* Freehold
* No upward chain
* Annual Business Income Being Sold With The Property
* Gated Front With Courtyard Parking For Several Vehicles
* Fantastic Countryside Views
* Triple Garage With Multiple Outbuildings
* 1 Acre Garden With Wooden Summerhouse
* Ease Of Access To Motorways Such As M6, M1 And A5
* Blaby Council
* Council Tax Band C
* EPC F
Have you ever wanted a property with the most beautiful 1 acre garden?
Xchange Properties are pleased to present this impressive four - bedroom
detached family home 'Smokington Hollow Farmhouse'. Located on the outskirts
of Hinckley, this property offers a rural setting, yet within ease of access
to local motorway links and local amenities.
Dating back to the 1500s, this beautiful property has been improved and
extended over the years to form a simply stunning main residence. It was
utilised in the 18th century as a coaching inn known as 'The White House',
before being returned to its former use as a working farm residence, and then
in more recent years becoming a private residence. The property is a mix of
construction styles with extensive timber features in the Tudor style in the
lounge, kitchen master bedroom and bathroom areas, with the front half of the
property bearing predominantly a Georgian architectural feel with imposing
architectural mouldings.
The property boasts a wealth of unique features, from its exquisite formal
gardens with orchard, to its private courtyard area with centre piece water
fountain, generous parking space for multiple vehicles, large triple garage
and numerous outbuildings, this property is ideally suited for either business
use or further development such as an annexe or stables.
Entering the property through the side entrance just off the gravelled
entrance, you are greeted with a spacious hallway, offering exposed wooden
beams and slate flooring which really gives a taste to this property's
history.
To the left of the entrance is a downstairs W. C along with a utility room
which is ideal for your white goods and storing your washing.
The additional hallway entrance offers a harmonious flow to all areas of the
property which offers an abundance of charm and character in all directions.
The traditional style kitchen is spacious and charming, with its exposed
ceiling wooden beams, tiled flooring, solid oak kitchen cabinets and granite
worktops. This kitchen offers triple aspect windows which provides and
abundance of natural light with French doors leading you to your acre plot
garden. The kitchen also boasts a large wood burner which is ideal for those
cosy winter nights.
The front room of this property has been harmoniously split into a dining room
and living room, offering plenty of living space along with exposed brick
fireplace which heats both rooms simultaneously. Wooden beams above, along
with exposed timber feature wall, wall lighting and radiator. The dining room
offers a bright and spacious area with a large, fronted window offering plenty
of natural light.
The additional downstairs reception room is the ideal location for the fourth
bedroom and comprises of a double - glazed bay window to front elevation, coving
to the ceiling, picture rail, decorative ceiling rose, feature fire surround
with tiled backdrop and radiator.
The Dogleg staircase ascending to the first - floor landing and leads you to the
large family bathroom, with a free standing bath with clawed feet in front of
a beautifully exposed brickwork wall, ceiling spotlights and chandelier, W. C,
raised walk in shower cubicle and double sink vanity unit. A beautiful style
for this period home.
The master bedroom is truly stunning, with its high vaulted ceiling with
exposed wooden beams and window overlooking the courtyard, this bedroom oozes
character and it feels like a luxury hotel room.
Three further steps lead you through the archway to two additional double
bedrooms, along with a snug currently being utilised as a makeup room. These
bedrooms are very well proportioned and offer plenty of storage in both.
The property is approached via double full height wrought iron entrance gates,
with block paved driveway leading onto a pebble courtyard parking area with
feature water fountain and ample off - road parking for several vehicles. To the
right of the entrance are a Block of 7 outbuildings comprising of workshop and
storage units offering business potential or conversion for further
residential use subject to the necessary planning permission. Detached triple
garage. Two further wrought iron gates provide additional access to the front
elevation of the property and formal gardens. Please note that there is a
potential rental income from the outbuildings as these can be rented as
storage rooms.
**Rear garden
**
A gate leads from the courtyard area into an extensive rear garden measuring
just over 1 acre. The whole area has been landscaped with lawned area, shrub &
decorative flower borders, small orchard, vegetable plot and Summer House. The
garden is divided into two areas, the upper half and lower section, each
approximately 0. 5 acres in size. Whilst the lower half surrounding the
property itself and is best suited as a garden, the upper half could be
adapted to form a storage yard area that could easily be accessed from the
gravel driveway approaching the property, alternatively this plot provides
scope for residential development subject to the necessary planning approvals.
**Summer house
**
There is a timber summer house located at the uppermost part of the garden
which overlooks the majority of the landscaped areas and offers excellent
views of the surrounding countryside.
Location
The Property is located on the outskirts of Hinckley in a rural setting known
as Smockington Hollow and has excellent countryside views from most
directions. It has excellent road links and is within easy reach of the cities
of Leicester and Coventry, with rail transportation links from nearby town of
Rugby which allow access to London. The property is approached via the A5
taking the turning onto the B4114 junction heading towards Sharnford the
property is located along this road on the right - hand side and can be
identified with a for sale board.
Utilities
The Property has lpg central heating and double glazing throughout.
Electricity supply is provided to the property.
There is a 1500ltr lpg gas tank on the property that provides gas supply for
the domestic heating system
There is provision for a telecom’s connection
Water supply is provided from the local water authority via a shared private
metered connection
Surface water drains to a local watercourse via private drains
Foul water is treated via a concealed septic tank located in the rear
garden. . . . . .
Local Authority
Blaby Council - Council Tax Band C
Anti Money Laundering
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with anti money laundering regulations. As well as traditional methods of
producing photographic id and proof of address, Xchange Properties as the
Agent may also use an electronic verification system to meet compliance
obligations for aml. This system allows us to verify you from basic details.
You understand that we will undertake this search for the purpose of verifying
your identity. Any personal data we receive from you for the purpose of money
laundering checks will be processed only for the purposes of preventing money
laundering.
Agent Notes
All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial
equivalents 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 and 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.
Additional Services
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service to homeowners throughout the Nuneaton area. Please contact us today
for a Free Valuation and so we can discuss our services in more detail.

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