House For Sale £995,000
An exquisite six bedroom period property, refurbished and extended to the highest of standards, situated in the sought-after rural village of Appleby Magna.<br/></br>
<b>Situation</b>
21 Old End is positioned at the end of a quiet lane in Appleby Magna, a pretty village situated on the Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Staffordshire and North Warwickshire border, on the edge of the National Forest. With a strong village community, the village offers a range of pubs, an Ofsted rated “Outstanding” primary school and a wealth of attractive buildings set within the village conservation area, a number of footpaths provide walks across the surrounding countryside. A wider range of facilities and services can be found in nearby Ashby de la Zouch and Tamworth, with easy access to the cities of Birmingham, Leicester, Derby and Nottingham.
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The area is extremely well served with major roads including the M42 which links with the M1 and M6 motorways. East Midlands Airport is only 17 miles away with direct rail services to London available from Nuneaton, Tamworth and Birmingham New Street. The area offers an excellent range of schooling including St John Moore, Twycross House School, Dixie Grammar School, Repton Prep and Repton School.
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Recreation facilities are available at the Snowdome in Tamworth, with snow, ice and water activities. There are a number of golf courses nearby, including the Belfry at Sutton Coldfield, and walking, cycling and water sports are available at Kingsbury Water Park and Foremark Reservoir. The National Forest also provides lots of opportunities for walking, horse riding, cycling and fishing.
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<b>Description</b>
21 Old End represents a unique opportunity to acquire a truly exceptional character property, presented to a very high standard and situated at the end of a quiet lane with countryside views to the south and east. The property, constructed from red brick under a slate roof tile and incorporating stylish double glazed slate grey window frames, was originally built around 1740 and retains many original features giving its new owners an opportunity to live in a characterful home but incorporating all modern standards.
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Extending to 3,590 sq ft (gia), the property has been substantially developed and extended under its current ownership with the help of local and renowned Architect David Grainger. A fantastic level of detail and flexible living space has been introduced throughout the home. The most recent works have included a superb open plan living, dining kitchen area.
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The property is complemented by extensive and well designed gardens and outside seating areas, a garage and a range of outbuildings with potential for conversion to multiple generational living or business requirements (STP)
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<b>The Accommodation</b>
Approached via a brick paved driveway, a painted oak door complementing the windows, gives access to the exceptionally large reception hallway, currently used as a library area, with floor to ceiling windows flanking the front door which is echoed on the opposite wall, flooding the area with natural light and giving views into the internal courtyard.
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The reception hall is laid with travertine floor tiles which can be found throughout the ground floor, whilst exposed timber ceiling trusses and beams showcase the character to be found throughout the home.
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The reception hall gives access to a dual aspect study, a quiet room suitable for anyone needing to work from home. Steps lead up into a delightful formal sitting room with multi fuel log burner with complementing brick surround and a glazed door leading out to the courtyard.
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A large sliding barn door hung on rollers, separates the formal sitting room from the exceptional dining kitchen, providing a wonderful open plan space perfect for modern family living. A fantastic space for entertaining. The kitchen was fitted in Spring 2022 and has been very well considered and designed to the most exacting of standards, incorporating modern features and period charm with exposed timber trusses and a high vaulted ceiling.
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The u-shaped kitchen area is fitted with a range of floor and wall cabinets in pale grey with brass handles complementing brass light fixtures. The traditional shaker units sit below quartz work surfaces and incorporate an integrated dishwasher and a Downdraft Xpelair ventilation unit that sits neatly behind the space for the large range cooker which together with the American fridge freezer are available via separate negotiation.
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A very large square contrasting grey central island unit provides further storage and a wine fridge, again available by separate negotiation. The floor is laid with large format porcelain tiles with electric underfloor heating and french doors provide access to the garden seating terrace.
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A door leads from the kitchen into the utility room, a large room with wooden floor and wall cabinetry and underfloor heating, travertine floor tiles and space for washing machine, tumble drier and a fridge/freezer and microwave. There is an additional integrated dishwasher which the current owners have found useful when entertaining larger parties.
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From the utility, a vestibule has a very useful cupboard with wine storage above and this leads to the external side door and useful boot room.The black slate floor in the boot room extends into the adjacent cloakroom.
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There are three staircases within the home leading to five upstairs bedrooms. From the reception hall a staircase rises to two bedrooms and a separate shower room. One of these bedrooms can be accessed from the main bedroom.
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Accessed from the formal sitting room, a door leads to a private panelled staircase, into the master suite. This suite has a master bedroom, en suite bathroom and large dressing area with hand made built in wardrobes providing copious amounts of storage for any modern couple. A hidden door within one of the wardrobes allows access to other bedrooms should young children need support quickly. The excellent and spacious en suite has a large bath and walk in shower
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The north east part of the house is the newest addition and houses a ground floor guest bedroom, opposite is a well appointed four piece bathroom with glass tiles, adjacent to the bedroom is a fantastic family room with bi-fold doors opening out to the courtyard. There is a bank of storage cupboards along the travertine tiled floor corridor leading to a staircase that rises to the first floor with two double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, one of which is currently being used as an additional office. This wing could be self contained and provides flexible accommodation. There is also a home gym with rubber floor adjacent to the staircase on the ground floor.
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<b>Outside</b>
21 Old End is complemented by a selection of terraces taking advantage of the sun at different times of the day. This includes a fantastic and secluded courtyard, currently housing the hot tub (available separately). This connects to the house by bi-fold doors into the family room and a single glass door into the formal sitting room.
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A rear terrace off the kitchen is edged by lavender and standard fir trees providing screening, making the space fantastic for indoor outdoor living and entertaining.
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The rear garden has a large expanse of lawn with mature trees, shrubs and perennials within the borders providing privacy. Behind the outbuildings there are raised vegetable beds, compost heaps, a potting shed and a green house for those that wish to grow their own vegetables. At the far end of the garden adjacent to the border is a glorious raised decking area with summer house that takes advantage of the sun at a different time to the other terraces.
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21 Old End is nestled at the end of a quiet lane, with a brick paved driveway and a further section of ground adjacent to the end of road. This provides ample parking for five cars with extra parking available on Old End. The front garden nestles behind a crescent shaped red brick wall and is mostly planted with a magnolia tree and smaller shrubs. There is a hedge that is adjacent to the footpath which is parallel to the side of the house giving access to the gate into the back garden and into the house via boot room side door.
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<b>Outbuildings</b>
There are outbuildings which are currently used for storage and a workshop. They sit to the south west of the house and can be accessed from the garden or the front path up the front side of the house. There is electrical power to all five rooms and they offer great potential for conversion as extended family accommodation or business purposes subject to the necessary consents.
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<b>Services</b>
The property is connected to mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. Heating is via a gas fired system. We understand that the current broadband download speed at the property is around 67.2mbps, however please note that results will vary depending on the time a speed test is carried out. The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 67mbps (data taken from on 16/09/2022). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.
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None of the services, appliances, heating installations, broadband, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.
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<b>Fixtures and Fittings</b>
Fitted carpets are included within the sale. All other fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, other garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.
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<b>Tenure</b>
The freehold of the property is for sale with vacant possession on completion.
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<b>Public Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements</b>
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.
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A public footpath runs along the northern boundary. Privacy is maintained due to fencing and hedging.
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There is a right of access on foot for a neighbouring cottage over the path running along the southern boundary. Further details available from Fisher German.
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<b>Local Authority</b>
North West Leicestershire
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Council tax band: F
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<b>Directions</b>
Exit the A42 at Junction 11 onto the Appleby Magna Interchange and exit the roundabout onto Tamworth Road, after around 160 metres, take the first right turn onto Rectory Lane. At the end of Rectory Lane, turn left onto Measham Road, then right onto Stoney Lane. At the crossroad, take a left onto Old End and follow the lane to the end, 21 Old End is on the left.
Post code - DE12 7AG.
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<b>Situation</b>
21 Old End is positioned at the end of a quiet lane in Appleby Magna, a pretty village situated on the Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Staffordshire and North Warwickshire border, on the edge of the National Forest. With a strong village community, the village offers a range of pubs, an Ofsted rated “Outstanding” primary school and a wealth of attractive buildings set within the village conservation area, a number of footpaths provide walks across the surrounding countryside. A wider range of facilities and services can be found in nearby Ashby de la Zouch and Tamworth, with easy access to the cities of Birmingham, Leicester, Derby and Nottingham.
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The area is extremely well served with major roads including the M42 which links with the M1 and M6 motorways. East Midlands Airport is only 17 miles away with direct rail services to London available from Nuneaton, Tamworth and Birmingham New Street. The area offers an excellent range of schooling including St John Moore, Twycross House School, Dixie Grammar School, Repton Prep and Repton School.
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Recreation facilities are available at the Snowdome in Tamworth, with snow, ice and water activities. There are a number of golf courses nearby, including the Belfry at Sutton Coldfield, and walking, cycling and water sports are available at Kingsbury Water Park and Foremark Reservoir. The National Forest also provides lots of opportunities for walking, horse riding, cycling and fishing.
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<b>Description</b>
21 Old End represents a unique opportunity to acquire a truly exceptional character property, presented to a very high standard and situated at the end of a quiet lane with countryside views to the south and east. The property, constructed from red brick under a slate roof tile and incorporating stylish double glazed slate grey window frames, was originally built around 1740 and retains many original features giving its new owners an opportunity to live in a characterful home but incorporating all modern standards.
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Extending to 3,590 sq ft (gia), the property has been substantially developed and extended under its current ownership with the help of local and renowned Architect David Grainger. A fantastic level of detail and flexible living space has been introduced throughout the home. The most recent works have included a superb open plan living, dining kitchen area.
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The property is complemented by extensive and well designed gardens and outside seating areas, a garage and a range of outbuildings with potential for conversion to multiple generational living or business requirements (STP)
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<b>The Accommodation</b>
Approached via a brick paved driveway, a painted oak door complementing the windows, gives access to the exceptionally large reception hallway, currently used as a library area, with floor to ceiling windows flanking the front door which is echoed on the opposite wall, flooding the area with natural light and giving views into the internal courtyard.
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The reception hall is laid with travertine floor tiles which can be found throughout the ground floor, whilst exposed timber ceiling trusses and beams showcase the character to be found throughout the home.
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The reception hall gives access to a dual aspect study, a quiet room suitable for anyone needing to work from home. Steps lead up into a delightful formal sitting room with multi fuel log burner with complementing brick surround and a glazed door leading out to the courtyard.
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A large sliding barn door hung on rollers, separates the formal sitting room from the exceptional dining kitchen, providing a wonderful open plan space perfect for modern family living. A fantastic space for entertaining. The kitchen was fitted in Spring 2022 and has been very well considered and designed to the most exacting of standards, incorporating modern features and period charm with exposed timber trusses and a high vaulted ceiling.
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The u-shaped kitchen area is fitted with a range of floor and wall cabinets in pale grey with brass handles complementing brass light fixtures. The traditional shaker units sit below quartz work surfaces and incorporate an integrated dishwasher and a Downdraft Xpelair ventilation unit that sits neatly behind the space for the large range cooker which together with the American fridge freezer are available via separate negotiation.
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A very large square contrasting grey central island unit provides further storage and a wine fridge, again available by separate negotiation. The floor is laid with large format porcelain tiles with electric underfloor heating and french doors provide access to the garden seating terrace.
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A door leads from the kitchen into the utility room, a large room with wooden floor and wall cabinetry and underfloor heating, travertine floor tiles and space for washing machine, tumble drier and a fridge/freezer and microwave. There is an additional integrated dishwasher which the current owners have found useful when entertaining larger parties.
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From the utility, a vestibule has a very useful cupboard with wine storage above and this leads to the external side door and useful boot room.The black slate floor in the boot room extends into the adjacent cloakroom.
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There are three staircases within the home leading to five upstairs bedrooms. From the reception hall a staircase rises to two bedrooms and a separate shower room. One of these bedrooms can be accessed from the main bedroom.
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Accessed from the formal sitting room, a door leads to a private panelled staircase, into the master suite. This suite has a master bedroom, en suite bathroom and large dressing area with hand made built in wardrobes providing copious amounts of storage for any modern couple. A hidden door within one of the wardrobes allows access to other bedrooms should young children need support quickly. The excellent and spacious en suite has a large bath and walk in shower
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The north east part of the house is the newest addition and houses a ground floor guest bedroom, opposite is a well appointed four piece bathroom with glass tiles, adjacent to the bedroom is a fantastic family room with bi-fold doors opening out to the courtyard. There is a bank of storage cupboards along the travertine tiled floor corridor leading to a staircase that rises to the first floor with two double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, one of which is currently being used as an additional office. This wing could be self contained and provides flexible accommodation. There is also a home gym with rubber floor adjacent to the staircase on the ground floor.
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<b>Outside</b>
21 Old End is complemented by a selection of terraces taking advantage of the sun at different times of the day. This includes a fantastic and secluded courtyard, currently housing the hot tub (available separately). This connects to the house by bi-fold doors into the family room and a single glass door into the formal sitting room.
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A rear terrace off the kitchen is edged by lavender and standard fir trees providing screening, making the space fantastic for indoor outdoor living and entertaining.
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The rear garden has a large expanse of lawn with mature trees, shrubs and perennials within the borders providing privacy. Behind the outbuildings there are raised vegetable beds, compost heaps, a potting shed and a green house for those that wish to grow their own vegetables. At the far end of the garden adjacent to the border is a glorious raised decking area with summer house that takes advantage of the sun at a different time to the other terraces.
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21 Old End is nestled at the end of a quiet lane, with a brick paved driveway and a further section of ground adjacent to the end of road. This provides ample parking for five cars with extra parking available on Old End. The front garden nestles behind a crescent shaped red brick wall and is mostly planted with a magnolia tree and smaller shrubs. There is a hedge that is adjacent to the footpath which is parallel to the side of the house giving access to the gate into the back garden and into the house via boot room side door.
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<b>Outbuildings</b>
There are outbuildings which are currently used for storage and a workshop. They sit to the south west of the house and can be accessed from the garden or the front path up the front side of the house. There is electrical power to all five rooms and they offer great potential for conversion as extended family accommodation or business purposes subject to the necessary consents.
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<b>Services</b>
The property is connected to mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. Heating is via a gas fired system. We understand that the current broadband download speed at the property is around 67.2mbps, however please note that results will vary depending on the time a speed test is carried out. The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 67mbps (data taken from on 16/09/2022). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.
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None of the services, appliances, heating installations, broadband, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.
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<b>Fixtures and Fittings</b>
Fitted carpets are included within the sale. All other fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, other garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.
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<b>Tenure</b>
The freehold of the property is for sale with vacant possession on completion.
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<b>Public Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements</b>
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.
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A public footpath runs along the northern boundary. Privacy is maintained due to fencing and hedging.
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There is a right of access on foot for a neighbouring cottage over the path running along the southern boundary. Further details available from Fisher German.
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<b>Local Authority</b>
North West Leicestershire
Website:
Council tax band: F
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<b>Directions</b>
Exit the A42 at Junction 11 onto the Appleby Magna Interchange and exit the roundabout onto Tamworth Road, after around 160 metres, take the first right turn onto Rectory Lane. At the end of Rectory Lane, turn left onto Measham Road, then right onto Stoney Lane. At the crossroad, take a left onto Old End and follow the lane to the end, 21 Old End is on the left.
Post code - DE12 7AG.
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