A fine example of a period country farmhouse of circa 5,834 sq ft in a rural but accessible setting with exceptional links to Birmingham, Nottingham, Leicester and beyond. The property is set in grounds of circa 6.5 acres with a gravel sweeping drive, formal gardens and paddocks with stables, and there is substantial living accommodation that has been completely refurbished in recent years.
General Description - Rowden House Farm is in a rural position at the end of a shared private road surrounded by lovely countryside. The property has undergone refurbishment in about 2011 with new wiring including Cat 5, heating and plumbing and is a house of quality and style, with a balance between contemporary and traditional. Most windows are double glazed uPVC for low maintenance.
The ground floor is extremely versatile, having four reception rooms with a 21 ft drawing room and 27 ft dining room, ideal for entertaining, and oak flooring to the hall and drawing room. The snug would also work as an excellent home office. A bespoke breakfast/kitchen has a stunning four-oven Aga with matching black granite work surface, and island unit, with two large glazed sinks, American fridge/freezer and integrated dishwasher, cookers, hob and wine cooler.
The high level of attention to detail and spacious versatile accommodation has continued to the upper floors of Rowden House Farm, with low level stair and landing lighting. The vaulted master bedroom on the first floor benefits from two Juliet balconies allowing one to enjoy the beautiful views over rolling countryside and includes 'his and hers' dressing rooms and en-suite luxury shower room. There are three further first floor double bedrooms, two of which benefit from a dressing room and one has an en-suite. There are two further bedrooms on the second floor, one with an en-suite shower room.
Certain features have been retained to add a delightful charm to the property. In particular, the original bread oven in the reception hall is a beautiful piece of history and detail, together with exposed timberwork and wall timbers, and fireplaces with wood burning stoves.
Situation - The highly regarded west Leicestershire village of Lindley is situated 5 miles south of the historic town of Market Bosworth and 2.5 miles north of Hinckley and is ideally located with easy access to the A47, A5 and M42 providing a good road network to Nuneaton, Leicester, Coventry, Birmingham and beyond.
Mainline train services to London run from Leicester and Nuneaton, whilst Hinckley and Atherstone also provide good links to local destinations.
There is an unrivalled selection of schools in the area, including The Dixie Grammar School in Market Bosworth, and nearby Twycross House School, amongst many others.
Local places of interest include the Battle of Bosworth site, Twycross Zoo, Bosworth Leisure Park and the Ashby Canal which runs from Stoke Golding to Shackerstone. There are golf courses at Lea Marston, Atherstone and The Belfry at Wishaw, and horse racing at Leicester, Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick
Gardens And Grounds - Electric gates open to a large sweeping gravelled driveway leading through to the front of the property providing parking for several vehicles. The garden to the front is lined with a neat post and rail fence, by the house is a fine yew tree and shrubs.
The rear garden is south facing and enjoys beautiful views over open rolling countryside. There are two walled courtyards giving privacy, with paving and one with brick built barbeque.
There is a wooden range of four stables, with electricity and a large grass field with shelter belt of mature trees including oak, pine and beech.
Services - Mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Oil fired central heating and Aga Private drainage. Security system.
Directions - From the M69 (J1) take the A5 Watling Street north towards Atherstone. After about 5 miles, turn right onto the A444 and opposite Fenny Drayton turn right onto Fenn Lanes. Take the second track to the right, just past the drive to Hill Farm to the left. Proceed down the track to the end where the property is accessed through a sliding electric gate (please note - the postcode will not take you to the property).
Tenure - Freehold.
Local Authority - Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council, Hinckley Hub, Rugby Road, Hinckley, Leics LE10 0FR (Tel: 01455 238141).
General Note - Please note that the photographs were taken in 2014 . The house is now empty. The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and are provided for reference only. These plans are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed purchasers shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendors nor the vendors' agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.
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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