Detached house for sale in Harby House, Stathern Lane, Harby LE14

Harby House is an an exquisite Country Home, steeped in character and offered for sale with no chain. Carefully renovated over an 8 year period, the property offers delightful grounds set behind electric gates.

As soon as you drive in through the electric gates, you will approach the property via a sweeping driveway that shows off this magnificent property and the wonderful grounds to the front.

Parking & Garage - Offering substantial parking, both owners and guests will have the option to securely park near the house or drive into one of three double garages. One of the double garages is used for storage, with items such as the ride on lawnmower. A second purpose built garage is ideal for car enthusiasts. With two double doors, the garage will comfortably hold 4 vehicles with room to sit and admire them. The garage has power points, light and even heating.

Leisure Area - Whether day or weekends, relaxing in the garden with friends and family is very important and this property certainly does not disappoint. A leisure area has been created that features a heated swimming pool, an area for a hot tub which is currently in situ and ample room for sunbeds and chairs. A further patio area is designed for a BBQ area.

Gardens - The gardens are extensive to the front, side and rear. Set back from the roadside, the garden has been designed with seating areas surrounded by mature trees and flower beds to the the front of the property. To the rear, a spacious patio area is ideal for relaxing in private with the lovely sound of the water from the manmade stream. You can also feed the fish in the pond or decide to spend time in the garden area designed for growing vegetables. A beautiful potting shed is also in situ. The gardens are perfect for families of all ages.

Harby House - No money has been spared creating the wonderful approach to the front door. Flower beds, wooden bridge over the man made stream and the oversized front door screams of opulence. The vast windows in Harby House have all been replaced as part of the renovated and the original wooden shutters restored. A new boiler has been installed and all bathrooms, en-suites and the kitchen diner re-designed and replaced.

A spacious entrance hallway with an impressive staircase is on show as you enter the property and the character and high ceilings is immediately noticeable. Off the entrance hall is a ground floor cloakroom with W.C.

The current seller uses the side porch on a daily basis rather than the main entrance and front door. The side porch offers a boot room feel and leads directly into the utility room which is useful if you have dogs, or need somewhere to kick off muddy shoes. The utility room has been refitted in keeping with the main kitchen. The side porch also benefits from a rear door to the garden and access to both the family kitchen diner as well as the ground floor guest suite. More to follow below on the guest suite. Further on the ground floor is a formal dining room, designated family sitting room with windows to both the front and rear aspect and a wonderful conservatory. The conservatory is used all year round and offers fantastic views of the garden. This room was one of the first rooms to be renovated with new windows, French doors and a brand new roof with recess lighting added.

For a period property, Harby House offers a modern open plan kitchen diner with living area. Highlights include the free standing Range Cooker, Center Island, Integrated Kitchen appliances, such as, wine cooler, dishwasher and fridge. The living area overlooks the front aspect and benefits from patio doors to the front courtyard, which is a pleasant spot for that morning coffee.

Walking up the stairs to the first floor, buyers have two options. A smaller staircase near the kitchen or the main grand staircase. To the first floor are four further double bedrooms and a separate dressing room / cot room.

Bedroom One - The Master Bedroom is a spacious double bedroom with a separate dressing area containing built in wardrobes. Access to an en-suite that offers buyers a shower cubicle, separate bath, W.C and "His & Hers" wash hand basins with individual mirrors above.

Bedroom Two - A good sized double bedroom with cast iron fireplace feature.

Bedroom Three - An even bigger double bedroom with windows to the side and front aspect. This room is also opposite a dressing room / cot room.

Bedroom Four - Currently dressed and used as an office with the seller working from home but would also make a perfect bedroom if needed as one.

The Guest suite is bedroom five on the floor plan. A five piece en-suite with large wet-room is part of the suite and the bedroom itself is a highlight with its Vaulted ceiling and wooden exposed beams.

Family bathroom - Fully tiled, boasting a substantial walk in shower with rainfall shower head W.C, wash hand basin and heated towel rail.

Location - The village of Harby lies in the Vale of Belvoir and has amenities including the highly sought after Church of England Primary School which has has a very high reputation with parents and the community. The Nags Head is also a very popular pub with excellent food.

Further facilities can be found in the nearby market towns of Bingham and Melton Mowbray and the village is convenient for travelling via the A52 and A46. Grantham railway station is approximately half an hour's drive and there are high speed trains to London King's Cross in just over an hour.