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The Farmhouse Old Park Farm, Old Park Lane, Smisby, Leicestershire THE FARMHOUSE OLD PARK FARM, OLD PARK LANE, SMISBY, LEICESTERSHIRE STUNNING PERIOD FARMHOUSE PRESENTED TO AN EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH STANDARD IN APPROXIMATELY 2 ACRES OCCUPYING A GLORIOUS ELEVATED POSITION WITH PANORAMIC COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS JUST OUTSIDE SOUGHT AFTER HISTORIC MARKET TOWN OF ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH Entrance Hall Dining room Breakfast kitchen Utility Study Snug Sitting room Secondary accommodation/games room with en suite Two bedrooms with en suites Three further bedrooms Family bathroom Cellar Double garage LOCATION Set in a glorious elevated position with panoramic views of open countryside just outside the hamlet of Smisby in the National Forest. Smisby is a highly sought after residential hamlet serviced by a local state of the art day nursery and two public houses. Conveniently placed for access to the ancient market town of Ashby de la Zouch, identified in national media as one of the UK’s ‘best-kept’ secrets thanks to its quintessential British charm. The town has a good range of services and facilities including local shops, national chains, restaurants and bars. Well located for a number of highly regarded private schools including Repton School, Foremark Prepatory School, Derby Grammar School and Derby High School as well as Trent College, Abbotsholme and Denstone. Conveniently positioned for a number of transport routes with major road networks such as the A42, just under 3 miles away, and the M1 approximately 10 miles away. Tamworth train station is approximately 17 miles away, with services to London in approximately 70 minutes. Also well positioned for East Midlands Airport and Birmingham Airport. DESCRIPTION A stunning period farmhouse located just outside the popular town of Ashby de la Zouch. Set across three storeys in an elevated position with glorious panoramic views in approximately 2 acres including paddock to the front. The property is presented to an extremely high standard throughout having undergone a complete refurbishment by a local builder, recently awarded 5 Accolade Building Awards. Superb finish throughout with clever mix of modern decor and original features such as beamed ceilings, open fireplaces wooden floors. The main house offers in excess of 3,500 sq.ft living accommodation with multiple reception rooms on the ground floor as well as a superbly fitted breakfast kitchen. Five bedrooms set across the first and second storey including the master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and en suite and superb bedroom with mezzanine dressing area and en suite. Entrance hall with door leading to cellar, guest cloakroom with W.C and hand wash basin. Bright and spacious dual aspect family sitting room, finished to a high standard with open fire and stone surround. Access through to versatile games room, with potential for use as additional bedroom or secondary accommodation for au pair or nanny. Private rear door access to courtyard and bathroom fully fitted with twin bath, hand wash basin and W.C. Dining room with wooden floorboards, original beamed ceilings and built-in storage cupboards. Access to study with open fireplace and original surround. Dining room flows through to traditional breakfast kitchen, fitted to a high standard with solid oak units with granite work tops and central island. Integrated appliances include electric range cooker, six electric hobs, microwave, Bosch dishwasher, fridge/freezer and sink and drainer. Utility has stable door to side elevation with further wall and base unit with sink and drainer and space and plumbing for washer and dryer. Superb bedroom accessed directly via staircase from the kitchen with fitted wardrobes and cleverly designed mezzanine level which can act as walk-in wardrobe, study area or additional bedroom. Also benefitting from en suite with shower, wash hand basin and W.C. Two well proportioned bedrooms to the front with superb open aspects and one benefitting from walk-in study area. Additional bedroom on first floor and well fitted family bathroom with twin bath, shower, wash hand basin, original built- in storage units and W.C. Spacious master bedroom to second floor offering impressive countryside views. Superb character with beamed ceilings and benefitting from walk-in wardrobe and en suite with shower, wash hand basin, built-in original storage unit and W.C. The property is approached via a sweeping gravel driveway behind remote controlled electric gates leading to parking area for multiple vehicles. The approaching drive is lined with wild rose bushes, along with a selection of mature blossom trees. Substantial detached double garage with electric points, lighting and water. West facing garden to the front with patio area adjoining the house and substantial lawn with mature hedge borders. Beyond the formal garden is a paddock, approximately 1.2 acres in size with two separate access points. To the rear is a courtyard patio with lawn, mature flowerbeds and a natural spring well, with further parking in courtyard. DIRECTIONS THE FARMHOUSE From M1 Motorway – Leave the M1 at Junction 23A onto OLD PARK FARM, OLD PARK LANE, SMISBY, LEICESTERSHIRE the A42. Continue along A42 for approximately 8 miles, turning off at Junction 13. Cross back over the A42 TOTAL GROss INTERNAL AREA on the A511 towards Ashby. Proceed straight over the 4,030 SQ FT / 375 SQ M first roundabout and along the A511 for approximately 1.6 miles, turning right at the next roundabout onto Smisby Road. Take the first right onto Old Park Lane Bridle Path, the property is located to the end of the road Garage Utility 7.07 x 5.70 2.50 x 2.43 23'2" x 18'8" accessed via the private driveway on the left hand side. 8'2" x 8'0" 4.90 x 4.72 16'1" x 15'6" Breakfast Room/ Kitchen Bedroom 2 F/P Dining Area 4.83 x 4.63 5.03 x 4.72 GENERAL INFORMATION 4.36 x 2.43 15'10" x 15'2" 16'6" x 15'6" 14'4" x 8'0" Sky TENURE Freehold 3.46 x 3.38 SERVICES Mains electricity and water are understood 11'4" x 11'1" Boiler Bedroom 5 Second Floor to be connected to the property. Oil fired central 4.80 x 2.56 Above Bedroom 2 Dining Room 15'9" x 8'5" heating. Drainage is to a septic tank. 4.72 x 4.63 15'6" x 15'2" Cellar Study Sky VIEWING Strictly by appointment with Savills. 4.07 x 2.85 Walk-In-Wardrobe 13'4" x 9'4" 3.40 x 2.03 11'2" x 6'8" Sitting Room Master Bedroom 6.70 x 3.90 Bedroom 3 5.57 x 4.51 22'0" x 12'10" Bedroom 4 4.63 x 3.79 18'3" x 14'10" 4.54 x 3.29 15'2" x 12'5" Reading Room 14'11" x 10'10" 3.33 x 3.09 10'11" x 10'2" Secondary Accommodation/ Sky Sky Games Room 6.10 x 3.73 20'0" x 12'3" Second Floor Above Bedroom 3 Ground Floor First Floor FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. Denotes restricted head height © ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8261036/MKB FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE THE POSITION & SIZE OF DOORS, WINDOWS, APPLIANCES AND OTHER FEATURES ARE APPROXIMATE ONLY. © EHOUSE. UNAUTHORISED REPRODUCTION PROHIBITED. DRAWING REF. DIG/8261036/MKB Savills Nottingham IMPORTANT NOTICE [email protected] Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1.They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied 0115 934 8020 upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection savills.co.uk or otherwise. 160727CB.
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