Ladywood Manor | The Square | Wolvey

Ladywood Manor

The Square | Wolvey | Leicester | LE10 3LJ

Ladywood Manor was constructed just over ten years ago and occupies a secluded position within the centre of Wolvey Village just off The Square.

Ladywood Manor occupies a plot of just under an third of an acre, was built to exacting standards in 2004 and offers extensive accommodation in the region of 3,300 sq ft, including five bedrooms (three with en suite facilities), a family bathroom, there are also four reception rooms including a spectacular conservatory, a utility room and cloakroom. The property offers ample parking plus a triple garage with store room above. The plot offers attractive private gardens with well planted screening to a south facing aspect.

“Set back from The Square, the property is ideally situated for all of the village’s fantastic amenities, whilst maintaining its own private sanctuary�

Ground Floor The property has a covered, pillared porch and pathway leading to the entrance porch, which has a part glazed timber door, tiled floor, wall mounted alarm system and a cloak cupboard whilst there are double doors that lead to the welcoming entrance hall, which has a wide imposing staircase and access to the principle reception rooms and cloakroom Double doors lead to the sitting room which has double glazed windows overlooking the frontage and double glazed French casement doors that lead to the rear garden. There is also provision for a flat screen television, an open Louis X1V style fire place with stone surround and raised granite hearth. The study is situated at the front of the property and has a window to the front aspect, LED down lighters. While adjacent to this is the formal dining room with has a double glazed window with views to the side aspect and side gardens; there is a further double glazed window over looking forecourt, whilst French doors also lead to the side gardens.

The cloakroom is situated across the hallway with obscure double glazed window to the side, wash basin and low level WC and radiator heating and matching tiled floor. The kitchen breakfast room is situated at the rear of the property with delightful views of the gardens to two sides of the double casement doors and windows. There is a fitted kitchen with stainless steel twin sink, with adjoining tiled work surface, and a variety high cream gloss wall and base mounted units, space for an American style fridge freezer, a Brindle slate floor and a very attractive AGA with twin hot plates and additional four ring gas hob and several ovens and plate warmers and a tiled splash back. Double doors lead to the rear lobby, which has a door that leads to the pantry with matching slate floor, and a further that leads to the utility room which houses the gas central heating boilers, a circular sink tiled work surface as well as space for a washing machine and condenser dryer.

The door from the lobby leads to the spectacular conservatory which offers extensive space for entertaining or relaxing with views of the garden.There is an attractive lime stone tiled floor, radiator heating and a vaulted ceiling with a poly carbonate roof, there are double glazed sliding doors that lead to the side garden, whilst matching sliding doors leads to the rear.

A spiral staircase also leads to the master bedroom suite.

First Floor The staircase to the first floor has a large attractive arched window with views of the rear garden whilst the front part of the landing has a double glazed door that leads to a Juliette style balcony. Doors lead to five bedrooms and the family bathroom.

The master suite is particularly attractive with double glazed windows to all rear and side aspects including a double glazed door that leads to the spiral staircase and conservatory. There are LED down lighters and radiator heating, whilst a door leads to the en suite wet room with his and hers wash basins and vanity units, low level WC, heating chrome towel rail, fully tiled walls and rainforest style shower fitting and obscure double glazed windows to the side.

The master bedroom also has a walk in dressing room which has access to the roof void. Bedrooms two and three are situated on the west side of the building and compliment each other in size. Bedroom two is situated at the front which has two double glazed windows and a door that leads to an en-suite shower room with electric shower and low level WC and wash basin wit mixer tap and tiled floor. Bedroom three is adjacent to this room with views of the rear garden and also has an en-suite that compliments the one in Bedroom two. Bedroom four is another double room which has views of the frontage and adjacent to this is bedroom five, which is a single room currently, used as a study. The family bathroom has an abundance of contemporary fittings that compliment the house and its style.

Built in 2004, Ladywood Manor is a modern take on a classic design. The grand front elevation replicates Georgian opulence; step inside and find all the benefits of a contemporary family home.

Whether you are hosting a summer barbecue or spending a Christmassy evening in front of the crackling fire, Ladywood Manor is the perfect entertaining home.

With colourful David Austin Roses, weeping silver birch trees, Cox’s Pippin Apple Tree’s and the most divine vanilla scent of clematis, the gated gardens are tranquil and relaxing; the perfect place to relax with a glass of wine and a good book or entertain family and friends.

Front Area and Garage / Parking The property is set back from the square and has a blocked paved driveway that leads to a large off road parking area available for several vehicles on a gravelled forecourt. Access is then provided to a triple garage which has 3 up and over doors, two of which can be opened remotely. This has a staircase that leads to a large first floor area which could be utilised as potential guest suite or office area subject to compliance with Building regulations and the Local Authority Planners.

Side Gardens There is a gate adjacent to the property which leads to the attractive side gardens which are mainly laid to lawn and bordered by a gravel pathway that runs down the eastern elevations and conservatory. There is a personal door leading to the garage area.

Rear Gardens The rear gardens are laid mainly to lawn with a variety of well stocked shaped herbaceous borders.The garden is screened by tall trimmed evergreens running the length of the southern boundary, whilst the southern aspect can be enjoyed on the paved terrace adjacent to the kitchen and conservatory.

“Wolvey is within a triangle of three prominent road links; the M69, M6 and M1; close enough to benefit from convenient commuting in any direction yet far enough so as not to interfere with the peaceful country lifestyle provided by the quintessentially English village.�

Location Wolvey is a sought after village, situated in Southern Leicestershire, close to the Warwickshire border, with a village school, shop and amenities. The village is well placed for access to the M6, M69, M1, Birmingham, Coventry, Rugby (intercity to London Euston 55 mins) Nuneaton and Leicester are all commutable.

RUGBY Rugby is a market town in Warwickshire, on the River Avon. The town is the second largest town in the county; 13 miles (21 km) east of Coventry, on the eastern edge of Warwickshire, near the borders with Northamptonshire and Leicestershire. The town is credited with being the birthplace of rugby football.

Rugby is most famous for the invention of rugby football, which is played throughout the world. The invention of the game is credited to William Webb Ellis whilst breaking the existing rules of a football match played in 1823 at Rugby School.

Rugby School is one of England’s oldest and most prestigious public schools, and was the setting of Thomas Hughes’s semi-autobiographical masterpiece Tom Brown’s Schooldays.

LEICESTER Leicester is a city and unitary authority area in the East Midlands of England, and the county town of Leicestershire. The city lies on the River Soar and at the edge of the National Forest. It is the burial place of King Richard III. The opening of the Haymarket Shopping Centre in 1971 was followed by a number of new shopping centres in the city, including St Martin’s Shopping Centre and the Shire Shopping Centre, which was expanded in September 2008 and rebranded as Highcross. By the 1990s, as well, Leicester’s central position and good transport links had established it as a distribution centre.Today, Leicester is located at the intersection of the north/south Midland Main Line and east/west Birmingham/Leicester/Cambridge Cross-Country railway lines and at the confluence of the M1 / M69 motorways and the A46 / A6 trunk routes.

Services Mains Drainage, water meter, electricity, gas, telephone (BT connected) Local Authority Rugby Borough Council 01788 533533 Council Tax Band: H Viewing Arrangements Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on 01788 820062 Website Address For more information visit the property’s unique website address www.fineandcountry.com/50033949 Opening Hours Monday to Friday Saturday

9.00 am - 5.30 pm 9.00 am - 4.30 pm

Agent Notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with metric equivalents 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. These comments are the personal views of the current owners and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure.