Tonge, Derbyshire

Tonge Hall

Tonge | Derbyshire | DE73 8HQ

TONGE HALL

Tonge Hall is a distinctive 17th Century Grade II

Listed timber framed property, offered for sale in this sought after location on the Leicestershire / Derbyshire border. Built between the Elizabethan and Jacobean period, with some later additions, the property offers enormous character and charm, retaining many original features yet the accommodation is versatile to suit modern day living.

Centrally located in the hamlet of Tonge yet situated on a quiet lane off the principal highway. Tonge is close to the ever-popular towns of Melbourne and Ashby de la Zouch and offers idyllic countryside surroundings, footpaths, direct access to the National Cycle Network, and easy access to the National Trust’s Calke Abbey with its extensive parkland, Staunton Harold Reservoir as well as the National Forest. Perfectly situated for easy access to the M1, A42/M42, M6, A50 and A38 and East Midlands Airport making it an ideal spot for commuters. It is only 15 minutes to East Midlands Parkway Station with its direct trains to London and extensive parking.

KEY FEATURES

Ground Floor

To the main house is a panel door in a decorative frame. This leads to the Dining Hall believed to be the oldest part of the house, with exposed brick inglenook fireplace, multi-fuel stove set on a raised stone hearth and beam over. Multipaned dual aspect windows, wall light points, heavy exposed beams to the walls and ceiling including a decorative beam over one doorway and original Blue Lias flag stone floor.

This Dining Hall is central within the property and provides access to the Snug, Inner Hall, Breakfast Kitchen and entrance to a potential Granny Annexe.

The Snug offers dual aspect windows, fireplace, and exposed timbers

The Breakfast Kitchen has been fitted with a range of bespoke, in-frame Oak base units including a decorative section in the window recess using pippy oak, finished with a granite worksurface with integral drainer and matching upstand. Villeroy & Bosch undermount ceramic sink with mixer taps and flexible hose unit. Integral Bosch dishwasher and under sink bin store. Many base cupboards are fitted with ‘blum’ pull out drawers to allow easy access to the entire cupboard space. There are two burgundy 600mm Everhot Electric Range cookers side by side which create a stunning focal point underneath a substantial oak beam. Oak wall cupboards in an alcove also house an integrated Bosch microwave oven with grill. The floor is tiled with porcelain tiles, there is a window overlooking a private terrace and the courtyard area and door access to the rear terrace. Exposed brickwork and beams add character to the Kitchen which, with the breakfast bar comfortably seating four, makes this a very sociable area.

Leading into the Utility room, which is fitted with matching oak base and wall units, larder and laundry stores, granite worksurface with integral drainer and matching upstand, a large Blanco undermounted stainless steel sink with mixer tap and flexible hose unit. Space for an American style fridge/freezer with plumbing for water dispenser. There is a door leading to the side of the property.

Accessed from the utility room is an extensive walk-in Pantry / Larder with slate and brick thrawls, shelving and electric sockets.

A cloakroom with wash hand basin and WC.

The Inner Hall leads from the Dining Hall to the Drawing Room. Here you will find an impressive spindle rail and oak balustrade staircase with storage under and exposed beams within the wall. Multipaned window.

KEY FEATURES

The Drawing Room has been recently refurbished including the solid mahogany parquet floor, believed to have been laid in the mid-20th Century, and newly lime plastered walls. There is a multi-fuel stove set on a stone hearth in a spectacular stone surround. Beams to the walls and ceiling.

The Dining Hall leads to a further Hallway, with built in cloaks cupboard. The Hallway has access to a second main entrance door offering the potential for a Granny Annexe. This main door leads to the courtyard side of the property. The hallway leads to a second cloakroom and a doorway with steps leading down to the cellar. There is also access down to the garden room / potential granny annexe and up to bedroom 6.

Potential Granny Annexe / Garden Room offers two picture windows to the courtyard and double doors opening to the garden. On a raised hearth there is a multi-fuel stove. From the entrance hall there are stairs up to Bedroom 6, a double bedroom with dormer windows, built-in wardrobes and drawers. Amtico flooring.

The en-suite shower room comprises a fitted WC, wash hand basin and cupboards and a walk-in shower area with an electric shower. Coordinated tiled floor and walls. Velux double glazed skylight. Chrome ladder style towel rail. Underfloor heating.

Lower Ground Floor

The cellar offers two storage areas with vaulted ceilings lined with thrawls.

First Floor

The landing offers a continuation of the magnificent staircase and a door access to the second floor. Two multipaned windows overlook the garden. Useful storage with rail hanging and wall light points.

Principle Bedroom offers built-in storage wardrobes and an additional double depth storage cupboard with hanging rails and wall light points. En-suite comprises white suite to include a wall hung WC, wash hand basin with mixer taps and a walk-in shower area. Built in bathroom cabinet with mirror front and LED light surround. Chrome heated ladder style towel rail, floor tiling with underfloor heating. Colour complementing floor and wall tiles, Velux double glazed skylight and access into a spacious walk-in storage area.

Bedroom Two, a quite stunning double bedroom with ample features to include, heavy exposed beams, exposed stone mullions where windows once were, stone fire surround, multipaned sash window and wall light points.

Family Bathroom, modern white suite to include a low-level WC. Wall hung wash hand basin with storage drawers under and mixer tap. There is also a motion sensor light under this unit. A shaped bath with dedicated shower attachment along with chrome wall mounted taps, with large back-lit mirror over. Walk-in shower incorporating a built-in seat, decorative shelf with lighting. Heated towel rail and underfloor heating to the tiled floor. A shelved bathroom cabinet area within the immersion cupboard. Exposed beams.

Bedroom Three, double bedroom with built in storage wardrobes and shelving. Beams to ceiling and wall.

Bedroom Four, double bedroom with a Victorian fireplace with surround / overmantel, exposed beams to ceiling and wall light points. Multipaned window with a decorative frame.

Bedroom Five, double bedroom with dual aspect multipaned windows. Built-in wardrobes, built-in storage and book shelving. Second immersion tank / cupboard. Wall light points and exposed upright beams.

Second Floor

Provides spacious attic storage accessed by a staircase

KEY FEATURES

Outside

The original Tonge Hall Farm has been developed into four other properties arranged around the courtyard.

This property has space for ample car parking and access to the attached garage / workshop with an electric up and over door, power, light and full height double doors at the rear leading through to the main garden of the property.

From the courtyard, stone steps lead to a picket fence and gate onto a terrace and access to the original farmhouse kitchen door and second entrance door.

To the side elevation is a store housing the biomass (wood pellet) boiler.

The gardens to this property are just under half an acre and have been the pride, joy and hobby of the current owners. This well-established garden provides areas for vegetable and fruit growing and flower borders. There is a wealth of shrubs and specimen trees which add colour and interest year-round. There is a timber workshop and a 10’ x 8’ Dovetail dwarf wall greenhouse in one of the vegetable and fruit gardens. Areas enclosed by yew hedging include a central cobbled path, terrace area and large pond. There are sun terraces outside the garden room and on the top lawn looking out across the countryside beyond Tonge, all situated to be able to enjoy different areas of the garden during the day.

The gardens are private and there is a pedestrian gate out onto Moor Lane.

Note: There may be the possibility of purchasing land in Tonge which is owned by the vendors and will be subject to separate negotiation.

Location

Close to the town of Melbourne and just a few miles from both Castle Donington and Ashby-de-la Zouch where there are a variety of shops, cafes, bistros and restaurants. There is schooling for all ages and Private Education such as Repton College and the Loughborough Endowed Schools can be easily accessed, both approximately 10 miles from Tonge.

The semi-rural location of Tonge offers idyllic countryside walks, footpaths, and direct access to the Cycle network. Close by are National Trust properties such as Calke Abbey and Staunton Harold Reservoir and the National Forest.

For the commuter the location offers easy access to the M1, M42, M6, A50 and A38 as well as the cities of Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Birmingham and larger towns of Loughborough and Burton upon Trent.

There are trains to London from East Midlands Parkway, Loughborough and Derby.

East Midlands Airport is less than 4 miles from Tonge and Birmingham International Airport is easily accessible via the M42.

INFORMATION

Services

Electricity, Water and Drainage

Tenure Freehold

Local Authority

North West Leicestershire Council Tax Band G

Viewing Arrangements

Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country T: +44 (0)1509 891398 or Anita Adams on 07973 109536

Website

For more information visit www.fineandcountry.com/uk/ woodhouseeaves

Opening Hours:

Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 5.30 pm

Saturday 9.00 am - 4.30 pm

Sunday By appointment only

OIEO £1,000,000

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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 30.03.2023

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