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"EMBRACE THE LIFESTYLE IN THIS CONVERTED TWO BEDROOM HOUSE OCCUPYING A SPLENDID POSITION IN THE CONSERVATION AREA OF STAUNTON HAROLD. 2 Hunt Lodge is one of four dwellings converted from the former hunting lodge of Staunton Harold Hall and was carefully and thoughtfully converted in 1992. Designed to take full advantage of the superb position, enjoying a striking Georgian-style facade, originally constructed around 1870. The small hamlet of Staunton Harold comprises approximately a dozen houses situated in a corner of Northwest Leicestershire, close to the Derbyshire border, and is centred around Staunton Harold Hall, a Grade I Listed country house, and a 17th Century Grade I Listed Chapel. 2 Hunt Lodge shares a paved terrace and lawned gardens, whilst also enjoying its own private garden designed to a Japanese theme. Today the property enjoys a well proportioned and beautifully maintained interior, benefitting from electric under-floor and ceiling heating with individual room thermostats, and is characterised by the sliding multi-paned sash windows throughout. Internally the accommodation briefly comprises: an impressive reception hall, cloakroom/wc, delightful sitting room and dining room with archway to a fitted kitchen. To the first floor is a master bedroom with built-in wardrobes, a guest bedroom two and main bathroom. There is also a single garage and ample off road parking. This is a real opportunity to embrace the lifestyle of not just a fine home but living in the beautiful grounds of Staunton Harold with its natural habitats and wildlife.

STAUNTON HAROLD Situated in Leicestershire, Staunton Harold is close to the Derbyshire border. Local shopping is available in nearby Ashby de la Zouch and Melbourne. There are easy road links to the cities of Derby, Leicester and Nottingham which are all less than 20 miles away. Staunton Harold is also well-placed for ease of access to the M42 and the M1, and East Midlands Airport is only 7 miles away. It takes 20 minutes to East Midlands Parkway railway station, which has regular fast trains to London St Pancras, taking one and a half hours. There are both Private and State schools within a 10 mile radius. ACCOMMODATION DETAILS: ENTRANCE HALL An impressive hallway approached via a solid wood panelled entrance door with glazed fan light over. The hallway is characterised by the sweeping staircase rising to the first floor with spindle balustrade and deep under-stairs storage cupboard. There is polished oak wood flooring, ceiling cornice and recessed down-lights. CLOAKROOM Fitted with a low flush wc and pedestal wash hand basin. There is a continuation of the polished oak wood flooring and a wall-mounted meter cupboard. SITTING ROOM 11'5' X 11'3' (3.48m X 3.43m) A splendid room enjoying a feature Adam-style fireplace with a raised hearth and electric fire, flanked on either side by shelved bookcases and storage cupboards. There a sliding sash multi-paned window to the front elevation taking full advantage of the fine views, a TV aerial point, recessed down-lights and ceiling cornice. DINING ROOM & KITCHEN: DINING ROOM 8'2' X 12' (2.49m X 3.66m) With a sliding sash multi-paned window to the front elevation affording fine views, ceiling cornice, TV aerial point and archway opening into: KITCHEN 9'10' X 5' (3.00m X 1.52m) Enjoying a comprehensive range of pine-fronted units comprising: a single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, adjacent worktop preparation surfaces incorporating a four ring De-dietrich ceramic hob with extractor hood over and built-in oven. There is a range of base cupboard and drawer units with plumbing for a dishwasher and washing machine, an integrated fridge and freezer, matching wall-mounted storage cupboards with courtesy strip-lighting under, quarry-tiled flooring and complementary wall tiling. FIRST FLOOR LANDING With access to loft space via a drop down ladder and a deep built-in airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder with storage shelving. BEDROOM ONE 16'7' X 12' (5.05m X 3.66m) A delightful light and spacious room which takes full advantage of the fine outlook over the gardens to Staunton Harold Park beyond. There is a comprehensive range of built-in bedroom furniture, coving to the ceiling, recessed down-lights, TV aerial point and two sliding sash multi-paned windows. BEDROOM TWO 8'1' X 12' (2.46m X 3.66m) Taking full advantage of the fine outlook via a sliding sash multi-paned window to the front overlooking the surrounding shared gardens and Staunton Harold Park beyond. There is a shelved storage cupboard, TV aerial point and ceiling cornice. BATHROOM 4'10' X 7'7' (1.47m X 2.31m) Fitted with a three piece suite in white comprising: a panelled bath with mixer tap, telephone-style shower handset and glazed folding screen, pedestal wash hand basin and low flush wc. There is complementary wall tiling and a shaver point. OUTSIDE The property forms part of this attractive historic hunting lodge converted in 1992, set within the Conservation Area of Staunton Harold.

The property enjoys a wonderful position situated to the front of the building and is ideally positioned to take full advantage of the paved shared terrace with steps down to the open plan lawned formal gardens.

Diagonally situated across from the dwelling, over the formal gardens there is an enclosed and private garden carefully landscaped to a Japanese theme with specimen trees and shrubs, ornamental rockery and an octagonal cedar wood greenhouse. SINGLE GARAGE 11'8' x 17'10 (3.56m x 5.44m) The single garage is approached from the walled avenue through Staunton Harold and has a high pitched ceiling, light and power, sliding timber door and pedestrian side door. TENURE We are advised that the property is leasehold and is held on a 999 year lease from 1992, however each owner owns the freehold and forms part of their management company. There is a monthly service charge of ?35 per month for external maintenance. We are advised that mains electricity is connected, there is mains water supply, drainage is via a septic tank and there is no mains gas. COUNCIL TAX BAND The local authority have advised us that the property is in Council Tax Band D. Prospective purchasers are advised to confirm this. These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property."