Grey Stones Whitwick Road
Copt Oak
Markfield
Leicestershire LE67 9QB
4 Bedroom Detached, North Villages
A substantial detached family home situated within approximately 16 acres of gardens and paddocks with stunning open views to the rear.
Constructed in solid granite with a Swithland slate roof, the property has been the subject of an extensive improvement and extension programme by the present owners and offers immaculately presented accommodation including a superb living/dining kitchen and en-suite bathroom by Davenports, as well as exceptional equestrian facilities with stabling for upto six horses, hay barn, tack room, flood-lit menage and four paddocks with field shelters.
Most of the outbuildings have been re-roofed and there is ample potential for leisure facilities and further extension if required (subject to the necessary consents).
Greystones is situated on the edge of the village of Ulverscroft, in the heart of the Charnwood Forest, boasting some of the County's most impressive homes; known for it's outstanding beauty, scenic walks and countryside including Old John, Bradgate Park, The Outwoods and Reservoirs at Cropston and Swithland, the area is particularly well placed for fast access to Leicester and junction 22 of the M1 motorway at nearby Markfield.
The property is conveniently located for endowed schools at Loughborough with other private schools at Grace Dieu and Ratcliffe.
Village shopping is available at Markfield, Newtown Linford, Woodhouse Eaves and Rothley.
A rare opportunity to acquire a quality property with an excellent land holding.
Entrance Hall
Entered via a sealed double glazed front door with stained glazed leaded lights, Oak Parquet wood-block flooring, exposed stonework to three walls, beamed ceiling, freestanding radiator.
Inner Reception Hall StairsToFirstFloor, radiator, telephone point, stained glass leaded light, coved cornicing, cloaks cupboard.
Drawing Room
7.10m(23'4'') x 4.10m(13'5'')
Stunning feature recessed Inglenook style open fireplace with matching brick hearth, Oak mantel and living flame gas fire in open grate with copper canopy above, high ceiling with exposed beams, three display alcoves, sealed double glazed windows to front and side elevations, television aerial point, telephone point, two double radiators.
Study
2.60m(8'6'') x 2.20m(7'3'')
Radiator, double glazed door to rear hall.
Separate Dining Room
3.60m(11'10'') x 3.50m(11'6'')
Sealed double glazed windows to front and side elevations, Marble fireplace surround with matching hearth and mantel, living flame fire, double radiator, moulded cornicing.
Superb Dining/kitchen
8.10m(26'7'') x 5.60m(18'4'')
A range of solid oak fronted units by Davenports comprising twin bowl stainless steel sinks within a range of solid Slate preparation surfaces with a full range of base level cupboards and drawers beneath, eye level units including glazed display cabinets, a matching central island unit with solid Slate preparation surface, Neff fan-assisted stainless steel electric oven with matching ceramic hob, Ivory four-oven Aga, twin hot plates, warming plate and tiled splashbacks, integrated dishwasher, American style Neff stainless steel fridge-freezer with water and ice dispensers, entry phone for electric gates, coved cornicing, ceramic tiled flooring, sealed double glazed windows to rear elevation enjoying spectacular countryside views.
Dining Area
Feature stone fireplace surround with inset living flame gas fire, matching hearth and mantel, telephone and television points, two double radiators, sealed double glazed windows to front and side elevations.
Conservatory
5.20m(17'1'') x 5.10m(16'9'')
Picture windows to front, side and rear elevations overlooking rose gardens and enjoying open views to the rear, matching double glazed roof, double radiator, television aerial point, fitted light and power.
Utility Room
A range of base level cupboards with Butchers-block preparation surfaces above, tiled splashback, plumbing for automatic washing machine, space for tumble dryer, sealed double glazed window to rear, coved cornicing. ceramic tiled floor.
Rear Hall
Exposed brick stone walling, door and window to rear elevation, partly double glazed roof, picture window to side elevation.
Potential Annexe
The Store Room, downstairs bathroom and kitchenette were designed as a smalll annexe if so desired.
Store Room
3.30m(10'10'') x 2.70m(8'10'')
Double radiator, space for fridge and freezer, built-in cupboard, ceramic tiled floor and double glazed windows to side and rear elevations.
Downstairs Bathroom
White three piece suite comprising panelled bath with shower and screen, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC.
Kitchenette Area
Single drainer sink unit, a range of base and eye level cupboards, three quarter height unit, double glazed window, ceramic tiled floor, double radiator, ceiling spotlights.
Split Level Landing
Double glazed windows to rear elevation, two radiators, built-in airing cupboard housing pressurised hot water cylinder and built-in double linen cupboard.
Master Bedroom
5.50m(18'1'') x 4.10m(13'5'')
Fully fitted with an extensive range of bedroom furniture comprising five double and one single hanging wardrobes, a range of top boxes creating an alcove for a King size bed with matching bedside units, dressing table with six drawers and base cupboards, sealed double glazed windows to front and side elevations, television aerial point.
Luxury En-suite Bathroom
White four piece suite by Davenports comprising double sized fully tiled granite vanity unit with Oak base cupboards, large panelled bath inset within granite surround with Oak panel, alcove over and tiled splashback with shower attachment, ladder style towel rail, radiator behind grill, moulded cornicing, ceiling spotlights, built-in full height cupboard with Oak door, electric shaver point, sealed double glazed windows to rear elevation, double glazed door onto Balcony taking advantage of the outstanding views beyond.
Bedroom Two
5.20m(17'1'') x 2.40m(7'10'')
Built-in double hanging wardrobes, dressing table with four drawers and cupboard, eaves storage, double glazed window to front elevation, radiator.
Bedroom Three
3.60m(11'10'') x 3.60m(11'10'')
Two double and one single built-in hanging wardrobes, dressing table with seven drawers, Bedside units and top boxes creating alcove for double bed, double radiator, two double glazed windows to front and side elevations.
Bedroom Four
4.50m(14'9'') x 3.60m(11'10'')
Double glazed windows to side and rear elevations overlooking the paddocks and views beyond, built-in bedroom furniture comprising two double and twon single hanging wardrobes, dressing table with six drawers and cupboards beneath, double radiator, television aerial point, fitted shelving.
Refitted Bathroom
White three piece suite comprising large panelled bath with Mira shower over and shower screen, low level WC, wash hand basin, full height tiling to all walls, double glazed window to rear, double radiator, toiletries cupboard.
Outside
The property is approached via electronically operated wrought iron gates leading to a front driveway providing excellent guest car standing, to the side of which are attractive lawned gardens, well screened from the road with a variety of mature trees and shrubs. A delightful "secret" side garden, enclosed by mature hedging with shaped shrubs, plants and trees. A second block paved driveway leads down the side and rear of the property to a further driveway providing extensive parking for a large number of vehicles, horse boxes etc, around which are arranged a number of outbuildings comprising.
Party/games Room
7.60m(24'11'') x 6.20m(20'4'')
Laminate wood stripped flooring, radiator, sealed double glazed windows to front, side and rear elevations, double doors onto courtyard.
Boiler Room
Housing the oil-fired central heating boiler and further storage.
Double Garage
Remote control up and over doors, side door and windows to rear.
Car Port Three Small Garages/stores
All re-roofed. Stables & Courtyard FourSuperbStables, one currently used as a TackRoom, all re-roofed.
Stable/barn
Steel stable door and SecureTackRoom off, adjacent chicken house and open bay hay barn.
Excellent Menage
Having rubber and silica sand.
Paddocks
The excellent stock proof paddocks extend to the side and rear of the property. Divided into four paddocks in total, extending to approximately 16 acres, in addition to which are ThreeFieldShelters comprising two large former barns and a brick barn.
Gardens
The gardens extend to the front, side and rear of the property and are laid to lawn enclosed by hedge, the side gardens feature an attractive formal rose garden, across the rear of the property is a raised sun terrace with steps down to a rear lawn enclosed by hedge and timber panelled fencing. The whole garden enjoys spectacular uninterrupted open views to the rear over Ulverscroft and Charnwood Forest towards Old John.
Directional Note
Proceed out of Leicester via A50, turning off at Markfield as signposted for Copt Oak where the property can eventually be found on the right hand side, clearly identified by the Agent's "For Sale" sign.
Important Notice
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Measurements and other information
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