Nottingham Road, Burton on the Wolds

History

The school bares the Packe family crest in a stone cartouche on the central gable, reflecting its distinguished heritage. It replaced an earlier school dating from 1840, itself relocated from the churchyard and originally founded in 1657. Enlarged in 1882, the property became a Board School serving Burton on the Wolds and Walton on the Wolds, accommodating around 128 pupils in the late 19th century. The school was eventually superseded by a newer facility in Burton and has since been sensitively converted for residential use.

Location

The village of Burton on the Wolds is a small countryside village within North Leicestershire. Offering numerous idyllic country walks, traditional pub called The Greyhound, petrol station with convenience store, excellent primary school and nursery and weekly fresh produce market. The village is particularly well placed for further extensive local shopping and extensive schooling at Loughborough & Ratcliffe. It is also ideally placed for commuting to Leicester, Melton Mowbray and Nottingham, the A46 providing access to the north and also the M1 via the north-west Leicester bypass. A direct rail service to London’s St Pancras is available via Loughborough, East Midlands Parkway and Leicester. East Midlands Airport is also within easy reach.

Distances

Nottingham 12 miles / Leicester 14.8 miles / Derby 21.2 miles / Loughborough 5 miles / Melton Mowbray 12.1 miles / East Midlands Airport 10.6 miles / East Midlands Parkway 9.2 miles / A46 4.4 miles / M1(J23) 7.8 miles

The School House - Ground Floor

The School House opens into a welcoming entrance hall and a snug, which flows effortlessly into the dining room and a sitting room with a feature log burner. A light-filled garden room provides a delightful connection to the outdoors, opening directly onto a sun-drenched patio and the back garden. The kitchen benefits from an adjoining utility/boot room and a home office, both enjoying views over the garden.

The School House - First Floor

The School House comprises three bedrooms with a family bathroom. Two bedroom have original open fireplaces.

The Old School

The Old School House itself includes three ground-floor school rooms, an office, and a utility room, which leads to a separate building housing two further storage rooms. This unique property offers a combination of heritage charm, flexible living space, and potential for development.

Outside

The property stands in large grounds of 0.93 acres in total. Occupying an enviable semi-rural position enjoying far-reaching views across open countryside. Access is both private and versatile, with two separate entry points including an electric security gate and a substantial central gate positioned between The Old School House and School House. To the rear of The Old School is a delightful courtyard setting, formerly a playground, now providing extensive hardstanding for multiple vehicles and giving access to a double garage, storage room and additional outbuilding, perfect for a variety of uses. The garden to the rear of the School House is predominantly laid to lawn and complemented by mature planting, a charming orchard and a pond, regularly visited by ducks, creating a peaceful outdoor space.

Services

Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected. Mains Gas is available but not currently connected.

Local Authority

Charnwood Borough Council

Tenure

Freehold.

Directions

From Burton on the Wolds continue along Loughborough Road to the T junction with Nottingham Road and Prestwold Lane. The property is situated immediately on the left-hand side.