Rotherwood House, Measham Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 2PF

Rotherwood House, 33 Measham Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 2PF

Guide Price: £1,650,000

A quite exceptional and beautifully appointed Grade II listed period Georgian residence. Standing within private landscaped gardens of around 1.45 acres, transformed more recently into what is one of the finest homes in Ashby de la Zouch.

Features • Grade II listed Georgian residence

• Five reception rooms including a cinema room

• Six/seven bedrooms

• Four bathrooms

• Moir Wade bespoke joinery fittings

• 1.45 acre gardens and grounds

• Edge of town location

• Countryside views

Location The historic market town of Ashby de la Zouch has links back to Roman times. Historically the town was dominated by the 12th century manor house, eventually becoming a 15th

century castle belonging to the Hastings family. Today this is a thriving community on the north side of the A42 dual carriageway, with excellent road links south-west via the M42 to Birmingham and Birmingham International Airport, or

north-east to the M1 motorway corridor with East Midland conurbations beyond and Nottingham East Midland Airport at Castle Donington.

The town boasts a wealth of main brand high street shops, banks and building societies, together with boutique shops offering a selection of shopping opportunities. Popular schooling includes four primary schools, middle school and

Ashby School with associated sixth form and boarding facilities.

Travel Distances A42 - Jct 12 - 4.9 miles Tamworth Railway Station - 12.3 miles East Midlands Airport - 13.0 miles Loughborough - 15.5 miles Derby - 24.5 miles Birmingham Airport - 26.7 miles

School Distances Twycross House School - 6.9 miles Dixie Grammar School - 7.4 miles Foremarke Hall Preparatory School - 9.3 miles Repton School - 9.4 miles Loughborough Schools Foundation – 14.7 miles

Description Rotherwood is a handsome and impressive Georgian residence listed Grade II for its architectural and historic importance. It is understood that the property dates from Circa early 1800's with contemporary modern additions including glass corridors and living kitchen extensions with lantern lights and full height sliding doors. The property offers distinctive and attractive crisp rendered elevations set below pitched and slate rooves with relief offered by sash fennerstrations and traditional chimney stacks. The house is approached through electronically operated cast iron entrance gates between brick pillars leading over a sweeping block brick and illuminated driveway onto the large circular parking apron with distinctive central water feature. The current owners have carried out a most comprehensive re-furbishment and sympathetic modernisation of the property in recent years; now providing a truly wonderful family home of the highest quality with real attention to details throughout. This exquisitely well presented period family home has been completed to exacting standards including bespoke joinery from renowned joiners Moir Wade Design Limited including a magnificent hand crafted oak living kitchen; butlers pantry; wine store and master bedroom furniture which includes a large walk in wardrobe. 21st century technology has been integrated within the traditional structure providing Cat 6 cabling to principal rooms alongside integrated Phillips Hue smart living and a Sonos sound system including speakers to the outdoor entertainment areas In total the house has spacious well laid out accommodation extending to approximately 6000 sq ft set over two floors with flood lit landscaped gardens and grounds extending to approximately 1.45 acres adjacent to farmland, convenient for town centre amenities and commuting. Very rarely does such a stunning family home of this quality come to the open market, with no expense spared on behalf of the current owners in its finish and re-furbishment ideal for the discerning purchaser.

Accommodation Details An open pillared entrance portico with traditional panelled door leads to the large reception hall which in turn leads to both the dual aspect dining room and drawing room with playroom, study and cinema room with integrated sound system. Minton tiled flooring then leads to the rear hallway passing internal access to the barrel vaulted brick thrawled cellar; bespoke Moir Wade hand crafted wine store and

butlers pantry leading to the magnificent Moir Wade handcrafted oak living kitchen. This stunning room with contemporary extension provides living space with retracting full length glass doors and lantern light leading onto the beautifully created outdoor entertainment/living area. Further bespoke contemporary glass link corridor joins the old house with an original annexe now incorporating a generous boot room with guest cloakroom and staircase rising to the rear twin annexe double bedrooms and modern bathroom.

The original hand rail staircase rises to a large open landing where there are five further bedrooms including a superb master suite with walk in wardrobe, bespoke hand crafted Moir Wade furniture, his and hers dressing areas. Bedroom with dual aspect onto the gardens and grounds together with recently re-furbished luxury en-suite. Four further double bedrooms including guest suite with Jack and Jill door to the family bathroom and a separate re-furbished family shower room.

Outside A pair of electronically operated entrance gates open onto the illuminated framed driveway which leads to a generous circular parking apron with central water feature. From here there are formal gardens laid to shaped lawns with a variety of shrubs and trees, many illuminated ideal for evening entertainment. Enjoying a high degree of privacy overlooking adjacent farmland. The current vendors have also created a luxury outdoor entertainment area running from the new glass living kitchen with integrated firepit, Sonos sound system, outdoor kitchen and hardstanding for the current hot tub. In addition there is separate access to a further detached double garage for storage. The whole site extends to approximately 1.45 acres or thereabouts.

Viewing Arrangements Strictly by prior appointment via the agents Howkins and Harrison on 01827 718021.

Fixtures and Fittings Only those items in the nature of fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. Other items are specifically excluded. None of the appliances have been tested by the agents and they are not certified or warranted in any way.

Services None of the services have been tested and purchasers should note that it is their specific responsibility to make their own enquiries of the appropriate authorities as to the location, adequacy and availability of mains water, electricity, gas and drainage services.

Local Authority North West Leicestershire District Council - 01530 454545

Council Tax Band H Energy Rating Exempt – Grade 11 listed

Every care has been taken with the preparation of these Sales Particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. In all cases, buyers should verify matters for themselves. Where property alterations have been undertaken buyers should check that relevant permissions have been obtained. If there is any point, which is of particular importance let us know and we will verify it for you. These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. All measurements are approximate. The Fixtures, Fittings, Services & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs are provided for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the sale. Plans are provided for general guidance and are not to scale.

Howkins & Harrison

58 Market Street, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1AN

Telephone 01530 410930 Email ashbyproperty@howkinsandharrison.co.uk Web howkinsandharrison.co.uk Facebook HowkinsandHarrison Twitter HowkinsLLP Instagram HowkinsLLP

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First Floor

Cellar