Melton Road Barrow upon Soar | Loughborough | Leicestershire | LE12 8HX

A substantial luxury family home considerably extended and

improved by the current owners with a stylish contemporary

extension blending with the original architecture of a three storey traditional farmhouse. Situated in approximately 6.1 acres of

magnificent planted gardens and paddocks, the property enjoys spectacular uninterrupted views over the Soar Valley towards

Charnwood Forest and benefits from a considerable number of buildings including a delightful separate two bedroom cottage, a new

triple garage block with guest suite above, a superb 14' x 5' professional barn ideal for luxury cars or hobbies etc. and a further

magnificent two storey traditional detached barn (53' x 25') with a

suite of hobby rooms/offices off. Offering the latest in security systems, two sets of electric gates and extensive hardstanding for a

large number of vehicles, the property is ideal for large and extended families and particularly those seeking a property to run a home

business/entertaining/hobbies etc. Features include a magnificent luxury master bedroom suite, a 39' drawing room, a luxury kitchen,

two further reception rooms, six bedrooms and three bathrooms over two floors. The property demands an internal inspection to appreciate

the quality, size and position of the property.

Asking Price: £1,525,000

Property at a glance

A Substantial Luxury Farm

EPC - House F

EPC - Cottage D

Extended & Improved

Refitted Dining Kitchen

Large Half Basement

Cloakroom & Utility Room

Three Reception Rooms

Six Bedrooms (over Two Floors)

En-suite Bathroom, En-suite Shower Room & Family Bathroom

Separate Two Bedroom Cottage

Superb Two Storey Barn with Offices off

Outbuildings

New Triple Garage Block & Additional Large Garage

53' x 25' New Barn

Delightful Garden Grounds

Landholding extending to Approx. 6.1 Acres with Paddocks

Viewing Highly Recommended to Appreciate

Accommodation

The property is entered via a sealed double glazed front door into:

Entrance Porch

Tiled flooring and through an oak glazed door into:

Inner Porch/Snug - 14'8" x 12'4" (4.47m x 3.76m)

With whitewashed heavily beamed ceiling, attractive living flame gas fire, oak wood stripped

flooring, contemporary vertical radiator, stairs rising to first floor and access to cellar.

Refitted Dining Kitchen - 25'9" x 15'1" max (7.85m x 4.6m max)

Kitchen Area

Refitted with a range of handmade solid oak fronted units with pewter fittings comprising base

cupboards and drawers and matching eye level units. Double bowl sink set within granite work

surfacing. Quality integrated appliances to include a Rangemaster range cooker with induction five

ring hob, twin ovens and stainless steel extractor hood, dishwasher with matching front, Neff microwave, warming drawer, oven and fridge/freezer in stainless steel. Heavily beamed ceiling and

limestone tiled flooring.

Dining Area

Oak wood stripped flooring, original inglenook fireplace with Efel wood burning stove, bi -folding

double glazed doors leading out to patio and enjoying outstanding views over the garden, heavily

beamed ceiling, stylish vertical panel radiator and off:

Large Half Basement

Quarry tiled floor and thrawls, built-in cupboards and shelving, space for additional fridges and

freezers etc.

Utility Room - 9'10" x 9'6" average (3m x 2.9m average)

Fitted with a range of cream base cupboards and drawers and matching eye level units. Work

surfacing, integrated dishwasher (included in sale), ceramic tiled flooring, vertical radiator and replacement sealed double glazed door and windows.

Study/Family Room - 12'3" x 11'11" (3.73m x 3.63m)

Oak wood stripped flooring, heavily beamed ceiling, radiator and sealed double glazed window

overlooking gardens and magnificent views towards Charnwood Forest.

Rear Hall

Double doors and matching windows opening onto rear courtyard and driveway, oak wood stripped flooring, most attractive stone contemporary stone walling, built-in boiler cupboard, store

cupboard housing the multi-media systems and oak staircase rising to the first floor with LED

lighting.

New Stylish Cloakroom

Fitted with a cantilevered sink with drawer under. Built-in cupboard housing the manifolds for the

underfloor heating. Attractive ceramic tiled flooring and walling and off:

Cloakroom

Fitted with a syphonic WC. Attractive tiling and ceramic tiled flooring.

Drawing Room - 39'4" x 21'4" (12m x 6.5m)

This superb room forms part of a substantial new extension to the property and having bi-folding

double glazed doors opening to both the south and east and leading out to the landscaped gardens

and taking advantage of the outstanding views towards Charnwood Forest. Attractive oak flooring,

extensive LED spotlighting, integrated Bose speakers, underfloor heating and access off to:

Rear Lobby

With ceramic tiled flooring, door to rear, interconnecting door to garage and off which is:

Further Cloakroom

Fitted with two piece suite comprising a syphonic WC and wash hand basin. Attractive tiling and

ceramic tiled flooring.

Laundry Room - 11'6" x 9'6" (3.5m x 2.9m)

Fitted with a range of fitted units, work surfacing, space and plumbing for washing machine, and

tumble dryer (both included in sale), stainless steel sink with instant hot water, ceramic tiled

flooring, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer (both included in sale), door to

courtyard, LED spotlights, wine fridge and boiler cupboard housing a second boiler with time

switch.

First Floor Landing

On the first floor approached via a new staircase from the rear hall and an original return staircase

from the inner hall/snug is the first floor landing being part laid to oak flooring, windows

overlooking the courtyard and return stairs to the second floor. Access from the landing can be

gained to a roof space above the master suite.

Superb Master Bedroom - 24'8" x 18'8" (7.52m x 5.7m)

With Bose high ceiling speakers, LED spotlighting, oak wood stripped flooring, contemporary

radiators and sealed double glazed windows with fitted blinds enjoying magnificent views over Charnwood Forest and bi-folding doors open onto a full width balcony with glass and chrome

balustrading taking advantage over easterly views over open countryside and enjoying morning sun.

Dressing Area - 14'9" x 9'2" + robes (4.5m x 2.8m + robes)

Fitted with a full range of wardrobes with hanging rails and storage and a chest of twelve drawers,

dressing table with nine drawers, sealed double glazed window overlooking the courtyard, LED

spotlighting and oak wood stripped flooring.

Luxury En-suite Bathroom - 14'2" x 10'2" max (4.32m x 3.1m max)

Fitted with a white five piece suite comprising a double ended freestanding bath with shower

attachment, large walk-in double shower cubicle with multi-jet system, his & hers ceramic sinks on

silestone work top with base cupboards under and syphonic WC. Attractive tiling to all walls and

matching flooring with underfloor heating, chrome heated towel rail/radiator, mirror and shaver

point and built-in shelving.

Bedroom Two - 12'8" x 11'11" (3.86m x 3.63m) Heavily beamed ceiling, sealed double glazed window with blinds enjoying spectacular views, radiator

and TV aerial point.

Bedroom Three - 15' (4.57m) x 12' (3.66m) inc. robes

High ceiling, sealed double glazed window with blinds with views towards Charnwood Forest,

provision for wall mounted TV, built-in cupboard and access off to:

Refitted En-suite Shower Room - 16' x 8' (4.88m x 2.44m)

Fitted with a white four piece suite comprising twin wash hand basins with cupboards under, low

level WC and fully tiled corner shower. Contemporary heated towel rail/radiator, exposed beam,

double glazed window and extractor fan.

Bedroom Four - 11'4" (3.46m) + robes x 8'11" (2.71m)

With an exposed beam, two built-in wardrobes with hanging rails and storage, radiator and sealed

double glazed windows with fitted blinds enjoying outstanding views over Charnwood Forest.

Family Bathroom - 11'8" x 10'2" (3.56m x 3.1m)

Fitted with a white four piece suite comprising a vanity unit with cupboards under and sink over,

shower cubicle, low level WC and panelled bath. Sealed double glazed windows, extractor fan,

chrome heated towel rail/radiator and built-in airing cupboard.

Second Floor Landing

Approached via a return staircase from the first floor landing is a half landing/second floor landing/sitting area.

Landing/Sitting Area - 14'5" x 12' (4.4m x 3.66m)

With radiator and off is:

Bedroom Five - 12'11" x 12'2" (3.94m x 3.7m)

Exposed beams and double glazed window.

Bedroom Six - 15' (4.57m) x 10'6" (3.2m) + cupboards

A full length range of store cupboards, radiator and double glazed window to side with integrated

blinds.

Outside

A feature of the property is its spectacular rural location with outstanding views towards Charnwood Forest. Electric gates give access into the front of the property with a large gravelled

driveway which leads via further pair of double gates into a large rear gravelled courtyard providing

further extensive hardstanding for a large number of vehicles. A second pair of electric gates give

access via a path to the front of the property down to a large modern barn.

HORSESHOE COTTAGE

Outbuildings

The property offers an excellent range of traditional converted outbuildings and more modern

buildings which comprise the following:

New Triple Garage Block

With electrically operated up and over doors, fitted light and power, resin flooring and being

designed for large vehicles. A double glazed door leads into a rear hall with slimline storage heater and stairs off to the first floor and off which is:

Excellent Shower Room

Fitted with a white three piece suite comprising a shower cubicle with electric shower, low level WC and wash hand basin. Extractor fan and ceramic tiled flooring.

First Floor Landing Velux double glazed roof light with blind and off:

Bed/Sitting Room - 23'5" x 11'11" (7.14m x 3.63m) Velux double glazed roof lights, double glazed window to side, provision for wall mounted TV, LED

spotlighting, slimline panel heaters, enclosed staircase to the first floor and access to roof space. Off:

Useful Storeroom - 10'10" x 4'11" (3.3m x 1.5m)

Double glazed Velux roof light and spotlighting.

NOTE: This room could easily provide a kitchenette if required thus making this a totally separate self-contained annex.

Separate Cottage

This self-contained cottage is ideal for a dependent relative/staff or teenagers etc. and comprises the following:

Charming Sitting Room - 16'1" x 14'6" (4.9m x 4.42m) Original heavily beamed ceiling, attractive original brick chimneybreast and archways with an original

range, slimline night storage heaters, sealed double glazed windows to front and rear and off:

Modern Fitted Dining Kitchen - 14'7" x 9'8" (4.45m x 2.95m)

Fitted with attractive modern units with chrome fittings, roll edge work surfacing, Creda cooker with

ceramic hob and extractor hood over, ceramic tiled flooring, beamed ceiling, door and double glazed

window to rear and double glazed window to front.

First Floor Landing

Approached via an enclosed staircase from the sitting room is the first floor landing off which is:

Bedroom One - 15'3" x 13'1" (4.65m x 4m)

Night storage heater, sealed double glazed window to rear, exposed beams and access to roof space.

Bedroom Two - 9'10" x 6'11" (3m x 2.1m)

Sealed double glazed window to front, exposed beam to ceiling and slimline night storage heater.

Shower Room

Fitted with a white three piece suite comprising a corner shower, low level WC and ceramic sink on

a vanity unit. Sealed double glazed window, chrome heated towel rail/radiator and airing cupboard

with insulated hot water cylinder.

Two Useful Outbuildings

Being adjacent to the cottage and connect to:

Superb Two Storey Barn - 14' x 5' (4.27m x 1.52m)

This magnificent building has been designed for entertaining but could easily provide substantial living

accommodation if required particularly given that it is connected to a single range of offices which

could easily provide bedrooms or further accommodation.

The barn is currently open plan with two mezzanine floors, magnificent exposed roof trusses and

beams and a central large oak bar area complete with drinks fridge, wine storage, optics and mirrors.

The barn is completely independently separately heated and alarmed and enjoys bi-folding double

glazed doors and windows opening onto the courtyard and off is an inner lobby with ladies’ & gents’

WCs with wash hand basins and low level suites. A replica Doctor Who Tardis allow access

through to the former hobby rooms/offices which provides:

Reception Hall

Radiator and two double glazed windows leading through to:

Hobbies Room One/Office - 15'9" x 12'10" (4.8m x 3.9m)

Two radiators, high ceiling, double glazed windows, display alcoves and off is:

Hobbies Room Two/Office - 12'2" x 10'6" (3.7m x 3.2m)

Radiator, high ceiling and off is:

Storeroom - 16'5" x 7'5" (5m x 2.26m)

Radiator, fitted light and interconnecting door to the barn. Attached to the other end of the hobbies room is:

Separate Office - 15'9" x 15' (4.8m x 4.57m)

Two radiators, high ceiling, exposed roof truss, telephone points, oak wood stripped flooring and double glazed window and door to courtyard.

NOTE The entire barn, hobbies rooms and office are all hard wired for networking (CAT5e).

Courtyard Off the courtyard is:

Additional Large Garage With remote control up and over door, fitted light and power and interconnecting door to the rear

lobby, resin flooring and an adjacent excellent dog run or general purpose storage area.

The Gardens

Surrounding the property to two sides are attractive lawned gardens, the south facing garden is

accessed from the new extension and having a sunken circular summer terrace/patio enclosed by

dwarf brick walling, lighting and ornamental borders and back planted with hedging. The rear garden

have also been laid to lawn and well stocked with deep borders with a large variety of shrubs and

ornamental plants, large sun terrace accessed from the drawing room with ornamental lighting. The

large areas of remaining gardens have been attractively landscaped with features including rose

arches, pergolas and ornamental pathways and areas of garden being enclosed by hedging and there is

an attractive seat sculptor etc. The gardens are extremely well stocked.

The New Barn - 53'2" x 25'7" (16.2m x 7.8m)

This specially designed and constructed barn is ideal for storing luxury cars, or for hobbies or general

purpose storage. With a professionally painted resin floor, the building has a large electric roller

shutter door designed for commercial vehicles with fitted light and power, access to side and rear. There is a kitchen area with sink and a WC. This building is ideal for those with specialist car

interests or general hobbies.

HORSESHOE COTTAG

N.B. All measurements are approximate. These Sales Particulars have been prepared by BENTONS upon instruction of the Vendor(s). Service, Fittings and equipment referred to within the sales particulars have not been tested (unless otherwise stated) and no warranties can be given. Accordingly the prospective Buyer(s) must make their own enquiries regarding such matters. These particulars are intended to give a fair description but their accuracy is not

guaranteed. Nor do they constitute an offer or contract.

PAUDY FARM

GARAGE

HORSESHOE COTTAGE

The Landholding

Situated at the south of Paudy Farm giving complete control over the views towards Charnwood

Forest are adjacent paddocks extending to approximately 6.1 acres and enclosed by post and rail

fencing and hedging. The whole represents an outstanding opportunity to acquire a highly unusual

home blending stylish contemporary architecture with the original farmhouse and offering an excellent landholding and a large number of additional buildings ideal for running a business from

home, entertaining or housing dependent relatives or staff.

Services

Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Drainage is via a septic tank and heating

is via a sophisticated Calor gas central heating system via two boilers in the main house and a

separate boiler in the barn. The property offers a sophisticated CCTV security system, integrated hi -

fi system and large areas of the property are hard wired with Cat5e wiring.

Location:

The farm is situated approximately one mile outside Barrow upon Soar in open countryside with

magnificent south facing views over the whole Soar Valley towards Barrow upon Soar.

Barrow upon Soar is situated just off the A6 in between Leicester and Loughborough. The village

offers a thriving community based around the church and school with extensive shopping facilities

and public houses. The river Soar runs past the village and offers attractive walks and wildlife. The

village has its own railway station on the Loughborough/Leicester line and is within easy access of

East Midlands Airport.

EPC - PAUDY FARM EPC – HORSESHOE COTTAGE

47 Nottingham Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1NN Tel: 01664 563892 | Fax: 01664 410 223 | Email: sales@bentons.co.uk

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