Goldsmith Grange Bungalow, Melton Spinney Road, Thorpe Arnold, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14

Situated in glorious open countryside, a rare opportunity to acquire a four/five bedroom detached family bungalow with three reception rooms, set in approximately 19.04 acres of gardens, paddocks and land, in addition to which is an adjacent yard with a useful range of buildings. Ideal as a Smallholding or for those with Equestrian interests, the Property is sold subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Restriction. The Property has a sophisticated Biomass central heating system, uPVC double glazing throughout, features a brick double glazed conservatory and the buildings offer a multitude of potential uses.

Goldsmith Grange Bungalow
Accommodation	The property is entered via a uPVC double glazed front door with matching side window with door into:
Entrance Hall	With two radiators, uPVC double glazed window and door off to inner hall and utility room.
Feature Living/Dining Kitchen	28'1" x 13'9" (8.56m x 4.2m). The kitchen area is fitted with an oak fronted range of fitted units with roll edge work surfacing, professional Rangemaster cooker in stainless steel with twin ovens, grill and six ring LPG gas hob with matching extractor hood, one and a half bowl sink, fitted fridge/freezer, uPVC double glazed window to front and double radiator.   The living area has TV aerial point and uPVC double glazed double doors leading through to:
Brick Conservatory	19'4" x 10'7" (5.9m x 3.23m). With wood strip flooring, two double radiators, uPVC double glazed picture windows and double doors opening on the front gardens and taking advantage of outstanding open views over adjacent open countryside.
Utility Room	15'5" x 10'6" (4.7m x 3.2m). With single drainer sink, ranges of roll edge work surfacing with base cupboards under, eye level units, quarry tiled flooring, plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine, two radiators and uPVC double glazed door and window to the rear.
Cloakroom	With low level WC, wash hand basin, tiled splashbacks, radiator and uPVC double glazed window.
Spacious Inner Hall	Including a separate study area and having two radiators, uPVC double glazed window to conservatory and off:
Living Room	17'10" x 15'2" (5.44m x 4.62m). With double radiator, open fronted fireplace with marble hearth, Minster style stone surround and mantle and TV aerial point, uPVC double glazed bay window overlooking front gardens with open views beyond and matching patio doors opening onto side terrace again with outstanding views.
Bedroom One	13'1" x 12'2" (4m x 3.7m). With double radiator, full length range of built-in mirror fronted hanging wardrobes with sliding doors and provision for wall mounted TV, uPVC double glazed window to side overlooking side garden and open views.
Bedroom Two	12'2" x 12'2" (3.7m x 3.7m). With radiator, provision for wall mounted TV, uPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden.
Bedroom Three	12'2" x 9'10" (3.7m x 3m). With radiator, provision for wall mounted TV and uPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden.
Family Bathroom	With a white four piece suite comprising corner bath, fully tiled corner shower unit, low level WC and wash hand basin, tiled splashbacks, chrome towel rail/radiator, uPVC double glazed window to rear and large built-in airing cupboard off with pressurised hot water cylinder and shelving, adjacent full height linen cupboard. Approached off a separate side hall is a further living accommodation comprising:
Bedroom Four	12' x 10'7" (3.66m x 3.23m). With radiator and uPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden.
Bathroom	With a three piece suite comprising bath, wash hand basin, low level WC and part tiling.
Family Room	11'10" x 11'3" (3.6m x 3.43m). With radiator, uPVC double glazed window and rear garden, this room could also be used as a study, TV room or further bedroom.
Commercial Kitchen	19'8" x 11'8" (6m x 3.56m). Specifically designed for the current owner who owns a catering business and fitted with a range of cream fronted base cupboards, eye level cupboards, double bowl single drainer sink, work surfacing, space for dishwasher, fridge/freezer and uPVC double glazed windows to front, provision for electric or Calor gas cooker (if required), stainless steel splashback, extractor fan and ceramic tiled flooring. Given the arrangement of this second kitchen, family room, bedroom and bathroom, this wing of the bungalow could easily be occupied as a separate self-contained annexe for a dependant relative.
Outside	A particular feature of the property is its stunning rural location in open countryside. A long driveway leads from Melton Spinney Road serving several other properties and leading into the front of the property to a driveway providing hardstanding for a number of vehicles. To the front, side and rear of the property are lawned gardens. The rear gardens are a good size with lawn enclosed by post and rail fencing and mature hedge, in addition to which is a patio and access to the Biomass central heating system. In addition are two outbuildings including a double ended large shed providing excellent storage space. A separate access to the side of the drive leads into:
Studio/Hobbies Building	25'3" x 11'10" (7.7m x 3.6m). Currently used as a play room and sitting room with a corner fireplace with a wood burning stove, provision for TV, fitted light and power, picture windows to front and double doors and window opening onto rear garden. This building is ideal as a summer living room or for those seeking to work from home but separately from the main house.
The Agricultural Occupancy Restriction	This substantial bungalow was built in 1990 with Planning Permission granted in 1989 with a Condition that states: "The occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to a person employed or last employed locally in agriculture as defined in section 290 (1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1971, or in forestry, or a dependent of such a person residing with him (but including a widow or widower of such a person)".
Services	Mains water and electricity are connected. On the Bungalow roof are twelve photovoltaic panels. These feed into the Bungalow and Farm Buildings electricity supply with surplus being fed back into the grid. Further details are available from the Vendors Agents. Central heating is provided by a sophisticated Biomass central heating system and drainage is to a private Septic Tank. The Farm Buildings benefit from both single and three phase electric supplies.
Stable Yard	This excellent concrete yard provides access to a range of both modern and traditional outbuildings comprising the following:
Building One - Former Milking Parlour (31.01m x 4.85m)	Of traditional red brick construction under an asbestos sheeted roof, with uPVC guttering, wooden framed windows, two stable doors and full height sliding barn door and original stores.
Building Two - General Purpose Livestock Building (15.87m x 7.54m)	Three bay steel portal frame open fronted building that adjoins the former milking parlour with breeze block walls and tin cladding to the rear elevation, uPVC guttering and is subdivided with cattle barriers into two livestock areas and a general purpose store.
Building Three - Secure Store (5.47m x 16.71m)	Secure store of modern construction.
Building Four - General Purpose Livestock Building (22.63m x 5.52m)	Steel portal frame building with four open bays, breeze block and sleeper walls with asbestos sheet and clear cladding sides, benefiting from light and power with an additional secure store.
The Land	Situated both to the side and rear of the property are good sized grass paddocks, the whole extending to 18.15 acres (7.34 hectares). To the side of the property is a small paddock with access leading through to a rear field and to the rear of the yard and buildings is an adjacent enclosed area with former polytunnels. The Permanent Pasture Grassland is stock proof fenced with hedgerow boundaries and is serviced with a mains water supply from the Farm Buildings. The Land is Grade II/III according to the Agricultural Land Classification Plan of England and Wales, the soils are of the Ragdale Soil Association typified by slowly permeable seasonally waterlogged clayey and fine loamy over clayey soils.
Basic Payment Scheme and Environmental Stewardship	The Land does not form part of any Basic Payment Scheme Application nor any Agri-Environmental Scheme.
Sporting, Timber & Mineral Rights	The Timber, Mineral and Sporting Rights in so far as they are owned are included in the Freehold Sale.
Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way	The Property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way whether Public or Private and specifically mentioned or not. The Waltham to Scalford Footpath crosses the Land from North to East and is accessed via stiles at both boundaries.
Tenure & Possession	The Property is offered for Sale as a Whole, Freehold by Private Treaty, Vacant Possession will be given on Completion.
Land Registry Title	LT317147
Local Authority	Melton Borough Council Parkside Station Approach, Burton Street Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1GH Tel: 01664 502502 Email: [email protected]
Location	Thorpe Arnold is a small village located to the north east of Melton Mowbray. Melton Spinney Road has a wonderful range of individual Properties benefiting from the delightful position which extends out into the countryside towards Scalford, making this an ideal position for those who enjoy the outdoors. The parish church of St Mary the Virgin is located in the centre of the village and is constructed of local Ironstone and set in beautiful grounds. The village is a short driving distance away from Melton Mowbray at the northern end. The Market Town centre is bustling and has a number of amenities whilst Thorpe Arnold itself sits on the A607 towards to Waltham on the Wolds and Grantham. Postcode - LE14 4SB What3Words ?The what3Words location for Goldsmith Grange Bungalow is ///unlocking.denote.dove
Viewing	Viewing is strictly by appointment only with James Sealy of Bentons 01664 494 165 or 07880 715 354.
Health and Safety	Goldsmith Grange Bungalow is a working Livestock Farm and given the associated hazards, we ask you to be vigilant when making your accompanied inspections and to take extra care around the farm buildings yard, machinery and livestock.