A glorious Grade-II Listed period home beautifully situated in the heart of Ashby-de-la-Zouch. The Old Vicarage provides sublime interiors rich with character and original features aplenty. Watch the 360 virtual tour.
General Description - Alexanders offer to the market this rare and superb Grade II listed period home positioned in the heart of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, a charming and revered market town in North West Leicestershire. The property comprises of the front portion of an original detached Vicarage, a short walk from the town centre and all of its amenities. The original building was split into two properties in 2013, converted in a sympathetic manner and has been finished to a super and highly original specification and standard throughout. Expect to find a wealth of charm and character throughout with original features aplenty, with living accommodation laid across two floors and extending to in excess of 1,500 sq ft. Outside, the property is accessed via a gated driveway shared with the neighbour providing ample parking, and there are mature landscaped gardens with a largely south-facing aspect.
The Old Vicarage - The living accommodation is laid across two floors and boasts a contemporary finish and fit out coupled with a wealth of original character to include internal joinery, flooring, windows and fireplaces, the beautiful main staircase, original front door and entrance vestibule and vertically operable window shutters. In brief, the living accommodation comprises: hall/entrance vestibule, a stunning dining hall in turn leading to a w.c/utility room, formal sitting room with wood burning stove, and a breakfast kitchen, and with the original staircase leading upstairs to an impressive landing. Upstairs is a study, two large double bedrooms, dressing room, contemporary shower room and separate w.c.
Gardens And Grounds - The property is set behind a gated driveway shared only with the neighbours in the other half of the building, with a tarmac driveway and ample parking to the front. There are beautifully landscaped and mature gardens to the front with a south elevation that boast well stocked rockery and bedded areas, a flagstone seating terrace and a pond. To the right hand side of the building is a private courtyard with access from the driveway and a pedestrian gate from the street that is again beautifully manicured.
Situation - The Old Vicarage occupies an enviable position in the heart of the conservation area in the town, surrounded by buildings of significant local importance including Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Across the road are the historic Bath Grounds and cricket field offering lovely walks, and the Market Street is a short walk away boasting a full range of amenities. The town is positioned on the M42 motorway network with unrivalled access to Birmingham, Nottingham and Leicester. Birmingham and Nottingham East Midlands airports are also accessible in under 45 minutes, and London is accessible by rail from nearby Tamworth Station.
Distances - Melbourne 8 miles, Loughborough 13 miles, Market Bosworth 14 miles, Derby 18 miles, Leicester 20 miles, Nottingham 23 miles, Birmingham 30 miles , East Midlands Airport 9 miles, Tamworth Railway Station 14 miles (Distances are approximate)
Viewing - Viewing strictly by appointment only via sole selling agent, Alexanders of Ashby-de-la-Zouch (01530) 413126.
Tenure - Freehold.
Local Authority - North West Leicestershire District Council, Council Offices, Whitwick Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3FJ (Tel: 01530 454545). Council Tax Band D.
Measurements - Every care has been taken to reflect the true dimensions of this property but they should be treated as approximate and for general guidance only.
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