5 bed detached house for sale

Holkham House, Church View Lane, Breedon-On-The-Hill DE73

Holkham House is set within an exclusive development of just fourteen individually designed homes, this attractive five-bedroom detached residence occupies a desirable corner position within a peaceful block-paved cul-de-sac. Heritage-style lighting and thoughtfully landscaped communal areas complement the character of historic Breedon village, creating an established setting that combines traditional charm with modern living.

Completed in 2019 and enhanced by the current owners, the property has been carefully remodelled and beautifully presented throughout. Behind its charming, cottage-inspired façade lies a thoughtfully designed family home, finished to a high standard with a strong emphasis on both style and practicality.

At the heart of the home is a beautifully designed open-plan kitchen, dining and family room, thoughtfully remodelled to create a superb space for modern family life and entertaining. Well planned and finished to a high standard, it offers an excellent balance of style and functionality while forming the natural hub of the home.

The separate sitting room provides a more intimate setting, centred around a contemporary feature fireplace with bespoke fitted cabinetry, creating an attractive focal point together with excellent integrated storage.

Underfloor heating extends throughout the ground floor, adding comfort and enhancing the quality of the principal living spaces.

Arranged over three floors, the property offers five well-proportioned bedrooms and three stylish bathrooms, providing flexible accommodation for modern family living. Carefully designed fitted storage has been incorporated throughout the home, making excellent use of every floor.

Occupying a well-positioned corner plot, the property enjoys a peaceful setting with open views across adjoining fields to the eastern edge of the village, together with direct access to surrounding countryside walks.

The cottage-style gardens have been thoughtfully planted with a variety of traditional flowering borders, creating an attractive and private outdoor space that complements the character of the house. A block-paved driveway provides ample off-road parking and leads to a detached garage, while gated access to both sides of the property offers additional convenience.

Beautifully presented throughout and occupying one of the most attractive positions within this exclusive development, the property combines charming village architecture with thoughtfully updated interiors, offering an exceptional family home in one of Breedon's most desirable residential settings.

The village of Breedon offers two local pubs, primary school, off-licence and postoffice, along with fantastic countryside walks. Just a short distance of 5 miles (10 minute drive) is the vibrant town of Ashby-de-la Zouch, which provides a full range of amenities. The property is conveniently located only 3 miles from East Midlands Airport and benefits from excellent transport links via M42, offering easy access to the M1. The neighbouring village of Wilson offers the delights of Breedon Spa for luxury escapes and for the gym lovers Breedon Priory Health Club. The neighbouring village of Melbourne is an extremely social place to visit, with its boutique shops, deli, bakers, butchers, hairdressers, beauticians, pharmacy and endless choices of bars, restaurants and coffee shops this vibrant dog friendly village is only stones throw of 2.8 miles away. For the outdoor enthusiasts, the area offers a sailing club, miles of picturesque walks, and the historical Calke Abbey Estate located in Ticknall is perfect for enjoying the delights of history and spotting deer.

EPC Rating: C

Location

The village of Breedon offers two local pubs, primary school, off-licence and postoffice, along with fantastic countryside walks. Just a short distance of 5 miles (10 minute drive) is the vibrant town of Ashby-de-la Zouch, which provides a full range of amenities. The property is conveniently located only 3 miles from East Midlands Airport and benefits from excellent transport links via M42, offering easy access to the M1. The neighbouring village of Wilson offers the delights of Breedon Spa for luxury escapes and for the gym lovers Breedon Priory Health Club. The neighbouring village of Melbourne is an extremely social place to visit, with its boutique shops, deli, bakers, butchers, hairdressers, beauticians, pharmacy and endless choices of bars, restaurants and coffee shops this vibrant dog friendly village is only stones throw of 2.8 miles away. For the outdoor enthusiasts, the area offers a sailing club, miles of picturesque walks, and the historical Calke Abbey Estate located in Ticknall is perfect for enjoying the delights of history and spotting deer.

Entrance Hall (3.67m x 1.68m)

A welcoming entrance hall provides an excellent introduction to the home, combining a light, contemporary finish with practical design. Accessed via a composite front door, the space features large-format tiled flooring with underfloor heating and a neutral décor.
A hardwood double-glazed sash window to the front elevation allows for good natural light, while inset ceiling spotlights enhance the clean, modern finish. An engineered oak staircase rises to the first and second floors, forming an attractive focal point, while doors lead to the cloakroom, sitting room and open-plan kitchen, dining and family room.
A thoughtfully designed cloak area incorporates fitted storage, a built-in bench and open shelving, providing a practical solution for everyday family living.

Cloakroom (1.78m x 1.06m)

Continuing the contemporary finish found throughout the entrance hall, the cloakroom features matching large-format tiled flooring with underfloor heating. A hardwood double-glazed sash window to the front elevation provides natural light, complemented by inset ceiling spotlights.
The room is fitted with a modern white pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, a low-level WC and a chrome heated towel radiator, creating a well-appointed and practical space.

Lounge (6.21m x 3.62m)

A well-proportioned dual-aspect reception room, the sitting room benefits from excellent natural light from three elevations through double-glazed windows. French doors with glazed side panels open onto the private rear garden, creating a strong connection between the indoor and outdoor spaces, while elegant French shutters add a refined finish to the front-facing window.
The room features underfloor heating, a neutral carpet, inset ceiling spotlights and integrated Bluetooth ceiling speakers. A bespoke fitted media wall provides a practical and stylish focal point, incorporating fitted storage, open shelving, an entertainment area and a contemporary glazed feature fireplace.

Open Plan Kitchen Diner (7.35m x 3.70m)

Originally designed as two separate rooms, this impressive space has been thoughtfully reconfigured by the current owners to create a superb open-plan kitchen and dining area, ideal for both everyday family living and entertaining. Finished to the same high standard as the rest of the home, the room features large-format tiled flooring with underfloor heating, continuing the contemporary finish throughout. The dining area is positioned to the front of the property, enjoying a pleasant outlook through a hardwood double-glazed sash window with elegant French shutters. The well-appointed u-shaped kitchen is fitted with contemporary cream slab-fronted base, wall and full-height units, complemented by timber work surfaces and a breakfast bar. Integrated appliances include a slimline wine cooler, while a built-in Bluetooth speaker system completes this stylish and practical space.

Utility (2.85m x 1.85m)

Complementing the kitchen in both design and finish, the utility room features matching large-format tiled flooring with underfloor heating, creating a practical and well-considered space.
Fitted with contemporary cream slab-fronted base and wall units, the room incorporates a laminate work surface with matching upstands and tiled splashbacks. A stainless steel sink and drainer with chrome swan-neck mixer tap is positioned beneath the worktop, alongside an integrated washing machine and space for a tumble dryer.
Further useful understairs storage adds to the practicality of the space, while the utility room provides a well-designed extension of the kitchen, maintaining the same quality of finish found throughout the home.

1st Floor Landing

The first-floor landing is finished with a neutral décor and fitted carpet, creating a light and welcoming approach to the accommodation. An oak veneer balustrade with spindle detailing continues from the staircase and rises to the second floor, providing a consistent design feature throughout the home.
A hardwood double-glazed sash window to the front elevation allows natural light into the space, while a built-in storage cupboard provides useful additional storage.
Matching oak veneer doors lead to the principal bedroom with en suite, two further well-proportioned bedrooms, one of which also benefits from an en suite shower room, together with the family bathroom.

Bedroom 1 ( Master Bedroom) (4.21m x 3.58m)

Located on the first floor and positioned to the front elevation, the master bedroom is a well-proportioned room finished with a contemporary panelled feature wall, creating an attractive focal point.
A hardwood double-glazed sash window provides excellent natural light, while the room is completed with a neutral fitted carpet, inset ceiling spotlights and radiator. The bedroom also benefits from direct access to the en suite shower room.

En-Suite (2.36m x 1.67m)

Serving the master bedroom, the en suite shower room is finished in a contemporary style with full-height tiling complemented by modern ceramic tiled flooring.
The suite comprises a spacious walk-in shower with low-profile tray, glazed screen and chrome thermostatic shower, together with a pedestal wash hand basin and low-level WC. A chrome heated towel rail provides additional comfort, while inset ceiling spotlights complete the space.
A hardwood double-glazed sash-style window to the rear elevation with part-frosted glazing allows natural light while maintaining privacy.

Bedroom 3 (3.69m x 3.53m)

Located on the first floor, this well-proportioned double bedroom features a contemporary navy matt panelled feature wall, complemented by neutral décor and fitted carpet.
A hardwood double-glazed sash window to the front elevation provides natural light, while a radiator completes the room.

Bedroom 4 (2.82m x 2.33m)

Located on the first floor and positioned to the rear of the property, this well-proportioned double bedroom enjoys pleasant views over the garden. A hardwood double-glazed sash window allows natural light into the room, complemented by a neutral fitted carpet, decorative coving and radiator.
A versatile room offering comfortable accommodation, it would work equally well as a guest bedroom or additional family space.

Bathroom 1 (4.08m x 1.67m)

The family bathroom is finished with full-height tiling in a neutral palette, creating a clean and contemporary space. The white suite comprises a panelled bath with glazed shower screen and chrome thermostatic shower, together with a pedestal wash hand basin and low-level WC.
A chrome heated towel rail provides additional comfort, while inset ceiling spotlights and an extractor fan complete the room. A hardwood double-glazed sash-style window with part-frosted glazing to the rear elevation allows natural light while maintaining privacy.

2nd Floor Landing (3.44m x 2.63m)

The second-floor landing has been thoughtfully designed to provide both practicality and style, featuring bespoke fitted oak veneer shelving and display storage, creating an attractive focal point on arrival.
Continuing the finish found throughout the property, the oak veneer balustrade, internal doors and neutral fitted carpet provide a consistent sense of quality and continuity.
The landing provides access to two well-proportioned double bedrooms and a further bathroom, together with useful built-in storage cupboards. A Velux roof window allows natural light into the space, while access to the boarded loft provides additional storage.

Bedroom 2 (4.71m x 3.65m)

Located on the second floor, this well-proportioned double bedroom benefits from a dual aspect design, with a Velux roof window to the rear elevation and an attractive dormer window to the front elevation, allowing natural light throughout the room.
Finished with neutral décor, fitted carpet and inset ceiling spotlights, this versatile top-floor bedroom provides a comfortable and adaptable space.

Bedroom 5 (3.09m x 3.06m)

Located on the second floor and positioned to the front elevation, this versatile room is currently arranged as a double bedroom with an integrated dormer office area, providing a practical space for modern living.
The room benefits from good natural light and a well-considered layout, complemented by neutral décor and fitted carpet. This adaptable space offers excellent flexibility as a bedroom, home office or guest accommodation.

Bathroom 2 (2.79m x 1.60m)

The second-floor bathroom offers a modern and refreshing space, thoughtfully designed with a contemporary finish and enhanced by natural light from a Velux roof window. The part-tiled walls create a clean and stylish backdrop, complemented by modern fittings including a large double low-profile shower tray with glazed shower screen and chrome thermostatic shower. The suite is completed by a pedestal wash hand basin and low-level WC, while inset ceiling spotlights and a chrome heated towel radiator provide the finishing touches to this well-appointed room.

Detached Garage

The detached brick-built garage is larger than the average single garage and features a pitched roof providing useful additional storage within the rafters. It benefits from an electric roller shutter door, light and power, together with a side pedestrian door providing direct access to the private rear garden.
A practical and versatile space, the garage is suitable for secure parking, storage or workshop use, with the added convenience of the adjacent electric vehicle charging point positioned on the approach.

Garden

Occupying a prominent corner position, the property benefits from a block-paved driveway extending across both the front and side elevations, providing ample off-road parking and leading to the detached garage. An electric vehicle charging point is conveniently positioned adjacent to the garage, while gated access on both sides of the property offers excellent practicality.
A welcoming covered entrance porch, complete with inset spotlights, provides an attractive approach to the front door, complemented by feature lighting to the detached garage.
To the eastern side of the property, a fenced garden is currently arranged as a dedicated children's play area. This versatile space could easily be reconfigured to provide additional off-road parking if required. From here, a pathway leads seamlessly into the principal rear garden.
Designed to offer a balance of entertaining space and family enjoyment, the rear garden begins with a generous paved terrace adjoining the house, bordered by established cottage-style planting that provides colour and interest throughout the seasons. Feature lighting enhances the rear elevation, while an external water tap is conveniently positioned close to the driveway.
A pathway continues through the lawned garden to a second, more secluded patio, thoughtfully positioned to enjoy a greater sense of privacy together with open views across the adjoining countryside. Beyond, the garden extends to post-and-rail fencing, where direct access has been created into the neighbouring field, offering an immediate connection to the surrounding landscape and countryside walks.
The detached garage is larger than average and benefits from an electric up-and-over door, light and power, together with useful roof storage within the pitched roof space. The electric vehicle charging point is located alongside the garage, completing a practical and well-appointed external setting.

Parking - Garage

A generous block-paved driveway extends across the front and side of the property, providing ample off-road parking and leading to the detached garage. An electric vehicle charging point is positioned on the side elevation of the house, conveniently located on the approach to the garage. The garage features an electric up-and-over door, light and power, together with additional storage within the pitched roof space, and benefits from a personal door providing direct access to the private rear garden. Gated access to both sides of the property completes this practical and well-designed external arrangement.

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