The Paddocks, Elmesthorpe, LE9

‘A dream of a home for so many reasons.’
Welcome to The Paddocks

A first impression

The Paddocks is the type of property that immediately creates a favourable impression. The proportions of the building, the sweeping drive, the varying angles of the roof and the feature chimney, establish the style and quality of the entire property. There is a simplicity and tasteful understated elegance about the house, land and natural surroundings that signal that here we have a prestigious property, where attention and care has been made with specifications and uncompromised standards attained with finished details.

Originally built in 2021, The Paddocks is a superior five bedroom - three with an ensuite - detached home in a beautiful location. It has two large reception rooms, a generous kitchen dining area, pantry, home office, double garage, cloakroom and a separate family bathroom. It is filled with wonderful features that add immensely to the value and appeal of the residence. Being spaciously designed, luxuriously fitted and interiorly decorated with a contemporary palette of colours from Farrow and Ball, the opportunity to own this house would be a dream come true for many seeking a new home.

Let’s look around!

The Paddocks is approached from a private shared drive on Station Road and is entered through secure, remotely controlled electric gates that open onto a large expanse of shingled drive, stretching across the front and to the side of the house. A newly planted selection of trees will increasingly provide privacy, interest and an attractive barrier from the road. At the furthest point of the house there is a double garage, with oodles of space for several vehicles and turning on the drive. A brick wall, two grassed areas and a paved path leading to the covered porch and front door of the property, are immediately at the front, with fences at either side of the house preserving privacy to the gardens and grounds at the rear.

A warm reception

The front door is under a covered porch featuring naturally stained timbers. Once inside, the striking facets of the interior decoration provide a neutral canvas: predominantly white, with medium oak and glass. These design aspects will reappear throughout the house and provide a coordinated and contemporary feel to the entire property. The light and airy hall sets the standard with a modern staircase, large floor tiles, and medium oak tongue and groove doors, with brushed steel accessories. Oak and transparent glass lead the eye to the galleried landing on the first floor and the statement light fitting that hangs in the space immediately above. A cloakroom is positioned under the stairs and doors open to reception rooms on all sides. The living room is on the right.

Entertainment and relaxation

The Paddocks has been fitted with underfloor heating and benefits from lighting that can be altered to suit the mood and occasion. The living room is one of several entertaining areas and is generously proportioned to easily hold several large sofas and other pieces of furniture. It has a window overlooking the front drive and is carpeted. Across the hall the home office has been fitted out to suit its purpose with hard flooring and space for storage and technical equipment. It is also facing the front of the property and is next door to the family room.

In the family room there is a large multi fuel burner. This creates an impressive focal point. The fireplace is subtly simplistic, with slate tile hearth, exposed beam mantel and rustic brick supporting columns. This spacious and stylish room is carpeted and looks out to the south facing garden and beyond, accessible through bi folding doors. From the garden there are wide open views over the natural landscape of farmland and trees. Curtains and blinds are included within the sale.

The heart beat

The generous proportion of all the rooms in The Paddocks has followed the blue print for contemporary design, allowing the natural geography and space to permit large scale entertainment or cosy corners of relaxation. The kitchen epitomises this. This very large room is multi-functional; food preparation, dining and relaxation. Under a vaulted ceiling, where additional light floods onto the central island below, it is certain to be the heartbeat of the property. A second set of bi folding doors open into the garden from the dining area so this easily accommodates larger groups of family or guests. In fact the space is perfectly configured for the ebb and flow of people. Whether you are hosting a major entertainment event or enjoying a quieter occasion, the versatility of this house affords you the luxury of all options with ease.

The natural materials and colours highlighted in the reception rooms continue here with light floor tiles, Purbeck Stone polished work surfaces and a mixture of Shaker style cabinetry, in contrasting white or blue to dramatic effect. Multiple wall and floor units provide ample, streamlined storage space. The central island feature and subtle lighting at floor, wall and ceiling level make this kitchen totally practical yet immediately striking. The integrated appliances bought in 2021 and included in the sale are an induction hob, double oven, microwave, Sonos speakers, mobile phone charger and dish washer. The remaining appliances could be negotiated for and include the washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge freezer and wine cooler. The pantry room immediately next door, provides additional storage, another sink, and plumbing for laundry appliances. There is also a door from the pantry leading to an entry into the rear garden and another allowing internal access to the garage.

Come upstairs and admire the views

The galleried landing is a truly delightful feature of this property and as many of the light fittings are a purchasable option, the artistic fixture presently gracing the space near the Velux window has an option to remain.

The first floor consists of the spacious primary suite of bedroom and ensuite, another four double bedrooms, two with ensuite bathing and finally, a large family bathroom. The spacious bedrooms have unique features dependent on size and shape. Some have Velux windows in the elevated parts of the slanting walls and two of them, including the master room, have Juliette balconies overlooking the amazing views into the south facing garden and beyond. They are all tastefully decorated with coordinating carpets and single feature walls of blocked painted colour.

All fixtures and fittings in all the bathing areas of the house have been tastefully selected for their contemporary design and fitted to high specifications. They all impress with the continuing theme of neutrality and stunning attention to detail. The family bathroom is fitted with a double vanity unit with separate shower and bath. There are heated towel rails, illuminated mirrors and automatic lighting in all the bathing rooms.. Each ensuite has a walk in shower similarly fitted with quality sanitary ware to the highest specification. These rooms have been decorated with distinctive tiling on the floor and walls. The primary suite has an ensuite that includes a double vanity unit, walk in shower and separate shower facility to the side of the bath.

From any of the balconies the private landscaped garden and the land beyond can be really appreciated and then experienced by taking a stroll around the grounds. The garden has been a naturally blank canvas of grass and is amidst a process of development. There are core structural elements already in place including a large pond with raised decked platform, patio area with borders and a cross section path leading to a summer house which has air-conditioning and internet connection. Hedges, raised borders, sheds and a terraced walk way is in position already and in just a few years, it can be imagined that wisteria could easily be twisting its way over the structure mingled with rambling roses.

And finally

From the outset we see the combination of traditionally pleasing characteristics with the best of technology and quality. The Paddocks is equipped with solar panels and is surrounded by Leicestershire’s farmland countryside. This superior home has been sympathetically designed to richly complement its location. It is a property that has been resourced and maintained to the highest specification and standard, and is still within its 10 year NHBC - National House Building Council - building warranty.

LOCALITY

Elmesthorpe is a small village in central England, a region referred to as the East Midlands. It is situated approximately 9 miles south-west of Leicester’s city centre and approximately 28 miles south of Nottingham’s city centre. The village is in the LE9 postcode district and falls within the civil parish of the Blaby district of Leicestershire. It is situated to the south-west of the larger village of Earl Shilton, near to greater variety of amenities provided by the bustling town of Hinckley, (3 miles north-east) on the A47 road.

The M69 is predominantly the swiftest link road to access the county’s motorway network including the M1 (junction 21, west towards Leicester Forest East). The M42 is south, heading towards Tamworth. Elmesthorpe is 89 miles north-west of London. There are railway stations in Hinkley, Narborough and Leicester, where the Midland Main Railway Line runs trains to London – Leicester to St Pancras - regularly. There are normally 70 trains running daily, to London, the fastest taking approximately an hour.

The village has been inhabited from at least Roman times as there is evidence of Roman occupation within the parish. The parish church is dedicated to Saint Mary and was built in the 13th century. In 1485, it is thought King Richard III and his troops stayed in the partially ruined church for shelter on their march from Leicester the Battle of Bosworth. The king and his officers are said to have sheltered within the building, and the soldiers camped outside. Although falling into ruins by 1869, it was partially rebuilt on its foundations to a smaller scale. The present church occupies the east-end, while the west end of the church has been left in its original state.

Elmesthorpe maintains all the charm and features associated with a rural location and several amenities including public houses and restaurants are in the village or close by: The Wentworth Arms public house, Restaurant Glen Watson – within Badger’s Mount Hotel - or Oscar’s Lounge and Bar. Many serve meals and some provide a takeaway service.
Elmesthorpe is 3 miles north-east of the town of Hinkley and 5 miles south-east of the historical centre of Market Bosworth. These towns offer a variety of amenities such as edge of town super stores or uniquely bespoke shops, restaurants, sports venues, public houses, cafes and parks. For an even greater variety of entertainment including theatres, the cosmopolitan city of Leicester with its diverse cultural influences is on hand. For those who prefer rural retreats Burbage Common Woods is a popular place for a ramble and likewise Market Bosworth’s Country Park or Stoney Cove. Mallory Park is a well-known motor racing circuit that hosts a variety of other events such as family cycling fun days. Hinkley equestrian centre and golf course are within a short car journey.

Within the locality, there are many schools offering educational provision across the whole age range; nursery, primary, secondary, including private establishments offering bordering facilities. Townlands Church of England Primary School is in Earl Shilton (1 mile south-west) The Office for Standards in Education - OFSTED – is best researched to provide a comprehensive review of currently rated standards of practice.