The Manor House
Bruntingthorpe Leicestershire LE17 5QL

5 Bedroom Character Property, South Villages

• The Manor House is an imposing country house arranged over three floors believed to date from the 18th century and is Listed Grade II. Approached through ornate electronic gates, via a sweeping formal driveway and standing in gardens with views over open countryside.
• Arranged over three floors, the house has been the subject of significant refurbishment by the present owners, combining original and contemporary features. The well proportioned family accommodation benefits from under-floor heating throughout on the ground floor and en-suites with gas central heating on first and second floors. Oak floors, limestone floors, high ceilings, ornate cornices, sash windows, original rise & fall shutters, panelled doors and fireplaces. The fireplace mantle and surround in the drawing room is believed to date back to the 16th century. Alarm and CCTV systems are in place. To the ground floor are four reception rooms. Of particular note is the impressive kitchen with crystal chandeliers making a focal point of the house. A magnificent lounge/garden room with a glazed elevation and doors opening onto the courtyard gardens. There is a guest bedroom suite to the ground floor housed in the original bakehouse, with en-suite and steam room. To the first and second floors are a further four bedroom suites. The highest quality sanitary ware and floor and wall tiles have been used in all of the suites. Planning Permission has been approved for the erection of a single storey, to the right-side of the property. The gardens are well kept, planted and cared for with terrace and extensive courtyard garden to the rear. The gardens and paddock land in all amounts to some 18 acres (7.3 Ha).
• The Manor House is situated on the edge of the attractive and sought after village of Bruntingthorpe in rural south Leicestershire, enjoying wonderful views over surrounding paddock land and countryside beyond. The area is well known for its scenic quality. The village is served by an acclaimed restaurant, one public house and delightful church. The market town of Lutterworth to the West, contains all manner of everyday shopping requirements. The city of Leicester, to the north has a vibrant commercial centre together with extensive shopping and leisure amenities. Communications to the area are excellent. The M1 motorway is set to the west, at Lutterworth, (junction 20 – 6 miles) whilst the A14 dual-carriageway, linking the M1/M6 to the A1, is set to the south. International air travel is available at East Midlands Airport, Birmingham and Stanstead.

Entrance Hall
Ornate coving, exposed oak floor, original staircase to first floor, understairs cupboard, archway to rear hallway.

Drawing Room
4.07m(13'4'') x 4.10m(13'5'')
Ornate coving, wood panelling to dado height, ornate fireplace and Welsh Slate hearth. Intricately carved wood mantle and surround believed to date back to 16th century. Exposed Oak floor.

Cloak Room
Tiled floor. Secondary door to toilet with matching floor tiles, tiled walls, oak shelving, ceramic wash basin set into oak shelf, monobloc tap, soft-close wc, heated towel rail, spotlighted mirror.

Reception Room
3.70m(12'2'') x 4.14m(13'7'')
Ornate coving, chandelier, exposed oak floor. Limestone open fireplace.

Dining Room/study
3.75m(12'4'') x 4.06m(13'4'')
Ornate coving, two arched recesses with lower cupboards, exposed oak floor, French doors to courtyard. Original doors.

Kitchen
6.08m(19'11'') x 7.57m(24'10'')
Magnificent kitchen with 2 dining areas. Full ceiling height exposing oak trusses. 2 crystal chandeliers. Limestone floor. Bespoke kitchen by George Montagu of Leicester offering an extensive range of fitted cupboards, glass fronted cupboards and granite work surfaces. A Rangemaster, set into substantial dresser with shelf above and cupboards to either side. Double Belfast sinks, fitted dishwasher, pantry unit, Bosch microwave/combi oven, steam oven and separate microwave, mirrored American style fridge/freezer. Large island unit with granite work surfaces, single ceramic sink, cupboards, drawers, and wine cooler. Raised granite breakfast bar. Mood lighting throughout. Door to courtyard.

Courtyard Hallway
Limestone floors, glazed to one elevation, twin doors to courtyard, rear door to Mediterranean style garden. Door to utility room.

Lounge/garden Room
4.15m(13'7'') x 8.49m(27'10'')
Constructed of oak and glass, with electronic rain sensitive skylights, large brick fireplace, woodburning stove, limeststone floor. French glazed doors leading to semi circular external steps down to courtyard.

Utility
Bespoke designed with marble work surfaces. Belfast ceramic sink. Fitted cupboards and housing for dish-washer, tumble dryer, washing machine, fridge/freezer. Limestone floor. Door to Boiler Room. Door to Garaging.

Rear Hallway
Range of fitted cupboards. Exposed oak floor. Secret door to Bedroom Suite 5.

Bedroom Suite Five
3.82m(12'6'') x 3.40m(11'2'')
(The Bakehouse)
High ceiling, brick fireplace, cupboard, exposed oak floor, door to courtyard. Door to:

En-suite Bathroom
Tiled floor and half tiled walls, marble wash basin with monobloc tap set into oak. Oak shelves, soft-close wc, mirror, heated towel rail, door to courtyard. Smoked glass door to:

Steam Room
Fully mosaic tiled. Seating for 4 people. Additional power shower. Under-floor heating throughout.

First Floor
Galleried landing, original staircase, period fittings, views of church, garden and pond.

Principal Bedroom Suite One
High ceiling, original coving, chandeliers, original sash windows, stunning views to front and rear, mood lighting throughout.

Dressing Room
3.70m(12'2'') x 4.13m(13'7'')
Bespoke designed fitted furniture. Dressing table with ornate mirror, range of cupboards, drawers, fitted wardrobes. Ornately carved arch to:

Bedroom
3.25m(10'8'') x 4.06m(13'4'')
Two arched recesses with glass shelves. Silk canopy.

Bathroom
Tiled floor with feature spotlights in-laid, mirrored shelves, fully tiled walls, claw foot double bath, 2 ceramic wash basins set into mosaic tiled vanity unit, wall mounted mixer taps, large walk-in shower with riser, soft-close wc, 2 heated towel rails, electric under-floor heating.

Bedroom Suite Two
Stunning views over front and side gardens.

Dressing/sitting Room
3.61m(11'10'') x 4.12m(13'6'')
Original arched cupboard, fireplace, wall lights.

Bathroom
Contemporary style, fully tiled floor and walls, ceramic wash basin set into smoked glass worktop, monobloc tap, softclose wc, shower cubicle, mirrored cupboard with lighting, heated towel rail and electric under-floor heating.

Bedroom
3.87m(12'8'') x 4.11m(13'6'')
Original fireplace, coving, high ceiling.

Second Floor
Galleried landing, original staircase, stunning views.

Bedroom Suite Three
Dressing/sitting Room
3.95m(13'0'') x 4.13m(13'7'')
Oak steps up to:

Bedroom
3.41m(11'2'') x 4.14m(13'7'')
Exposed beam. Recessed area with shelf. Views to front and rear.

Shower Room
Exposed beam, stylish contemporary design, tiled floor with feature spotlights in-laid, tiled walls, soft-close wc, ceramic wash basin set on smoked glass shelf, shower cubicle, spot lit mirror, heated towel rail. Electric under-floor heating.

Bedroom Suite Four
Dressing/sitting Room
3.91m(12'10'') x 4.14m(13'7'')
Oak steps up to:

Bedroom
3.87m(12'8'') x 4.11m(13'6'')
Bedroom - Exposed beam.

Shower Room
Fully tiled floor and walls, soft-close wc, ceramic wash basin set on smoked glass shelf, mirrored cupboard with lighting, shower cubicle, heated towel rail. Electric under-floor heating.

Gardens
A secluded driveway with paddock to the right leads to an ornate electronic gated entrance. The house is well screened by mature trees with a sweeping driveway, which terminates at the double garage and additional ample parking space for vehicles. To the front is a most impressive feature of the property with lawns a Mediterranean style garden. At the rear, an individual 'cobble block' courtyard leads through a gate onto a large patio area with well planted beds, ideal for alfresco entertaining in winter and summer months. The rear lawn leads directly onto 15 acres of pasture with two additional ponds. Facing the rear of the property is the original 18th Century Coach House. It is 2-storey high, currently used for storage, and is ideal for conversion, subject to necessary planning permission.
Planning Permission has been granted for the erection of a single storey rear extension (Planning Permission 07/01519/Ful) dated 5 October 2007. Further details are available from the agents' offices.

Land
A barn to house tractors etc has been newly erected close to, (but not obstructing views) of the property. The paddock lies to the eastern boundary, bounded by mature trees and hedgerows whilst further pastureland is bounded by hedgerows. The whole stands in about 18 acres (7.3 Ha).