"A fine Edwardian detached residence presenting itself to the open market for the first time in its' history. Boasting period features throughout, the accommodation offers and impressive reception hall, cloaks/w.c., living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry, study. First floor: five bedrooms, shower room, family bathroom. Outside: Mature gardens incorporating secure parking and double garage.

DIRECTIONAL NOTE Herrick Road can be best approached leaving Loughborough town centre along Frederick Street which in turn becomes Browns Lane. Continue over the traffic lights and join the one way Royland Road. Keeping in the left hand lane take the turning into Park Road and continue along Park Road taking the eventual right hand turning into Herrick Road where the property can be found on the left hand side. GENERAL COMMENT This fine Edwradian residence is one of only a handful of distinctive properties of its type within Loughborough town centre and provides a very rare opportunity. The property has had five owners and presents itself to the open market for the first time. Originally known as the New House, Herrick Road the property was architect designed by Albert E King, a local architect and surveyor in 1902 and subsequently built in 1903. The property was originally built by a local antique dealer who included a number of antique features including the late Georgian fire surround which is set within the living room and is believed to date back 1824. There are many other features typical of the period of this property which are first apparent upon entering into the reception hallway which has oak stripped flooring throughout with a grand staircase. Picture rails and feature fireplaces can be found throughout the property. Complementing the accommodation is a mature landscaped rear garden which can be best enjoyed from the octagonal bay window within the lounge. The garden incorporates a double garage with ample parking.
Herrick Road is located on the favoured forest side of Loughborough and is set conveniently for the town centre which enjoys amenities which include an array of shops and restaurants, a town library and leisure centre. The property is also within close proximity of the Loughborough University campus and is also conveniently located for a number of schools and is set within some highly regarded catchment areas including Loughborough's renown Endowed Schools.
The market town of Loughborough is superbly positioned for the commuter and is within easy reach of major link roads providing rapid access to the centres of Leicester, Derby and Nottingham. The motorway network can be accessed at junction 23 of the M1 and direct rail routes to London St. Pancras can be found within the town. Loughborough is set on the fringe of the Charnwood Forest where there are a number of golf courses and natural beauty spots.
As agents we strongly advise an early internal and external inspection of this property to truly appreciate the standard of accommodation and locality the property enjoys.
RECEPTION HALLWAY With oak flooring prevailing throughout and a grand staircase with oak handrail and carved spindles with a wide stair leading to the first floor with a window to the half landing. The hallway gives access into the sitting room, dining room, kitchen, study and cloakroom. CLOAKS/W.C. With Minton tiled flooring and an opaque window to the front elevation. A two piece suite comprises a low level w.c. and wash hand basin. SITTING ROOM 7.24m(23'9'') max x 6.60m(21'8'') max11'8min An asymmetric formal sitting room with an octagonal bay window set in the corner with five sash windows overlooking the rear garden. Further windows can be found to the front, side and rear elevations. A central feature fireplace has a white marble surround believed to date back to mid-1800's with a more recent marble inset which houses a gas fire. DINING ROOM 5.87m(19'3'') x 3.38m(11'1'') With double doors and windows to the rear elevation giving access onto the verandah and views over the rear garden. The central feature fireplace is typical of the property's period. There is access into the kitchen, rear lobby and study. FORMER SERVANT'S STAIRCASE Leads to the first floor. KITCHEN The breakfast kitchen has a range of base units, wall units and drawers with laminate work surfaces and tiled splashbacks with glazed fronted dresser units and a stainless steel sink unit with double drainer. There is a gas cooker point and walk in pantry with windows to front and side elevations and tiled flooring. STUDY 2.87m(9'5'') x 2.82m(9'3'') With windows to the side and rear elevations, a built in double cloak cupboard. There is a wall mounted central heating boiler. REAR LOBBY/LAUNDRY With a personal door to the side elevation and a window to the front with plumbing for a washing machine. GALLERIED LANDING A spacious galleried landing with a window to the front elevation set to the half landing and access into the shower room. There is an opaque glazed door leading through to the family bathroom and a second staircase. SHOWER ROOM/W.C. There is an opaque window to the front elevation with a low level w.c., pedestal wash hand basin, shower cubicle and built in storage cupboard with a chrome centrally heated towel rail and tiled flooring. MASTER BEDROOM 5.08m(16'8)max.15'1min x 4.37m(14'4)
With a corner window which enjoys elevated views over the mature rear garden. There is a further window to the side elevation and a central feature fireplace which is typical of the property's period being cast iron with tiled slips and coloured tiled hearth. BEDROOM TWO 3.66m(12'0'') x 3.40m(11'2'') With a window to the front elevation overlooking Herrick Road and towards Middleton Place. There is a central fireplace typical of the property's period set at an angle with tiled inset and complementary hearth. BEDROOM THREE 3.58m(11'9'') x 3.40m(11'2'') With a window to the rear elevation enjoying superb views over the mature rear garden. There is a feature fireplace, set at an angle, with tiled inset and matching hearth. BEDROOM FOUR 3.38m(11'1'') x 3.35m(11'0'') With a window to the rear elevation enjoying similar views to that of bedroom three. There is a feature fireplace set at an angle with tiled inset and complementary hearth. BEDROOM FIVE 3.66m(12'0'') x 2.44m(8'0'') With windows to front and side elevations. FAMILY BATHROOM Comprising a three piece white suite which includes a cast iron bath with tiled splashbacks and shower above, low level w.c., pedestal wash hand basin with an opaque window to the side elevation, centrally heated towel rail and linen cupboard. OUTSIDE - FRONT Discreetly set behind a fenced front boundary with mature mixed herbaceous flowering plants and shrubs with established trees and bushes, the front garden is split into two areas with a security gate and a pathway which leads to the front entrance canopy. There is a driveway to the side of the property which is gated and gives access through to the rear. OUTSIDE - REAR The outstanding rear garden can be enjoyed by the verandah which is set at the back of the property with a gravelled entertaining area which leads on to a brick edged lawn with a block paved pathway which leads the length of the garden. Edging the lawn are mature planted herbaceous borders with plants which include Buddleia, Mahonia, spring flowering bulbs and a central bed which has a magnificent Magnolia bush. There are a number of established specimen trees within the garden and a quiet seating area set to the rear of the garage with climbing and rambling roses, scented plants and box hedging. Within the garden there is a double garage. DOUBLE GARAGE A double brick built garage with pitched roof which has two sets of double timber doors to the front as well as ample parking set behind a gate with security lights, outside tap and a brick built garden store. SPECIAL NOTES MONEY LAUNDERING - Under the Protecting Against Money Laundering and the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, we must point out that any successful purchasers who are proceeding with a purchase will be asked for identification i.e passport, driving licence or recent utility bill. This evidence will be required prior to solicitors being instructed in the purchase or sale of a property.
MEASUREMENT - Every care has been taken to reflect the true dimensions. Rooms of an irregular shape, alcoves and fitted wardrobes will be indicated separately.
NOTE - Room sizes are quoted in metres to the nearest hundredth of a metre measured from wall to wall. The imperial equivalent is included as an approximate guide. Whilst we endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if travelling some distance to view the property.
LOCAL AUTHORITY - Charnwood Borough Council
TENURE - We understand that the property is held freehold the details of which are to be checked.
FLOOR PLANS - Purchasers should note that if a floor plan is included within property particulars it is intended to show the relationship between rooms and does not reflect exact dimensions or indeed seek to exactly replicate the layout of the property. Floor plans are produced for guidance only. Below are the Energy Performance Graphs.
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.
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