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Cotes Road, Barrow Upon Soar, Leicestershire

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BEDROOMS

5

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Key features

  • Fine Period Home
  • Energy Rating F
  • Numerous Period Features
  • Quality Kitchen & Bathrooms
  • Four Reception Rooms
  • Five Bedrooms, Four Bathrooms
  • Superb En-suite Bathroom
  • 3.5 acres of Gardens & Parkland
  • Tennis Court/outbuildings

Description

Strancliffe Hall is a fine period family home in three and a half acres of gardens, spinney and parkland. Magnificent period features include a circular galleried landing with dome roof light above, heavy panelled doors, original fireplaces and oriel bay windows etc. The period integrity and character of the property has been enhanced by bathroom and kitchen fittings of the very highest quality including a bespoke dining kitchen by Moir & Wade and superb en-suite bathroom finished in marble with Jacuzzi bath. Beautifully presented throughout, the elegant accommodation includes a magnificent 33'7" x 22'0" reception hall, four superb principal reception rooms, extensive cellarage, whilst on the first floor five bedrooms, three en-suites and family bathroom. Magnificent gardens to include a tennis court plus an extensive range of outbuildings comprising coach-house, garaging, games room and studio/party room. Set within grounds of approximately 3.5 acres or thereabouts.

Accommodation The property is entered under a storm porch through magnificent original door with fan light over into:-

Entrance Hall With original stone floor and steps, high ceiling with moulded cornicing and leaded glazed inner door with matching side screens and magnificent fan light over leading into:-

Magnificent Reception Hall33'7" x 22' (10.24m x 6.7m). Featuring a magnificent circular galleried landing over opening up to a circular roof light above. Original oak herringbone wood block flooring, three cast iron radiators, a focal point of the room being an open fronted fireplace with gas fire and open grate inset within decorative original carved surround and mantel. Elegant return staircase to the first floor with multi-paned door with glazed lights over leading onto a rear veranda.

Drawing Room23'4" (7.10m) into bay x 18'1" (5.5m). Deep oriel bay window overlooking gardens. Superb Living Flame gas fire with open grate set within carved limestone surround with matching mantel and slate hearth. Radiators behind decorative covers, deep decorative moulded cornicing to ceiling and wiring for surround sound and audio visual system.

Study18'10" (5.73m) into bay x 14'3" (4.35m). Deep bay window to side elevation. Living Flame gas fire in open basket and set within delightful Louis XIV style open fronted fireplace in marble with matching hearth and mantel. Built-in three quarter height glass fronted book shelving with cupboards and drawers under, part matching panelling to all walls, cast iron radiator, telephone point and TV aerial point.

Dining Room23'8" (7.21m) into bay x 18' (5.49m). With further deep oriel bay window overlooking gardens and parkland beyond. A focal point of the room being an original open fronted fireplace with gas fire and ornate open grate with ornate carved surround with matching mantel. Radiators behind decorative covers and deep moulded cornicing to ceiling.

Play Room14' x 12'2" (4.27m x 3.7m). With Living Flame gas fire in ornate cast iron surround with tiled slips and slate hearth, full height built-in adjacent cupboards and drawers and wood stripped flooring.

Superb Dining Kitchen24'6" max x 24'1" (7.47m max x 7.34m). Fitted with an extensive range of bespoke units by Moir & Wade comprising a stainless steel double sink unit inset within extensive ranges of granite work surfacing. Large matching central island with five ring gas hob by Wolf. A range of integrated appliances by De-Dietrich comprising fan assisted electric oven, micro-wave, grill and professional larder fridge with full height drawer units, Fisher & Paykel dishwasher units. Circular breakfast table in Chestnut to match the base cupboards in the central-island, matching eye level units and side table. Original servants bells and attractive limestone flooring throughout, high ceilings with deep moulded cornicing, separate dining area with matching dresser unit, stainless steel radiator, French doors and window to rear and also to side onto the sun terrace and side gardens. Off the kitchen is a large walk-in pantry with shelving and multi-paned window to rear.

Inner Hall Having secondary staircase to the first floor, limestone flooring, entry phone for electric gates and access off to cellars.

Cellarage The cellars are extensive and impressive. They extend in one form or another underneath the entire property. A particular note is a large vaulted cellar with passage off serving two large separate vaulted cellars used for general purpose storage and ideal for wine. In addition is a large separate boiler room housing twin gas fired central heating boilers and pressurised hot water cylinders.

Butlers Room/Laundry Room14'2" x 13'5" (4.32m x 4.1m). Deep Belfast sink unit, adjacent full height display cupboards with shelves and top boxes, large double utility cupboard, further matching limestone flooring, window to side, door to dining room and plumbing for washing machine.

Rear Hall Door to rear lobby which leads to the outside, off are ladies and gents cloakrooms comprising the following:-

Wash Room With delightful original twin sinks in marble surround with original fittings, marble splashback, shelf and mirror, off which are ladies and gents WC's with original suites and most attractive art deco style tiling throughout. Further windows to side and rear.

Landing On the first floor approached via an elegant return staircase from the reception hall with magnificent banister and turned spindles to a half landing, full height arched leaded lights and door opening onto to a first floor balcony with views over the gardens and parkland beyond. Circular banister with matching spindles to the main staircase looking down into the reception hall above which is a magnificent original circular dome shaped leaded roof light. High ceilings add to the grandeur of the landing with deep moulded cornicings and off is a master bedroom suite comprising the following:-

Entrance Area Off which is the master bedroom, dressing room and en-suite bathroom.

Master Bedroom23'7" (7.20m) into bay x 18'1" (5.50m) max. Deep bay window overlooking gardens and parkland beyond and further matching window to side. Deep recess for King size bed with arched alcove over, bedside drawers, two double wardrobes and side table.

Walk-in Dressing Room Fitted with a range of built-in hanging space with eight hanging rails, two chests of six drawers, shelving and six double top boxes and window to side with window shutters.

Luxury Bathroom19'4" (5.90m) into bay x 15'8" (4.77m). Featuring a Jacuzzi bath on limestone raised plinth with matching steps inset within a bay window with windows and Colonial style shutters looking over the side gardens, large walk-in double size shower with six side jets and twin shower heads, tiled and lime with matching flooring, central "his & hers" wash hand basin set within an oval shaped marble worktop with built-in mirrors, base cupboards under and two three quarter height bespoke built-in store cupboards with two chests of six drawers under each. Limestone flooring throughout, contemporary stainless steel radiator, moulded cornicing to ceiling, sound system and halogen downlighting.

Bedroom Suite Two18'3" (5.57m) into bay x 18'3" (5.55m) max. Deep bay window overlooking gardens and parkland beyond and original open fronted fireplace inset within cast iron surround with decorative carved surround and mantel.

Shower Room "Jack & Jill" shower room also serving bedroom five with four piece white suite with chrome period style fittings comprising twin wash hand basins, low level WC and double size fully tiled shower cubicle by Showerlux. Extractor fan, halogen spot lights and chrome towel rail/radiator.

Bedroom Suite Three22'5" x 16'1" (6.83m x 4.9m). Double doors and windows opening onto a rear balcony, two double and triple built-in hanging wardrobes with top boxes and coved cornicing.

En-Suite Bathroom Fitted with a white three piece suite with contemporary chrome fittings comprising a panelled bath inset within limestone with Imperial shower over with matching screen, circular wash hand basin set within vanity unit with base cupboard and low level WC. Under floor heating and three quarter height limestone tiling to all walls.

Bedroom Four14'1" x 12'3" (4.3m x 3.73m). Window to side and double hanging wardrobe.

Family Bathroom Fitted with a white three piece comprising a magnificent refurbished original bath with full height tiled surround and shower over with curtain and rail, matching fittings, decorative pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. Half height tiling to all walls and matching tiled flooring with under floor heating.

Bedroom Five13'5" x 12'10" (4.1m x 3.91m). Window overlooking side gardens, two double hanging wardrobes and top boxes creating alcove for double bed, matching shelving and access off to "Jack & Jill" shower room shared with bedroom two.

Inner Landing Having access leading up from the secondary staircase from the inner hall off which are a useful range of built-in cupboards and window to side.

First Floor Laundry Room With plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble drier, full height linen cupboards, roof light and limestone flooring.

Outside The property is set well back from Cotes Lane, a long tree lined approach leading to the side and rear of the property to an enclosed courtyard providing extensive car parking off which are a range of outbuildings.

Outbuildings To the rear of the property is an excellent range of outbuildings comprising the following:-

Games Room28'9" x 25'3" max (8.76m x 7.7m max). An ideal size for a full sized billiards table with canopy (available by negotiation) with windows to front, side and rear and bar area, fitted light and power and off is:-

Card Room15'7" (4.76m) x 13'9" (4.20m) inc cupboards. Having a range of built-in cupboards and drawers, open fronted fireplace and windows to front.

Garaging Adjacent are three large garages with up and over doors and original coach house with timber double doors.

Adjacent Garden Store27'11" x 16'5" (8.5m x 5m). Originally stables with the original stable still intact, fitted light and power, work bench and windows to side and rear.

Studio/Party Room (First Floor)35'2" x 15'11" (10.72m x 4.85m). With windows to front and side, built-in relaxation area with seating and display shelving.

WC/Store Room16'5" x 5'3" (5m x 1.6m). Fitted with a low level WC and Belfast sink unit with hot water. Cupboard off.

Additional Buildings Additional buildings include an outside WC, excellent dog kennel with run, adjacent indoor kennel and further pump room.

Agents Note Such as the scale of the outbuildings and the facilities available, we would consider it possible to convert the buildings to a self-contained annex or cottage facility.

The Gardens The gardens are laid to three sides and the formal gardens are mainly laid to lawn with well stocked flowering borders and the back drop of magnificent mature trees including a large Canadian redwood, the whole enjoying a delightful outlook over parkland to the front, the property owning all the land at the front top the road. The side gardens are accessed principally from the kitchen and feature a large sun terrace opening onto lawns with further planted borders and with mature trees beyond. In addition is a further walled former kitchen garden with original greenhouse, the whole being completely enclosed by mature trees ensuring privacy. The remaining parkland has been acquired by Barwood and will be developed for high quality individual homes but Strancliffe Hall will remain extremely private, the house being screened by protected trees and careful landscaping.

Fixtures & Fittings All quality fitted carpets are included.

Services Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected to the property. Central heating is provided by a gas fired central heating system with twin boilers in the cellars, supplemented by electric under floor heating.

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Cotes Road, Barrow Upon Soar, Leicestershire

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  • Barrow upon Soar Station0.5 miles
  • Loughborough Station2.4 miles
  • Sileby Station2.5 miles
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