6 bedroom character property for sale

Bulcote Mount is a fine and substantial Victorian home stylishly restored and extended with a high regard for the original character and architectural qualities throughout this wonderful house. The property offers extensive accommodation over three floors to include 6/7 bedrooms, 4 reception rooms and a self-contained coach house annex. The exquisite interior and beautiful presentation is matched by the stunning formal grounds and woodland extending to approximately 1 acre. The property enjoys a private yet slightly elevated position on the edge of this highly desirable village. Energy Rating F

The Property

Ground Floor Plan

This plan is not to scale and is only intended as a guide to aid purchasers for identification only. Any measurements referred to are rounded up or down to the nearest 5 cms. Its accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Vestibule Entrance

A period stone central stepped threshold leads to an original solid timber double entrance door. A fine original stained glass inner entrance door with diamond leaded side screens opens into:-

Delightful Entrance Hall

A well proportioned and L- shaped formation incorporating the stairwell, the hall gives an immediate indication of the superb proportions and scale of this very genuine period home. Traditional Minton tiled flooring.
There are two internal dividing archways, the far one of which connects to an outer/side entrance hall offering, in practice, a day to day entrance to the house, described further below.
Fine pitch pine period staircase rising to two flights across a half landing stage with a featured stained glass window above (matching the main entrance door). Enclosed understairs wine store/half cellar.

Side Entrance Porch

Having a half glazed period entrance door.

Cloakroom/Wc - Shower Room

Fitted with a three piece suite comprising corner shower cubicle with curved glass enclosure and Mira shower, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC.

Drawing Room

4.35m(14'3) x 3.85m(12'9) plus 3.20m(10'6) x 1.90m(6'3)
This impressive main reception room features a striking original marble fireplace, having a decorative cast iron inlay with original feature tiled relief depicting mountain landscapes. Large double sash window to front garden aspect. Dado rail and picture rail with ceiling cornicing above. Wide archway to:-

Reading/Sitting Area

Original sash window to side elevation. Egg and dart ceiling cornice.

Sitting Room

4.80m(15'9) into bay window x 3.45m(11'3)
Large triple section period sash cant bay window. Two side sash windows set either side of a period fireplace with a decorative cast iron inlay, open hearth and period floral tiled relief. Picture rail with decorative ceiling cornice above.

Open Plan Day/Dining Room

8.30m(27'3) x 3.10m(10'3) plus music room 3.50m(11'6) x 1.95m(6'6)
This versatile area of light living space comprises, in practice, three distinct areas with the music room recess being a conservatory projection with a glazed roof; a high grade light oak floor links the three distinct spaces. The main living area features a Jotul casts iron stove, fitted to an original plaster finished chimney piece. Recessed original chine shelved storage cupboard.

Distinct Dining Area

Having corner open shelving and storage fixture.

Music Room/Conservatory

Having a useful enclosed storage cupboard and a doorway connecting to the rear sheltered walled kitchen courtyard.

Utility Galley

4.55m(14'11'') x 1.50m(4'11'')

Range of built-in storage cupboards. Enclosed boiler cupboard housing a gas fired boiler unit serving domestic hot water and central heating systems. Twin bowl stainless steel sink unit. Doorway connecting to annex link.

Superb Kitchen/Conservatory

7.85m(25'9) x 4.05m(13'3) overall
This room has been creatively conceived and comprises an inner Shaker style country kitchen with a full width square arched opening to a large breakfast room/conservatory with a high vaulted glass roof.

Kitchen Section

4.05m(13'3) x 3.65m(12'0)
Featuring a range of painted granite topped base storage units, a wall mounted plate/open shelved wall dresser and freestanding oak topped culinary island, complemented by a large shelved pantry with doors matching the main kitchen installation; the idea being to create an unfitted relaxed country kitchen theme.

Conservatory Section

Being double glazed with excellent natural lighting from vertical wndow sections on three sides and a high vaulted glass roof. Double doors connected to the walled kitchen courtyard.

First Floor Plan

This plan is not to scale and is only intended as a guide to aid purchasers for identification only. Any measurements referred to are rounded up or down to the nearest 5 cms. Its accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Central Landing

Period pitch pine staircase access - attractive warm lighting created by a large stained glass window above the half landing stage.

Superb Master Bedroom

4.95m(16'3) x 3.20m(10'6)
Range of built-in wardrobes. Ornamental period fireplace with sash windows to each side and a large original sash window to the rear garden. Picture rail and coving to ceiling.

Luxury En-Suite Shower Room

Fitted with a high grade contemporary shower cubicle with glass door enclosure and thermostatically controlled shower, wall mounted wash hand basin and low level WC. Ceramic tiled floor and recessed low voltage ceiling lighting.

Bedroom Two

4.50m(14'9) x 3.85m(12'9)
Large double sash window to front garden aspect. Striking period fireplace with decorative floral tiled relief. Picture rail and decorative ceiling cornice.

Bedroom Three

4.85m(15'11'') into bay x 3.65m(12'0'')

Attractive oak flooring, striking period fireplace with decorative floral pattern relief. Large walk-in sash cant bay window. Picture rail and decorative coving to ceiling.

Bedroom Four

3.65m(12'0'') x 3.35m(11'0'')

Sash window to rear garden aspect. Built-in wardrobe. Picture rail and coving to ceiling.

Inner Front Landing Area

Having a staircase access to the second floor.

Stunning Family Bathroom

Fitted with a high grade white Savoy suite comprising a traditional cast iron ball and claw foot enamel bath with side chrome mixer tap/hand shower, fully tiled corner shower cubicle with a curved glass enclosure, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. Ceramic tiled flooring, painted dado wall boarding, heated towel rail/radiator and recessed low voltage ceiling lighting.

Second Floor Plan

This plan is not to scale and is only intended as a guide to aid purchasers for identification only. Any measurements referred to are rounded up or down to the nearest 5 cms. Its accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Attic Studio

4.45m(14'7'') x 2.15m(7'1'')

With reduced ceiling height. Dormer window to side elevation.

Store Room/Trunk Room

3.45m(11'4'') x 1.70m(5'7'')

Self Contained Annex

The superb suite of ancillary rooms, which links to the main house, offers scope for use as a dependent relative's annex, teenagers or au pair's suite. The accommodation is described in its present use as the following:-

Linking Hallway

3.10m(10'2'') x 1.60m(5'3'')

Connecting doorway to small cloister yard - alfresco seating area.
Inner half glazed door to the main annex and doorway returning to the main house.

Annex Living/Dining Kitchen

6.15m(20'2) x 3.20m(10'6) overall - plus dining recess area.
This well appointed main room features French doors connecting to the front gardens and providing a private entrance via a flagged terrace and gravelled pathway, leading to the lower parking court/garaging.
The room features oak flooring, an ornamental fireplace with a recessed modern L shaped kitchen installation with a Belling four plate ceramic hob, electric oven/grill and a single bowl sink unit; ample base and wall storage unit. Coved cornicing to ceiling and night storage heater.

Gymnasium

5.10m(16'0) x 3.25m(10'9)
Window to side elevation. High grated oak flooring and night storage heater.

Adjacent Luxury Wet Room

Large walk-in shower area with glass screen enclosure and overhead shower, contemporary wash hand basin and low level WC. Chrome heater towel rail and useful enclosed storage cupboard.

Bedroom

5.10m(16'9'') x 3.25m(10'8'') overall

Window to side elevation. Access to roof void and coving to ceiling.

Garage One

6.70m(22'0'') x 3.85m(12'8'')

Located adjacent to the house of brick and tile construction with twin timber doors, light and power and personal door to side.

Garage Two

5.65m(18'6'') x 5.20m(17'1'')

Of brick and tile construction with up and over door.

The Approach

A traditional gated entrance (with cabling for remote control facility if required) opens to an extensive gravelled lower parking court and upper driveway.

Front Garden

The formal front garden features a level lawn, relieved by topiarised formal planting, and is well protected by mature perimeter trees to offer a high degree of privacy.

Rear Garden

Immediately to the rear of the property there is a walled sheltered kitchen courtyard with embanked rockeries leading via a stepped pathway to an upper decked garden terrace. The upper garden terrace is set within a beautiful formal fragrant lavender and rosemary garden, relieved by topiary box hedge planting and opening in turn to the plantation woodland.
A very special garden complementing a remarkable home.
The beautiful landscaped formal grounds, which extend into a belt of mature woodland known as 'Bulcote Plantation' are a special feature of the sale.

Plan

Location Plan

Bulcote

Bulcote is a small settlement bordering the larger village of Burton Joyce set in the Trent Valley between Nottingham and the Minster town of Southwell.
The village is regarded as a prime residential location protected by a Conservation Area designation having the benefit of direct road access and a convenient rail service into Nottingham centre and Burton Joyce which offers an extensive range of shopping facilities and day to day amenities, together with a range of sporting and cultural activities including a recently opened sports ground and a new village hall.
Nottingham (approx 7 miles) can be accessed along the Trent Valley by road or rail from Burton Joyce. Southwell is approx 7 miles, Newark approx 15 miles and Leicester approx 30 miles.

Directional Note

On approaching Burton Joyce from Lowdham, turn right onto Old Main Road, whereupon the house is set on the right hand side after a short distance behind an imposing gated entrance.
If using a satellite navigation system the post code is NG14 5GS

Selling Your Property

Bentons specialise in the marketing of quality homes throughout Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire. For confidential and personal valuation advice call Residential Partner James R. Warne BSc. UES. With 26 years of local market knowledge backed up by a team of 28 professional staff and the very latest in technology, James is delighted to offer free Marketing Advice. He will discuss all aspects of selling your home to include 3 different marketing strategies to suit you, from his Discreet marketing service to Low Profile or full marketing, the choice is yours.

N.B. All measurements are approximate. These Sale Particulars have been prepared by BENTONS upon instruction of the Vendor(s). Services, 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.