6 bedroom character property for sale

Situated within this most prestigious of residential locations on a tree lined road of some of the counties most exclusive properties - this substantial period six bedroom, four bathroom detached family home built in 1902 and situated within approximately 1.4 acres of mature landscaped gardens, outdoor swimming pool and tennis court and having a wealth of original features, the property offers accommodation over three floors and extensive gardens . In all, a substantial property in what is regarded as Leicestershire's finest residential address.

Rear Elevation

The Property

Paigles stands in a magnificent plot of approximately 1.4 acres with a substantial frontage of onto The Ridgeway with an impressive In-out driveway. This fine family home is an extremely rare visitor to the open market and will be considered by many as one of the most sought after properties to come to the open market in recent times. Constructed in 1902, the accommodation provides flexible and spacious living space for the modern family, is offered wtih gas central heating and double glazing to a significant number of the rooms. The annex has recently received planning consent to be replaced by a brand new home and therefore constitutes an extremely rare and valuable building plot.
The Ridgeway is typified by some of the most valuable and distinctive property anywhere within the County. The village is well served by local amenities catering for most needs. Rothley lies on the edge of the Charnwood Forest, which offers an extensive choice of parks, forests, scenic walks and views.

Rothley

Rothley is a particularly well serviced Charnwood Forest village situated around a traditional village green and offering extensive local facilities including popular pubs, restaurants, shops and school. The village is particularly well placed for fast access to Loughborough and Leicester and the M1 at Markfield (J22). Local facilities also include Rothley Park Golf Club, Rothley Court Hotel / Restaurant and local beauty spots include Swithland Reservoir and Bradgate Park. Also conveniently located is East Midlands Airport at Castle Donington.

Directional Note

From Leicester take the A6 to Rothley and turning left at Rothley as signposted for Rothley Court and Rothley Park Golf Club. The property can then be found on the right hand side being the fourth house along.

Ground Floor Plan

Fine Reception Hall

5.60m(18'4'') x 3.80m(12'6'')

Oak staircase to first floor, oak block flooring, radiator and fireplace with marble inset and hearth with open grate.

Sitting Room

7.2m(23'6) max x 5.6m(18'5) max
Windows to front, side and rear, French windows to side garden, fireplace with living flame gas fire, decorative coved cornicing and bar area.

Elegant Drawing Room

8.0m(26'4) max x 5.8m(19'0) max
With a marble fireplace with hearth and open grate, decorative coved cornicing, and plaster ceiling work, picture rail, two radiators.

Dining Room

5.9m(19'5) x 4.6m(14'11)
Window to front with double radiator under, decorative coved cornicing, fireplace with timber surround and marble hearth.

Fitted Breakfast Kitchen

8.3m(27'4) x 3.8m(12'4)
A substantial breakfast kitchen with an extensive range of oak fronted drawer and base cabinets with granite preparation surfaces over, matching dresser unit with four glazed display cabinets and double bowl stainless steel sink unit. Smeg dishwasher and Smeg six-ring gas range cooker with glazed and stainless steel extractor hood over. Windows to the front, double glazed French doors to the rear terrace, ceramic tiled flooring and double radiator.

Rear Hall

With door to rear garden, radiator and second staircase to first floor. Off is:-

Office

3.30m(10'10'') x 2.30m(7'7'')

Cloakroom

Fitted with a wash hand basin and low flush WC. Radiator.

Lobby

With sliding glazed doors to side and access to :-

Store Room

3.6m (11'11) max x 2.6m (8'6) max

Boiler Room

With wall mounted gas fired central heating boiler.

Utility Room

2.20m(7'3) x 1.80m(6'0)
With twin sink unit set into drawer and base cupboards, ample white appliance space and window top side.

Plant Room

2.10m(6'11) x 1.8m(5'10)

First Floor Plan

Landing

Giving access to all first floor accommodation, window to rear and coved cornicing.

Bedroom One

5.6m(18'5) max x 5.1m(16'10) max
Built-in wardrobes, windows to front and side, radiator, coved cornicing and feature fireplace. Door off into:-

En-Suite Bathroom

Fitted with a three piece suite comprising corner bath with shower over, low flush WC and wash hand basin into vanity unit with cupboards and mirror over. Heated towel rail.

Bedroom Two

6.80m(22'3) max x 4.2m(13'11) max
Windows to rear and side, an extensive range of built-in bedroom furniture, coved cornicing and radiator.

Bedroom Three

5.90m(19'5) x 4.6m(14'11)
Window to front, built-in bedroom furniture, double radiator and interconnecting door to:-

Bedroom Four/Nursery

5.60m(18'5) x 2.6m(8'4)
Window to front and built-in wardrobes.

Bedroom Five

4.40m(14'6) x 3.8m(12'4)
Window to front, built-in wardrobes and sliding doors to:-

Dressing Room

3.80m(12'6'') x 2.40m(7'10'')

With wall to wall built-in wardrobes, window to front and radiator.

En-Suite Bathroom

Fitted with a three piece suite comprising shower, low level wc and wash hand basin.

Principal Bathroom

Refitted with a four piece suite comprising whirlpool corner bath, walk-in shower with sophisticated multi-jet shower fitting, low level WC and wall mounted vanity unit wtih granite worktop and cupboards under. Full height limestone tiling to all walls, matching tiled flooring, multi-paned window to rear elevation, heated towel rail and mains hairdryer, mirror and lights.

Steam/Shower Room

Fitted with a hi-tech steam and shower enclosure, low flush WC and wash hand basin. Tiling to walls and floor, window to rear and heated towel rail.

Second Floor Plan

Second Floor Landing

With store cupboards off, vanity unit and off is:-

Bedroom Six

4.77m(15'8'') x 3.13m(10'3'')

Leaded window to front elevation. Two hanging wardrobes, dressing table with three drawers and radiator.

Games Room

5.63m(18'6'') x 4.10m(13'5'')

With roof light, radiator, storage in roof eaves and off:-

Cinema Room

5.73m(18'10'') x 4.00m(13'1'')

Wired for surround sound, retractable screen and sophisticated Sony projector(available by negotiation).

Outside

Paigles enjoys a wide frontage onto The Ridgeway. The house, garden, swimming pool and tennis court extend into approximately 1.4 acres, the separate building plot, 0.6 acres. A return driveway provides access to the front of the property and currently also serves a large parking area and separate four bedroom annex which has now received planning consent for a separate dwelling. This will be served by it's own sccess. There is ample space to the left hand side of The Paigles for a substantial extension to the property and/or garaging facilities if required (this would be subject to any necessary consents/approvals). The garden is predominantly laid to lawn, well screened by mature trees; the lawns are bordered by deep shrub and herbaceous borders with a rear York stone terrace benefiting from a delightful private and sunny aspect, leading in turn to an approximately 40ft HEATED SWIMMING POOL, adjacent to the pool are further areas of lawn and an EN TOUT CAS TENNIS COURT.

Rear Garden

Swimming Pool

Tennis Court

Building Plot

Separate sales details are available for the plot upon request.

Proposed Plot

Site Plan

Bentons

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 25 years of local market knowledge backed up by a team of 26 professional staff and the very latest in technology, James is delighted to offer free Marketing Advice.

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.