Location

Upper Broughton is an unspoilt thriving rural village which lies on the edge of the Vale of Belvoir protected by a Conservation Area listing and set in unspoilt undulating open countryside between Nottingham and Melton Mowbray.

The village provides a useful range of traditional amenities and services centred around the old village green and stone cross with amenities including a highly regarded local public house, cricket pitch and a tennis club - some of the essential ingredients of a traditional village lifestyle.

In strategic terms, the village of Upper Broughton is superbly placed for commuting to Leicester, Nottingham and throughout the East Midlands with first class road and rail connections available via the A46 dual carriageway which links to the M1.

Description

Sulney Fields is a stunning property that we believe dates back to about 1680 with 19th century additions. Constructed of brick and rendered elevations under a tiled roof, the house has undergone extensive renovations by the current owners.

The property exudes quality as soon as you step inside, a breath taking blend of classic period architecture and meticulous modern restoration.

Ground floor -Front entrance porch with glazed entrance door opening through to the reception hall. A wonderful full height hallway with roof lantern, feature split staircase to the first floor, two cast iron radiators and doors leading off to:

Formal sitting room, two double glazed sash windows to the front elevation, double glazed French doors leading out on to the front terrace, feature fireplace surround with slate hearth, ornate alcoves, two radiators with ornate covers and further cast-iron radiator. Feature coving, walk-in alcove ideal as a bar area and secret door giving access through to the rear lobby.

Drawing room, feature marble fireplace surround with inset Tiger multi fuel burner, cast iron radiator fitted bookcases, double glazed windows to the side and front elevation and a wonderful full height double glazed bay window with French doors and working shutters to the front elevation, enjoying countryside views.

Family room, column radiator, double glazed windows to the side and rear elevations, fitted circular multi fuel burner and built-in cupboard.

Dining kitchen, double glazed windows to the side elevation, double glazed French doors to the side entertaining area. Base and wall units with granite work surfaces incorporating twin Villeroy and Boch sink unit, integrated dishwasher, fridge, freezer, fitted pantry cupboard, Falcon range cooker with cooker hood above, island unit with granite work top and breakfast bar.

Rear hall, with second staircase to the first floor, two double windows to the rear, understairs storage cupboard, radiator and access to:

Garden room/ second dining room, a light and airy room with double glazed windows to three elevations, column radiator, French doors leading out onvto the entertainment patio area and enjoying outstanding countryside views.

Rear hallway, full height with roof lantern, door to the rear elevation, stairs to the first floor, access to cellars and doors leading off to:

Utility room, base units with work surfaces incorporating sink unit, plumbing for washer, vent for tumble dryer, fitted dog shower and door to the side elevation.

Study/home office, two double glazed windows to the rear elevation and built-in storage cupboard.

Cellars, power and light and two compartments.

First floor - Gallery landing, feature balustrades, roof lantern and arched double glazed window to the front elevation.

Principal bedroom, double glazed sash bay windows to the front elevation with stunning views of the countryside. Feature fireplace surround with cast-iron inset, radiator, double glazed door to the side elevation leading out onto balcony with ornate wrought iron railings.

Dressing room, double glazed bay window to the side elevation with fitted window seat, access to: En suite bathroom, panelled bath, low-level WC, vanity unit incorporating wash hand basin, shower enclosure, towel radiator, tiled floor with underfloor heating, part tiled walls and illuminated mirror.

Bedroom three, laminate flooring, two double glazed sash windows to the front elevation with countryside views, two radiators and feature internal leaded window looking down into the reception hall.

Shower room, shower enclosure, wall hung WC, vanity unit with wash hand basin, towel radiator, tiled floor and internal frosted window to the side.

Bedroom two, double glazed sash bay window to the front elevation with countryside views, two radiators, laminate flooring and further double glazed window to the side elevation. Dressing room, double glazed sash window to the rear with further double glazed window to the side, radiator laminate flooring and access to roof void.

En suite bathroom, panel bath, low level WC, wall hung wash hand basin, shower cubicle, towel radiator, tiled floor with underfloor heating and frosted double glazed window to the rear.

Family bathroom, panel bath, low level WC, double width shower enclosure, vanity unit incorporating wash hand basin, towel radiator, two frosted windows to the side, part tiled walls, tiled flooring with underfloor heating.

Bedroom four, feature fireplace surround with cast iron inset, two double glazed windows to the side elevation, radiator, feature fitted half tester bed canopy and fitted wardrobes.

Bedroom five, double glazed windows to both the rear and side elevations.

Rear landing accessed off the second staircase with two double glazed windows to the rear elevation, cast iron radiator and access to:

Bedroom 6/guest suite, two double glazed sash windows to the rear elevation, column radiator, double glazed French doors to the front elevation enjoying countryside views and access to the balcony with wrought iron railings.

En suite bathroom, shower bath with curved shower screen, wall hung wash hand basin, WC, towel radiator, frosted window to the front elevation, tiled floor with underfloor heating.

Outside - the property is approach by a granite chipped driveway with access to the rear of the property and a detached double garage. Twin up and over doors, power, light and overhead storage. Access to the workshop with double doors to the front and housing twin gas boilers providing the central heating for the property.

The main formal gardens lie at the front of the property enjoying outstanding countryside views, looking down into the Vale. Ornate gates lead off from the main driveway to a further chipped driveway leading to the front of the property with a circular turning circle providing car standing for numerous vehicles.

The formal gardens are laid mainly to lawns, deep herbaceous borders with well stocked borders, a variety of mature trees and shrubs, ornate pond, multiple seating area areas and raised beds. The formal gardeners total in the region of 1.18 acres.

There is a generous side patio area entertaining area with fixed seating ideal for those long summer afternoons.

Leading off from the rear driveway is access to a further paddock area totalling in the region of 4.88 acres.