A fine example of a late Georgian country house occupying private grounds of circa 0.5 of an acre. The property has undergone a schedule of sympathetic refurbishment works to include the addition of a beautiful orangery leading off a contemporary kitchen. There is an additional period barn with a fabulous first floor office space offering excellent potential for a self-contained annexe.
General Description - Alexanders are privileged with instructions to market this fine example of a late Georgian country home occupying private grounds extending to 0.5 of an acre or thereabouts in the well-connected village of Witherley. The property has undergone a schedule of sympathetic refurbishment works under the ownership of our vendors and is presented in excellent condition throughout, retaining many of its original character features and grandeur. There is an additional period barn that is currently used as a garage and first floor office/gym space that gives considerable potential for any purchaser, and to the front are open views across the local beauty spot Hartshill Hayes Country Park.
Location - The village of Witherley is a small village settlement in the county of Leicestershire, just north of the Warwickshire border, one mile east of the town of Atherstone and four miles north-west of Nuneaton. The historic town of Market Bosworth is just 8.5 miles away. The village is close to several National Parks including Hartshill Hayes County Park. In terms of infrastructure Witherley is conveniently located along the A5, giving excellent access to the M1/M69/M6 motorway network. providing excellent access to amongst others, Leicester, Birmingham and London. Only a mile away from Witherley is the train station at Atherstone providing transport to London from 1h 19m. The village has a public house and restaurant, and there is a full range of amenities in nearby Atherstone and Nuneaton. The area is amply served concerning schooling with a well-regarded primary school in the village and a selection of independent schools nearby including The Dixie Grammar School.
Main House - Witherley Lodge represents a well-maintained and fine example of a late Georgian country home, providing modern convenience in a historic setting. The property is Grade II Listed and boasts an impressive floor area of circa
4,742 square feet with spacious living accommodation set over three floors with the added benefit of original cellars. Expect 10' high ceilings, operable sash windows, beautiful original plaster work, oak floors, deep set joinery and woodwork and working fireplaces. An imposing entrance hall is laid with stone flooring. A grand original staircase with oak stairs winds upwards to a galleried landing. Ornate ceiling coving and decorative ceiling rose above add to the splendour.
The historic accommodation boasts generous living accommodation with five reception rooms, which include a formal drawing room, dining room, music room, day room, WC and the study with a beautiful box bay and direct garden access. The owners have recently refurbished and extended the kitchen area sympathetically with stone floors. The bespoke units and island are by Fabio Di Marco and were designed for the house in 2020 and offer a stunning contemporary style with new Smeg range oven. The orangery was also added in 2020 and features underfloor heating, a large roof lantern and glass panels on three aspects providing light and surrounding garden views. There is a second downstairs WC, boot room and utility to the rear. Accessed from the main hall are the cellars. The drawing room is accessed off the main entrance hall. This grand room is replete with original features including original Georgian panel door, oak flooring and feature fireplace. A door to the garden floods the room with light.
Upstairs offers spacious landing and chambers, including four double bedrooms on the first floor together with a lovely family bathroom. The principal bedroom suite is adjoined by an additional bathroom in the form of a large en-suite come dressing room with generous storage. To the second floor, accessed via the back staircase, are two further bedrooms, the third bathroom suite and a contemporary fitted dressing room.
Gardens And Grounds - The detached property benefits from a high degree of privacy with secure vehicle entrance protected with electric access leading to a large gravel driveway providing ample parking availability.
The front entrance is attractive with period cast iron railings leading to formal lawns with stone flag pathway to the historic property, with commanding front entrance flanked by period sash windows.
The main gardens of the property wrap around either side, with formal lawns bordered by mature hedging to the right-hand side of the house behind a period garden wall. At the rear the property are a collection of garden stores, and to the left-hand side is a pretty gated courtyard with secondary lawn area which is perfect for entertaining. Although substantial the gardens are not high maintenance.
Barn - The current owners utilise the space as a garage, with separate access to a kitchen and WC and stairs rising to an exceptional first-floor gym/office space with excellent annexe potential. The barn represents a good opportunity for the right purchaser, STPP, in terms of home business, multi-generational living or development requirements.
Distances - Leicester 20 miles, Birmingham 22 miles, Atherstone 1 mile, Market Bosworth 8 miles, Nuneaton 5 miles with trains to London Euston from 59m, Birmingham Airport 17 miles, Twycross House 6 miles and Dixie Grammar School 9 miles and Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre 8 miles (distances and timings are approximate).
Agents Note - The property has been freshly carpeted throughout and benefits from a new heating system, modern electric cabling and underfloor heating in the kitchen. There is also a pod point for electric vehicles. The roof was fully restored and insulated recently.
Tenure - Freehold.
Local Authority - Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council, Hinckley Hub, Rugby Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire 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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