4 bed detached house for sale

Main Street, South Croxton, Leicester, Leicestershire LE7

A stunningly appointed unlisted home within a sought after village location set in circa 4 acres of picturesque gardens and paddocks with pond, far reaching views, annexe & garages

Description
Lavender House is an impressive and substantial family home within the sought-after conservation village of South Croxton. Occupying over four acres of private gardens and paddock, the property offers stunning far-reaching rural views and unparalleled tranquillity. Built in 1853, this unlisted Victorian home been extensively renovated and extended by the current owners and now expands to over 3200 sq ft of accommodation with secondary accommodation.
Internally the flowing interiors are presented to a high standard with a contemporary finish throughout, with a seamless connection between contemporary design and original period features, including restored shutters, panelling, and the historically significant front door, retained as a focal point within the extension. Bright and modern, offering flexible accommodation over two floors. The flowing layout and sensational proportions lend the property well to families with plenty of space for entertaining.
The home compromises four bedrooms, three reception rooms, three bathrooms, in addition to the spectacular kitchen, dining and entertaining room extension with bi-folding doors onto the wrap around veranda the views are truly breath-taking. The one-bedroom annexe provides flexible secondary accommodation, with a link-hallway and separate front door from the main house. It is ideal for multi-generational living or as a successful holiday let.
Outside, the property occupies approximately four acres of mature gardens and paddocks laid to lawn with an array of mature trees, complete with a private veranda, patios, a bothy and a pond with island and pontoon. To the front of the property there is ample parking with a double carport complete with storage to the side and games room above.

Within the home
Upon entering Lavender House, you are immediately greeted by a spacious and light-filled entrance-dining hall. With large dual-aspect sash windows and a contemporary double-sided wood burning stove, the hall exudes a warm, inviting atmosphere. Original features, such as the archway and period details, lead seamlessly into the home’s elegant layout.
Leading to the spacious stairwell, a large lantern allows light to pour through to both the ground and first floor landing. To the right is the first of the reception rooms, a cosier sitting room which enjoys the wood burning stove shared with the entrance hall and original panelling around the sash windows and shutters.
The sensational open plan kitchen, dining, and entertaining extension, designed by architect Michael Lavender, is the epitome of modern family living. This bright and spacious area, flooded with natural light, is ideal for both relaxed family living and sophisticated entertaining.
The glazed link between the original property and extension floods the space with natural light, whilst the bi-folding doors and sliding doors allow the sensational views over the south facing gardens and rural countryside to be enjoyed. The handmade kitchen with Silestone worktop is fitted with Neff appliances, including an induction hob, warming drawer, and two ovens, Miele dishwasher along with two sinks equipped with waste disposal systems and one with a Quooker hot tap. The large island and built in breakfast bar, to provide a more informal dining space in additional to a circular breakfast table with inbuilt benches providing space for all the family to sit together.
The extension further provides an expansive reception area, currently used as both a dining and sitting room, and complete with exposed slate walls, Amtico flooring with underfloor heating, whilst the vast array of sliding and bi-folding doors across the rear of the property, allows direct access onto the veranda and gardens as well as an outdoor covered entertaining space perfect for gatherings in all weathers, complete with cedar boarding and inset lights. The sliding doors open from the sitting room onto the veranda, with steps down leading to the gardens and a sunken paved area, perfect for alfresco dining and enjoying the sunsets.
The sitting room is accessed via the extension, connecting seamlessly from the sitting/dining area, with secondary access from the stairwell and hall. This space is fitted with a media wall and spotlights so could easily be adapted into a cinema room or playroom as required.
Completing the ground floor, a useful and spacious utility room fitted with glossy wall and base units, providing fantastic storage and space for additional appliances. The current owners have installed a laundry chute, which is connected to both principal ensuite bathroom and landing. A large sash window floods this space with natural lights, flowing and connects through into the kitchen. A downstairs W.C. With dog shower and storage cupboard in the back hall, which connects to the link hallway providing secondary access to the annexe.

Ascending the original staircase, with an abundance of light from the large lantern above, the landing provides access to four bedrooms. The period sash windows and feature high ceilings are continued throughout the first floor, whilst the property has been modernised and adapted to meet modern day and family demands.
The principal bedroom suite occupies half of the first floor. The door opens into an inner hall, to the right, a large double bedroom, with an array of wardrobes and boasting rural views. To the left, the suite offers two dressing areas, fitted with a range of storage. The large ensuite is spectacular, with a large walk in rain shower, double sinks, freestanding bath, towel rail and houses the laundry chute.
To the right at the top of the stairs via an inner landing, housing built in storage and the first of two laundry chute access point, is bedroom two: A spacious double room with sensational elevated views over the village. The bedroom is fitted with built in wardrobes and a dressing desk, whilst the modern ensuite shower room is complete with W.C., a walk in rain shower, heated towel rail and underfloor heating.
Bedroom three is situated to the rear of the property, enjoying the sensational, elevated views over the garden and surrounding countryside. This bedroom is served by a spacious Jack and Jill bathroom, also acting as a family bathroom serving bedroom four. Complete with W.C., a walk in rain shower, freestanding bathtub enjoying the views and heated towel rail.
Bedroom four is a large double with fitted wardrobes. This bright bedroom has elevated views over the village.

Annexe
The converted garage and stable is furnished to a high specification offering an open plan kitchen/diner, sitting room, shower room and bedroom. The kitchen is fitted with an array of units, complete with waste disposal within the sink, induction hob, oven, dishwasher, and microwave. Shuttered windows ensure privacy, aiming to minimise impact on the owners of the main house.
The annexe is currently being used for holiday let purposes, figures regarding the potential income are available on request.

Location
Outside:
Sat back behind a brick wall and electric gates, Lavender House occupies a discrete position from the centre of the village. The parking area is wrapped in a brick wall and raised sleeper bed which has been planted with a range of grasses and trees, including pear and apple, to ensure easy maintenance.
The newly erected carport provides covered parking for two vehicles and an electric car charging point. A secure storage room provides easy accessed storage for garden machinery and tools, with stairs leading up to an impressive games room or party barn which is great for entertaining.
A gravelled pathway leads from the front parking area down the western boundary and into the gardens and veranda. From the house and spacious terrace areas, the gardens flow naturally and connect seamlessly with part of the original Ha-Ha providing a slight step in the terrain before the lawned tennis court. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with an array of mature trees including apples and pears, complete with uplifting lights. A timber Bothy, fitted with an internal BBQ, is perfect for entertaining and enjoying chillier summer evenings.
Beyond, the garden continues to flow down towards the pond which is home to Koi and Grass carp, complete with a pontoon and duck house, and surrounded by Iris. The pond brings an array of wildlife and is home to geese, which return annually to nest. The pond, fed by surface water, and has an outflow pipe, ensuring a constant level of water.
Beyond the pond can be found the paddock which could easily be enclosed to provide grazing if required. An old stable is currently used as machinery storage. The land gently slopes away, draining well towards the stream beyond the boundary of the property.
Walking back up to the house, the grandeur and vast expanse of glass can be admired, a sensational and seamless blend of period and character with modern, contemporary styles.

Location:
The property occupies an enviable position within this attractive conservation village, which is surrounded by rolling countryside. South Croxton has a village hall and an active church community with more comprehensive amenities in nearby Queniborough and Syston which offer an extensive range of shopping and leisure facilities not to mention several well regarded golf courses in the area and there is also an active bus service.

The village is also convenient for excellent schooling including Gaddesby Primary School (rated as outstanding by Ofsted) and Independent schools including Leicester Grammar School, Leicester High School For Girls, Ratcliffe College, and Loughborough Schools Foundation. Both Public and independent schools are also within striking distance in Oakham and Uppingham. This property is also well placed for access to major road links to include: A47, A607, A6, A563 and the M1.

Acreage:
4.08 Acres



Additional Info
Services – Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. Gas fired central heating is connected to the main house, with electric storage heaters in the annexe. There is underflooring heating to the extension and two bathrooms on the first floor.

Fixtures and Fittings – only those mentioned in these sale particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as curtains, light fitting and garden ornaments are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.