Packhorse Lodge Wards Lane | Stanton By Bridge | DE73 7HX PACKHORSE LODGE

Overlooking the , this detached 6-bedroom family home with three reception rooms and three bathrooms, offers the ultimate in contemporary country living. “We were immediately impressed by the combination of a relatively modern house with the peace and quiet of country life,” say the current owners of Packhorse Lodge. “We are surrounded by fields in the middle of beautiful countryside, a quarter of a mile from the nearest neighbour, so it is wonderfully secluded here. The house sits within a ¾ acre plot and boasts an additional paddock of approximately 1.45 acres, the gardens being laid mainly to lawn and interspersed with mature trees.”

ACCOMMODATION To the front of the home is a large dual aspect breakfast kitchen overlooking the gardens. This is a spacious Upon entering the home via double entrance doors, you are greeted with a spacious hallway featuring a room with granite work surfaces incorporating a Franke 1½ bowl porcelain sink unit and a 5 seat breakfast bar porcelain tiled floor with a wooden trap door leading to a full height cellar. The hallway is flooded with light area. There is a range of good quality units including an illuminated wall mounted china display cabinet with and there is a feature glazed door looking through the lounge with glimpses of the fields beyond. Accessed glass shelving, pelmet lighting to the kitchen units and integrated appliances along with room and plumbing off the hallway is the utility room with a range of modern base and eye level units and plumbing for a washing for an American style fridge freezer. Glazed doors then lead through to the principal sitting room. The sitting machine. This room houses the oil-fired boiler and a double bowl stainless Smeg sink unit. Also off the hallway room has the focal point of a large log burner and is another spacious room. There is a wrought iron staircase is a cloakroom featuring a WC and wash hand basin incorporating a vanity unit. leading to the first floor. The sitting room has doors leading into the conservatory. Again, a lovely room which has panoramic views over countryside looking towards the paddock.

Seller Insight

Enjoying countryside views, this detached 6-bedroom family home with 3 reception rooms and 3 bathrooms, offers the ultimate in contemporary country living. “We were immediately impressed by the combination of a relatively modern house with the peace and quiet of country life,” say the current owners of Packhorse Lodge. “We are surrounded by fields in the middle of beautiful countryside, a quarter of a mile from the nearest neighbour, so it is wonderfully secluded here. The house sits within a 3/4- acre plot and boasts an additional paddock of approximately 1.45 acres, the gardens being laid mainly to lawn and interspersed with mature trees.”

Since moving in, the owners have made various improvements to the property. “We have extended the house twice during our time here,” they say, “and the house still offers plenty of potential for further development. The 4-car garage for example has ample space for supplementary accommodation above, should one wish to convert the upper space.”

“It has been a great family home to bring up our four children, the freedom and the space, even noisy teenagers playing their music loud couldn’t annoy the neighbours! I used to enjoy the walk along the lane to the local Primary School (15 mins walking, 3 mins in the car) and then when the children reached senior school age they could catch the free bus from the village”.

Stanton-by-Bridge is a peaceful and picturesque village close to where the historic Swarketone Causeway crosses the River Trent. The local church of St Michael dates back in part to Norman times, being pleasant to pass by on one of the many walking routes in and around the village. The nearby reservoir at Foremark is a fantastic place for walking and cycling, with fishing, sailing, horse-riding and golf also popular in the area.

The Georgian market town of Melbourne is easily reached for its variety of shops, pubs and restaurants, with National Trust property Calke Abbey and the reservoir at Staunton Harold also nearby. Schooling is excellent in the area, Repton Independent School and the renowned Chellaston School being particularly well regarded. Stanton-by-Bridge is well located for access to the A50, and the M1 and M42 motorways, thus within an easy commute of all major Midlands towns and cities. The airport is conveniently to be found near Castle Donington.

Paul states that “I love the open plan lounge. It is the heart of the home, with a large wood burning stove in the fireplace providing a warmth which permeates the whole house”. For Alison the best room is the conservatory “It’s a relaxing room, and I often enjoy sitting in there reading a book, having lunch or enjoying a glass of wine whilst being able to look up and enjoy the lovely views”.

“The adjacent woodland is resplendent with wildlife, from roaming deer on the lane to buzzards swooping above. We even had a weasel that lived in the stone wall in the front garden.”

“The garden is ideal for summer entertaining, with a large floodlit patio perfect for barbecues on warm evenings. We have a large yard and parking for 8 cars, so can accommodate generous numbers of guests at any one time! The main facade of the house itself is south facing, so the conservatory at the front enjoys the sun and warms up quickly even in winter. It is a great house for entertaining, we like to set food out in the formal dining room, then people can relax in the lounge, chat in the kitchen or spill into the conservatory”.

“We shall miss not having any immediate neighbours, and the peace and quiet a luxury such as this provides. It is also pleasant, however, to bump into passing walkers and horse-riders along the bridleway when we are out for our evening stroll.”

* 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. Paul states that “I love the open plan lounge. It is the heart of the home, with a large wood burning stove in the fireplace providing a warmth which permeates the whole house”. For Alison the best room is the conservatory “It’s a relaxing room, and I often enjoy sitting in there reading a book, having lunch or enjoying a glass of wine whilst being able to look up and enjoy the lovely views”.

There is also a dining room with a double-glazed box bay window overlooking the fields accessed via a feature glazed door again. The master bedroom is located on the ground floor which is again a generous double room with a full range of Moda Symphony sliding glass fitted wardrobes in Buttermilk. The master bedroom has an ensuite which features a Sanitan wash hand basin, WC and a Novellini Mulit Jet shower. There is also a well-appointed bathroom on the ground floor and another bedroom complete with the same Moda Symphony range of fitted wardrobes again in Buttermilk.

The first-floor landing has eaves storage cupboards and Velux windows and doors which lead off to the other 4 bedrooms. Bedroom 3 has 2 Velux windows and a double-glazed window overlooking the rear elevation and is a generous double room. Following on from this room is a well- appointed bathroom with a corner multi jet shower cubicle complete with radio and a spa style bath, sink unit housed in a vanity cupboard and a WC.

Continuing along the landing the next room is a practical study room with Velux window and fitted wardrobe which has been used in the past as bedroom 6 within the home.

Bedroom 4 overlooks the front of the home again with more Velux windows and bedroom 5 is to the rear and again is a decent sized bedroom with mirrored sliding wardrobes and overlooks open fields towards Bridge. Serving this wing of the home is also a cloakroom with wash hand basin and WC.

The garden is ideal for summer entertaining, with a large floodlit patio perfect for barbecues on warm evenings. We have a large yard and parking for 8 cars, so can accommodate generous numbers of guests at any one time! The main facade of the house itself is south facing, so the conservatory at the front enjoys the sun and warms up quickly even in winter. It is a great house for entertaining, we like to set food out in the formal dining room, then people can relax in the lounge, chat in the kitchen or spill into the conservatory”. OUTSIDE The property sits nestled in gardens approaching ¾ of an acre. The home is best approached off the B587 road and can be identified from the Packhorse Lodge sign.

On entering the home this way, you pass the paddock on your right- hand side, which measures in the region of 1.45 acres and is included in the sale of the property. The paddock has post and rail fencing and its own water supply. The home is located on some excellent hacking routes with many bridle paths and countryside around. Packhorse Lodge itself is located on the left, when reaching the top of the field track, overlooking the paddock.

The home is accessed via electrically operated and remote controlled wrought iron gates which lead into a large parking area in front of a newly constructed 4 bay garage block. There are 4 independent electric roller shutter doors and the garages have a multitude of uses. Above these, there is a large open plan space which again could be made into offices, a games room or even independent living accommodation.

The home has gardens which wrap around the lodge and there are further sheds and a large concrete hard standing area. The gardens are laid to lawn with a large patio area immediately to the fore of the lodge along with a feature classic three bowl tiered water fountain and the terrace is floodlit to provide a pleasant entertaining space. The garden offers a high degree of privacy and a warm southerly aspect.

There is a further gated entrance at the end of the main lawn area featuring ornate and bespoke wrought iron gates. To the rear of the home are more lawned gardens with the most gorgeous views over fields and looking toward the paddock. LOCATION

IMPORTANT DIRECTIONAL NOTES Access the property via private track off the B587 rather than via Wards Lane. (Look out for Packhorse Lodge sign adjacent to main road- on left if approaching from Swarkestone) For Sat Nav use DE73 3HS

Stanton by Bridge is a very sought after South hamlet and is convenient for the fashionable market town of Melbourne, which provides an excellent and varied range of amenities together with the suburban village of Chellaston.

The City of lies 6 miles to the north and Stanton by Bridge is in the catchment area for the noted Chellaston School.

The village is also located for convenient access to the A50, A38, M1, M42 and M6 giving onward access to Birmingham, Nottingham, Leicester, Stoke on Trent together with East Midlands and Birmingham International Airports.

There are some delightful walks along the River Trent and other local recreational facilities include Melbourne Hall with its grounds and lake and the historic Calke Abbey at Ticknall. Swarkestone Sailing Club provides windsurfing and fishing facilities are provided at Staunton Harold Reservoir.

Nearby private schooling can be found by way of Foremark Prep School, which is the feeder school to the well-known public school in the historic and picturesque village of Repton.

SERVICES TO THE PROPERTY Mains water, drainage to septic tank, and electric, oil fired central heating

LOCAL AUTHORITY District Council

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS Strictly via the vendor’s agents Fine & Country – Contact Lee Armstrong on 01332 973881 or 07496 710557

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AGENTS NOTES All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given and that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure.

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