Queniborough Barn Main Street | Queniborough | | | LE7 3DA

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Property at a Glance Delightfully situated next to the ancient village church within the conservation area of Queniborough village, a rare opportunity to  Substantial 6/7 Bedroom Barn Conversion acquire a substantial 6/7 bedroom detached Grade II listed barn conversion offering stylish and immaculately presented accommodation  Energy Rating E over three floors. With completely self contained office, two storey office/cottage annexe and attractive walled gardens to front and rear,  Separate Two Storey Office/Cottage Annexe the property features a magnificent first floor drawing room, three reception rooms, three en suites and a further family bathroom.  Magnificent First Floor Drawing Room Finished with the very highest quality kitchen and bathroom fittings and oak sealed double glazing throughout, the property was converted by  Three Further Reception Rooms the current owners for their own occupation and offers impressive accommodation with a superb bespoke kitchen with a range of Miele  Three En Suites plus Family Bathroom appliances and Aga with module. Offering a wealth of original features such as Cathedral ceilings with exposed roof trusses and exposed  Walled Gardens to Front and Rear brickwork, the property also offers a detached double garage and a delightful view of the impressive adjacent church. In all, an  Highest Quality Bathroom and Kitchen Fittings immaculately presented stylish family home off impressive proportions and quality.  5,350 sqft of Accommodation

ASKING PRICE: £995,000

The Property Spacious Reception Hall Queniborough Barn is a substantial and ambitious conversion of a magnificent With random width oak strip flooring, return staircase to first floor, double radiator, Grade II listed barn. Carried out by the present owners for their own specification, two large cloaks cupboards off. the barn has been fitted and finished to the very highest of specifications to include oak framed sealed double glazed casement windows throughout and the very Downstairs Cloakroom highest quality of bathroom and kitchen fitments. An ambitious design project With high level WC by Sanitan, matching wash hand basin, tiled splashback, shaver included living accommodation split over three floors, the main drawing room at point, radiator, oak flooring, double glazed window to rear. first floor taking advantage of the magnificent beams and Cathedral ceilings at one end of the barn. On the ground floor is a large through family room and dining Through Lounge/Study room which is flooded with natural light, off which is a superb bespoke kitchen with 23'4" x 13' (7.1m x 3.96m) sophisticated appliances and extensive granite work surfacing. Offering extremely With a separate lounge and study area with two radiators, oak double glazed flexible accommodation, the property offers an excellent guest bedroom suite on French doors onto walled fronted gardens, matching double glazed window to rear. the ground floor with five further excellent double bedrooms on the two floors above, two having further en suites. The current owners also ran a successful Superb Family Room/Dining Room business from home from a separate, yet attached two storey office suite complete 35'7" x 12'11" (10.85m x 3.94m) with kitchen and cloakroom. This accommodation is substantial in itself and Flooded with natural light, this room features a superb galleried landing with provides potential for a completely self contained attached annexe and is capable exposed Cathedral ceilings, oak staircase to the first floor and a full height oak of being converted to further living accommodation if this is required. In addition is framed sealed double glazed window with matching French doors opening onto the an excellent double garage and garden store, secure hardstanding, secure private walled front garden. Matching French doors with a full width/full height oak parking for at least six cars and viewing is essential to appreciate the highly stylish framed double glazed windows also opening onto the rear gardens. A focal point and beautifully presented accommodation. of the room is a fireplace housing a Yeoman gas burning stove in reclaimed brick chimney breast with oak mantle brick hearth and two triple radiators, halogen Accommodation spotlights, useful cupboard off with full height shelving and consumer units. Oak The property is entered under a pillar canopy porch through oak front door into: double doors with side screens lead through to:

Bespoke Fully Fitted Dining Kitchen 23' x 11'10" (7m x 3.6m) Being superbly equipped and fitted with an extensive range of solid oak fronted units and comprising a one and a half bowl single drainer iron enamel sink with waste disposal inset within extensive ranges of granite work surfacing with a full range of base cupboards and drawers under, eye level units, matching central island with twin bowl Belfast sink unit. A focal point of the kitchen is the superb gas fired Aga in navy blue with twin hot plates and adjacent electric and gas module inset within reclaimed brick chimney breast with oak mantle over and tiled splashbacks. Other integrated appliances include Miele fridge and freezer, both with matching fronts, excellent fully height corner larder fridge unit, all with matching fronts, integrated dishwasher and concealed housing for both the microwave and TV. A further attractive feature is the superb Chinese chit slate flooring throughout and oak framed double glazed windows to front, side and rear.

Utility Room 9'10" x 8'6" (3m x 2.6m) Fitted with a bespoke range of pine fronted units with granite work tops, Belfast sink

unit, plumbing for automatic washing machine, space for tumble dryer, tiled splashbacks, attractive quarry tile flooring and oak double glazed door to rear.

Guest Bedroom Six 13'9" x 12'1" (4.2m x 3.68m) Radiator, oak frame double glazed window overlooking the front garden and off:

En Suite Bathroom With three piece white coloured suite with period style fittings by Vernon Tutbury comprising a panelled bath with Lefory Brooks shower fitting over with folding shower screen, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, limestone flooring, sealed double glazed window to front, radiator, shaver point and extractor fan.

To the First Floor The first floor is approached by two staircases, one from the main reception hall and a second from the family room/dining room. The second staircase provides access to a superb first floor drawing room.

Drawing Room 34'11" (10.65m) overall x 22'8" (6.9m) This rooms takes full advantage of the magnificent king post trusses and high ceilings with exposed purlins and beams. This room also has a Minstrels galleried area over providing an attractive sitting area, two triple radiators, oak sealed double glazed windows to front, side and rear and provision for a wall mounted TV. Laid to herringbone pattern wood block flooring, this room enjoys an aspect over a galleried landing down into the family/dining room and off is:

Study/Library Area 12'10" x 11'9" (3.9m x 3.58m) With double radiator, access to roof space, sealed double glazed window in oak frame to side. Off:

Inner First Floor Landing With stairs leading up from the reception hall, sitting area with radiator, sealed double glazed window overlooking the rear garden and built in double airing cupboard housing insulted water cylinder and full height shelving. Off:

Master Bedroom Suite Comprising the Following:

Superb Split Level Master Bedroom 21'6" x 14'9" (6.55m x 4.5m) Having been designed to take advantage of the high ceilings to provide an attractive split level room designed half as a bedroom and half as dressing area with useful storage space under a raised platform, magnificent exposed roof truss and beams, triple radiator, double glazed window to rear and Velux double glazed roof light. Off:

Inner Lobby/Further Dressing Area With space for large wardrobe and off:

En Suite Bathroom With a white four piece suite comprising freestanding claw foot roll edge bath with shower attachment, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, 'his and hers' wash hand basins, colour washed panelling, exposed beams, extractor fan, shaver point, double glazed window, limestone flooring and double radiator.

Bedroom Two 13'1" x 10'10" minimum (4m x 3.3m minimum) With a range of built in oak fronted hanging wardrobes, exposed beams, radiator, sealed double glazed window to front and off:

En Suite Shower Room With a three piece suite with chrome fittings comprising large corner shower with Lefory Brooks shower fitting, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, sealed double glazed window to front, ceramic tiled flooring and double radiator.

Bedroom Three 13'5" x 11'2" (4.1m x 3.4m) With radiator, sealed double glazed window to front and exposed beams.

Family Bathroom With a white three piece suite with chrome fittings by Heritage comprising panelled bath with oak panel, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled splashbacks, attractive ceramic tiled flooring, full height tiling surround bath with Lefroy Brooks shower fitting over and shower screen, double radiator, sealed double glazed window to rear.

On the Second Floor Approached via a return staircase from the first floor landing.

Second Floor Landing With exposed beams and radiator and off:

Bedroom Four 16'1" (4.9m) including sloping ceilings x 12'11" (3.94m) With exposed beams and trusses, double glazed roof light, radiator, storage space in the roof eaves.

Bedroom Five 15'9" (4.81m) including sloping ceilings x 11'3" (3.42m) With exposed roof trusses and beams radiator, Belfast sink unit, double glazed Velux roof light. This room would be ideal as a studio/office. Both of these attic rooms would be ideal for an au pair or extended family.

Separate Office Suite/Potential Annexe The property is entered via a glazed front door into an entrance hall, off which is:

Ground Floor Office/Potential Living Room 20' x 14'11" (6.1m x 4.55m) Two double radiators, double glazed windows to front and side in oak frames, ceiling spotlights, stairs to first floor with cupboard under and off:

Store Room 8'1" x 6'1" (2.46m x 1.85m) With full height shelving, work surfacing, drawers, radiator and double glazed window.

Cloakroom With low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled splashback, radiator, double glazed window and extractor fan.

Kitchen 2.5 x 8' (2.5 x 2.44m) With oak fronted units, work surfacing, space for fridge, plumbing for dishwasher, single drainer, stainless steel sink, twin wall mounted gas fired central heating boilers providing heating for both the offices/annexe and main house, sealed double glazed window, radiator.

On the First Floor

Superb First Floor Landing/Office Suite 20'10" x 20'10" (6.35m x 6.35m) Magnificent exposed roof truss and beamed ceiling, concealed floor sockets, network wiring and TV points (separate line), three double radiators, sealed double glazed windows to side and rear.

AGENTS NOTE: This complete two storey suite of office would be ideal as a separate annexe, a suite of offices to work from home or annexe accommodation.

Outside The property enjoys a most attractive setting next to the village church within the centre of the conservation area of the village. A block paved driveway provides hardstanding for a large number of vehicles leads via secure double gates under an archway and into the rear providing excellent secure parking which leads in turn to:

Detached Double Garage 25'10" x 18'5" (7.87m x 5.61m) With twin sets of doors, fitted light and power and ample space for workbenches etc. In addition is an adjacent brick garden store with fitted light.

N.B. All measurements are approximate. These Sales Particulars have been prepared by BENTONS upon instruction of the Vendor(s). Service, Fittings and equipment referred to within the sales particulars have not been tested (unless otherwise stated) and no warranties can be given. Accordingly the prospective Buyer(s) must make their own enquiries regarding such matters. These particulars are intended to give a fair description but their accuracy is not guaranteed. Nor do they constitute an offer or contract.

The Gardens The gardens are attractively landscaped and extend to both the front and rear of the barn. The front gardens are walled for enjoying a good degree of privacy, area laid to lawn with flowering borders and are south facing. In addition are two areas of flagstone sun terrace/patio and the gardens enjoy an attractive aspect towards some of Queniboroughs attractive period properties and thatch cottages. The rear gardens are also completely enclosed mainly by brick walling and timber panel fencing, also laid to lawn and landscaped with flowering borders and a variety of shrubs and plants and in addition to which are ornamental slate beds and patios and sitting out areas. The whole enjoying the backdrop of the magnificent spire of Queniborough village church. In addition is a side patio area/bin storage area with large dog kennel and the property is well supplied with outside lighting and taps. In all, a substantial six bedroom (or potentially seven bedroom) detached family home with excellent two storey cottage annexe ideal for home business use offering approximately 5,350 sqft of accommodation.

Location Queniborough is an unspoilt conservation village with a particularly unspoilt village centre, dominated by attractive period cottages and houses, some thatched. Local facilities include a primary school, popular butchers shop, general store and two popular pubs. The village also offers a thriving community and an ancient village church. The village is particularly well placed for commuting to Leicester, Melton Mowbray and , the A46 now affording fast access via the North West Leicester by-pass to the M1. More extensive local facilities and amenities are available at near-by .

Directions: Proceeding into Queniborough from Leicester, proceed along the Main Street towards St Mary's church, the barn being found on the left hand side set back from the road immediately before the church.

47 Nottingham Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1NN Tel: 01664 563892 | Fax: 01664 410 223 | Email: [email protected] London associated office: 121 Park Lane, Mayfair W1 Tel: 020 7079 1518 bentons.co.uk