The Gatehouse the Gatehouse £550,000
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The Gatehouse The Gatehouse £550,000 4 Bedroom home with 3 reception rooms Description 2587 Square Feet 3 Bathrooms Open plan kitchen and dining/family room with feature staircase Detached Garage Stone Walled Garden to first floor. This two-storey new built Gatehouse is a wonderful family home. Large lounge with french windows leading to an impressive Set in a third of an acre, it benefits from four bedrooms (2 with orangery which links back to the family room. en suite), a family bathroom, and a sun-filled orangery. The family room and orangery both enjoy access to the gardens It boasts three receptions rooms and a fabulous kitchen. A and views of the parkland beyond. detached garage, walled gardens and superb views across parkland. Boot room with cloakroom and adjoining utility room with access to the rear garden. We can easily imagine a wonderful life here in The Gatehouse. At first floor there are four large double bedrooms, the master and second bedrooms each with en suite and dressing room, and a family bathroom. Secure Like all the homes at High Oakham Park, the house is accessed via a private drive, and has CCTV and an intercom at the gates. Floor Plans & Room Dimensions Ground Floor Dining/Family Room. 30’6” x 14’6” (9289mm x 4412mm) Lounge. 18’10” x 15’11” (5750mm x 4850mm) Orangery. 17’ x 12’7” (5188mm x 3849mm) Kitchen. 16’2” x 13’5” (4935mm x 4100mm) Boot Room. 11’5” x 8’ (3500mm x 2450mm) Ground Floor First Floor 1 Bedroom 1. 16’2” x 11’7” (4935mm x 3519mm) En Suite/Dressing Room. 16’2” x 7’2” 2 (4935mm x 2200mm) 2 Bedroom 2. 13’7” x 11’2” (4145mm x 3415mm) En Suite/Dressing Room. 13’7” x 4’11” (4145mm x 1500mm) 3 Bedroom 3. 14’6” x 13’11” (4412mm x 4254mm) 4 3 4 Bedroom 4. 14’6” x 11’9” (4412mm x 3569mm) Family Bathroom. 9’7” x 8’2” (2931mm x 2498mm) 1 First Floor These particulars are believed to be correct, but are not guaranteed, do not form part of any contract and should be verified by personal inspection of the property. The dimensions provided are maximum dimensions taken from the proposed floor plans and could vary. We have not tested or checked any appliances, fixtures, central heating etc. where fitted. The Masterplan Our approach, your home We have a vision for the beautiful and unique High Oakham Park The former 18th century period house and associated buildings development. We are putting our hearts into it and therefore we are being lovingly brought back into use and will form six new know you will fall in love with it just as we have. homes. The historic character is being retained, and the same craftsmanship of the original builders is being put into the There’s truly nothing like it for miles around. It’s a secluded 21 renovations. It’s modern living in an historic setting. acres of open parkland and carefully managed woodland that is ideal for the commuter, and those who want to live somewhere The second phase will see the creation of 18 bespoke luxury special and accesible. properties, individually crafted by our team to your exact needs and desires. With the latest in environmental and efficient The approach is a tree lined lane with secure feature gates. systems, and wonderful gardens, these homes will be a fine Greeted by the homes that form the first phase of this place for you and your family. prestigious development, you can proudly call this impressive entrance your home. High Oakham Park is an exclusive development in a beautiful and unique setting, where your dream home can become your luxurious reality. History Origins in the 1750s This beautiful setting, secluded by woodland and fields, has a unique history. If the majestic nearby oaks could talk, they would tell of the house’s origins in the 1750 mid-1750s when the Third Duke of Portland built a property as a stopover, and haven on his journey from Welbeck Abbey to Nottingham. 1800, and a military occupation In around 1800, the Duke gifted the house and land to the military, predominantly the 17th Lancers, Mounted Cavalry, who were, it is said, based here to deal with 1800 the civil unrest in the area. It was the military who built the outbuildings and stables to take the Cavalry horses. Walk around the buildings and you can see the stone mangers and stalls are intact. In 1840, seeds of history were sown The Wellingtonia tree is indigenous to Canada and while the Duke of Wellington was in Canada in 1830- 40, he saw the large trees. As was the trend at the time, he liked it so much he collected seeds and safely carried them back to the UK. 1840 Once back in England, the Duke handed out seeds to other gentry and so the Duke of Portland received one. He planted it in the garden at High Oakham in around 1840 to 1841. It is still there. The stories it could tell, and the things it might have seen. In 1843, the death of a faithful friend There is a tombstone in the garden, marking the death of a red setter called Grouse. The inscription carved on the stone is as follows “in memory of Grouse Who 1843 died August 4th 1843. A favourite setter the property of Captain Palmer 17th Lancers.” Just a few years later, the Lancers left the house, known as “Mansfield Barracks”, and went to Russia to fight in the Crimean War. A badge of honour, from 1881 There is located on the wall of The Cottage, known as the Gate House for the barracks, a badge of the Notts and Derby Yeomanry who were based at the Barracks 1881 when the Lancers departed. The badge is dated around 1881. Just over a decade later, it became a house once more. Location Location is everything Mansfield High Oakham Park, situated in a wonderful setting, is surrounded Mansfield’s history is legendary. A plaque on West Gate in the by woodlands and fields and located in a fantastic spot for town centre marks the historic centre of Sherwood Forest, once those who need to travel further afield. The M1 motorway is a home to the infamous outlaw Robin Hood. short car journey away, allowing easy access to East Midlands Airport, and the cities of Derby and Sheffield. Birmingham is Mansfield is now a bustling market town that boasts an array just over an hour away, while Meadowhall Shopping Mall is just of smaller independent shops and larger high street stores, half an hour away. The wonderful Peak District and the former with a boom of cafes and coffee shops opening within the Nottinghamshire country house estates collectively known as town centre. From Thai food to Italian cuisine, and from Turkish the Dukeries are on your doorstep. kebabs to traditional Sunday pub roasts, there is a multitude of offerings in Mansfield. The city of Nottingham is just 14 miles away and Clumber Park, Newstead Abbey, Cresswell Crags, and of course, The Major Oak where Robin Hood is said to have hidden from the Sherrif of Nottingham are all close by. Rail connectivity to London and major cities London London Kings Cross Via Newark North Gate 1:14 1 hour and 14 minutes Birmingham 1:15 Birmingham New Street Via Nottingham 1 hour and 15 minutes Manchester Manchester Piccadilly Via Chesterfield 1:16 1 hour and 16 minutes Sustainability You can’t help but notice the beautiful natural surroundings at High Oakham Park. From the carefully managed woodlands, to the sweeping parkland areas, this site is special. For that reason, it is important that the homes fit into their environment, which makes it unique from other developments. That’s why the beautiful, stylish homes at High Oakham Park will benefit from features that not only add to the property but also are in-keeping with the environment. These homes are about living and living well. This is inclusive of the environment. This site is precious. It’s a unique landscape in the Mansfield area of Nottinghamshire. The priorities of the people behind the site are to ensure that there are plans in place to protect the wildlife, nurture the open areas and care for the trees. With an area of such beauty, the plans for the management of the woodland and parklands are correct. The wildlife that calls this area home will still be able to call it home in the future. From the birds in the trees, to the young deer that can be seen in the early morning mist that rolls across the grasslands, wildlife will be protected and nurtured. The families who move into High Maintaining the arboretum feel with Oakham Park will be able to say they share their surroundings effective tree management with nature. Maintaining the woodland feel of High Oakham Park is a priority as this is a wonderful setting, with natural landscaping in a unique area. Careful records have been made of individual trees, and exact plans have been made in consultation with experts in woodland management. These plans will see the environment efficiently managed and maintained for the future – perhaps for the first time in decades. The ideal is to return home after a day at work, relax and spend family time in a conducive environment, this is our shared vision for High Oakham Park. Sustainable living This environmental responsibility will extend to the development of the homes themselves.