Mulberry House, Park Lane, Walton

Mulberry House, Walton

Set on an impressive wrap-around plot, this truly exceptional, walled and gated, five bedroom detached, family home boasts the perfect position in the heart of Walton, nestled down a country lane with stunning countryside views and an abundance of character features throughout. The property benefits from generous proportions offering the flexibility and potential to create an annexe section to the property, as well as enjoying a large driveway, stable and a double garage.

Situated in the picturesque village of Walton, within close walking distance of the local pub, neighbouring countryside, a short drive into Husbands Bosworth, Market Harborough, Rugby, Leicester and easy access to the M1

A charming oak fronted porch with a timber front door provides a welcoming entrance into the inviting and well-proportioned hallway, boasting a wealth of charm. The hallway features wide planked solid oak flooring with a fitted floor mat, oak beams to ceiling, two side windows and ample space for coat and shoe storage. A split-level aspect to the dining room and living room creates a real sense of character, with a wooden staircase rising to the first floor.

Double doors provide access from the hallway into the beautifully appointed living room with wide steps leading down into the stunning room, featuring high ceilings, exposed oak timber beams and a deep set bay window. This fantastic room benefits from triple aspect windows which draw in natural light, with French doors leading out to the garden and an impressive log burner is set within an inglenook fireplace offering a real focal point to the room.

The Formal dining room features a limestone floor, exposed beams, high ceilings, a brick exposed fireplace, with working fire, under stairs storage cupboard and a view onto the garden.

Accessed by a stable door is the stunning kitchen/breakfast room beautifully open into the family room with a dual aspect and French doors leading out to the property’s frontage. Here there is a wealth of character features throughout and is sure to impress with a perfect blend of country style living and modern functionality. Boasting a tiled floor, rear deep set bay window, exposed oak timber beams and exposed brick work to the walls. There are a host of shaker style and base level units with under counter lighting, solid beech worktops, panelled splashbacks, ceiling LED spot lights and a ‘Twyford’ Belfast sink. The kitchen also benefits from space for a fridge, dishwasher and a Range style cooker with lighting, extractor fan, perfectly nestled within a brick exposed inglenook.

Flowing seamlessly from the kitchen is the family room having been recently re-modelled to create a fantastic open plan room with a central, triple aspect ACR log burner, oak steps leading down and offering the perfect social entertaining space. This attractive and flexible family room with an oak ceiling beam offers a versatile space with a further set of French doors leading out to the rear garden.

Walk in spacious pantry cupboard with automatic light, space for a fridge/freezer and providing excellent storage with plenty of shelving.

Utility/boot room featuring a stable door to outside, a porcelain tiled floor, additional eye and base level units with LED under cupboard lighting, an Armitage Shanks Belfast sink, Hive heating and water control, and space for a washing machine. There is also access into the newly refitted guest WC from this room incorporating a two piece suite to include an ‘The Imperial’ floral detailed basin and a low level WC.

Ground floor study, featuring an oak timber exposed beam, conveniently positioned to the front elevation, providing a flexible floorplan, with the potential to also be used as a music room or play room.

Stairs rise to a truly impressive, extensive galleried first floor landing with exposed oak ceiling beams, an airing cupboard, a loft hatch and charming library area offering a delightful space to relax and read whilst taking in the countryside views.  The Loft is partially boarded with lighting, and a drop-down loft ladder.

The stunning principle bedroom boasts a fantastic triple window aspect, providing excellent countryside and garden views, and is flooded with an abundance of natural light. The room also features beautiful decor, oak exposed beams and a newly fitted en-suite shower room.

The modern en-suite comprises of attractive flooring, LED ceiling spotlights, a chrome heated towel rail, heated / lit mirror, extractor fan, LED spot down lights, ceramic wall tiling and a white three piece suite to include a double width shower, a wash hand basin with vanity unit beneath and a WC.

There are two, four-piece suite bathrooms on the first floor, with one positioned by the staircase, and the second, which has been recently re fitted,  by bedrooms four and five.

The first bathroom features ceramic wall tiling, a panel enclosed bath with a shower screen and shower over, a bidet, a pedestal wash hand basin and a WC.

The newly fitted second bathroom comprises attractive flooring, decorative wall panelling, LED ceiling spot lights, heated/ lit mirror, extractor fan,  and a white four piece suite to include a double width shower, a panel enclosed bath, a pedestal wash hand basin and a low level WC.

Four further double bedrooms, all offering a generous size with bedrooms four & five also benefitting from a countryside outlook and bedrooms two and three overlooking the rear garden. Bedrooms two, four and five include fitted wardrobes. There is the potential also to convert bedrooms four and five onto one large stunning bedroom suite if desired.

Double garage with two timber double doors, power supply, lighting, a window to the side elevation and an additional door to the rear. This fantastic space also boasts excellent scope to convert into an annexe if desired (subject to obtaining relevant consents). The garage also houses the oil boiler.

Large stable and tack room, currently being used for storage, having formerly been in use as a stable by the current owner. (Grazing potentially available in the local area).

Perfectly positioned with the countryside on your doorstep, Mulberry House is neatly set back from the quiet lane, enclosed by a charming red brick wall and a five bar gated entrance.  

The property sits within a fantastic wrap around plot, with charming front and rear well stocked, mature gardens allowing you to enjoy the sun from numerous well positioned seating areas throughout the entire day. Wisteria adorns the front wall of the house. The front garden boasts an array of beautifully planted borders, a well-manicured hedgerow, a wrap-around lawn, a paved seating area, and mature trees. The block paved driveway provides secure off-road parking for a substantial number of vehicles, access to the double garage and the stable and tack room.

To the rear of the property, the sculpted lawn area extends around with a variety of sections including further planted borders, vegetable plot, triple bay log store, and mature trees, a patio area perfect for socialising and access to a pretty summer house. There is also an additional, generous seating area neatly hidden behind the property with a timber pergola and a fantastic, covered gazebo, with removeable weatherproof sides allowing for use during colder or wetter weather. This wonderful gazebo boasts a Forester Heron wood burning stove to bring a lovely warmth and glow to this garden feature.

Living Room - 5.44m x 4.88m (17'10" x 16'0")

Dining Room - 3.81m x 3.25m (12'6" x 10'8")

Kitchen - 5.72m x 4.01m (18'9" x 13'2")

Family / Dining Room - 5.44m x 3.43m (17'10" x 11'3") max

Pantry - 1.73m x 1.24m (5'8" x 4'1")

WC - 1.5m x 1.24m (4'11" x 4'1")

Utility Room - 3.51m x 3.48m (11'6" x 11'5")

Study - 2.46m x 2.49m (8'1" x 8'2")

Double Garage - 6.2m x 5.56m (20'4" x 18'3")

Main Bedroom - 5.44m x 4.42m (17'10" x 14'6")

En Suite - 2.95m x 1.73m (9'8" x 5'8")

Bedroom Two - 4.14m x 4.5m (13'7" x 14'9")max

Bathroom - 2.9m x 2.36m (9'6" x 7'9")

Bedroom Three - 5.72m x 3.3m (18'9" x 10'10")max

Bedroom Four - 4.9m x 3m (16'1" x 9'10")max

Bedroom Five - 5m x 2.87m (16'5" x 9'5")max

Bathroom - 3.25m x 2.49m (10'8" x 8'2")

Stable - 3.68m x 3.56m (12'1" x 11'8")

Tack Room  - 3.63m x 1.32m (11'11" x 4'4")

Summer House - 2.57m x 2.03m (8'5" x 6'8")

Gazebo - 3.43m x 2.69m (11'3" x 8'10")max