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" SCHOOL HOUSE: A SUBSTANTIAL EXECUTIVE-STYLE FAMILY RESIDENCE ENJOYING OPEN COUNTRYSIDE REAR VIEWS!!! Constructed to a high specification within the past ten years and benefiting from well-proportioned accommodation including a superb fitted breakfast kitchen, two en suites and a luxury bathroom. There's ample off-road parking for 4-5 cars including a suitable graveled area for a caravan or small boat, and a detached double garage with electric door and roof storage. A look inside reveals: a canopied entrance porch, reception hallway, guest cloakroom/w.c., sitting room, dining room, office / family room, a good-sized breakfast kitchen, adjoining utility room, landing with minstrels' gallery, four bedrooms (the master bedroom and bedroom two having en suite shower rooms) and a stylish luxury family bathroom. Viewing of this substantial property is enthusiastically advised.

THE LOCATION
OAKTHORPE, near to the bustling market town of Ashby de la Zouch, and a short distance from Measham, is an ever increasing popular village, with easy access to the M42 motorway and onwards to major cities including Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham. The East Midlands airport is a 25-30 minutes drive away. For recreation and country walks, the nearby National Forest visitors' centre at Moira is well worth a visit.

ABOUT THE PROPERTY
SCHOOL HOUSE: An individual executive-style family residence constructed within the past ten years to a high specification and enjoying far reaching open countryside views from the landscaped rear garden and benefiting from well-proportioned accommodation including a superb fitted breakfast kitchen, two en suites and a luxury bathroom. There's ample off-road parking for 4-5 cars including a suitable graveled area for a caravan or small boat, and a detached double garage with electric door and roof storage. A look inside reveals: a canopied entrance porch, reception hallway, guest cloakroom/w.c., sitting room, dining room, office / family room, a good-sized breakfast kitchen, adjoining utility room, landing with minstrels' gallery, four bedrooms (the master and bedroom two having en suite shower rooms) and a stylish luxury family bathroom. Viewing of this substantial property is enthusiastically advised.

ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL
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The house stands back from the road behind a lawned front garden with an extensive Tarmac driveway offering parking for four cars plus a gravelled area to the side, suitable for a trailer, caravan or small boat.

CANOPIED PORCH
With a quarry tiled floor and wall-mounted lantern lamp. A timber half-glazed leaded entrance door opens into the:

RECEPTION HALLWAY
With pine doors and a spindled staircase rising to the first floor. A useful under-stairs storage cupboard, central heating radiator, alarm keypad, tiled floor, UPVC double glazed side window and doors off to the office/family room, sitting room, dining room, utility room, kitchen and:

CLOAKROOM/W.C.
Comprising: a pedestal wash basin and a low-level w.c. Central heating radiator, tiled floor, extractor fan, halogen ceiling lights and an opaque double glazed window.

DINING ROOM - 14' 4'' x 9' 8'' (4.37m x 2.95m)
With a central heating radiator and UPVC double glazed window to the front aspect.

ELEGANT SITTING ROOM - 16' 7'' x 14' 2'' (5.05m x 4.32m)
The focal point of this well-proportioned living room is the stone-style Minster fireplace incorporating a cast iron multi-fuel stove and tiled hearth. There are two central heating radiators, picture wall light, double glazed French doors leading to the rear garden, and a UPVC double glazed window.

OFFICE/STUDY/FAMILY ROOM - 10' 8'' max to alcove x 7' 4'' (3.25m x 2.24m)
(8'8" min). A useful third reception room suggesting a variety of uses. With a central heating radiator, two telephone points and a UPVC double glazed rear window.

SUPERB BREAKFAST KITCHEN - 16' 3'' x 11' 9'' min (4.95m x 3.58m)
(17'2" max to door recess). Fitted with a range of base and drawer units and matching wall cupboards (all with solid wood fronts), under-lighting, a one and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer, a freestanding Rangemaster five-ring electric hob and hotplate and electric ovens. Extractor hood, an integrated dishwasher, space for an American-style fridge/freezer, ample space for a table and chairs, granite worktops, tiled floor and recessed halogen ceiling lights. A UPVC double glazed rear window and French doors to the timber decked area outside.


An archway leads through to the adjoining:

UTILITY ROOM - 8' 8'' x 5' 2'' (2.64m x 1.57m)
With a stainless steel sink and drainer, central heating radiator, Worcester oil-fired floor-standing boiler, space and plumbing for a washing machine, extractor fan, side exit door, and a UPVC double glazed front window.


Returning to the reception hallway, a pine spindled staircase rises to the:

FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION

LANDING WITH MINSTRELS' GALLERY
A spacious landing area with access to the loft space, a built-in airing cupboard with shelves, smoke detector, Velux skylight and a UPVC double glazed front window. Pine doors off to the four bedrooms and bathroom.

MASTER BEDROOM - 11' 9'' max x 11' 4'' (3.58m x 3.45m)
With a central heating radiator, TV aerial point and UPVC double glazed rear window enjoying commanding open countryside views to the rear.


Door to the adjoining:

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM ONE
With a fully tiled shower cubicle with shower, pedestal wash basin and a low-flush toilet. Central heating radiator, electric shaver point, extractor fan and a UPVC double glazed rear window.

GUEST BEDROOM TWO
With a central heating radiator and UPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden.


A door to the adjoining:

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM TWO
Comprising: a tiled shower cubicle with mains shower, wash hand basin and a low-flush toilet. Electric shaver point, extractor fan and a double glazed opaque front window.

BEDROOM THREE - 13' 5'' max x 9' 6'' (4.09m x 2.9m)
With laminate flooring, central heating radiator and a UPVC double glazed window to the front aspect.

BEDROOM FOUR - 9' 0'' x 7' 7'' (2.74m x 2.31m)
With laminate floor, central heating radiator, TV aerial point and a UPVC double glazed rear window.

LUXURY FAMILY BATHROOM
Comprising: a roll-top freestanding bath with claw feet, gold-coloured end mixer tap and hand-held shower attachment, wash hand basin and a low flush toilet. Central heating radiator, tiled floor, electric shaver point and an extractor fan. A Velux skylight and UPVC double glazed front window.

OUTSIDE

FRONT GARDEN and OFF-ROAD PARKING
There's a lawned front garden with an extensive Tarmac driveway offering parking for four cars plus a gravelled area to the side, suitable for a trailer, caravan or small boat. Access to the rear of the property.

DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE - 17' 4'' long x 17' 6'' wide (5.28m x 5.33m)
With an electrically-operated up-and-over door, side courtesy door, security alarm, roof space storage, power and lighting.

AND FINALLY...
An individual substantial family home nestled in a most pleasant village location with open countryside views to the rear. Viewing is highly recommended! (Council Tax band: F).

HOW TO GET THERE
From our NEWTON FALLOWELL office in the heart of ASHBY: Turn left into Market Street and left again at the second mini island into Bath Street. Continue under the railway bridge into Tamworth Road and continue out of town. At the roundabouts with the A42/M42 go straight ahead towards Measham. In a mile or so, at the traffic lights by the garage, turn right. Go over the motorway bridge and turn left into School Road towards Oakthorpe. Follow this road for approx 150 metres and the property can be found on the left hand side - Please note: There is NO 'For Sale' board outside the property. POST CODE for SATNAVS: DE12 7RE.

PLEASE NOTE:
SERVICES: All mains are connected - except gas. The central heating is oil-fired. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by Newton Fallowell and no guarantee as to their operating ability or their efficiency can be given. TENURE: Freehold - with vacant possession on completion. Newton Fallowell recommends that purchasers satisfy themselves as to the tenure of this property and we recommend they consult a legal representative such as a solicitor appointed in their purchase. MEASUREMENTS: Please note that room sizes are quoted in metres to the nearest tenth of a metre measured from wall to wall. The imperial equivalent is included as an approximate guide for applicants not fully conversant with the metric system. Room measurements are included as a guide to room sizes and are not intended to be used when ordering carpets or flooring. VIEWING: By strict appointment through the selling agent.

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