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" Occupying a wonderful plot extending to approx 1.5 acres, adjoining and overlooking countryside to the front and rear is this individual detached family home which affords a well presented internal specification. The property briefly comprises: hallway, lounge, dining room, study, living kitchen, utility room, five bedrooms plus study, bathroom and shower room, sweeping driveway approach and delightful formal lawned gardens/paddock.

DIRECTIONAL NOTE The property lies aproximately 8 miles from West Bridgford centre and is best approached by leaving our offices on Gordon Road leading into Trevor Road. Turn right into Stamford Road and left onto the A606 Melton Road and head towards the Wheatcroft traffic island. Take the 2nd exit continuing on the A606 for approximately seven miles through open countryside. Continue over the roundabout with the A46 and Instead is situated on the right hand side as denoted by the Agent's For Sale Board. AGENT'S NOTE 'Instead' occupies a wonderful sylvan setting on a plot which extends to approximately 1.5 acres with formal lawned gardens, overlooking adjoining countryside to both the front and rear elevations.
Located in a rural position within the small hamlet of Hickling Pastures this is an ideal opportunity to acquire a family home which enjoys a well presented internal specification offering a versatile living area which could be skilfully adapted to suit a wide variety of lifestyles. It has been carefully improved and extended by the current occupiers having high quality fixtures and fittings which prevail throughout including a bespoke fitted kitchen, utility and bathroom designed and installed by one of Nottingham's leading interior designers.
A particular feature of the property is the spiral staircase from the main reception hall to the master bedroom suite with en-suite shower room and balcony from the main bedroom commanding wonderful views over the rear garden and countryside beyond.
LOCATION The location is rural and accessible lying equi-distance to both Nottingham and Leicester with the renowned market towns of both Loughborough and Melton Mowbray close at hand. All offering a wide variety of amenities including shops, schools, recreational facilities and centres of employment. There is ease of access via the main A46 to both Leicester, Newark and Lincoln and East Midlands International Airport at Junction 24 of the M1. ENTRANCE Entrance door leading through to the entrance porch. ENTRANCE PORCH With multi paned windows to the front and side elevations affording views of the garden and countryside beyond, quarry tiled floor, inner door leading through to the reception hallway. RECEPTION HALLWAY Having wrought iron spiral staircase to the first floor master bedroom with wrought iron spindles and handrail, double radiator, display plinth, two double radiators, central heating thermostat control, deep built-in airing cupboard with lagged hot water cylinder and storage shelving. Two steps down to the lower hall which gives access to Bedrooms three and four. BEDROOM THREE 3.81m(12'6'') x 4.62m(15'2'') With single radiator, leaded light Upvc glazed and part stained window to the front elevation affording views over the front garden and countryside beyond. BEDROOM FOUR 3.53m(11'7'') x 3.68m(12'1'') With single radiator, TV aerial point, window to the rear elevation. DINING ROOM 3.91m(12'10'') x 5.26m(17'3'') An excellent room for formal dining characterised by the feature fireplace with raised marble hearth, decorative tiled surround and open fire grate, double radiator, TV aerial point, coving to the ceiling, serving hatch through to the kitchen, window to the side elevation, double open multi paned doors leading through to the lounge. LOUNGE 5.05m(16'7'') x 6.96m(22'10'') A spacious lounge taking full advantage of the outlook onto the rear garden. Having feature fireplace with raised marble hearth, decorative tiled surround and open fire grate, two double radiators, TV aerial point, half height dado rail, coving to the ceiling, sliding patio doors overlooking and providing access onto the rear patio area and garden beyond. BREAKFAST KITCHEN 5.41m(17'9'') x 2.90m(9'6'') Plus 10'7 x 9'8 breakfast/sitting area.
A T-shaped room enjoying an extensive range of solid oak bespoke units with granite worktop preparation surfaces and splashback. Comprising: twin Franke sink bowl with hot and cold swan neck tap, adjacent worktop preparation surfaces incorporating the four ring Neff ceramic hob with extractor hood over, adjacent built-in double oven, a range of base cupboard and drawer units with integrated American style Neff fridge and freezer, integrated Bosch dishwasher, pull-out pan drawers, corner carousel, matching wall mounted storage cupboards with courtesy strip lighting under, integrated Neff microwave, glazed display cabinet with downlight, ceramic tiled floor, radiator with oak lattice cover, matching oak bookcase, built-in corner cupboard with shelves and pull-out TV plinth and TV aerial point, recessed downlights, serving hatch through to the dining room, full picture window taking full advantage of the outlook onto the patio area and garden beyond. INNER LOBBY Cupboard housing the Worcester oil fired central heating boiler with slatted shelving, further storage shelving and obscure glazed door leading through to the utility room. UTILITY ROOM 2.26m(7'5'') x 2.82m(9'3'') Having worktop preparation surface, appliance space and plumbing for washing machine, vent for tumble dryer, built-in oak shelved utility cupboard, storage shelf, recessed downlights, quarry tiled floor, Upvc leaded light glazed door to outside. Inner door leading through to the re-fitted cloakroom. RE-FITTED CLOAKROOM Having a stylish two piece suite in white with matching chrome fitments comprising: vanity sink unit with hot and cold mixer tap, storage cupboard under, low flush wc, half height timber panelling, built-in shelved storage cupboard, quarry tiled floor, extractor fan, recessed downlights. STUDY/BEDROOM FIVE 3.10m(10'2'') x 3.00m(9'10'') A versatile room which could also be utilised as a bedroom characterised by the projecting leaded light stained glass bay window to the front elevation affording views of the garden and beyond. With single radiator and telephone point. RE-FITTED BATHROOM A luxury re-fitted bathroom with three piece suite in white with matching chrome fitments. Comprising: panelled bath, hot and cold mixer tap, Aqualisa shower over, glazed screen, low flush wc, vanity sink unit with Pegler hot and cold mixer tap, marble effect worktop surround, built-in light oak storage cupboards with mirror, downlights over, complementary floor and wall tiling, chrome ladder style towel rail, recessed downlights, obscure glazed leaded light window to the front elevation. BEDROOM TWO 3.66m(12'0'') x 3.61m(11'10'') Characterised by the projecting leaded light stained glass bay window to the front elevation. Again, a versatile room with a further study/bedroom off which could be used as a teenager suite or home office. Having a single radiator and access leading through to the study/bedroom. STUDY/BEDROOM 5.61m(18'5'') x 2.46m(8'1'') Currently used as an office with double radiator, access to the loft space, deep leaded light stained glass bay window to the front elevation, telephone point, corner storage cupboard. SMALL LANDING With additional storage and access through to the master bedroom suite. MASTER BEDROOM SUITE 5.11m(16'9'') x 4.27m(14'0'') A wonderful room which takes full advantage of the outlook over the rear garden. With sliding patio doors onto a balcony with wrought iron balustrade and handrail, a full range of deep full width built-in wardrobes with hanging rail and storage shelving, TV aerial point, telephone point. Access through to the en-suite shower room. EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 2.34m(7'8'') x 1.78m(5'10'') Having been stylish re-fitted enjoying a three piece suite in white with matching chrome fitments. Comprising: corner tiled shower cubicle with Mira Sprint shower, low flush wc, pedestal wash hand basin, hot and cold mixer tap, radiator, complementary floor and wall tiling, obscure glazed window to the rear. OUTSIDE The property occupies a truly magnificent sylvan setting with a total site area of 1.5 acres or thereabouts, formal lawned gardens adjoining and overlooking countryside to both the front and rear elevations.
It has an impressive external facade constructed in brick with a tiled roof and chracterised by the projecting porch and leaded light bay windows to the front elevation. There is external security lighting. OUTSIDE FRONT Set well back from Melton Road and approaced via an impressive brick pillared entrance with secure wrought iron gates leading to a shaped and gravelled driveway providing ample off road parking for several vehicles. There is a mature and well screened front garden with a Hawthorn hedge and feature Silver Birch trees and side garden leading to the rear.
OUTSIDE REAR The rear faces south west with delightful and private lawned gardens, numerous specimen trees and shrubs including feature Willow trees, apple trees, a variety, of soft fruit trees, a wildlife pond, external water tap and lights. 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 - Rushcliffe 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
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