Drift House is a substantial, six-bedroom home with south facing garden and spectacular countryside views.
This highly individual, architect designed home stands in mature grounds of 1.24 acres which once belonged to ‘The Grange’ which neighbours the property. Much loved by the current owners for the past 28 years this deceptive home offers an impressive 4100 sq ft of accommodation which includes three large reception rooms, living kitchen, six double bedrooms and three bathroom/shower rooms. A large frontage provides ample hardstanding and access to an integral double garage.
Location
Burton Lazars in a small village situated between Melton Mowbray (2 miles) and Oakham (8.5 miles) close to the Leicestershire/Rutland border. Available with NO CHAIN early viewing is highly recommended.
Outside
The property stands in 1.24 acres in total with uninterrupted elevated views over rolling countryside. Mainly laid lawn the gardens back onto open farmland and the lower garden has a gated access to a Bridleway which is used mainly by the farmer for access to his fields. The lower garden would be suitable for livestock and the odd horse where stabling could be built subject to the usual planning where necessary. The property has access to Public Footpaths where you can walk for miles.
Services
The house has exterior security cameras and an inside audible alarm system. The Council Tax banding is currently G. The house is fairly low maintenance and energy efficient.
The property has Mains Gas, Electric, Metered Water, a Gas AGA and a dual fuel Stove in the lounge. These items together with the Gas Boiler have been serviced in the last 12 months and the chimney swept.
Distances
Melton Mowbray: 2 miles, Oakham 8 miles and Rutland Water close by, Uppingham 15 miles, Stamford 19 miles and Leicester, Nottingham, Grantham and Loughborough about a half hour drive. There is a great bus and train service to these places from Melton Mowbray.
Stapleford Park and Ragdale Hall are very close by should membership be required.