STRATFORD HOUSE CROPWELL BISHOP ROAD CROPWELL BUTLER NOTTINGHAMSHIRE NG12 3AL Land & Estate Agents The Country Property Specialists Property Consultants www.smithandpartners.co.uk STRATFORD Once in a while a unique and very special house HOUSE is offered for sale… Stratford House is an absolutely stunning country property in a picturesque setting on the edge of a highly regarded unspoilt village offering a unique and very special home with a fabulous combination of leisure and entertainment facilities. Set in landscaped gardens and paddock land totalling 7.80 acres / 3.15 hectares, the property affords first class equestrian or lifestyle farming opportunities with a first class stabling – Dutch barn complex and a large cattle shed. The essence of Stratford House is one of understated luxury with an internal specification of an exceptional standard and the property is equally well suited to hosting large social and family events whilst also serving as a comfortable and atmospheric family home of real character on a day to day basis. PRICE GUIDE: £1,675,000 SPECIALISING IN THE SALE OF COUNTRY PROPERTIES CROPWELL BUTLER MILEAGES Cropwell Butler is a small thriving village protected in the main by a Conservation Area designation, set in unspoilt countryside on the edge of the Vale West Bridgford 8 miles of Belvoir due east of Nottingham. Nottingham 10 miles Close to hand the larger villages of Radcliffe on Trent and the small market town of Bingham offer extensive local amenities and schooling. From Grantham 17 miles Cropwell Butler there is direct access into the main regional centres of Nottingham and Leicester. Melton Mowbray 19 miles Leicester 24 miles The M1 Southbound can be accessed by the new link road to the north west of Leicester, which facilitates road access into London, and the East Midlands airport is readily accessible from the village. Grantham, to the east of the village, offers a useful A1 connection and from Grantham station there is a direct rail link into London Kings Cross in a scheduled time of 75 minutes. www.smithandpartners.co.uk GROUND FLOOR Oak Framed Open Porch Entrance Having stone flagged flooring and solid oak staircase leading up to a self contained guest/teenager suite. Coat storage cupboard and radiator covers. Cloakroom/Shower Room High grade contemporary suite comprising a pedestal wash hand basin, low flush wc and a Teuco corner steam shower installation with a body jet shower system. Chrome towel rail. Dining Room 4.05m x 3.95m (13’3” x 13’0”) High grade oak flooring. Walk in bay window incorporating sealed unit double glazed leaded French doors with matching side screens opening to the formal gardens. Heavy painted ceiling timbers. Oak radiator cover. Delightful Sitting Room 6.45m x 3.45m (21’0” x 11’3”) Striking solid stone open fireplace set to a flagstone hearth. Walk in bay window incorporating sealed unit double glazed leaded French doors with matching side screens opening to the formal gardens. Solid oak flooring. Heavy painted ceiling timbers. Sealed unit double glazed leaded double doors opening to the pool/leisure room. SPECIALISING IN THE SALE OF COUNTRY PROPERTIES STUNNNING COUNTRY KITCHEN 7.85m x 4.95 (25’9” x 16’3”) A masterpiece of traditional kitchen design by Messrs Shortland of cabinet quality and something really rather special. Host of handcrafted English pippy oak base and wall storage units complemented by high end integrated appliances comprising a Sub Zero Pro 45 fridge, freezer and ice maker, Sub Zero wine chiller, Miele coffee machine with warming drawer beneath, microwave oven with plate warner beneath, two extra large Miele dishwashers and inset Miele weighing scales. Fabulous four oven gas fired Aga with connecting electric module operating independently of the main installation. Zip boiling/chilled water tap. The attention to detail and design incorporated within the kitchen is something rather special, examples of which are a fully integrated pantry, cocktail cupboard with traditional canteen cutlery drawer and a large granite topped island block. Heavy exposed oak ceiling timbers and antique stone flagged flooring with underfloor heating. www.smithandpartners.co.uk GROUND FLOOR CONT… Superb Utility Room/Boot Room Again, high grade bespoke oak cabinet quality installation featuring linen cupboard with a concealed ironing board, Gaggenau American style fridge freezer and a housekeeper’s cupboard. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Space for tumble dryer. Shallow double Belfast sink unit. Large double walk-in broom cupboard. Access from the main hall to: Library/Study 3.95m x 2.75m (13’0” x 9’0”) Hand crafted cabinet quality oak joinery is the hallmark of this wonderful formal study which features storage behind one wall and faux book shelving on three walls with a ‘secret’ door connecting through to the adjacent billiard room/party room. Sealed unit double glazed leaded doors to front inner courtyard. SPECIALISING IN THE SALE OF COUNTRY PROPERTIES REMARKABLE BILLIARD ROOM / PARTY ROOM 9.20m x 7.75m (30’3” x 25’6”) Rich in character, this is an atmospheric and unique room affording wonderful entertainment options. In the corner of the room there is a granite topped bespoke oak dressed cocktail bar complete with optics, sink unit with Quooker boiling tap, integrated dishwasher, integrated Sub Zero fridge and wine store, Sub Zero ice maker and glass cabinets. The focal point of the room is an incredible heavy stone open fireplace. There is a high partially vaulted ceiling – minstrels gallery. Exquisite oak flooring, high grade oak wall panelling and oak radiator covers. www.smithandpartners.co.uk SPECIALISING IN THE SALE OF COUNTRY PROPERTIES LEISURE ROOM / INDOOR POOL To complete the perfect combination for home entertainment, there is a wonderful indoor pool room/leisure room which enjoys delightful views across adjacent open countryside and the formal gardens. Pool Room/Leisure Room 16.80m x 7.75m (55’0” x 25’6”) A wonderful party room complete with heated swimming pool with a Roman end and flagstone surround linking in open floorplan format to a leisure/relaxation area creating, in all, one fabulous open plan space ideal for family entertaining and social events on a large scale. Luxury Changing Room, Shower Room/Wet Room and Plant Room Nordic style sauna and high grade American walnut joinery. Twin shower area. www.smithandpartners.co.uk SLEEPING ACCOMMODATION In all, there are five bedrooms with the master suite being on the ground floor, a separate self contained first floor guest/teenage suite and a three bedroom first floor section described as follows: GROUND FLOOR Stunning Master Suite A luxurious master bedroom arrangement with built in surround sound. Bedroom 6.30m x 4.75m (20’9” x 15’6”) Having leaded sealed unit double glazed double doors opening to inner cloister courtyard. Built in solid oak dressing table, built in linen press wardrobe and built in bookcase and radiator cover. Solid oak wall panelling. Superb American Style Walk-in Dressing Room Fitted open hanging rails and shelving designed for shoes and handbags. Integrated seating area. Opulent En Suite Bathroom High grade Villeroy & Boch suite comprising a large rounded bath with marble surround surmounted by fluted columns with mirrored wall enclosure, his and hers marble topped vanity unit with heated mirrored backdrop, canopy lighting and fluted column detailing together with a low flush wc and bidet. Striking fielded oak wall panelling. SPECIALISING IN THE SALE OF COUNTRY PROPERTIES FIRST FLOOR Self Contained Guest Home Cinema/Media Room Bedroom/Teenager Suite 4.40m x 4.10m (14’6” x 13’6”) (reduced ceiling height) Private Landing Having a minstrels gallery overlooking Built in oak storage cabinets, one of which the games room beneath. Sealed unit houses the media hub for the house. dormer window with leaded lights. Double Bedroom/Study Integrated hi-fi speaker system. 4.95m x 2.75m (16’3” x 9’0”) Stunning Bathroom (reduced ceiling height) Large round ended bath, circular stone Leaded sealed unit double glazed wash basin set to a curved American walnut French doors opening to private wash stand incorporating pedestal mixer balcony overlooking the front courtyard tap and low flush wc with concealed cistern and fore gardens. Integrated hi-fi set against an American walnut wall panel speakers. Bespoke American walnut and open storage/display shelving. Built in display/shelving fixture. television and hi-fi speaker. Study/Dressing Area Access from the inner hall via a traditional Built in American walnut desk unit and oak tread staircase to first floor landing. wardrobe fixture. Central landing with oak flooring leading to three bedrooms served by a luxurious bathroom: Bedroom Three 3.75m x 3.55m (12’3” x 11’6”) Double glazed leaded window to front aspect. Bedroom Four 3.55m x 3.55m (11’6” x 11’6”) Sealed unit double glazed leaded window to front aspect. Bedroom Five 3.95m x 2.20m (13’0” x 7’3”) Sealed unit double glazed window – far reaching rural aspect. Luxury House Bathroom Fitted contemporary white suite with American walnut detailing surround to a large panelled bath, vanity wash hand basin and low flush wc. Chrome ladder towel rail. www.smithandpartners.co.uk FORMAL GARDENS, GRASSLAND AND EXTENSIVE RANGE OF OUTBUILDINGS AND AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS In all, 7.80 acres / 3.15 hectares (or thereabouts) The formal south facing gardens of the house extend away from the main elevation and feature well tended lawns, a large ornamental pond and beautifully maintained lawns and flower beds. Pond with a footbridge. Stratford House enjoys picturesque views down the Vale of Belvoir towards Belvoir Castle. Both inside and outside, Stratford House has evolved as a home for leisure and entertainment and the extensive grounds offer the perfect outdoor playground or alternatively a wonderful arrangement for lifestyle farming and agricultural practice.