5 Bed Detached House, Refurb/BRRR, Leicester, LE7 7LP £1,250,000

• Magnificent Edwardian Built Arts and Crafts Era Detached Home +
• Five/Six Bedrooms +
• Lying in Highly Sought After +
• Grounds Extending to over 1 Acre +
• Retaining Many Original Period Features +
• Three Reception Rooms and Splendid Reception Hallway +
• Superb Domestic Garden Era Inspired Mature Gardens Envelop the Property +
• Council Tax Band H +
• Energy Rating E +
• Tenure Freehold +

A rare opportunity to acquire an original Arts & Craft architect designed home originally commissioned as part of the Rothley Garden Suburb. With sympathetic restoration this house could be re-imagined for contemporary living without losing the spirit and elegance of its Edwardian origins. Built to the highest standards of craftsmanship, the property stands in beautifully mature wooded grounds and features an extensive rock garden with clover leaf pools, ripe for renovation back to its former glory. The house retains all its original period features such as the delightful lozenge shaped stained glass windows of the drawing room, or the tall, elegant windows that dominate the dining apace. Whilst the spectacular hall with its oak panelling and carved wooden fireplace, is a testament to its first owner, a local industrialist and collector who travelled the world. This is the first time the Ridings has been on the market in over sixty years and represents an unrepeatable opportunity for a discerning owner to embrace this architectural gem and transform it into a modern family home. The accommodation is contained on two floors with three reception rooms, five/six bedrooms and private grounds which envelop the property on all sides and has a 200ft (60m) frontage to The Ridings. Bentons have no hesitation in recommending early inspection without delay.

Location

Rothley is a particularly well serviced Charnwood Forest village situated around a traditional village green and offering extensive local facilities including popular pubs, restaurants, shops and school. The village is particularly well placed for fast access to Loughborough and Leicester and the M1 at Markfield. Local facilities also include Rothley Park Golf Club, Rothley Court Hotel / Restaurant, Soar Valley Leisure Centre and local beauty spots include Swithland Reservoir and Bradgate Park.