Maplewell Road, Woodhouse Eaves, LE12

Location

The property enjoys an idyllic, semi-rural setting and the village center is just a short 16-minute stroll from the property. Nestled in rolling hills of the Charnwood Forest, Woodhouse Eaves is an extremely desirable village within Northwest Leicestershire. The surrounding area is well known for its lovely walks and numerous beauty spots that include Beacon Hill, Swithland Woods and the historic Bradgate Park. The property itself is located within easy walking distance of all village amenities including two village stores, pharmacy, hairdressers, butchers, greengrocers with Hambleton Bakery and four gastro pubs/restaurants. A greater range of facilities including mainline railway services can be found in the nearby market town of Loughborough and Leicester City and the village allows easy access to the M1 motorway.

Distances

Leicester 8.6 miles / Loughborough 5.5 miles / Nottingham 20.8 miles / Bradgate Park (Old John) 1.9 miles / Swithland Woods 1.7 miles / Beacon Hill (Upper Car Park) 1.9 miles / Ratcliffe College 8.5 miles / M1(J22) 3.6 miles / M1(J23) 4.6 miles / East Midlands Airport 10.7 miles

Ground Floor

The grand entrance to Maplewell Farm is through an impressive double-height reception hall, above which an open first-floor gallery is connected by a sweeping, seemingly floating staircase. At the heart of the home is an exceptional open-plan living kitchen, beautifully handcrafted by Lewis & Hill in 2019. Designed around a substantial central island, the kitchen incorporates an impressive range of integrated appliances, including an LPG-fired Aga. A generous dining area sits alongside, while bifold doors provide a seamless connection with the garden. Leading from the kitchen is a garden-facing snug, together with a fully equipped pantry and separate laundry room. A separate hallway, used for everyday access, provides a cloakroom, while the garage leads into a superbly glazed garden room, currently used as a gym, with French doors opening directly onto the garden. The formal dining room provides access to a dual-aspect lounge, where a cosy log burner creates an inviting focal point, with a dedicated home office beyond...

Ground Floor Cont'd

Further enhancing the property's architectural evolution, a substantial wing was added, projecting into the rear garden and creating an exceptional collection of additional reception spaces. Particularly impressive in both scale and proportion, the wing incorporates a generous sitting room with log burner and direct access to the garden, together with a library. Beyond lies a magnificent drawing room, distinguished by its high vaulted ceiling and expansive bifold doors opening onto the garden. Flooded with natural light and enjoying panoramic views across the grounds and surrounding countryside, this remarkable room is centred around a distinctive ‘hole-in-the-wall’ style log burner, creating an impressive yet wonderfully atmospheric space for both entertaining and relaxed family living.

First Floor

Framed by an impressive collection of mature trees, this expansive area provides a beautiful and established setting. A pathway runs along the side to a further lawned area, with a pedestrian gate providing direct access onto the adjoining golf course. The combination of mature planting established trees, expansive lawns and the elevated rear terrace create a particularly attractive and secluded garden setting.

Outside

Maplewell Farm enjoys an idyllic, semi-rural setting on the edge of the village nestled in stunning grounds extending to around 11 acres in total. Just 16 minutes’ walk from the village center this once, working farm dating from the early 19th century is well hidden from the world outside standing at the end of a long, driveway. The property combines the very best of village life with country living. From Maplewell Road, a long driveway, flanked by private gardens and gorgeous countryside extends past the farm, terminating at the courtyard of the original farmstead. Enjoying an idyllic, south westerly aspect and total privacy, beautifully maintained and fully landscaped grounds made up of formal gardens, paddocks and approximately one-acre Blue Bell Wood is a particular feature of the property. The surrounding countryside of the Charnwood Forest forms the perfect backdrop to this exceptional home. Away from the main house, a new contemporary style summer house/home office provides the perfect escape for those seeking solace.

Stable Yard

Ideal for an equestrian buyer, a stable yard adjacent to the main house comprises four stables, tack room and feed store. Complete with cupola, this wooden stable block with crew yard provides field access.

Integral Double Garage

Integral to the property is a double garage with up and over door with personal door to garden.

Agents Note

Neighboring Maplewell Farm, a separate cottage (Maplewell Farm Cottage, No. 177) once forming part of the original farmstead, is currently under separate ownership. Fully independent of the main farm, the barn which is situated across the courtyard has full access rights over the main driveway.

Services

Mains water and electric are connected. The property has oil fired central heating boiler with underfloor heating (wet system) in the main reception hall, throughout the kitchen area and adjoining dining room. All bathrooms on the first floor have electric underfloor heating. Mains gas is now available for connection at the end of the drive in Maplewell Road. The property has double glazing.

Tenure

Freehold.

Local Authority

Charnwood Borough Council.

Directions

From the center of the village proceed up Maplewell Road for approximately 0.6 miles where the drive entrance to Maplewell Farm is located on the left-hand side.