• SEVEN BEDROOMS +
• GRADE II LISTED +
• 0.78 ACRE PLOT +
• APPROXIMATELY 3,675 SQUARE FEET +
• VERSATILE LAYOUT +
• OPEN TO INTERPRETATION +
• "MAGNIFICENT GARDEN" +
• NO UPWARD CHAIN +

The Wheel House is a Grade II listed seven bedroom farmhouse which was formerly part used as a smithy and wheelwright workshop and has elements dating back to 1780 and architectural features including stop-chamfered spine beams and trusses with ogee principals and a super collared arch over the second floor bedroom doorway. Of national historic importance, this residence is not only substantial (approximately 3,675 square feet) but also occupies a generous plot which amounts to 0.78 acres with both formal garden and lower paddock area. A 50 year old wisteria by the front door and side garden and a working Victorian post box in the front wall of the house are just part of the many charms along with the property backing on to the local cricket ground and the paddock still having stables. The idyllic location is further enhanced by communication links with Long Whatton having easy access to the M1, M42, Derby, Leicester, Nottingham and East Midlands Airport. There are over twenty rooms, including seven bedrooms and each reception room is open to interpretation with regards its use. Potential purchasers may consider reconfiguring the layout making the existing dining room the principal kitchen. There are period features throughout including beamed ceilings, vaulted ceilings, wood burner with modern amenity provided by a second kitchen to the rear of the residence and two bedrooms at this floor ideal for an independant potentially. Special reference should be made to the floorplan to appreciate the size and versatility. Beyond the substantial garden room, which is provided with a bar area, is an area of decking and the magnificent lawned garden provides so much privacy with parking for at least ten vehicles possible on the gravel adjacent to the residence accessed via electric gates. We also like the "secret" cottage garden to the right hand elevation of the property, a truly wonderful family home. The property is for sale with no upward chain. To find the property, from loughborough town centre proceed north along the A6 Derby Road, pass through the village of Hathern, at the traffic lights turn left on to Whatton Road. Take the next right in to Hathern Road heading straight through Long Whatton, this becomes The Green and then Main Street, with Smith Lane on your left hand side, The Wheel House is on your right hand side identified by the agent's 'For Sale' board. EPC rating: Exempt. Tenure: Freehold,