4 Bedrooms Detached house for sale in Gate Lodge, Stretton Hall, Leicestershire LE2 | £ 675,000

Property Description

A superbly positioned four-bedroom detached family home in approx. Half an acre of land positioned off the renowned Chestnut Drive, in highly regarded Stretton Hall Development in Oadby, bordering Great Glen.

Original house dates back to 1866 but since has had extensions done by the previous owner around 20 years ago. Current owners have lived and enjoyed Gate Lodge for 7 years and have improved property extensively. The property has 4 bedrooms, 2 en suits and 1 family bathroom. Property is better accessed through rear private road off Chestnut drive leading to Electric gates onto driveway, recessed porch, study, downstairs bedroom, formal dining room, downstairs walk-in shower/WC, Cloakroom/WC, open plan kitchen/family room/breakfast area. On the 1st floor there are Four bedrooms, 2 en-suites and family bathroom.

There is a garage and sweeping driveway which can accommodate several cars. Property has beautiful frontage and rear landscape gardens.

Step inside:

The property is entered through front via a recessed porch which leads to entrance hall and Small Study/office. Furthermore, there is fantastic open plan Kitchen & breakfast room with French doors to front & rear paved garden providing alfresco experience. Door leads to lounge which is currently used as office and further leads to formal sitting room.

The kitchen/breakfast room is open plan with separate Bar area, complementary work surfaces and tiled splash backs, sink unit with drainer, range cooker, spotlights and wooden floor. There is downstairs W/C and a utility room with door leading to Gym which further leads to Garage with rear storage.

First Floor:

To the first floor a spacious landing gives access to the master bedroom having built-in bedroom suite and en-suite comprising of walk in shower cubicle, bath, hand basin, low flush WC and bathroom units with mirror. There is a beautiful Veranda to master bedroom overlooking farm land perfect for relaxing.

The second bedroom comprises en-suite with shower cubicle, hand basin with mirror and low flush WC. There are 2 further good-sized bedrooms. The family bathroom comprises of bath, separate shower, hand wash basin with fitted units, mirror & low flush WC.

Step Outside:


Beautiful landscaped gardens wrap around the property. The front of the property has lawned gardens. The rear garden has mature shrubs and lawned. The rear garden can also be accessed via separate electric gates which leads to private road and to Chestnut Drive. The sweeping drive has ample off-road parking.

Garage - With doors to the front, light, power. There is handy storage area at the rear with door leading to patio garden. There is also first floor storage which can be converted into workshop.

Seller insight:

"The main thing which attracted me to the property in the first place was the light and space, ” says the current owner of The Gate Lodge at Stretton Hall. “I loved the way all the doors could open up to really bring the outside in. The location is fabulous too, close enough to be able to walk anywhere but set enough apart to be lovely and private. I also really liked the triple aspect master bedroom with its patio area and huge en suite bathroom.”

Since moving in, the owners have made various improvements to the property to create the ideal home to suit their lifestyle both inside and out. “We added a large rear garden, ” they say, “removing old trees, laying RowLawn turf on 30 tonnes of topsoil and adding the beds, mature shrubs and slabs. We turned the walled courtyard into a Japanese style garden where we could have our interesting plants, which we like to have lit up in the evenings. On a more practical level, we added electric gates to the rear driveway and had security lighting and CCTV installed to enable us to keep an eye on the property when travelling.”

“Inside, ” the owners continue, “we replaced our bathroom entirely, as we wanted a bigger bath and shower on a tiled floor. We reclaimed the wooden floor in the kitchen/living space to bring out the original wood and add to the great light in that room. We also redecorated throughout the house, adding white/cream tones and new carpets and replacing the lighting for more sustainable LED style bulbs.”

The location of the property also has much to offer in terms of both calm and convenience. “The property is served well with Great Glen village being a mile away with good foodie pubs on the way if you like a walk, ” say the owners. “The village has a chemist, gp surgery, Post Office, café, hair and beauty salons and a well appointed co-op. A mile away in the other direction are Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and M&S. Oadby Parade is 2 miles away with coffee shops, salons and restaurants. Queens Road and Allendale Road are all within a few minutes’ drive offering further shopping and social opportunities. For more rural activities, Wistow Rural Centre is a 5 minute drive away with a good garden centre, popular café, shops and a strong community of dog lovers. Schools are well appointed with Leicester Grammar School within walking distance and St Cuthbert’s in Great Glen village. Stoneygate school is also within a short bus ride.”

“As a business traveller, ” the owner continues. “I can leave my house in the morning and be in my Paris office by lunchtime. Excellent rail connections from Leicester and Rugby stations mean you can be in central London within an hour. East Midlands Airport is 35 minutes away and Birmingham International around 50 minutes away.”

Best thing about the grounds

“The gardens are outstanding - we wanted to have a sunny garden and this property didn’t disappoint. At all times of day, the sun is on the large rear garden, with morning and afternoon sun serving the patios. The patio from the master bedroom is a nice place to sit in the morning or evening with a coffee.”

Memorable event

“We celebrated our major birthdays and hosted parties here at The Gate Lodge. It was great that those driving had plenty of space to park. Inside, everyone had the opportunity for a seat, while the terraces really made the space special for the parties.”

What they will miss most

“We shall miss everything about this property, except of course the English winters!”

Favourite room

“My favourite room is the huge kitchen/living space where I unwind after work and entertain friends. I also love to be outside in one of the three gardens, planting and trimming.” ---- vendors

Development Opportunity:

This gorgeous house offers highest standard of accommodation and has huge potential to extend to rear increasing square footage of house (subject to planning permission).

Location:

The property is located within easy reach of highly regarded schooling, including nearby Leicester Grammar School and is also within easy reach of a range of day to day amenities, either in Great Glen Village or a wider range of amenities are available in Oadby Town Centre, where there are three mainstream supermarkets and bus links running to and from Leicester City Centre. Further leisure/recreational facilities are also within easy reach, including Glen Gorse Golf Club, Leicester Race Course and Parklands Leisure Centre. Leicestershire's rolling countryside is also within easy reach

Services: 


All mains services are available and connected.

Local Authority:


Harborough District Council

Council Tax

Tenure: 


Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

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