IVY HOUSE BOTTOM GREEN UPPER BROUGHTON LEICESTERSHIRE LE14 3BA Land & Estate Agents The Country Property Specialists Property Consultants www.smithandpartners.co.uk IVY HOUSE Ivy House is a stunning Grade II Listed village house which has been restored with appreciable flair and creativity and a genuine regard for the original character of this delightful period home. The property has a striking period façade fronting to Bottom Green and an interesting L shaped rear elevation opening onto a delightful garden courtyard, beyond which lies a deep country garden with open far reaching views. The overall standard of internal presentation and style which has a pleasing contemporary theme demands internal inspection in order to be fully appreciated. PRICE GUIDE: £850,000 INTERNAL FLOOR AREA 3153 SQ FEET (EXCLUDING GARAGE, OUTBUILDINGS & ATTIC STUDIO) SPECIALISING IN THE SALE OF COUNTRY PROPERTIES UPPER BROUGHTON Upper Broughton is an unspoilt thriving rural village which lies on the edge of the Vale of Belvoir protected by a Conservation Area listing and set in unspoilt undulating open countryside between Nottingham and Melton Mowbray. The village provides a useful range of traditional amenities and services centred around the old village green and stone cross with amenities including a highly regarded local public house, cricket pitch and a tennis club – some of the essential ingredients of a traditional village lifestyle. In strategic terms, the village of Upper Broughton is superbly placed for commuting to Leicester, Nottingham and throughout the East Midlands with first class road and rail connections available via the recently improved A46 dual carriageway which links to the M1. www.smithandpartners.co.uk GROUND FLOOR Traditional heavy front panelled entrance door opening to: Staircase Hall Traditional quarry tiled flooring. Single flight staircase rising to first floor. Snug/Sitting Room 4.60m x 3.35m (15’0” x 11’0”) Restored sash window to foregarden aspect. Fireplace incorporating a fitted gas fired traditional design stove set to a quarry tiled hearth with oak over- mantle above. Exposed heavy period cross beam. Wide gauge traditional oak flooring. Fielded pine door returning to the hall. Family Room – Formal Dining Room 4.60m x 4.25m (15’0” x 14’0”) Exposed original ceiling timbers with striking heavy cross beam. Sealed unit half glazed panelled French doors connecting to rear garden courtyard terrace. Restored period sash window to front aspect. Fitted cast iron wood burning stove set to a traditional arch profile brick dressed fire surround and a flagstone hearth – oak fender. Original recessed painted floor to ceiling storage cupboard. Exposed tongue and groove pine floor boarding. Restored fielded pitch pine doors connecting to the hall and kitchen. Square arched opening to: Rear Entrance Hall In practice, the main day to day access point to Ivy House approached from the sheltered English country garden courtyard immediately to the rear of the property. Quarry tiled floor. Useful enclosed double storage closet. Cloakroom/WC Fitted low flush wc and wall mounted wash hand basin with tiled splashback. Heritage painted latched doorway to: Laundry/Utility Room Fitted range of traditional painted storage units (base and eye level) complemented by a Belfast sink and a solid wood worktop/drainer. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Wall mounted Glow Worm gas fired boiler serving domestic hot water and central heating systems to the primary heating zone. Quarry tiled floor. SPECIALISING IN THE SALE OF COUNTRY PROPERTIES GROUND FLOOR CONT… Large Main Sitting Room 6.50m x 5.40m (21’3” x 17’9”) A wonderful large scale main room of appreciable character having an exposed brick feature wall with an opposing traditional inglenook style fireplace incorporating a cast iron wood burning room heater set to a traditional brick surround with herringbone pattern floor base and a heavy oak overmantle. Traditional wide gauge oak flooring. Inset ceiling lighting. Sealed unit double glazed French doors and picture window overlooking the courtyard garden. Latched heritage paint finished doorway to: Ground Floor Bedroom Five/Study 5.35m x 3.00m (17’6” x 9’9”) maximum dimensions Sealed unit double glazed window overlooking to garden courtyard. Traditional wide gauge oak flooring. En Suite Shower Room Corner shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled chrome shower installation and curved glass enclosure, pedestal wash hand basin and a low flush wc complemented by floor and wall tiling. Superb Farmhouse Country Kitchen 4.80m x 4.60m (15’9” x 15’0”) Arguably the signature feature of this stunning period home featuring a high open vaulted ceiling, distinct traditional country kitchen, breakfast/dining room and upper level mezzanine sitting room/study described as follows: High grade Thomas and Thomas handcrafted country kitchen with polished hardwood and granite working surfaces complemented by a freestanding maple topped culinary island. High grade Lacanche range cooker. Integrated Neff fridge and a Bosch automatic dishwasher. Extensive range of base and eye level storage cupboards and dresser shelving fixture. Quarry tiled floor. Half glazed stable doorway returning to garden courtyard. Sealed unit double glazed traditional picture window overlooking the courtyard and sealed unit double glazed sash window to front aspect. Oak framed square arch connecting in open plan to: www.smithandpartners.co.uk GROUND FLOOR CONT… Separate Breakfast/Dining Room 4.60m x 3.55m (15’0” x 11’6”) Sealed unit double glazed French doors with matching side screens opening to rear garden courtyard terrace and sealed unit double glazed sash window to foregarden aspect. Handcrafted painted storage/housekeeper’s cupboard. Traditional quarry tiled flooring. Painted exposed ceiling timbers. Open balustraded two flight staircase from the kitchen connecting to: Galleried Sitting Room/Study Area - reduced ceiling height 4.60m x 3.70m (15’0” x 12’0”) Featuring a partially vaulted ceiling lines and exposed roof purlins. Sealed unit double glazed Velux roof light overlooking garden courtyard and open country beyond. A delightful informal relaxation area set above the main kitchen offering a creatively planned interior design ideal for relaxed and informal day to day family living. Heritage paint finish latched doorway to: Bedroom Six - reduced ceiling height 4.60m x 3.65m (15’0” x 12’0”) Having vaulted ceiling lines, two Velux sealed unit double glazed roof lights and a Conservation sky light. Enclosed boiler cupboard housing a Vaillant gas fired boiler serving to provide central heating and hot water to the secondary heating zone. Latched doorway to: En Suite Shower Room Recessed shower cubicle incorporating a thermostatically controlled chrome shower installation with folding glass screen enclosure, pedestal wash hand basin and a low flush wc. Velux sealed unit double glazed roof light. SPECIALISING IN THE SALE OF COUNTRY PROPERTIES FIRST FLOOR Charming Landing Two Velux sealed unit double glazed roof lights – mono pitch partially vaulted ceiling. Painted tongue and groove floor boarding. Single flight staircase access from the front entrance hall. Large enclosed airing cupboard – linen storage cupboard. Fitted Mega Flow pressurised high capacity hot water cylinder. Series of Heritage paint coloured latched doorways connecting to: Superb Master Bedroom 6.95m x 5.15m (22’9” x 16’9”) Partially vaulted ceiling lines. Sealed unit double glazed picture window offering far reaching open aspect. Three Velux sealed unit double glazed roof lights. Heritage painted tongue and groove floor boarding. Range of built in wardrobes and dressing table – display fixture with chest of drawers beneath. Matching painted storage/half wardrobe closet. Inset ceiling downlighting. En Suite Bathroom Fitted traditional white suite comprising a deep round ended bath with chrome mixer tap/hand shower and tiled surround, corner shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled chrome shower installation and curved glass enclosure, pedestal wash hand basin and low flush wc. Painted tongue and groove floor boarding. Traditional white wall tiling with contrasting mosaic tiled border relief. Bedroom Two – reduced ceiling height 3.25m x 2.85m (10’9” x 9’3”) maximum dimensions Two Velux sealed unit double glazed roof lights. Mono pitch vaulted ceiling line. Loft hatch access to useful boarded attic storage facility. Painted tongue and groove floor boarding. House Bathroom 3.20m x 2.45m (10’6” x 8’0”) maximum dimensions Fitted traditional white suite comprising a contoured bath with chrome mixer tap/hand shower, pedestal wash hand basin and low flush wc complemented by traditional white tiling with border detailing. Shaver point. Velux sealed unit double glazed roof light. Painted tongue and groove floor boarding. www.smithandpartners.co.uk FIRST FLOOR CONT… Front Bedroom Three 4.60m x 3.35m (15’0” x 11’0”) Restored sash window casement to front aspect. Ornamental cast iron period hob grate fireplace. Fielded original pine door returning to landing with matching enclosed doorway giving staircase access to the second floor attic studio. Front Bedroom Four 4.70m x 4.60m (15’6” x 15’0”) Restored sash window casement to front aspect. Sealed unit double glazed replacement sash window to rear aspect – delightful garden courtyard and open country outlook. Ornamental decorative cast iron hob grate fireplace. SECOND FLOOR Large Attic Studio/Storage Facility - reduced ceiling height 9.15m x 3.90m (30’0” x 12’9”)