Fine & Country Tel: +44 (0)1788 820 062 rugby@fineandcountry.com 5 Regent Street, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 2PE
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FINE & COUNTRY GREENACRES A stunning extended art deco home in a sheltered position within one of Leicestershire’s most popular locations.
Fine & Country is a global network of estate agencies specialising in the marketing, sale and rental of luxury residential property. With offices in the UK, Australia, Egypt, France, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Namibia, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, The Channel Islands, UAE, USA and West Africa we combine the widespread exposure of the international marketplace with the local expertise and knowledge of carefully selected independent property professionals. Fine & Country appreciates the most exclusive properties require a more compelling, sophisticated and intelligent presentation - leading to a common, yet uniquely exercised and successful strategy emphasising the lifestyle qualities of the property.
THE FINE & COUNTRY FOUNDATION
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This unique approach to luxury homes marketing delivers high quality, intelligent and creative concepts for property promotion combined with the latest technology and marketing techniques. We understand moving home is one of the most important decisions you make; your home is both a financial and emotional investment. With Fine & Country you benefit from the local knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts of a well trained, educated and courteous team of professionals, working to make the sale or purchase of your property as stress free as possible.
The production of these particulars has generated a ÂŁ10 donation to the Fine & Country Foundation, charity no. 1160989, striving to relieve homelessness. Visit fineandcountry.com/uk/foundation
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Greenacres was constructed in 1930 during the art deco period and there are some beautiful features throughout this unique home. The house is one of the most distinctive properties in Burbage, with its green glazed tiles, balconied frontage and arched windows there is a clear suggestion of a Mediterranean influence. The current owners have virtually doubled the house in size in 2005 with an extension that has created a simply stunning property, to create a luxurious and stylish family home with five well proportioned bedrooms, two with en suite shower rooms, a further shower room, a breathtaking bathroom suite, a cinema room, sitting room, snug and a beautifully appointed open plan living/kitchen area with a bespoke fitted kitchen with island unit and range of built in appliances. There is also a cloakroom, utility room and delightful balconies that overlook the mature gardens. The property also has provision of underfloor heating where stated, a Sonos sound system, alongside a variety of art deco features. The house sits in a sheltered 0.54 acre plot with gated access to a large driveway and access to the integral double garage.
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Accommodation Summary Ground Floor The entrance hall has an original entrance door, there is an oak floor and art deco staircase that leads to the first floor and doors from here lead to the understairs storage cupboard, the sitting room, snug and a further corridor leads off to the utility room and kitchen/living space. The sitting room sits in the original part of the building and offers panoramic views of the gardens with original windows and doors that lead to the sheltered front terrace and windows to the side and rear. There is a beautiful Jacobean style fireplace that was commissioned in the 1930’s, a variety of wall lights and two polished ceiling beams. The snug sits at the front of the house with original windows overlooking the foregarden; this is a delightful room with panelling to dado height, wall lights, mood lighting, provision for a flat screen television and surround sound system and an original oak floor. The hallway continues down towards to the utility room which has an original window overlooking the rear aspect, there are a range of matching base and wall mounted units, enamel one and a half bowl sink and drainer, plumbing for a washing machine, space for a tumble dryer and a cupboard space that houses the manifolds for the underfloor heating system.
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The kitchen/living space forms part of the large extended area that was built in 2005, there is a variety of high quality floor tiles, with three arched doors that lead to the frontage whilst at the side there is a double glazed French door leading to the private rear terrace. The bespoke kitchen has been fitted with a variety of high quality appliances to include a single oven, steam oven and microwave, built in fridges and dishwasher. There is also a large island unit with power points, granite work surface and discreetly mounted ceiling speakers suitable for use with the surround sound system. There is a Falcon range with extractor hood and tiled surround. There is room for a large table and a further seating area and access to the cloakroom which has an enclosed WC, high quality travertine tiling and wash basin with mixer tap. In turn, a door leads to the cinema room which has a hardwood floor, a door that leads to the double glazed door that leads to the rear terrace, understairs storage cupboard, ceiling mounted speakers and a door that leads to the integral double garage. The room houses a drop down screen and projector that is linked to the speakers. There is under floor throught this section of the ground floor.
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Seller Insight When we saw the house at Greenacres, it reminded us of a Mediterranean villa,” say the current owners of this Leicestershire family home, “and during the summer it almost feels like you are on holiday. We loved the privacy given by the mature garden and the wonderful cedar trees.” Since moving in, the owners have made various improvements to the 5 bedroom property. “We extended the property from 1500 square feet to the current size,” they say, “now approximately 4000 square feet. We also rewired the whole house and installed a central heating system with underfloor heating to the new extension on the ground floor.” The house is now both a comfortable family home and a great place for entertaining. “We practically live in our kitchen,” the owners continue, “where we have also had some fabulous social events. The courtyard and the lovely garden are perfect for summer parties and al fresco dining, too.” The local area has much to offer, too. “The house is within the catchment area of the best infant and junior schools,” say the owners, “as well as excellent secondary schools at which our girls have received great success both academically and socially. All of our daughters have since gone on to be very successful in their careers and their relationships.” The much sought-after village of Burbage boasts a parade of shops, library, doctors’ surgery and other amenities, with easy access to Hinckley town center, which like many of the surrounding villages is a conservation area. The village also holds a popular farmers’ market on the first Saturday of every month, and an annual summer fete. There are various pubs and restaurants, and a small supermarket. Train and bus stations are also close by, as are the A5 and M69 motorways, for an easy commute to any of the Midlands centers by road or rail. “I think the most memorable are the charity events we hosted in our garden. The first was for Breast Cancer where we had a marquee for 200 people. Then we had a Local talent concert for a Foundation in Senegal, where we hired a huge mobile stage and had 300 people in attendance. We have also hosted parties for all our 3 girls’ major birthdays.” “I personally will miss my man cave (or snug as my wife calls it)! I can really relax in this room and either read, play FIFA or my guitars. It is so peaceful and has a great outlook to the garden.”*
* These comments are the personal views of the current owner 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.
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First Floor From the seating area in the kitchen there is a separate staircase that leads to the master bedroom suite where there is a small landing with Velux roof window and a door that leads to the stunning master bedroom which has a vaulted ceiling, ceiling mounted speakers, four Velux roof windows with electric remotely controlled blinds to the side aspect and a double glazed door leading to a Juliette style balcony. There are two secret doorways that lead to the large dressing room with Velux roof windows, a door that leads to the ensuite shower room and a further door that leads to a walk in cupboard space with Velux roof window. The en-suite shower room is fitted with two his and hers Kohler wash basins and vanity units, low level WC, heated towel rail, walk in shower with high quality tiling and mosaic floor and a Velux roof window.
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There is a door that leads to bedroom two which again has a vaulted ceiling, windows and doors overlooking the pillared balcony to the front, there is a door that leads to its own ensuite shower room which has a wash basin with mixer tap, heated chrome towel rail, low level WC and glazed shower cubicle with high quality tiling and a Velux roof window to the rear. The main landing has original windows to the rear aspect, an airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder, linen shelves and central heating boiler and doors that lead to bedrooms two, three, four and five plus the family bathroom and further shower room. The family bathroom is adjacent to bedroom two and has been beautifully fitted with travertine tiling and steps up to a luxurious whirlpool bath. There are ceiling speakers, LED downlighters, Velux roof windows to the rear, low level WC, wash basin, heated towel rail, a walk in shower with rainforest style attachment, Mosaic floor and high quality tiling; a truly spectacular place to relax after a hard day at the office!
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Bedroom three is in the original part of the house and is a large double room with a door leading to one of the front balconies and a window to the side aspect. There is an original picture rail and radiator heating, this is adjacent to the shower room which has a corner shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled shower over, wash basin with vanity unit, low level WC, original window to the rear and mosaic floor. Bedrooms five is the smallest double room overlooking the frontage, adjacent to the large bedroom four, which has windows to both the front and side aspects and also an original door leading to the balcony area.
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Outside Greenacres occupies a prominent position on Rugby Road of 0.54 acre, there are electric gates and driveway that provides ample parking for several vehicles and access in turn to the double garage which has electric up and over doors, power and lighting. There is also an electrical charging point. The circular driveway has an olive tree forming a prominent centre piece and there are delightful views of the front elevation. The gardens wrap themselves around the frontage and the whole plot is sheltered by a variety of coniferous trees around the boundary including three beautiful cedars that quite rightly subject to tree preservation orders. Whilst most of the gardens are situated within the sheltered frontage, there is a private rear terrace, with pergola and trailing grape vines that provides a perfect retreat for a summer barbeque.
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LOCATION Located just 0.5 miles to the market town of Hinckley and its railway station, Nuneaton 3.5 miles, Birmingham 31 miles, M69 1 mile, Birmingham International Airport/NEC 23 miles and East Midlands Airport 26 miles. Situated just off the Leicestershire/Warwickshire border, the property enjoys easy access via the M69 and A5 to Leicester, Coventry, Birmingham and surrounding urban areas. It is a short walking distance to the popular local Burbage schools and range of amenities. Leicestershire is a landlocked county in the heart of the midlands, bordering Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Rutland, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire and Derbyshire. Its largest population centre is the city of Leicester, followed by the town of Loughborough. Other large towns include Ashbyde-la-Zouch, Coalville, Hinckley, Market Harborough, Melton Mowbray, Oadby, Wigston and Lutterworth. Engineering has long been an important part of the economy of Leicestershire. John Taylor Bellfounders continues a history of bellfounding in Loughborough since the 14th century. Engineering companies today manufacture everything from sports cars and locomotives to construction materials and quarrying equiptment. Leicestershire is renowned for its links to traditional British cuisine, the traditional produce including red Leicester and stilton cheeses and Melton Mowbray pork pies, remain favourites. Leicestershire is also home to the countries largest beer Brewery, Everards, which has been producing cask ales in the region since 1849.The annual East Midlands Food & Drink Festival held in Melton Mowbray had over 200 exhibitors and 20,000 visitors attending in 2007 making it the largest British regional food festival. Some of the key attractions Leicestershire has to offer include, the historic Bosworth Battlefield and Burrough Hill Iron Age Fort. Donnington Park Race Track, Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome and Great Central Heritage Railways provide for transport enthusiasts. While The National Space Center and Twycross Zoo are excellent entertainment for the whole family.
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Services Mains gas, mains water, electricity and broadband are connected. Local Authority Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council Council Tax Band F. Viewing Arrangements Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on (01788) 820062. Opening Hours Monday to Friday Saturday
9.00 am - 5.30 pm 9.00 am - 4.30 pm
Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg. No. 04018410. VAT Reg No 754062833 Head Office Address 1 Regent Street Rugby CV21 2PE copyright Š 2018 Fine & Country Ltd.
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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 28.03.2018
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FINE & COUNTRY GREENACRES A stunning extended art deco home in a sheltered position within one of Leicestershire’s most popular locations.
Fine & Country is a global network of estate agencies specialising in the marketing, sale and rental of luxury residential property. With offices in the UK, Australia, Egypt, France, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Namibia, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, The Channel Islands, UAE, USA and West Africa we combine the widespread exposure of the international marketplace with the local expertise and knowledge of carefully selected independent property professionals. Fine & Country appreciates the most exclusive properties require a more compelling, sophisticated and intelligent presentation - leading to a common, yet uniquely exercised and successful strategy emphasising the lifestyle qualities of the property.
THE FINE & COUNTRY FOUNDATION
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This unique approach to luxury homes marketing delivers high quality, intelligent and creative concepts for property promotion combined with the latest technology and marketing techniques. We understand moving home is one of the most important decisions you make; your home is both a financial and emotional investment. With Fine & Country you benefit from the local knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts of a well trained, educated and courteous team of professionals, working to make the sale or purchase of your property as stress free as possible.
The production of these particulars has generated a ÂŁ10 donation to the Fine & Country Foundation, charity no. 1160989, striving to relieve homelessness. Visit fineandcountry.com/uk/foundation
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Fine & Country Tel: +44 (0)1788 820 062 rugby@fineandcountry.com 5 Regent Street, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 2PE
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