The Mill House 70 Broome Lane | Ratcliffe on the Wreake | Leicestershire | LE7 4SB

Enjoying a stunning riverside setting in approximately a acre of mature

gardens in the heart of the Wreake Valley, a six bedroom, two

bathroom period detached family home with four reception rooms and

original features including heavily beamed ceilings. With gas fired

central heating and uPVC double glazing, the property offers extensive

parking and a wonderful natural setting benefitting from wildlife and

Riparian rights. With still further potential, the property is ideally

located for fast access to Leicester, Syston, Melton Mowbray and

Loughborough. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the size

of the plot, the property and the setting.

Guide Price: £775,000

Property at a glance

A Substantial Period Detached Property

Stunning Riverside Setting in Approximately 1 Acre of Gardens

Energy Rating D

Breakfast Kitchen & Second Kitchen

Utility/Boiler Room & Cloakroom

Four Reception Rooms

Six Bedrooms

Two Bathrooms

Large Double Garage

Delightful Garden Grounds

Gas Central Heating

uPVC Double Glazing

Many Original Features

Further Potential to Extend

Viewing Highly Recommended to Appreciate

History

The Mill House is constructed mainly of brick with rendered elevations under a Welsh

slate roof. It is believed to date back to Tudor times and many of the brick walls and

dated roof timbers still exist. During the 17th century the property, home to the miller

and his family along with Ratcliffe Water Mill were the primary means of income for the

villagers. The Mill House and Ratcliffe Water Mill are still in their original Saxon

locations.

The Georgian and Victorian eras saw The Mill House expand in size and the area grew

more affluent. During the Second World War, the miller took in convalescing

combatants and then, finally, in the 1950's The Mill House was converted into a fine

privately owned family home. In the 1980's the property underwent a programme of

refurbishment, which included the laying on of mains water and gas, total rewiring and

replumbing and a damp proof course. Original beams were exposed, the walls

replastered and the roof was refelted and slated with the original Welsh slates. At the

time the stables were converted into garages to match the style to the house.

Accommodation

The property is entered via a front door into:

Entrance Hall

With radiator, doors to the lounge and breakfast kitchen.

L Shaped Reception Hall

Having an original fireplace with alcove to one side, window to dining room, radiator,

beams to ceiling, door to utility room and uPVC double glazed window to front. The

reception hall opens to the staircase hall with French doors opening to the rear garden

and stairs off to the first floor landing.

Lounge

13' x 12'9" (3.96m x 3.89m)

Feature wood burning stove, heavily beamed ceiling, uPVC double glazed window to

front, radiator and TV aerial point.

Living Room 22' x 12' (6.7m x 3.66m)

Three uPVC double glazed windows enjoying views over the garden and river, heavily

beamed ceiling, radiator and feature open fireplace.

Dining Room/Study

13' x 12' (3.96m x 3.66m)

Heavily beamed ceiling, uPVC double glazed window enjoying views over the garden and

river to the rear, radiator and open fireplace with a brick surround.

Fitted Breakfast Kitchen 18' x 14' (5.49m x 4.27m)

Fitted with a range of solid oak fronted units comprising base cupboards and drawers and

matching eye level units over and a large matching central-island/breakfast table with built-

in cupboards under. Single drainer sink set within extensive ranges of works surfacing.

Integrated appliances to include two fridges, freezer and dishwasher, all with matching

fronts. Rangemaster cooker with a splashback. uPVC double glazed windows to side and

rear overlooking rear garden and river. Amtico flooring, beams to ceiling and double

radiator.

Rear Lobby

With glazed door to outside, door to double garage and second kitchen/utility.

Second Kitchen 12'9" x 2'4" (3.89m x 0.7m)

Fitted with a range of base cupboards. Integrated fridge and freezer, single drainer sink

and a second cooker.

Utility Room/Boiler Room

With a new Baxi gas fired central heating boiler housed within a double cupboard, work

surfacing, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, beams to

ceiling, uPVC double glazed window to front and off is a cloakroom.

Cloakroom

Fitted with two piece suite comprising a Heritage WC and wash hand basin. Radiator,

uPVC double glazed window and beams to ceiling.

L Shaped Landing

On the first floor approached via a staircase from the L shaped reception hall is the first

floor L shaped landing with radiator and uPVC double glazed window to the rear.

Bedroom One 13'3" x 12' (4.04m x 3.66m)

uPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden and river, double wardrobes

with hanging rails and storage, dressing table with five drawers, beam to ceiling and

radiator.

En-suite Bathroom

Fitted with a white Heritage three piece suite comprising a panelled bath with shower over

and screen, wash hand basin and low level WC. Ceramic tiled flooring, heated towel

rail/radiator, full tiling to the walls, extractor fan, mirror fronted medicine cupboard and

uPVC double glazed window to the side. Door through to:

Adjacent Storeroom/Dressing Room

Having a uPVC double glazed window to the front and fitted cupboards.

Family Bathroom

Fitted with a white three piece suite by Heritage comprising a panelled bath with shower

attachment, wash hand basin and low level WC. Full height tiling to the walls, heated towel

rail/radiator, extractor fan, Velux double glazed roof light, access to roof space and ceramic

tiled flooring.

Bedroom Two 10' x 8' (3.05m x 2.44m)

uPVC double glazed window to the front, radiator, fitted wardrobe and dressing table.

Bedroom Three

10' x 10' (3.05m x 3.05m)

uPVC double glazed window enjoying views over the garden and river to the rear, radiator,

fitted wardrobes and shelving.

Bedroom Four

10' x 7' (3.05m x 2.13m)

uPVC double glazed window to front, alcove, shelving and radiator.

Bedroom Five

13'3" x 10'4" (4.04m x 3.15m)

uPVC double glazed window to front, built-in double wardrobe with hanging rail and

storage, chest of five drawers, radiator and Velux double glazed roof light. Fully tiled

corner shower unit and pedestal wash hand basin and part tiling.

Master Bedroom

18'9" x 14'4" (5.72m x 4.37m)

Two double and two single wardrobes with hanging rails and storage, three uPVC double

glazed windows enjoying views over the gardens and river, three double radiators. Fitted

with a corner bath with shower attachment and tiled splashbacks. Access through to:

En-suite WC

Fitted with a two piece suite comprising a low level WC and wash hand basin. Tiling to the

walls, tiled flooring, double radiator and uPVC double glazed window.

Outside

A gated driveway leads down the side of the property through high wrought iron gates

leading to a large gravelled drive providing hardstanding for a large number of vehicles and

being bordered on two sides by the river. Adjoining the house is a large double garage.

Large Double Garage

With two remote control up and over doors, power and light.

The Gardens

The gardens are extensive (approximately 1 acre) and laid informally to lawn and well

stocked with a large variety of mature trees including a magnificent silver birch and willow.

The gardens are bounded by the River Wreake affording full right riparian fishing rights.

There is a gravelled patio area, planted beds and borders.

Location

The village of Ratcliffe on the Wreake is situated between the Wreake and Soar valleys,

close to the Charnwood Forest and surrounded by attractive countryside. The Mill House

can be found away from the village, to the south, opposite Ratcliffe Water Mill. The

original Saxon hamlet was recorded in the Doomsday Book and the strip farming sloes are

still in evidence. County archives show Ratcliffe on the Wreake as one of several surviving

medieval villages in Leicestershire.

Communications are excellent with good access to the major centres of employment such

as Leicester, Loughborough, Melton Mowbray, Burton upon Trent, Derby and Nottingham.

Trains from Leicester reach London St Pancras in about 75 minutes and the M1 motorway

(junction 21A) is about 10 miles distant. The village is close to the A46, which provides

access both north and south. The A46 dual carriageway bypasses Leicester and gives quick

access to the M69. It also gives direct links to Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and Scotland.

Ratcliffe on the Wreake is home to Ratcliffe College, The Roman Catholic public school.

Other well known public schools in the area include Rugby, Oakham, Uppingham and

Oundle with further private schools in Loughborough and Leicester. There are golf courses

at Leicester, Rothley, Seagrave, Woodhouse, Melton Mowbray and Kirby Muxloe (the

property adjoins the Beedles Lake Golf Centre). There is canoeing and angling on the

River Wreake and hunting is with the Quorn, while the Belvoir and Cottesmore are within

easy boxing distance. Rutland Water is also within travelling distance and offers fishing and

sailing along with other water sports, wild life nature trails and cycling.

N.B. All measurements are approximate. These Sale Particulars have been prepared by BENTONS upon instruction of the Vendor(s). Services, Fittings and equipment referred to within the sales particulars have not been tested (unless otherwise stated) and no warranties can be given. Accordingly the prospective Buyer(s) must make their own enquiries regarding such matters. These particulars are intended to give a fair description but their accuracy is not

guaranteed. Nor do they constitute an offer or contract.

47 Nottingham Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1NN

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