DEBDALE FARM, THORPE ARNOLD, MELTON MOWBRAY, LEICESTERSHIRE Debdale Farm Melton Spinney Road, Thorpe Arnold, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 4SB Melton Mowbray 3 miles, Oakham 13 miles, Grantham 14 miles, (Direct train to London Kings Cross 1hr 15 mins), Uppingham 20 miles, Nottingham 21 miles, Stamford 25 miles. (All distances and times are approximate) St Mary’s Street, Stamford Lincolnshire, PE9 2DE A most attractive, unlisted, turn of the century, 4 bed farmhouse set within 34 acres Tel: 01780 484520 of pasture land within the Vale of Belvoir with stables, a 4 bay, double height, Email: [email protected] agricultural barn and a beautiful set of brick outbuildings with planning potential Land & Estate Agents • Commercial • An unlisted farmhouse built in 1900 with an abundance of original features Town Planning & Development Consultants Offices – Market Harborough • Stamford • Kitchen-living-diner with access to dining terrace and courtyard • Separate sitting room and dining room each with feature fireplaces • Boot room and downstairs WC • Principal bedroom with ensuite and feature fireplace • A further 3 double bedrooms with family bathroom • Stables, feed barn, wash box, 2 garages, workshop, old granary and agricultural barn • 34 acres of land within the historic Leicestershire Wolds and the area known as ‘Happy Valley’ • Landscaped gardens with mature trees, shrubs, orchard and pond These particulars are intended as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of facts • Planning potential for both the farmhouse and the outbuildings Situation Description Debdale Farm is nestled in the rolling countryside of the beautiful Vale of Belvoir, close to the sought-after village of Scalford. Scalford is situated Debdale Farm, built in 1900, is a beautiful, turn of the century, red brick farmhouse with many original on the Jubilee Way footpath from Melton Mowbray to Belvoir Castle, and is a popular ‘stop off’ for walkers between Melton and the Vale of features from flag stones to window shutters. The property was left completely derelict until the current Belvoir. Debdale Farm is also a short drive from Belvoir Castle, with the Engine Yard and many leisure activities within the Vale. owners took on the extensive refurbishment, creating an inviting, family home some 26 years ago. There is one public house and restaurant in the village, the Kings Arms, along with a school and a post office which also sells a limited range of Entering from the courtyard, through the stable door with glazed top half, the boot room houses the groceries. There is a modern village hall surrounded by a playing field, which hosts a range of community activities. boiler and there is plumbing for a fridge freezer and washing machine as well as built-in storage and Communications in the area are excellent. Melton Mowbray lies 19 miles north-east of Leicester and 20 miles south-east of Nottingham. butler sink. Quarry tiles lead into the kitchen-living-dining area, the heart of the home, dual aspect, Melton Mowbray railway station is on the Birmingham to Stanstead Airport line. Hourly trains also go to Leicester, Peterborough and Cambridge. flooded with natural light with high ceilings. The A606 provides great access from Melton Mowbray to Nottingham and Oakham and the A607 between Leicester and Grantham. Grantham The kitchen element of the space has a large, cream Aga (available by separate negotiation), butler station also has direct trains to London Kings Cross. East Midlands Airport is approximately 45 minutes away providing superb access to Europe. sink infront of a sash window and double doors onto the courtyard, a pantry is just off the kitchen. Education in the area is well renowned with both public and state schooling for all ages available in Melton Mowbray, Grantham, Oakham, With ample space for a dining table, the kitchen flows into a snug seating area with double doors out Uppingham and Stamford. onto the west facing dining terrace. Rutland Water with its nature reserve, water sports and trout fishing is some 20 miles to the south and ‘Twinlakes’, a family park, is within Through from the kitchen is the sitting room with beautiful sash windows framed with original shutters. driving distance. Several golf courses may be found close by and for those of equestrian persuasion, there is a network of happy hacking An Aga multi-fuel burner sits in the original fireplace surround and the original, exposed, wooden opportunities on your doorstep. For the more adventurous, Debdale Farm is situated in historic Belvoir Hunt country. floorboards are suspended. The owners worked meticulously to revive original features throughout the property and although the front door had to be replaced, the original lock was reinstated. A window above the paned front door adds to the natural light along the flag stoned hallway. Across from the sitting room is the dual aspect dining room with views south and west. The open fireplace, with original slate surround, provides a delightful focal point to the room. To the end of the hallway, a tiled, downstairs WC completes the ground floor. Alighting the wooden stairs, rising to the first floor, a large sash window ensures the landing is light and bright. The first floor consists of exposed, wooden flooring throughout, and the beautiful high ceilings continue through the rooms. To the front of the property are two double bedrooms with views out to the south, extending over rolling countryside. A further double bedroom with dual access and views over the courtyard also has a beautiful feature fireplace. Stepping down, the family shower room, with underfloor heating, looks across the countryside to the west. The Principal suite enjoys dual aspect both south and west and has a beautiful feature fireplace. Down a couple of steps into the ensuite, there is a free-standing roll top bath with views to the west. The landing hallway has loft access and there is an airing cupboard with emersion heater and shelving for laundry and linens. OUTSIDE AND OUT-BUILDINGS Debadale Farm can be found at the end of a mile long track set in the undulating countryside of the Wolds. The land boasts one of the highest points in the area and has spectacular views in all directions, the home itself sheltered in the ‘Happy Valley’. The best of both worlds, Debdale Farm is beautifully secluded and private, yet all connected to Melton Mowbray and local villages, as well as having neighbours positioned just over a field away. Debdale Farm enjoys 34 acres of land which has been divided into an 8-acre paddock, known as the Home Paddock, a second 8 acre paddock across the brook (one of the main brooks into Melton Mowbray) and a 17-acre paddock, the remainder of the land composing of landscaped gardens, orchard, driveway and parking/turning area. The 17-acre paddock has good access to a bridle path. Due to the hill scape of the 17-acre paddock, it has great potential for a canter track. Some of the land falls to rig and furrow and the paddocks have previously produced good meadow hay and are currently grazed by both horses and sheep. 26 years ago, the owners landscaped the immediate gardens, placing hedgerows and planting trees creating a haven for local wildlife. The old orchard within the grounds has been restocked with new additions. The formal lawn extends from the west facing dining terrace and there is a raised lawn surrounded by yew. The south facing, front of the home is largely laid to lawn with a spring fed pond surrounded by willows. A courtyard garden completes the grounds with box hedging. A large agricultural barn provides shelter for bales and space for equestrian or other vehicles. Due to its size, it also has potential for crew yards/ conversion to American barn-style stabling. There are 2 large, red brick garages one of which also features a workshop. The owners restored the garages rebuilding the gable end and insulating both the floors and walls. Adjoined to the garaging is the two-storey, old granary barn with pantile roof which has been maintained over the years to prevent any damp and is currently used for storage. The old granary has an abundance of potential to be converted (STP), taking advantage of the stunning views from the first floor. Between the old granary and the farmhouse is a concrete stable yard, contained by an attractive red brick wall, accessed by either the main gate or side gate. Two of the stables are currently utilised with a feed barn leading to the farmhouse courtyard. There is also a wash box and a further two stables featuring the original dairy mangers and pipes with access to the old granary. The circular hard standing also has a drain. A coal and oil shed and a wood store concludes the outbuildings around the grounds. General Remarks PLANNING Planning permission was granted to convert the house in to a 7 bedroomed residence - this permission has now lapsed. SPORTING, TIMBER AND MINERAL RIGHTS In so far as they are owned rights of sporting and timber are included within the sale. The agents understand that both oil and mineral rights are reserved by the Duke of Rutland. PLANS, AREAS AND SCHEDULES The plans and associated acreages have been prepared for illustrative purposes and their accuracy cannot be guaranteed. RIGHTS OF WAY, EAVESMENTS, WAY LEAVES VIEWING There are no public rights of way across the land. The property may only be inspected by prior arrangement through King West, The property will be sold subject to the benefit of all existing rights, both public and private including Tel: 01780 484520 rights of way, supply of drainage, water abstraction, electricity supplies and other rights, covenants, restrictions and obligations, quasi-easements and all wayleaves, whether referred to or not.