Main Street, Kirkby Mallory, LE9

Central location
The White House is a generously proportioned detached property in the rural Leicestershire village of Kirkby Mallory. Positioned on Main Street, it has the enviable position of being in a central residential location while enjoying views of the open countryside: there are farms situated in and around the village, with lakes in the locality suitable for fishing. It is ideally located for the commuter to be able to link with one of many transport systems that crisscross the East Midlands while equally being able to pull on a pair of walking boots and go for a ramble along one of the many footpaths crisscrossing the local fields and woodlands.

Five spacious bedrooms
Here, we have a substantial detached country property across three floors offering five spacious bedrooms. There is a central hall spanning the width of the house on the ground floor linking two reception rooms, kitchen and pantry. Above, the first floor has three bedrooms, a family bathroom and a separate toilet suite. On the second floor, there are two bedrooms and storage space in the eaves. With attic storage, and an extension providing a workshop and storerooms, the main house is generously proportioned and airy, with large sash windows and high ceilings. There are outbuildings but most importantly, The White House has additional, separate accommodation within its grounds: a two bedroom bungalow.

Separate accommodation
The bungalow is positioned to the left of the drive and as a wholly independent building can be seen as an annexe or as a potential development project. Presently, the linear ground floor accommodation consists of two reception rooms and a family bathroom connected by a hallway to a kitchen and two bedrooms.

A building of worth with great potential
The White House is a significant period property and qualified for its Grade II Listed status initially in 1987. It had been maintained with original features and was therefore, a nationally important building of special interest. Originally built in the late eighteenth century, it has the characterful appeal, intrinsic charm and notable characteristics of a quintessentially Georgian country house. The present owners are part of the family who have lived and enjoyed the property as their home since 1993. It is now time for them to move on, leaving The White House’s care and history in the hands of others who really appreciate the potential this opportunity presents.

Appearance and grounds
Sitting on a quarter of an acre, The White House has a private rear garden and a pebbled wrought iron railed piece of land separating it from the kerbside. A wide drive to the side of the house leads to a double length garage, a single garage further on and enough width for parked vehicles.
The house is rendered and painted in white, with an open gable tiled roof, raised verges and end chimney stacks towards the rear. From the side elevation, four windows of various dimensions clearly denote the floor levels within and reveal the slope of the roof. The house has significantly increased proportions from the first floor. There are three flushed bays of sash windows to the front giving the characteristically regular and symmetrical appearance of a Georgian building, the uppermost windows are narrower and consist of six panes each. The main front entrance is centrally positioned. It is a studded, solid oak half glazed door, with fanlight and has an arched weather canopy with carriage lamp and post box to the side. Stepping up into the house from the front, the hall reaches across the width of the house and at the furthest point there is a door to the rear garden.

Realising the potential
The White House is traditionally decorated. For those viewing it with a preference for contemporary interior design, it presents a fantastic opportunity. There are original features such as exposed beams, deep skirting boards, sash windows and open fireplaces in reception rooms graced with high ceilings and natural light. The expansive lounge is also the width of the house and has dual aspects, with double door opening onto the patio. In the dining room, a bespoke window seat built into the bay window presents a charming feature in a large room easily able to accommodate large pieces of furniture.
The present family owners engaged in renovations and maintenance during the earlier part of their ownership. In 1993 the property was treated for woodworm, fitted with a damp proof course and had a new fitted kitchen complete with an Aga. In subsequent years, the large family bathroom on the first floor was completely replaced and secondary glazing was added to some of the windows. There is a separate toilet with basin on this floor too, and the bedrooms across the two upper storeys are distinctive for their size and views, often with built in storage and original features.
A carpeted staircase ascends through two floors and across two landings upwards to the attic where there is storage. This is a major characteristic of the property: ample provision has been included for storage. A walk in pantry and storeroom are facing the kitchen and to the side of the house, there is an adjoining workshop, with two outbuildings. The cellar is accessed from the workshop. In its entirety, the footprint of the ground floor is substantial and presents scope for remodelling.

The future
The White House sits in a very dominant position on Main Street. It is a characterful house and to the discerning, presents as a home that has tremendous potential to be developed further. With properties of maturity, there is a sense that owners come alongside to enjoy, nurture and add their distinctive touch to the history of a house that has stood and will continue to stand. Houses such as The White House are projects and repay their owners by becoming homes of distinction and relevance. The White House is now ready for a new chapter and the door is wide open for prospective new owners to explore the possibilities.

Kirkby Mallory LE9
Kirkby Mallory is a village in central England, a region referred to as the East Midlands. It is situated approximately 8 miles west of Leicester’s city centre and approximately 30 miles south of Nottingham. It is in the LE9 postcode district and falls within the local authority of Hinckley and Bosworth. It is in the constituency of Bosworth and the electoral division of Newbold Verdon, with Desford and Peckleton.
The A47 is predominantly the village’s link road to Kirby Muxloe and the M1 (junction 21, west towards Leicester Forest East). The A447 links to Hinckley and the M69 at Nuneaton. The M42 is south, heading towards Tamworth.
There are railway stations in Hinckley, Narborough and Leicester, where the Midland Main Railway Line runs trains to London – Leicester to St Pancras - regularly. There are normally 70 trains running daily, to London, the fastest taking approximately an hour.
Kirkby Mallory maintains all the charm and features associated with a rural location and several amenities including public houses in the village or close by: Mallories is on Church Road, the Windmill Inn is on Brascote Lane, Newbold Vernon, and the Dog and Gun can be found on Keats Lane in Earl Shilton. Many serve meals and some provide a takeaway service.
The village has a general store on Church Street and the village hall is located in a building that was once the village school, The Old Schoolroom, also on Church Street. The local parish church is All Saints. Burbage Common Woods is a popular place for a ramble and likewise Market Bosworth’s Country Park. Mallory Park is a well-known motor racing circuit that hosts a variety of other events such as family cycling fun days.
Kirkby Mallory is within a short car journey of the towns of Hinckley and Market Bosworth. These towns offer a variety of amenities such as edge of town super stores or uniquely bespoke shops, restaurants, sports venues, public houses, cafes and parks. For an even greater variety of entertainment including theatres, the cosmopolitan city of Leicester with its diverse cultural influences is on hand.
Within the locality, there are many schools offering educational provision across the whole age range; nursery, primary, secondary, including private establishments offering bordering facilities. The Office for Standards in Education - OFSTED – is best researched to provide a comprehensive review of currently rated standards of practice.

Additional Information:
Council Tax Band - F
Local Authority - Hinckley & Bosworth
Broadband Speed - 75 Mb
EPC - Exempt