House For Sale £800,000
Open house 4th September 10:00-13:00 - by appointment only
What A Beautiful Garden! | £36,000 Per Annum Income With The Purchase Of This Property | Sold With No Onward Chain | A Beautiful 1500's Farmhouse | Period Features With Exposed Wooden Beams | Sitting On Approximately 1 Acre Of Stunning Gardens | 360 Degree Countryside Views | Large Courtyard For Multiple Cars | Triple Garage With Multiple Outbuildings
Description
Blatch Fine Homes are pleased to present this impressive and imposing four-bedroom, detached farm house 'Smockington Hollow'. 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 1500's, 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 moldings.
The property boasts a wealth of unique features from its exquisite formal gardens, with orchard, to its private courtyard area with fountain and generous parking. With its triple garage and numerous outbuildings, this property is ideally suited for either business use or further development such as an annex or stables.
Entering the property through the side entrance just off the graveled courtyard, you are greeted with a spacious hallway, with 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.
Through to 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 the 1 acre plot garden. The kitchen also boasts a large wood burner which is ideal for those cozy winter nights.
The front room of this property has been harmoniously split in to 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.
Outside
The property is approached via double full height wrought iron entrance gates, with block paved driveway leading onto a pebble courtyard parking area with a featured 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.
The detached triple garage has up and over electric doors with ample space for two large cars. The current owner stores a 1958 Cadillac and 1972 Ford F100 pick up truck which are over 18 feet in length and the garage quite comfortably fits both.
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.
Business Income
This property currently runs two successful businesses from the premises which will be passed on to the new owner. A fantastic rental income from the outbuildings currently receiving £13,200 per annum. The other business is "Paws adventure park" (please check its Facebook page for further information). This currently receives between £300-450 per week in income. A potential total income of £36,600 from both businesses.
As you can see from these figures, there is a huge income opportunity with this premises.
Sellers Story
We bought the house because of the countryside location, yet with excellent access to the major road network which makes commuting to work easy, yet the property offers a countryside retreat with open countryside to every aspect for as far as the eye can see. (the closest neighbours are in the hamlet of wigston parva 0.5 miles away to the north). The exceptionally large triple garage also appealed to us as we are classic American car enthusiasts and it was the perfect location to store both our classic American cars, we own a 1958 Cadillac and 1972 Ford F100 pick up truck, the garage is large enough to store them both allowing space to walk completely around the vehicles despite them being over 18 feet long. It is also a workshop where we can maintain them. The garage is built to the same construction standard as a house, with double skin masonary walls with cavity. So it not only keeps the cars clean and dry but also warm too. The large self contained courtyard also fitted our requirements and has really been an asset to us allowing us to host large family gatherings with parking space for everyone. The 7 outbildins off the courtyard have also been beneficial to us as, they are very secure, self contained and ideal for rental. They have generated a consistent income over the last 10 years, without the need for any work at all. We have also found the landscaped gardens appeal to almost everyone and have found that they can generate additional income too.
The master bedroom, because of its size and vaulted ceiling with magnificent exposed beams. This room even has a sofa in it, it is a very relaxing place, an important integral part of the home. I also love the low window in the bedroom, for me it is typical for a farmhouse with the history that this house has and is quaint. It also looks directly out over the whole courtyard, an ideal vantage point to keep an eye on everything.
The Lounge & dining room, because of the double sided dog grate fireplace when lit the fire heats both rooms and provides the effect that only a real fire can. It looks stunning from both sides, it costs us nothing and gives the house a real home farmhouse feel. Not just an exciting feature at xmas, this fireplace has been the centre piece of the house every single day throughout the colder months. I also love the beamed ceiling and beamed wall in the lounge. This is the oldest part of the farmhouse and you can just feel the history in this room.
We held our wedding party here. The house was ideal, the courtyard provided ample parking for everybody. The farmhouse kitchen was full of people and lovely food, and of course the fire in the lounge was roaring. Smockington Hollow farmhouse provides an excellent location to host parties and events. The gardens are simply stunning, we hosted a birthday party here for our son, the whole family came round, we plated croquet on the lawn and tied a pinyata to the willow tree. We had food prepared in the farmhouse kitchen and ate outdoors. When the weather is good you cant beat a good garden party.
For me the most pleasing thing has been the wildlife in the garden which having lived in the city I never quite expected. I have seen animals here that I have never seen before and it has been quite special. At present there are two doves who can always be seen in the garden sat together. I have had swallows nesting here, a duck comes at the beginning of each year and lays eggs. We have had several years of little ducklings following their mother across the lawn and we have seen them all fly away when they are large enough. The field at the back of the house used to be frequented by lots and lots of rabbits which you could see from the kitchen window, their ears sticking up silhouetted against the skyline. The boundary fences are covered with chicken wire to prevent rabbits from getting into the garden, but some still manage to get in. There is nothing more calming than looking out of the bathroom window on a morning to see two or three rabbits hopping around on the lawn, clearing up the leaves that have fallen off the magnolia tree. I have seen both a green woodpecker and a red woodpecker in the garden, I have seen a sparrow hawk hovering above, bats, mice, water voles, a pheasant, a fox, squirrels. We also have a magpie who taps on the bathroom window some mornings. He has been around for years and im sure he will be back again soon. In the field to the rear of the garden the farmer keeps a heard of 8 brown cattle. They are not always around, but occasionally come right up to the fence, there are many times I have sat in the garden with the feeling im being watched, only to find a cow looking over the fence at me. It really is a dream come true to live in the countryside and one that I would strongly recommend you try at least once in your lifetime.
I will miss Smockington Hollow farmhouse and the lifestyle that goes with it, we collect wood in the garden for the open fire, we make jam with the apples, blackberries, plums and green gauges. I will miss seeing our dog being completely free with an acre of garden that he calls home, I will miss the wildlife and the space. At present I can buy a car, a boat, a caravan and finding somewhere to keep it is not a problem. I will miss the friends that we have made from rental of the storage units and the gardens, and I will miss the remote living, whilst also being a hive of activity. We are downsizing and hoping for a retirement in the sun living part of our lives in the UK and part of it in Cyprus.
Whilst Smockington Hollow Farmhouse is the only house in Smockington Hollow, we are only 2 miles away from the village of Sharnford which has all the amenites you could possibly need. There is a post office, a village shop, school, a church, a garden centre, Hinckley & Leicester bus service, a garage which carrys out car repairs and mot work. And two excellent village pubs.
Location
The Property is located on the outskirts of Hinckley in a rural setting known as Smockington Hollow and has excellent countryside views from all 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.
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 telecoms 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......
Room Measurements
Lounge
4.99m x 4.02m
Dining Room
3.92m x 4.16m
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
6.886m x 2.685m
Reception Room/Bedroom
4.652m x 3.708m
Utility Room
3.206m x 2.812m
Shower Room/WC
1.88m x 1.6m
Master Bedroom
5.141m x 4.032m
Bedroom
5.01m x 4.03m
Bedroom
4.162m x 3.28m
Family Bathroom
3.12m x 4.77m
Garage
7.98m x 6.15m
Storage Unit
5.45m x 1.1m
Local Authority
Blaby Council - Council Tax Band C - EPC F
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.
Viewing Arrangements
Strictly via appointment only.
Website
For more information visit
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday – 07:00 – 19:00
Saturday - 07:00 – 19:00
Sunday - 07:00 – 19:00
Anti Money Laundering
We will appreciate your co-operation in fulfilling our requirements to comply with anti money laundering regulations. As well as traditional methods of producing photographic id and proof of address, Blatch Fine Homes 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.
What A Beautiful Garden! | £36,000 Per Annum Income With The Purchase Of This Property | Sold With No Onward Chain | A Beautiful 1500's Farmhouse | Period Features With Exposed Wooden Beams | Sitting On Approximately 1 Acre Of Stunning Gardens | 360 Degree Countryside Views | Large Courtyard For Multiple Cars | Triple Garage With Multiple Outbuildings
Description
Blatch Fine Homes are pleased to present this impressive and imposing four-bedroom, detached farm house 'Smockington Hollow'. 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 1500's, 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 moldings.
The property boasts a wealth of unique features from its exquisite formal gardens, with orchard, to its private courtyard area with fountain and generous parking. With its triple garage and numerous outbuildings, this property is ideally suited for either business use or further development such as an annex or stables.
Entering the property through the side entrance just off the graveled courtyard, you are greeted with a spacious hallway, with 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.
Through to 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 the 1 acre plot garden. The kitchen also boasts a large wood burner which is ideal for those cozy winter nights.
The front room of this property has been harmoniously split in to 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.
Outside
The property is approached via double full height wrought iron entrance gates, with block paved driveway leading onto a pebble courtyard parking area with a featured 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.
The detached triple garage has up and over electric doors with ample space for two large cars. The current owner stores a 1958 Cadillac and 1972 Ford F100 pick up truck which are over 18 feet in length and the garage quite comfortably fits both.
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.
Business Income
This property currently runs two successful businesses from the premises which will be passed on to the new owner. A fantastic rental income from the outbuildings currently receiving £13,200 per annum. The other business is "Paws adventure park" (please check its Facebook page for further information). This currently receives between £300-450 per week in income. A potential total income of £36,600 from both businesses.
As you can see from these figures, there is a huge income opportunity with this premises.
Sellers Story
We bought the house because of the countryside location, yet with excellent access to the major road network which makes commuting to work easy, yet the property offers a countryside retreat with open countryside to every aspect for as far as the eye can see. (the closest neighbours are in the hamlet of wigston parva 0.5 miles away to the north). The exceptionally large triple garage also appealed to us as we are classic American car enthusiasts and it was the perfect location to store both our classic American cars, we own a 1958 Cadillac and 1972 Ford F100 pick up truck, the garage is large enough to store them both allowing space to walk completely around the vehicles despite them being over 18 feet long. It is also a workshop where we can maintain them. The garage is built to the same construction standard as a house, with double skin masonary walls with cavity. So it not only keeps the cars clean and dry but also warm too. The large self contained courtyard also fitted our requirements and has really been an asset to us allowing us to host large family gatherings with parking space for everyone. The 7 outbildins off the courtyard have also been beneficial to us as, they are very secure, self contained and ideal for rental. They have generated a consistent income over the last 10 years, without the need for any work at all. We have also found the landscaped gardens appeal to almost everyone and have found that they can generate additional income too.
The master bedroom, because of its size and vaulted ceiling with magnificent exposed beams. This room even has a sofa in it, it is a very relaxing place, an important integral part of the home. I also love the low window in the bedroom, for me it is typical for a farmhouse with the history that this house has and is quaint. It also looks directly out over the whole courtyard, an ideal vantage point to keep an eye on everything.
The Lounge & dining room, because of the double sided dog grate fireplace when lit the fire heats both rooms and provides the effect that only a real fire can. It looks stunning from both sides, it costs us nothing and gives the house a real home farmhouse feel. Not just an exciting feature at xmas, this fireplace has been the centre piece of the house every single day throughout the colder months. I also love the beamed ceiling and beamed wall in the lounge. This is the oldest part of the farmhouse and you can just feel the history in this room.
We held our wedding party here. The house was ideal, the courtyard provided ample parking for everybody. The farmhouse kitchen was full of people and lovely food, and of course the fire in the lounge was roaring. Smockington Hollow farmhouse provides an excellent location to host parties and events. The gardens are simply stunning, we hosted a birthday party here for our son, the whole family came round, we plated croquet on the lawn and tied a pinyata to the willow tree. We had food prepared in the farmhouse kitchen and ate outdoors. When the weather is good you cant beat a good garden party.
For me the most pleasing thing has been the wildlife in the garden which having lived in the city I never quite expected. I have seen animals here that I have never seen before and it has been quite special. At present there are two doves who can always be seen in the garden sat together. I have had swallows nesting here, a duck comes at the beginning of each year and lays eggs. We have had several years of little ducklings following their mother across the lawn and we have seen them all fly away when they are large enough. The field at the back of the house used to be frequented by lots and lots of rabbits which you could see from the kitchen window, their ears sticking up silhouetted against the skyline. The boundary fences are covered with chicken wire to prevent rabbits from getting into the garden, but some still manage to get in. There is nothing more calming than looking out of the bathroom window on a morning to see two or three rabbits hopping around on the lawn, clearing up the leaves that have fallen off the magnolia tree. I have seen both a green woodpecker and a red woodpecker in the garden, I have seen a sparrow hawk hovering above, bats, mice, water voles, a pheasant, a fox, squirrels. We also have a magpie who taps on the bathroom window some mornings. He has been around for years and im sure he will be back again soon. In the field to the rear of the garden the farmer keeps a heard of 8 brown cattle. They are not always around, but occasionally come right up to the fence, there are many times I have sat in the garden with the feeling im being watched, only to find a cow looking over the fence at me. It really is a dream come true to live in the countryside and one that I would strongly recommend you try at least once in your lifetime.
I will miss Smockington Hollow farmhouse and the lifestyle that goes with it, we collect wood in the garden for the open fire, we make jam with the apples, blackberries, plums and green gauges. I will miss seeing our dog being completely free with an acre of garden that he calls home, I will miss the wildlife and the space. At present I can buy a car, a boat, a caravan and finding somewhere to keep it is not a problem. I will miss the friends that we have made from rental of the storage units and the gardens, and I will miss the remote living, whilst also being a hive of activity. We are downsizing and hoping for a retirement in the sun living part of our lives in the UK and part of it in Cyprus.
Whilst Smockington Hollow Farmhouse is the only house in Smockington Hollow, we are only 2 miles away from the village of Sharnford which has all the amenites you could possibly need. There is a post office, a village shop, school, a church, a garden centre, Hinckley & Leicester bus service, a garage which carrys out car repairs and mot work. And two excellent village pubs.
Location
The Property is located on the outskirts of Hinckley in a rural setting known as Smockington Hollow and has excellent countryside views from all 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.
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 telecoms 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......
Room Measurements
Lounge
4.99m x 4.02m
Dining Room
3.92m x 4.16m
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
6.886m x 2.685m
Reception Room/Bedroom
4.652m x 3.708m
Utility Room
3.206m x 2.812m
Shower Room/WC
1.88m x 1.6m
Master Bedroom
5.141m x 4.032m
Bedroom
5.01m x 4.03m
Bedroom
4.162m x 3.28m
Family Bathroom
3.12m x 4.77m
Garage
7.98m x 6.15m
Storage Unit
5.45m x 1.1m
Local Authority
Blaby Council - Council Tax Band C - EPC F
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.
Viewing Arrangements
Strictly via appointment only.
Website
For more information visit
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday – 07:00 – 19:00
Saturday - 07:00 – 19:00
Sunday - 07:00 – 19:00
Anti Money Laundering
We will appreciate your co-operation in fulfilling our requirements to comply with anti money laundering regulations. As well as traditional methods of producing photographic id and proof of address, Blatch Fine Homes 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.
