velux roof lights and double glazed door to courtyard. Inner Lobby With solid oak flooring, sealed double glazed door onto sun terrace and rear garden. Off is: Cloakroom Fitted with a two piece suite comprising a low level WC and vanity unit with a tiled worktop and base cupboards under. Megaflow pressurised hot water cylinder housed within a sealed cupboard. Double glazed window onto courtyard. Superb Dining Room - 21' x 15'10" (6.4m x 4.83m) Once again bursting with attractive architectural features including original brick thrawls with wine bins and oak top, stone display alcove, exposed roof truss and beams, exposed stone walling and sealed double glazed windows and door to all sides affording an abundance of natural light. Solid oak wood flooring. Study - 13'5" x 11'6" (4.1m x 3.5m) Having a double aspect with sealed double glazed windows overlooking the courtyard and rear gardens. Heavily beamed ceiling, telephone point and oak door through to: Inner Hall With bespoke Gothic style door and windows onto courtyard and off is a utility room. This inner hall also serves the master bedroom suite and two guest bedrooms. Utility/Laundry Room - 17'1" x 9'2" (5.2m x 2.8m) With a single drainer sink set within ranges of roll top work surfacing with oak base cupboards under. Space and plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer. Slate flooring and oil fired central heating boiler with manifolds for underfloor heating, electric consumer units, sealed double glazed windows to side and rear and door to outside. Master Suite Comprising a substantial bedroom, dressing room and two bathrooms and also leads in turn to a guest bedroom suite of two bedrooms and shower room. Lobby With dressing table with drawers, sealed double glazed windows onto courtyard and off is an excellent bespoke range of wardrobes with sliding doors, hanging rails, courtesy lighting and drawers. Exposed beams and brick work and a door leading to: Superb Master Bedroom - 19' x 12'2" (5.8m x 3.7m) Again with a cathedral ceiling, exposed roof trusses and beams. Sealed double glazed door and windows opening onto courtyard. Shower Room One Fitted with a four piece white Heritage suite comprising a large fully tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin within a tiled worktop with cupboards under, low level WC and bidet. Heated towel rail/radiator, limestone flooring, tiled splashbacks, attractive stone display alcove, sealed double glazed window and extractor fan. 'Jack & Jill' en-suite bathroom - 12'4" x 11'6" (3.76m x 3.5m) Again fitted with a white five piece Heritage suite with chrome fittings comprising a double ended bath within a tiled surround, fully tiled separate shower cubicle, free standing wash hand basin, bidet limestone flooring, extractor fan, double glazed window to courtyard and built-in airing cupboard housing a Megaflow pressurised hot water cylinder. An interconnecting door leads from this bathroom to a guest bedroom suite comprising two bedrooms and its own entrance hall being from the courtyard. Guest Bedroom Suite Which comprises the following: Entrance Hall With limestone flooring, sealed double glazed door onto courtyard, attractive exposed beams and off: Bedroom Two - 15'9" x 13'1" (4.8m x 4m) With Cathedral ceiling, exposed roof trusses, sealed double glazed picture window to side, interconnecting door to the aforementioned en-suite bathroom. Bedroom Three - 16'1" x 10'6" (4.9m x 3.2m) With sealed double glazed window overlooking the arboretum to front, further double glazed windows onto courtyard, beams to ceiling and TV aerial point. Further Shower Room Fitted with a white three piece suite comprising a large fully tiled shower cubicle, low level WC and vanity unit with a tiled worktop and cupboards under. Tiled splashbacks, mirror, double glazed roof light, extractor fan and contemporary heated towel rail/radiator. Agents Note Off this bedroom is an excellent loft room accessed via an external staircase. This room could easily be linked to the dining room with a glazed link if required which would allow the loft room to be accessed internally. Landing On the first floor approached via an oak staircase from the drawing room is the first floor landing with sealed double glazed window overlooking the rear garden, exposed beams, staircase rising to the second floor and off: Bedroom Five/Sitting Room - 16'9" x 13'5" (5.1m x 4.1m) With sealed double glazed window overlooking rear garden together with a door leading to a Juliet balcony, exposed beams and wall beam.