High Street, Castle Donington, Derby, Leicestershire, DE74 2PP | Property for sale | Savills
402.18 sq m(4,329 sq ft)
Guide price £1,370,000

High StreetCastle Donington, Derby, Leicestershire, DE74 2PP


    Key features

    • Stunning three storey period home
    • Separate two bedroom annexe / apartment
    • Grounds of about 0.7acres
    • Six bedrooms
    • Four bathrooms
    • Four reception rooms
    • Bespoke fitted kitchen
    • Garaging for numerous vehicles
    • Sought after location

    An enchanting Grade II listed period home nestling on a generous plot of about 0.7 acres. Boasting six bedrooms and a separate two bedroom annexe.

    About this property

    • An impressive Grade II home dating back in parts to the late 15th Century. The construction is a mix of dressed stone and brick with tiled roofs and coped gables. The property retains a wealth of features reflecting its long history, including the exposed original beams and trusses from the early portion and the feature stone fireplaces. The property has been completely refurbished and modernised to a high standard throughout and now provides a stunning and generous family home occupying a large plot.

      The detached former coach house has been converted into a separate fully fitted dwelling which comprises: Ground floor office, store room and utility room. To the first floor, two double bedrooms, two bathrooms, breakfast kitchen and a generous sitting room, ideal for a teenager, dependant relative or even Air BNB. The apartment is being sold fully furnished and all skylights are electrically operated.

      There is garaging within the coach house for three vehicles. Landscaped gardens wrap around the property and are a stunning feature of this property, in total the gardens are about 0.7 acres.

      Main House

      Ground floor - Front entrance door opening through to reception hall, flagstone floor, double glazed window, radiator and doors leading to:

      Cloakroom, wood strip floor, wash hand basin, triple glazed window and radiator. Cloaks, WC, triple glazed window to the side elevation and tiled floor.

      Sitting room, secondary glazed leaded bay window to the front elevation, further secondary glazed leaded bay window with stone mullions to the side elevation, exposed beams, wall light points, feature stone fireplace surround within inset gas fire, two radiators and built-in display cabinet.

      Dining room, secondary glazed leaded bay window to the front elevation, exposed beams, radiator, feature stone fireplace surround with matching hearth, wall light points and built-in display cabinet.

      Inner hall, tiled floor, radiator, feature oak staircase to the first floor and access to the cellars.

      Family room, feature wooden flooring, exposed beams, triple glazed window, door to the side elevation, two radiators, inglenook fireplace within inset wood burning stove.

      Study, double glazed bay window to the front elevation, quarry tiled floor, exposed beams and French doors leading to:

      Open plan living dining kitchen, a bespoke fitted kitchen by Stephen Christopher, featured in the Kitchen Bathroom and Bedroom magazine. Kitchen area, base units with granite work services incorporating stainless steel sink unit, Quooker kettle tap, induction hob with cooker hood above, two electric ovens, combination microwave oven, steam oven and two warming drawers. Double glazed windows to the side and rear elevations, two wine coolers, column radiators, vaulted ceiling and island unit incorporating breakfast bar.

      Opening through to the dining area with vaulted ceiling, two skirting radiators, wall light points, wiring for speakers and double glazed French doors to the rear terrace.

      Utility room, base units with granite worktops, stainless steel sink unit, radiator, recently installed oak fitted cupboards, plumbing for washer, wall mounted boiler and double glazed door to courtyard.

      First floor - landing, triple glazed window to the rear elevation and radiator.

      Bedroom One, a dual aspect with triple glazed windows to the rear and side elevations, radiator, exposed beams, wall light points, built-in storage cupboard and feature fireplace surround.

      Bathroom, freestanding clawfoot Victorian style bath, wall hung Japanese style WC with integral Bidet and automatic lid. Double shower enclosure, wall hung twin wash hand basins, exposed beams, triple glazed window to the front and towel radiator.

      Bedroom Two, triple glazed windows to the front and side elevations, exposed beams, radiator and feature fireplace surround. Unique access to en suite shower room, shower cubicle, wash hand basin and low level WC.

      Bedroom Three/dressing room, triple glazed windows to the front elevation, radiator, exposed beams and wall light points .

      Second floor

      Bedroom Four, vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers, triple glazed windows to the side and front elevations and radiator. En suite and Gym, bathroom with shower cubicle, built-in vanity unit with sink, WC and heated towel rail. Gym with a complete mirror wall and radiator.

      Bedroom Five, vaulted ceiling, exposed timbers, built-in wardrobes, radiator and triple glazed window to the side.

      Bedroom Six, radiator, triple glazed windows to the front and side, exposed beams and wall light points,

      Bathroom, freestanding clawfoot bath, vanity unit incorporating wash hand basin, low level WC, shower cubicle, towel radiator and exposed timbers.

      Annexe /coach house.

      Front entrance door to inner lobby with stairs to the first floor and doors leading off to:

      Front office, double glazed sliding patio doors to the front, electric panel heater.

      Storeroom and communications room with wiring for all data cabling and CCTV controls.

      Utility/laundry room, base units with stainless steel sink unit, plumbing for washer, hot water cylinder and plumbing for dishwasher.

      First floor - Sitting room, vaulted ceiling, double glazed window to the front, skylight and two electric panel heaters.

      Dining kitchen, base units incorporating stainless steel sink unit, integrated fridge, electric panel heater and skylight

      Two double bedrooms with skylight and electric panel heaters.

      Shower room, corner shower cubicle WC, vanity unit incorporating wash hand basin and towel radiator.

      Bathroom, freestanding bath low WC, wall hung wash hand basin, corner shower cubicle, tower radiator and skylight.

      Outside, the property is approached off the main road via twin wrought iron electric gates opening onto the generous gravel driveway which provides car standing for numerous vehicles. The coach house provides garaging for three vehicles, panel heaters, power and light.

      The formal gardens really do need to be seen in order to be appreciated. Two formal lawned areas are flanked by well stocked borders with a variety of mature trees and shrubs and specimen plants. There are two generous sun terraces, summer house and a wonderful Alitex Victorian style greenhouse.

      To the side there is a well stocked vegetable plot and access to the planted stream area.

      View payable Stamp Duty for this property

    This is a truly wonderful home, it breathes history and luxury the moment you walk through the door.

    Ian MarriottProperty agent

    Local information

    • The market town of Castle Donington benefits from an excellent range of local amenities to include independent and national retailers, a post office, doctors surgery, pharmacy, supermarket, a garden centre and a choice of pubs and
    • restaurants. There are two primary schools and a secondary school within Castle Donington.
    • The town is ideally situated for commuters with the A50 situated 1.6 miles away, the M1 2.7 miles away and East Midlands Airport, Freeport and business parks just 4 miles south of the property. East Midlands Parkway is 6.2 miles away, offering rail services to London St Pancras in 1hr 22mins. Derby City Centre is approximately 11 miles away whilst Nottingham City Centre lies 14 miles north of the property with both cities providing a wealth of retail, leisure and commercial amenities.

    Additional information

    • North West Leicestershire
    • Band G
    • EPC Exempt
    • Tenure: Freehold
    • Council Tax Band: G