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Allt Druidh 20 Measham Road, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire Allt Druidh Allt Druidh 20 Measham Road, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire Allt Druidh 20 Measham Road, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire LE65 2PF SET WITHIN A DELIGHTFUL 0.8 ACRE PLOT BACKING ONTO WILLESLEY PARK GOLF CLUB Highly sought after residential location Imposing family home within a generous plot Boasting almost 6000sq ft of accommodation Large open plan kitchen diner Five ground floor reception rooms Five bedrooms, three en suite Triple garage with games room above Backing onto Willesley Park Golf Club Location The historic market town of Ashby de la Zouch is a charming, bustling town within the National Forest and enjoys an excellent choice of local amenities, with notable attractions and sporting facilities within. There are a selection of good quality primary and secondary schools within the area, in addition to The Manor House independent school. The town is convenient for commuters, with the nearby A42, A511 Ashby Road and A444 Acresford Road providing quick access across the region and to other arterial routes such as the M1. Nearby Loughborough, East Midlands Parkway and Birmingham railway stations offer a fast train network to London. Description Allt Druidh, meaning ‘house in the trees’ is believed to have been constructed in 1948, the year of the British Olympics, with carvings of the Olympic flame to commemorate the event evident externally. The property sits within a pleasant 0.8 acre plot, backing onto Willesley Park Golf Club and offers extensive accommodation approaching 6,000 sq ft with five reception rooms and five bedrooms at first floor level, three of which benefit from en suite bathrooms. Entry via the main entrance to the east aspect leads through to a generous entrance hall with tiled floor and open cantilever staircase. Off the entrance hall to the left hand side sits the open dining area to the front aspect and a spacious sitting room overlooking the rear with a bay window, engineered oak flooring and an electric fire with stone effect surround and mantel. An oak door off the dining area leads through to the stunning dual aspect drawing room which spreads the depth of the property and holds two sets of French doors to the rear. The attractive dual aspect atrium room with vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and French doors to the front and rear provides a delightful seating area which is accessed via the drawing room and also benefits from integral access to the triple garage. Positioned to the right hand side of the entrance hall there is a ground floor WC and hallway which leads onto the study with alcove shelving and storage and a brick built fireplace with stone effect surround. The hallway also leads onto the utility room which provides base and wall storage, space and plumbing for appliances, a stainless steel sink and drainer and a Zanussi oven and grill. The fantastic open plan kitchen breakfast room spans the depth of the house to the north aspect and incorporates a range of solid wood base and wall units and a central chef’s island both of which benefit from solid stone worktops. There are a range of high quality integrated appliances within the kitchen to including a Smeg oven and microwave and a Smeg five burner gas hob with space and plumbing provided for a freestanding dishwasher and fridge freezer. Double doors lead from the kitchen into the large, useful pantry area in addition to two sets of French doors leading out to both the north aspect and the rear. Stairs ascend from the entrance hall to the large, open landing area and onto the bedroom accommodation. Similar to the drawing room, the master bedroom spans the depth of the house and occupies a large dressing area, a walk-in wardrobe and a four piece en suite bathroom with a separate shower cubicle, a low level WC, fitted bath with mixer tap, a sink, vanity and storage unit and a chrome towel rail. The second and third bedrooms are positioned to the rear of the property, overlooking the gardens and golf course, both featuring three piece en suite shower rooms whilst the fourth and fifth bedrooms share a three piece shower room positioned between the two rooms. There is a charming, well fitted family bathroom suite entered off the landing which holds a roll-top freestanding bath with mixer, an ornate pedestal hand wash basin and a low level WC. Floorplans Outside Entry to Allt Druidh is granted via electric double gates to Main House gross internal area = 5,059 sq ft / 470 sq m the front aspect which lead through to a sweeping gravel Garage gross internal area = 759 sq ft / 70 sq m drive providing ample parking space in addition to the triple Total gross internal area = 5,818 sq ft / 540 sq m garage which was a later addition and benefits from electric up and over doors, internal power and lighting, a gardener’s WC and stairs up to the first floor which is currently being Study Kitchen/ Sitting Room 4.23 x 3.56 Breakfast Room used as a games room. 6.00 x 5.75 13'11" x 11'8" 10.13 x 4.08 19'8" x 18'10" 33'3" x 13'5" The garden to the rear has been immaculately maintained F/P F/P Pantry 4.10 x 1.75 13'5" x 5'9" throughout the years to provide a pleasant recreational area Atrium Drawing Room Triple Garage 5.03 x 3.53 7.88 x 5.92 which is predominantly laid to lawn with border planting, 9.16 x 5.86 16'6" x 11'7" 25'10" x 19'5" 30'1" x 19'3" shrubbery and mature trees. There is a block paved patio Entrance Hall which spans the width of the house enjoying a westerly Dining Area aspect with views across the garden and over the golf 4.86 x 4.40 Utility 15'11" x 14'5" 4.36 x 3.68 14'4" x 12'1" course, in addition to a pretty, timber built summerhouse set to the rear of the garden looking back across the lawn Ground Floor and up to the house. General Information Tenure: Freehold Dressing Room Bedroom 5 Services: Mains electricity, gas fired central heating, 3.24 x 2.86 3.27 x 3.04 Sky Sky Sky Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 drainage and water are understood to be connected to 10'8" x 9'5" 5.77 x 4.25 4.26 x 4.13 10'9" x 10'0" 18'11" x 13'11" 14'0" x 13'7" the property. Games Room 9.12 x 3.51 Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills. 29'11" x 11'6" Master Bedroom First Over Garage 5.95 x 4.54 19'6" x 14'11" Dressing Area Bedroom 4 4.87 x 4.40 4.25 x 4.06 13'11" x 13'4" 16'0" x 14'5" Family Bathroom 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/8378186/LPV 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. 0115 934 8020 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 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 or savills.co.uk otherwise. 190326LB.
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