5 bed detached house for sale

Cotgrave Road, Plumtree, Nottingham NG12

A Beautifully Extended 5 Bedroom Period Residence with Land, Outbuildings, Solar Income & Redevelopment Potential (STP) within a Prestigious Village Setting. Guide Price: £1,400,000 - £1,500,000.

Guide price: £1,400,000 - £1,500,000

A beautifully extended five-bedroom detached period home set within approximately 5 acres on the edge of the sought-after village of Normanton-on-the-Wolds. This unique property sits in a stand-alone and beautiful setting and combines historic charm with cutting-edge features including a modern Corian kitchen, ground source heat pump, solar panels, and home entertainment system - making it an ideal home for families or buyers seeking a rural setting, privacy, and long-term potential combined with urban convenience.

Set back from the road behind electric gates, the property enjoys 1.3 acres of formal landscaped gardens and a separate 3.7-acre agricultural field (subject to a 25% overage clause on future development). The house enjoys a south-facing orientation, bathing the home and garden in sunlight throughout the day, and benefits from elegant garden lighting that highlights the property beautifully at night. The property is surrounded by green belt agricultural land.

Internally, this spacious home has been sympathetically modernised. Period details such as exposed wooden floors and ceiling beams sit comfortably alongside a striking modern kitchen, integrated audio-visual systems, and energy-efficient features throughout.

Although the postal address is Plumtree, the property sits on the edge of, and in the parish of, Normanton-on-the-Wolds.

The property offers:

Five double bedrooms, including two en-suites
Principal bedroom with balcony overlooking the gardens & the scenic Hoe Hill
Multiple reception rooms including a sitting room, living room, and office
Expansive kitchen/diner with Corian surfaces and with two sets of French doors leading to the patio and garden
Underfloor heating to the entire rear extension (2009)
External insulation to the original structure, finished with white self-cleaning render (installed 2024,10-year warranty)

Grounds & Outbuildings:

Outside, the landscaped gardens offer privacy, mature trees (including plum, cherry, and apple), extensive patios, and lawns. A detached double garage (with sit-on mower store) and four stables (with electrics), both offer annex potential, subject to planning. The wider grounds include three kennels, and a private gated driveway with secure parking for several vehicles.

Eco & Entertainment Features:

16 solar panels (installed in 2012) with generation income until 2037
Ground source heat pump for sustainable heating
EV charging point
Ceiling speakers in five rooms, four wall-mounted TV screens, and garden audio system
Land Summary:
1.3 acres – landscaped gardens and domestic curtilage
3.7 acres – separate agricultural field to side (greenbelt; 25% overage clause applies to any future development)
Total approx. 5 acres

Location:

Normanton-on-the-Wolds is a highly regarded village just 5 miles from West Bridgford and 7 miles from Nottingham city centre, offering a superb mix of rural charm and urban convenience. The home enjoys excellent access to the A52, A46, A606, and M1, with East Midlands Airport within easy reach.

Nearby West Bridgford is home to a thriving café culture, boutique shops, and highly rated restaurants including Escabeche, The Botanist, and Portello Lounge. The area also boasts Rushcliffe Country Park, Colwick Park, and top-tier golf courses such as The Nottinghamshire Golf & Country Club, Radcliffe-on-Trent Golf Club, and Stanton-on-the-Wolds Golf Club.

Outstanding schools nearby include:

Plumtree School (Independent Prep)
Rushcliffe Spencer Academy
Nottingham High School
Loughborough Schools Foundation

These sales particulars have been prepared by FHP Living on the instruction of the vendor. Services, equipment and fittings mentioned in these particulars have not been tested, and as such, no warranties can be given. Prospective purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries regarding such matters. These sales particulars are produced in good faith and are not intended to form part of a contract. Whilst FHP Living have taken care in obtaining internal measurements, they should only be regarded as approximate.

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