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" A substantial Grade II * listed Georgian family home, constructed in 1780 as one property, subsequently divided to create two separate dwellings in 1837 and mentioned by Pevsner. The property with five principal bedrooms, 21ft living kitchen, bathroom and shower room; cellar and potential annexe. Accommodation occupies approximately 1/3 acre site in the heart of Ashby. Double garage, off-street parking and private walled gardens. The property is being offered with NO UPWARD CHAIN and a wealth of original features meriting full internal inspection.

DIRECTIONAL NOTE From our offices, proceed east down Market Street, acrosss the mini roundabout combination onto Kilwardby Street, where the property is situated shortly thereafter on the right hand side. AGENT'S NOTE It should be noted that the property is Grade II * listed and contained within a conservation area. ENTRANCE Ornamental coach light with traditional hardwood panelled entrance door to entrance porch. ENTRANCE PORCH With original Minton tiled floor and full length sash picture window onto side patio, further half panel glazed traditional doorway with matching side screen and fan light to dining hall. DINING HALL 3.90m(12'10'') x 3.68m(12'1'') With polished oak flooring, wall mounted gas radiator, central heating radiator, telephone point, sash window over side elevation and a staircase to the first floor accommodation. DRAWING ROOM 4.80m(15'9'') x 4.50m(14'9'') A light and spacious south-facing room, the focal point of which is the ornamental tiled fireplace with traditional cast iron inlay and open grate, tiled hearth and marble effect surround. Panelled walls with recessed shelving, decorative coved cornice and ceiling rose. Two radiators, tv aerial point and twin sash windows with full shutters. LIVING/KITCHEN 7.09m(23'3'') overall x 4.98m(16'4'') overall Divided into two principal areas: KITCHEN AREA With wood block work surface having a Belfast sink unit with cupboards below, mixer tap over and tiled splashback, also enjoying west-facing square bay window overlooking side patio and gardens. Worktops with under counter space and plumbing for an automatic dishwasher, additional under counter space, gas cooker point with cooker hood over, high ceilings incorporating picture rail. There is a built-in larder cupboard and a port hole window to the enclosed rear courtyard and connecting door to dining room.
A large open archway to living area. LIVING AREA With high ceilings having original picture rail, radiator, tv aerial point, French doors and sash windows to the enclosed courtyard. Kitchen and living areas have wood finish flooring.
A doorway to cellar which is divided into two rooms with an original floor. A connecting door with side hall and part glazed corridor to the annex accommodation. CELLAR Divided into two rooms with an original floor. LANDING With a half opaque glazed sash window to the side elevation and a radiator. BEDROOM ONE 4.65m(15'3'') x 4.65m(15'3'') plus recess The focal point of the room is the marble surround fireplace with tiled inlay and open grate having matching hearth, picture rail, coved cornice, telephone point and twin sash windows overlooking west-facing rear elevation and gardens. BEDROOM TWO 4.89m(16'1'') x 4.46m(14'8'') The focal point of the room is an original marble surround fireplace with a tiled inlay, an open grate and timber over mantle. Panelled walls, dado rail and traditional coved cornice, ceiling rose, stripped timber floor, radiator, telephone point and twin sash windows to south-facing front elevation with shutters and window seats. BEDROOM THREE 3.77m(12'4'') x 2.99m(9'10'') plus dressing/study area.
The focal point of the room is the traditional timber fire surround, open arch to dressing/study area with large floor to ceiling double door wardrobe/storage cupboard, twin sash windows to both south and west facing elevations. FAMILY BATHROOM/WC Fitted with a traditional white suite comprising Bloomsbury high level wc, clawed roll top bath with brass effect mixer tap and shower head over, pedestal wash hand basin, half tiled walls to dado freize, coved cornice, radiator, tiled floor, airing cupboard, half opaque glazed sash window to the rear elevation.
From the first floor landing, a staircase rises to second floor landing. LANDING With skylight over. BEDROOM FOUR 4.98m(16'4'') x 4.70m(15'5'') With coving and twin sash windows to front south-facing elevation. BEDROOM FIVE 3.96m(13'0'') x 3.00m(9'10'') max. With original fireplace, secondary double glazed window to the west elevation and gardens and a door off to en-suite shower room. EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Fitted with a three piece white suite comprising shower tray with electric shower unit, curtain and rail over, and tiled splashback. Vanity wash hand basin with tiled splashback and electric water heater, slimline wc and an extractor fan. HALLWAY With a door leading into Annex Hall with a staircase off. KITCHEN AREA 3.50m(11'6'') x 2.36m(7'9'') (Currently used as a large utility room)
With worktop with cupboards and drawers below, space and plumbing for an automatic washing machine, additional space for tumble dryer, sink unit with a drainer, tiled splashbacks, fridge and freezer space.
From the hallway, a staircase rises to the first floor bedroom. BEDROOM With a built-in double door cupboard, electric wall mounted radiator, window overlooking west-facing gardens and a door off to bathroom. BATHROOM Fitted with a two piece white suite comprising panelled bath with tiled splashback, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashbacks, opaque glazed window to the side elevation.
From the main dining hall, a staircase rises to the first floor landing. DETACHED GARAGE 5.48m(18'0'') x 4.80m(15'9'') With double up and over door, personnel door to the side elevation, electric light and power supplies.
AGENT'S NOTE: The garage has recently had a new roof fitted. GARDENS AND GROUNDS The property is approached through double wrought iron entrance gates over a tarmacadam driveway with turning apron and hard stand.
The front gardens are laid to lawn with shrub and floral beds. The rear gardens are a particular feature of the property, enjoying a westerly aspect and high degree of privacy in this town centre location extending to approximately 1/3 acre or thereabouts. The garden areas include a patio/barbecue area with rockery beds, adjacent to the house also having pathways to the main lawn and access to the gated rear courtyard. The main lawn gardens enjoy a variety of specimen trees and mature shrubs with central pathway, water feature and fenced off area for chickens. There is hardstanding for a garden shed and further paved pathways lead to the summerhouse. UTILITIES The property has the benefit of mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. Gas fired central heating. TENURE The property is to be sold freehold. LOCAL AUTHORITY North West Leicestershire District Council. Council Tax Band: E VIEWING To view telephone the sole selling agents, Aidan J Reed & Andrew Johnson, on 01530 410930 who will be pleased to arrange a viewing. 24 HOUR CONTACT IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ARRANGE TO VIEW THIS PROPERTY OR MAKE AN ENQUIRY/OFFER OUTSIDE NORMAL OFFICE HOURS, YOU CAN CONTACT US BY EMAILING ANDREW@AIDANJREED.CO.UK. MEASUREMENTS All dimensions are approximate. FIXTURES, FITTINGS ETC The mention of any fixtures and fittings, and/or appliances does not imply that they are in full efficient working order. INTERNAL PHOTOGRAPHS Photographs are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in this sale. DRAWINGS/SKETCHES/PLANS For general guidance only and are not to scale. DO YOU NEED A MORTGAGE? Whether you are experienced movers or buying a property for the first time, we are sure that you will agree that access to top quality professional advice is of the utmost importance. With this in mind, Aidan J Reed & Andrew Johnson have engaged the services of Ashby based independent financial advisers. Being independent, they have access to the entire mortgage market and are able to offer mortgage and insurance advice from your initial enquiry right through to completion. For further information call us on 01530 410930, email ashby@aidanjreed.co.uk or speak to a member of the estate agent's staff who would be happy to arrange an appointment for you. 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 these Particulars of Sale as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firm's employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property.
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