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ROSE RETREAT FRISBY BY GAULBY, LEICESTERSHIRE

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Leicester 10 miles l Market Harborough 12.5 miles l Oakham 13.4 miles l Uppingham 12.6 miles l Stamford 25 miles


ACCOMMODATIONACCOMMODATIONACCOMMODATIONACCOMMODATION

To the centre of the property is the entrance

lobby which leads to a striking double height

atrium hallway with a full height glass wall

overlooking the gardens and views beyond. In

the lobby is a cloakroom and a cantilevered

staircase leading to the first floor. The superb

open plan living kitchen has a comprehensive

range of custom built floor units under granite

worktops with a stainless steel inset sink with

shower and boiling water tap. A further range of

full height cupboards house twin electric double

ovens, fridge, freezer, microwave, steam cooker,

and additional storage. There is an island unit

with dual gas and ceramic hob, teppanyaki grill,

induction cooking hotplate and an integrated

dishwasher. A breakfast bar links the kitchen

space with the dining area with matching granite

12 seater dining table, an entire wall of folding

glass doors providing views over the grounds

and views beyond. Off the kitchen is a useful

utility room with Rangemaster gas cooker and

plumbing for a washing machine. Rose Retreat

also benefits from a cellar which is approached

via steps from the kitchen and provides excellent

storage space. The main reception room is a

contemporary space fitted with an open log

burner fire with air and enjoys panoramic views

across the gardens by virtue of a glass wall of

folding doors. Steps lead down to a study area.

Steps lead up to a guest suite comprising two

double bedrooms, each with sliding doors

opening directly onto the gardens. There is also a

luxuriously appointed bathroom with Jacuzzi

bath.

A staircase gives access to a stunning galleried

sitting room to form an impressive entertaining

space with magnificent views across the grounds

and surrounding countryside. Steps lead down to

an inner lobby with a single bedroom or dressing

room. The master bedroom suite benefits from a

dressing room with wardrobes, drawer space

and an en-suite shower room with delightful

views. The master bedroom has folding doors to

a wide balcony overlooking the gardens.

Rose RetreatRose RetreatRose RetreatRose Retreat Gaulby Lane, Frisby by Gaulby

Leicestershire LE7 9BD

Guide Price: £1,700,000

An architect designed innovative and

sustainable eco-friendly home in a

stunning location with panoramic views

of rolling uninterrupted countryside on a plot just over 4.5 acres.

Two reception rooms l Study l Open plan

living kitchen l Seven bedrooms l Six

bath/shower rooms l Entertainment

complex l Barn and outbuildings l

Aluminium triple glazed windows l

Underfloor heating l Cat-5 throughout l

SITUATION SITUATION SITUATION SITUATION The area is well known for many scenic walks

and countryside, with an abundance of bridal

ways and footpaths. Frisby itself is a tiny rural

hamlet between Gaulby and Billesdon, the latter

providing a wide range of amenities including a

primary school, GPs surgery, public houses,

post office, village store and active community

centre. This area is very well served by the

market towns of Uppingham, Oakham and

Market Harborough, with Leicester city centre

just ten miles to the east with amenities normally

associated with a large city centre. London can

be reached by rail in approximately one hour

from Market Harborough Station. Schooling in

the private sector is available at nearby

Leicester Grammar in Great Glen, with Oakham

and Uppingham schools being popular with

local residents.


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There are two further double bedroom suites on the first floor with en suite shower rooms

and another guest bathroom.

THE ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX THE ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX THE ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX THE ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX

A feature of Rose Retreat is its entertainment complex which stands independently from

the house, and includes a snooker room with fully fitted bar, reception room, gymnasium

and home cinema. There is also a guest or staff suite comprising a double bedroom and

en suite shower room. To the rear is a covered area for additional storage and a plant

room with heating and water controls.

OUTSIDE OUTSIDE OUTSIDE OUTSIDE

The grounds of just over 4.5 acres provide a delightful backdrop to this unique property.

To the front of the house is a wooden decking area linking to the outdoor entertaining

space set out over three levels with a central circular sitting area taking best advantage of

the uninterrupted countryside views.

PLANNING CONSENTSPLANNING CONSENTSPLANNING CONSENTSPLANNING CONSENTS (n(n(n(now lapsed)ow lapsed)ow lapsed)ow lapsed)

A substantial steel framed barn had planning consent to be moved out of sight of the main

house. There was also planning consent for the conversion of a range of derelict barns

into stables. Both planning consents have now lapsed and would need to be re-submitted

for approval.

DIRECTIONAL NOTEDIRECTIONAL NOTEDIRECTIONAL NOTEDIRECTIONAL NOTE From the centre of Market Harborough travel via the B6047 before reaching the A47 turn

left into Billesdon. Leave Billesdon via the Gaulby Road for approximately 1.25 miles,

Frisby is a small hamlet on the left hand side where Rose Retreat is situated on the right

hand side of the road at the end of a long driveway.


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Approximate gross internal accommodation area = 444 Sq. M / 4779 Sq. Ft

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Approximate gross internal area of outbuildings

Store = 40 Sq. M / 433 Sq. Ft

Barn = 127 Sq. M / 1364 Sq. Ft

Outbuilding = 275 Sq. M / 2956 Sq. Ft

Total Area = 442 Sq. M / 4753 Sq. Ft

Approximate gross internal area (accommodation + outbuildings) = 886 Sq. M / 9532 Sq. Ft

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Market Harborough Office 13 Church Street Market Harborough LE16 7AA 01858 410008 [email protected] Leicester Office 0116 285 4554 Oakham Office 01572 724437

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