USD 1,500,724
3 r
5 bd
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- Garden
- Garage View more View less Once forming part of the Paget estate, Buck Hill Lodge is a substantial home with Victorian charm. Standing in mature grounds of just over half an acre. The property enjoys a prime setting nestled between the Outwoods & Beacon Hill. Originally used as a hunting lodge, the property has been well loved and maintained by the current owners retaining much of its original charm. The property is entered through an impressive entrance hall featuring timber carved staircase and herringbone wood block flooring. Three reception rooms are located on the ground floor with kitchen and garden room overlooking the impressive lawns. On the first floor are four bedrooms served by a large family bathroom, shower room & en suite. Gates open to a large gravelled driveway which leads to a double garage providing plentiful parking for several cars. Lawned gardens wrap around the property and provide complete privacy. As such properties are rarely available to the open market, early viewing is strongly recommended.LocationThe property enjoys a semi-rural location on the Nanpantan, Woodhouse Eaves border. Loughborough is a vibrant University town offering an excellent range of facilities and amenities. Schooling of all grades are close by including the renowned Loughborough Endowed Schools and Our Lady’s Convent School. This market town has a wide range of shopping facilities including cinema, leisure centre and the nearby M1 allows easy access for both North and South. The surrounding cities of Leicester, Derby and Nottingham are all within easy commuting distance, Loughborough train station provides a regular mainline service to London St Pancras. East Midlands Airport and Birmingham International provides excellent air links.Ground FloorEntered via an impressive entrance hall featuring carved timber decorative framed ceiling with magnificent timber finials and a beautifully carved pine staircase with access to a cellar beneath. Leading off which are sitting room, dining room, utility & W.C. From the dining room leads the impressive double height garden room overlooking the extensive lawns. The kitchen is spacious and fitted with a range of bespoke fitted units in tiled worktop. A further inner hallway is location from the kitchen and completes the ground floor accommodation.First FloorAn impressive first floor landing features a carved timber balustrade and handrail finished with thistle shaped carved timber finials. Three bedrooms are located on the first floor, one with en suite. A large family bathroom and separate shower room complete the first floor.OutsideThe property sits in an enviable position nestled in a small group of three properties at the heart of The Outwoods and Beacon Hill area. The property itself owns half of the entrance driveway shared with Keepers Cottage across the drive whilst Buck Hill Farm has a right of access across. There is wrought iron fencing along the side of the property eventually giving way to electric gates into a gravelled driveway terminating at the double garage. The rear gardens are beautifully maintained featuring a sett stone and granite slabbed patio area with gravel covered pathways and perfectly manicured lawn with a variety of shrubs, plants and mature trees. There is a large timber shed and a laurel hedge creating a secluded area for the Calor gas storage tank.GarageA substantial double garage with two individual electrically operated up and over doors. Fitted with power & lighting.ServicesThe property is Grade II listed and has gas fired central heating via a Calor gas storage unit situated within the grounds. The property is also set on a private sewerage system shared with the two neighbouring properties.TenureFreeholdLocal AuthorityCharnwood Borough Council
Features:
- Garden
- Garage