Manor CroftMain Street, Ashby Parva

DESCRIPTIONReputed to be the oldest house in Ashby Parva, Manor Croftis a beautiful family home which appears to date back to the16th Century with sympathetic additions in the 17th and19th century. The home has been decorated to anexceptional standard by the current owners enhancing theperiod features to their full potential.ENTRANCEThe entrance to the home is via an oak framed glazed porchwhich gives access into a stunning reception room with afeature carved chimney breast consistent with the Jacobeanstyle. The room is divided by the open spindle oak staircasegiving access to the first floor accommodation.LOUNGEThere is access from the reception area into the lounge withexposed beams and lead lattice windows to the frontelevation, a lovely room enhanced by the feature fireplacewith inset gas fire. The rear aspect of the room has aGeorgian style window creating additional light throughoutthe day as the sun moves around the home.SUN ROOM/WCAccess can be gained from the Sunroom to the downstairsWC and wash hand basin, with doors opening into the rearcourtyard. .SNUGThe snug retains original exposed beams and benefits from acharacter inglenook fireplace. The room provides access intothe kitchen/breakfast room and a stable door to the rearleading into the dining room which is enhanced by a glassand timber framed window with seating area an ideal placeto sit and enjoy the panoramic views of the garden.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOMThe kitchen has an extensive range of handmade Pippy Oakunits with granite work surface and incorporate a range ofbuilt in appliances and a dual fuel Aga cooker. There is amatching island with inset sink and hot water tap. Thekitchen benefits from electric underfloor heating beneath atiled floor, walk in pantry and utility/ boiler room ( where therecent boiler upgrade ensures appropriate heatingthroughout every room) The kitchen extends into thebreakfast room which is predominantly a timber framestructure with windows overlooking and doors leading intothe beautiful rear gardens. A delightful setting to enjoy thoseearly morning coffees or late evening suppers.FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATIONThe first floor accommodation begins with three generousbedrooms. Bedroom one is located at the top of the stairs.This bedroom has dual aspect windows with stripped floorsand exposed beams. Across the stripped floor landing arebedrooms two, which has a generous recess and bedroomthree which benefits from a decoratively carved built inwardrobe and feature fireplaceBATHROOMCentral to the landing are double doors which open out toexpose a luxurious bathroom, perfect for the true romanticwith a range of wall storage cupboards, low level flush WC,built in shower cubicle and bidet. All of this surrounds thefree standing cast iron bath which takes a centre position onclaw feet and sits adjacent to the inset decorative fireplace.Whilst you enjoy these moments of relaxation the rest of thefamily can enjoy the oversized wet room finished withlimestone tiles and underfloor heating with wall mountedtowel rail and generous vanity style sink. The wetroom has a

beautiful window which has a stained glass frame with insetrectangular lead mullion panes.BEDROOM FOUR AND FIVEBedroom four continues along the front elevationmaintaining the period exposed beams and inset fireplacewith bedroom five located to the rear of the homeoverlooking the cobbled courtyard. A staircase accessadjacent to bedroom four gives further access to thedownstairs accommodation opening into the entertainment/cinema room.BATHROOMBedrooms four and five have convenient access to the thirdbathroom which is divided from the landing by panelled wallwith inset lattice glass panels comprises; Bath, low level WC,bidet and pedestal wash hand basin,BEDROOM SIX/PLAYROOMA further staircase leads from the landing to an attic roomwhich is ideal for a further bedroom or playroom,ENTERTAINMENT/CINEMA ROOMThere is a further staircase to the rear of the home that leadsto an entertainment/cinema room with open plan kitchenfrom which access can be gained via the French doors to therear courtyard. In addition there is a further reception roomwhich is currently utilised as the home office.COURTYARDA large cobbled courtyard is accessed beneath the arch andthrough electric gates from the front of the property andprovides multi vehicle parking. If you prefer to park the car ina garage the home benefits from a large double garage withelectric doors which has been elongated for todays largervehicle and an additional single garage alongside a workshop

and storage shed which is ideal for all those must have items,GARDENThe garden has been planned and divided into self-containedareas by delightful pathways, Arches and clever plantingwhich make this generous garden easier to manage andbeautiful to look at. The garden is made up of various shrubsand mature trees and some very pretty topiary. A timberdeck surrounds a pond where you can sit and gaze for hoursalongside the current owners pet ducks that share theenjoyment. There is a generous lawn area ideal as a

children's play area, Included in the garden is a delightfulsummerhouse which has the added benefit of Wifi andelectrics, a lovely place to relax or to utilise as a home officeor gym.

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