The Elms,
Barkby Lane Barkby Leicestershire LE7 2BB

5 Bedroom Detached, East Villages

• The Elms was built in a classical style in 1882 in red brick elevations with attractive windows under a double hipped, Welsh Slate roof. Our Clients have, over subsequent years, cleverly extended the property sympathetically, matching where possible the original design, and have succeeded in creating a wonderful family home on a superb plot of approximately two and three quarter acres. Set approximately 80 metres back from Barkby Lane, in a delightful sylvan setting, ideal for the growing family, those with an equestrian interest or families who just require privacy and to enjoy the wildlife created by this fabulous plot.
• The accommodation which is principally double glazed and gas centrally heated in brief comprises entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, family room, breakfast kitchen, study, games room, conservatory, cloakroom, wine cellar. The first floor provides five bedrooms and two bathrooms. Outside are grounds extending in total to approximately 2.8 acres (subject to measurement), of which 1.5 acres is grass and paddock land. There are attractive outbuildings and garaging with a number of secluded west and south-westerly facing terraces taking best advantage of the delightful sunny aspect.
• Barkby is a thriving, quintessentially English village enjoying a strong sense of community spirit and amenities including a popular primary school, village store, public house and a renowned cricket ground. The Elms is situated on the outskirts of the village, conveniently positioned for access into Syston which caters for most day-to-day requirements. The area by virtue of the western distributor road is superbly placed to access the major road networks, centres of employment and local schooling including the Loughborough Endowed Schools, Oakham, Uppingham and Leicester Grammar School. Leicester city centre some six miles distant offers universities, a teaching hospital, professional quarters and a mainline rail link to London St Pancras and excellent shopping and leisure facitlities.
• This fine family home exuding character and warmth is offered with the Agent’s strongest recommendation.

Entrance Hall
Bay window to the rear garden, double radiator, plaster cornice,

Original Victorian Staircase To First Floor.
Cloakroom
Low flush WC, wash hand basin, tiled floor and walls.

Cellarage
Providing an excellent wine storage, with a 6 ceiling height, stone thrawl.

Elegant Sitting Room
7.27m x 3.61m (23'10" x 11'10" )
Sash windows to the front and rear, feature fireplace with cast iron tiled inset and open grate with quarry tiled hearth, shelving into chimney breast recess, two radiators, double doors to

Dining Room
4.5m x 3.65m (14'9" x 12'0" )
French windows to the rear terrace and garden beyond, impressive feature fireplace, Terracotta tiled flooring, two radiators, double doors to

Conservatory
3.66m x 2.81m (12'0" x 9'3" )
Double glazed windows overlooking the rear garden, doors giving access to the terrace.

Study
3.58m x 2.41m (11'9" x 7'11" )
Windows to the front.

Music Room
5.93m x 5.14m (19'5" x 16'10" )
Exposed king post truss ceiling, attractive fireplace, boarded floor, windows to the front, side and French windows to the rear terrace and garden, radiator.

Family Room
4.68m x 3.68m (15'4" x 12'1" )
Dual aspect windows to the side and front, radiator

Breakfast Kitchen
7.47m x 3.42m (24'6" x 11'3" )
A comprehensive range of drawer and base cabinets under bevel edge preparation surfaces, tiled splashback, matching glazed display cabinets and store cupboards, ceramic tiled floor, one and a half bowl enamel sink unit with mixer taps, dual aspect windows to the rear and side, radiator, built-in pine cupboards.

Utility Area
Providing ample white appliance space with plumbing for automatic washing machine and tumble dryer, wall mounted gas fired central heating boiler, further store cupboards.

Lobby
Belfast sink unit, stable door, tiled floor, window to terrace and garden.

First Floor Landing
Attractive arched window providing views over the gardens and paddock beyond, matching window to the front garden, double radiator set beneath, coved cornice.

Master Bedroom
4.87m x 4.43m (16'0" x 14'6" )
Windows to the rear elevation, bay window with window seats beneath to the side, high ceilings, built-in wardrobes, radiator.

En-suite Bathroom
Panelled bath, telephone shower fitting, low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin, panelling to dado, two windows to the front, tiled floor.
Bedroom Two (rear)
4.77m x 3.45m (15'8" x 11'4" )
Triple aspect windows to the rear and side, tiled shower cubicle with mains shower, fireplace, radiator.

Bedroom Three
3.61m x 3.42m (11'10" x 11'3" )
Window to the rear, radiator.
Bedroom Four (front)
3.71m x 3.68m (12'2" x 12'1" )
Dual aspect windows to the front and side, wash hand basin, radiator.

Bedroom Five/study
3.57m x 2.61m (11'9" x 8'7" )
Windows to the front, double radiator.

Family Bathroom
Panelled bath with shower over, low flush WC, wash hand basin, tiled floor, radiator, window to the side.

Outside
The property is approached via an 80 metre gravelled driveway with extensive lawned front gardens with specimen trees and shrubs providing year-round interest and privacy. The driveway is lined by Cherry and Chestnut trees, providing privacy and a haven for wildlife. A five-bar gate provides access to Garaging For Two Cars. The rear garden is similarly laid principally to lawn, with attractive terraces situated at the accessed to the principal ground floor accommodation. Shrub borders and an ornamental pond provide a delightful view from the house, beyond which are large lawned areas, ideal for the growing family and stocked with a variety of trees and shrubs. The garden is orientated south-west with a paddock to the rear which could be extended into the garden area should further grazing be required providing approximately 1.5 acres. For those with equestrian interests, there are Two Small Stables and a range of Brick Outbuildings, one stable is currently incorporated to the rear of the garage.

Directional Note
From the centre of Barkby village proceed along the Barkby Lane towards Syston village for approximately half a mile where the property may be found on the left hand side as indicated by the Agents For Sale board.