Detached house for sale in Beveridge Street, Barrow Upon Soar, Loughborough LE12

Steeped in history and having period features, “The Chestnuts” sitting on a generous third acre plot dates back to 1691 and has been lovingly restored by the current owners over the last 11 years. With a well-established walled garden, it is a property of local historic importance, having originally been part of a large farmstead. Together with other impressive and historic properties, it is located on Beveridge Street, which sits at the heart of the historic centre of Barrow-upon-Soar.

The house can be described in three sections. The South Section, the oldest, dating from 1691, is set over three floors and boasts two reception rooms, five bedrooms, cellar and two bathrooms. The North Section was built 100 years later, and has an impressive living room with inglenook fireplace, study, and separate kitchenette to the ground floor, and two bedrooms and bathroom to the first floor. The house also includes a separate snug, large kitchen with utility and a workshop. To the front of the property there is a large double garage and private driveway. Behind the house, the unique English walled garden offers a courtyard, lawns, patio area, fruit trees, vegetable garden and brick-built “gazebo”.

While the north section is fully accessible from the rest of the house, it has a separate and impressive entrance so offers the possibility to be used as separate accommodation or for running a small business.

Barrow upon Soar is located between Nottingham and Leicester with its own railway station, excellent bus connections, and is conveniently located for commuting to London St Pancras within 1.5 hours. The centre is just a short walk away from the property, and has an array of local amenities, including supermarket, dentist, selection of independent shops, pubs and restaurants and a train station. The property is also within close proximity to a wide selection of schools including The Loughborough Schools Foundation & Ratcliffe College.

It is a property which must be Viewed!

Renovations Completed By The Existing Owners:

The current owners have, over the last 11 years, invested in restoring character and uncovering many original features. They have lifted and repaired the roof structure, replaced mortar flashing with lead, and installed new guttering. Original garden walls and outbuildings have been re-pointed and repaired, beams and doors stripped of paint, roof and loft insulation added, and new Karndean flooring laid over many original lime ash floors. The kitchen has been upgraded and stone effect Karndean flooring laid. Two new boilers were installed, and an upgrade of heating, including smart heating controls to remotely zone different rooms, lowering utility bills considerably. Three new electrical distribution boards, with some new wiring and sockets were installed.

All bathrooms were re-fitted and a new one created on the first floor of the South Section. One existing small bathroom was converted to a large walk-in pantry off the snug. Light tubes have been fitted to increase natural light in the snug and hallway, created by the addition of a stud partition wall. All work was submitted, approved and subsequently checked by building control.

North Section

Tastefully renovated 2/3 bedroom self-contained property. It benefits from its own private entrance and has, over generations, been the home of a number of successful businesses. This part of the property could also be utilised as an Airbnb / short term rental.

North Section - Ground Floor

Entrance Hall (4.5 x 1.5 (14'9" x 4'11"))

Inviting Entrance hall with quarry tile floor.

Inner Lobby (5.62 x 5.0 (18'5" x 16'4"))

Bright and characterful living space / entrance lobby with picture window to the front elevation, quarry tile floor, hand-stripped beams and large inglenook fireplace, with original features and large log burner. Separate doors to the ground floor give access to a kitchenette, storage cupboard and direct access through to the main house. A staircase rises to first floor with two further bedrooms and separate bathroom.

Office / Bedroom (3.46 x 3 (11'4" x 9'10"))

A versatile room currently utilised as a study which could be an additional bedroom, reception room, formal office or knocked through to the kitchenette to create a larger kitchen area.

Kitchenette

Useful kitchenette with worksurface and sink. There is a window to the rear elevation.

North Section - First Floor

Bedroom / Office (5.0 x 4.41 (16'4" x 14'5"))

A large bedroom with picture window to the front elevation, with original wooden floor and door which provides access to the main house.

Bedroom / Office (3.8 x 3.0 (12'5" x 9'10"))

Another versatile room that could be utilised as a bedroom or office space.

Bathroom (2.8 x 2.2 (9'2" x 7'2"))

Modern bathroom with three-piece suite comprising: Full length bath, pedestal sink and low-level WC. There is a chrome towel rail and window to the to the side elevation.

South Section & Main Kitchen - Ground Floor

Dining Kitchen (6.5 x 3.4 (21'3" x 11'1"))

The spacious dining kitchen, and workshop above, was added to the original house in the 1970’s, using original stone from pre-existing outbuildings. It boasts a range of wall and base mounted units painted in contemporary tones with complimentary work surface over. Feature exposed stonework and wooden beams add to the characterful feel of the room and dual aspect windows overlook the front and rear courtyards. A sliding door gives access to a useful pantry. Freestanding appliances include: Range style cooker with extractor over, dishwasher and American style fridge freezer. Further doors provide access to the utility room, snug living room and further ground floor accommodation beyond.

Utility Room (3.6 x 2.6 (11'9" x 8'6"))

Large utility room with plumbing for appliances, quarry tile floor and Belfast style sink. There is a large window to the rear elevation and a door provides direct access to / from the rear courtyard and formal gardens beyond.

Snug (4.3 x 3.3 (14'1" x 10'9"))

Informal "Snug" living room with quarry tile floor, feature exposed stone/ brick walls, beams and window to the side elevation. Further doors provide access into a separate storage room and further ground floor accommodation beyond.

Entrance Hall (15 x 1.25 (49'2" x 4'1"))

Accessed from both the front driveway and rear garden, having original quarry tiled floor, stone/brickwork and beams/woodwork. The entrance hall spans the width of the property, to connect the north and south ranges. Separate doors provide access to the ground reception rooms, further ground floor bathroom and cellar. A feature staircase rises to the first and second floor accommodation.

Ground Floor Bathroom

Spacious ground floor bathroom with large walk in shower cubicle with glass screen, low level WC and pedestal sink. There is further exposed stonework, beams and feature radiator / towel rail.

Living Room (5.0 x 4.2 (16'4" x 13'9"))

Set at the front of the property the spacious yet inviting living rooms boasts a large picture window to the front elevation, exposed wooden floors, beams and fully working Baxi fireplace with stone surround. A door provides access into the drawing room.

Drawing Room (5.0 x 3.9 (16'4" x 12'9"))

A further well-proportioned reception room, with exposed beams, feature fireplace with herringbone brickwork and exposed wooden floors. There is a large picture window to the front elevation, ornate fitted storage cupboards and a feature arched door which gives direct access to / from the main hallway.

Cellar (Lower Ground Floor)

What would have been the original cold store for the main house, split into two rooms - the cellar is currently utilised as a wine cellar and boiler room but provides additional storage areas if required.

South Section & Main Kitchen - First Floor

Bedroom (5.0 x 4.0 (16'4" x 13'1"))

A large double bedroom with dual aspect windows to the front and rear elevations. There is ample space for large furniture or additional free-standing or fitted storage to be added.

Bedroom (5.0 x 5.0 (16'4" x 16'4"))

A large double bedroom with picture window to the front elevation and built in storage cupboards. There is ample space for large furniture or additional free-standing or fitted storage to be added. An internal door provides access to/from the south range if required.

Family Bathroom (4.0 x 2.5 (13'1" x 8'2"))

Well-proportioned family bathroom with four-piece suite comprising: Walk in corner shower with glass screen, feature roll top bath, low level WC and pedestal sink unit. There is a radiator/towel rail, checkerboard tiling and window to the rear elevation with views over the formal rear gardens.

Workshop (9.47 x 3.4 (31'0" x 11'1"))

Located above the kitchen/utility room the large workshop is accessed via an external staircase from the rear courtyard. A very versatile space that would make an ideal home gym, office, workshop or storage room.

South Section & Main Kitchen - Second Floor

Principal Bedroom (5.48 x 5.18 (17'11" x 16'11"))

The principal bedroom has stunning exposed structural beams, Velux window to the rear elevation and large walk-in wardrobe with sliding door. There is ample space for further fee-standing storage or furniture to be added.

Bedroom (5.0 x 4.0 (16'4" x 13'1"))

A spacious double bedroom with window to the front elevation. There is ample space for large furniture or additional free-standing or fitted storage to be added.

Bedroom (4.2 x 2.5 (13'9" x 8'2"))

A double bedroom with solid wood floor and exposed beams, with space for free-standing or fitted storage to be added. There is a window to the rear elevation with views over the gardens.

Outside

Formal Gardens

The stunning and well-maintained and hidden cottage rear gardens are split into distinct sections. A walled courtyard is located closest to the property, with views from the kitchen, with expansive L-shaped formal walled gardens beyond accessed via a brick archway. The garden boasts large areas of lawn bordered by mature plants, shrubs and ornamental trees. It has an English Orchard feel about it, with several mature fruit trees, vegetable patch and greenhouse. A domed stone gazebo at the end of the garden has power and lighting and is open to a stone patio area, ideal for outdoor entertaining.

Store Room And Summer House

The property has an outside store room that is accessible from the courtyard, and a small summer house/store accessible from the garden.

Driveway & Double Garage

Located to the side of the property is a formal block paved driveway, leading to separate entry to the kitchen and hallway, with further on-street parking available to the front of the property. The double garage is accessed directly from the driveway and has an electric door, power, lighting and impressive double height ceiling. Double doors to the rear elevation open onto the rear courtyard.

Schools & Transport Links

The property is within close proximity to a wide selection of schools i(both primary and secondary) including The Loughborough Schools Foundation, Ratcliffe College, Humphrey Perkins, and Rawlins Academy and has easy access to Loughborough University.

It offers quick access to a number of road links to Loughborough, Leicester, Nottingham and Derby via the A6, A46 and M1 Motorway. Barrow upon Soar boasts its own railway station with regular trains to Leicester and Nottingham, plus excellent bus connections, and is conveniently located for commuting to London St Pancras from nearby Loughborough Railway Station within 1.5 hours. Nottingham East Midlands Airport is also within easy reach

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