Built in 1986, Sefton House offers a rare opportunity to acquire a multi-faceted family home with gross internal area approaching 4500 sq ft, and occupying most special and private grounds totalling 1.6 acres. An established tree-lined drive leads you to the large family home. The adjacent substantial Victorian barn offers scope for a variety of uses and options; be that commercial (currently a retail business run by the owner), conversion to residential or annex accommodation, holiday lets or storage. There are beautiful landscaped wraparound gardens with lots of entertaining space, a mature orchard, original outbuildings and a walled paddock that complete this unique property which also gives great potential for further development.
General Description - Built in 1986, Sefton House offers a rare opportunity to acquire a multi-faceted family home with gross internal area approaching 4500 sq ft, and occupying most special and private grounds totalling 1.6 acres. An established tree-lined drive leads you to the large family home. The adjacent substantial Victorian barn offers scope for a variety of uses and options; be that commercial (currently a retail business run by the owner), conversion to residential or annex accommodation, holiday lets or storage. There are beautiful landscaped wraparound gardens with lots of entertaining space, a mature orchard, original outbuildings and a walled paddock that complete this unique property which also gives great potential for further development.
Location - The village affords many amenities including shops, a primary school, pubs, and restaurants. Good secondary and private schooling options are also available nearby in the historic Market Bosworth. The village is positioned well for commuters, with the M69/M1 and M42 motorways all within reach giving access to Birmingham, Leicester and Nottingham and their associated airports. Nearby Nuneaton station has a direct train to London Eustion (64 minutes). The village is positioned between the Charnwood and National Forests, with amenities such as Bradgate Park, Sence Valley Forest Park, Thornton Reservoir and Bosworth Water Park all accessible.
Sefton House - The main house, constructed in a quality brick under tile roof, has been well-maintained by the current owner and affords a wealth of comfortable and well-appointed living space extending to 2500 sq.ft. laid across two floors and is presented in good decorative order. The wide pillared canopy porch features a circular porthole window to the lounge on the right hand side and an original reclaimed Victorian stained glass solid front entrance door.
The accommodation is centred around an impressive entrance hall which features a panelled ceiling and in turn leads to the downstairs reception and living areas that flow effortlessly. From the hallway double doors open onto a delightful and spacious lounge featuring a timbered inglenook with original stained glass semi-circular side window and inset display alcove with concealed fluorescent lighting. There is a wide bow window to the front elevation overlooking the paddock. In turn from the lounge expect to find a glazed conservatory with views across the seating terrace to the rear and landscaped gardens to the front.
From the lounge there is also access to the large and bright study that affords dual aspect windows and exposed ornamental timber. To the left of the entrance hall is a fully-fitted kitchen/breakfast room with an array of integrated appliances and wall-mounted Glowworm heating unit. A reclaimed Victorian door leads to the large boot room with plumbing for washing machine and reclaimed Victorian stained glass back door to the driveway. The dining room is accessed from the hallway and show-cases a feature period cast iron fireplace, hearth and mirrored mantel above with open hearth and raised Marble surround. A feature antique pegged timberwork doorway provides direct access to the kitchen/breakfast room. A fully tiled shower room/cloakroom completes the downstairs layout.
A sapele staircase with balustrade and first floor galleried landing leads upstairs to four double bedrooms and the beautifully refitted family bathroom. The large and bright master bedroom also boasts a generous and newly appointed en-suite bathroom.
The Victorian Barn - This original brick building has been sympathetically renovated and is currently used as commercial premises for the vendor to run their business with an A1 class shop floor area, stock room and upstairs storage. The building previously had planning for B1(C) light industrial use (barn has 3-phase electricity).
Outside - Sefton House is an imposing and totally individual quality detached family house. It enjoys a secluded and tranquil setting in a generous plot of 1.6 acres with a large, fully-fenced paddock and a mature orchard. The house occupies a prominent and elevated position towards the rear of the plot, and is approached through electrically operable gates flanked by double brick pillars. The extensive tree-lined driveway, with feature garden lighting, leads to a substantial parking area with a turning circle and raised central lawn complete with a beautiful original Victorian standard lantern. To the side is an extensive parking area that leads in turn to the double garage and the commercial barn. Further gates give access to the former agricultural outbuildings and in turn to the private orchard.
Gardens And Grounds - Beautiful areas with tall fir trees and established flowerbeds wrap-around the property, offering an expansive outdoor space to relax. The secluded grounds include a mature orchard, and a delightful walled paddock. Step out from any number of the ground floor rooms onto the substantial seating and entertaining terrace to the rear of the main house. A central raised bed incorporates two mature magnolia trees, and the stone fountain on the large rear patio provides a lovely feature.
To the side of the garage is a concrete path leading to the outbuildings (formerly stables and pigsty's) which are fully serviced with water and electricity.
Immediately adjoining this area is a mature orchard with a variety of fruit trees and a lawned area which could easily be converted to a vegetable and soft fruit garden. This area is divided from the principal dwelling and driveway by a substantial and mature screen of shrubs and trees to include rhododendron and holly.
There is considerable scope for redevelopment of the outbuildings, paddock or conversion of the barn into annexe or ancillary living accommodation. There will be an uplift clause triggered on further residential redevelopment of the site further to the main dwelling.
Tenure - Freehold
Local Authority - Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council, Hinckley Hub, Rugby Road, Hinckley, Leics LE10 0FR (Tel: 01455 238141). Council Tax Band G.
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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