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1 BILLESDON COPLOW BILLESDON, LEICESTERSHIRE

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3 Billesdon Coplow Near Billesdon, Leicestershire A landmark Grade II Listed country house of historic significance occupying an elevated position facing south west with far reaching views. Four reception rooms Living kitchen Six principle bedrooms and four bathrooms Two annex rooms and bathroom Five rooms and bathroom on second floor Indoor swimming pool Workshops and garaging Total plot approx. 20 acres BACKGROUND Billesdon Coplow is a significant Leicestershire landmark and by virtue of the prominent position and distinctive tree line that can be seen on the horizon throughout Leicestershire. The Coplow has Georgian origins with later editions resulting in an extremely attractive family home. It is sheltered from the north east from an area of woodland known as The Coplow and is entered through stone pillars with a sweeping driveway through parkland. ACCOMMODATION The accommodation is typified by delightfully proportioned reception rooms leading from an impressive entrance hall with much of the original joinery, fireplaces and decorative plaster work intact. The accommodation is arranged over three floors, with a third floor originally used as staff accommodation but now currently used as storage as it is easily self-contained. The principle accommodation comprises an entrance hall, sitting room, billiards room/study, drawing room, dining room, excellent range of cloakrooms, a butler s pantry, a delightful living kitchen, stores and excellent wine cellarage. On the first floor is a master bedroom with a large en-suite bathroom and dressing room, three further bathrooms and five bedrooms. A further range of bedrooms originally conceived as an annexe comprises two further rooms and bathroom considered suitable for a family annexe or staff. On the second floor are four further bedrooms, bathrooms and WC s (requiring refurbishment). OUTSIDE The plot comprises of formal gardens, terracing, parkland and woodland totalling approximately 20 acres or thereabouts. To the rear of the property is a large parking area, garaging, workshops and storage. Adjacent to the west wing of the house is a substantial indoor swimming pool with orangery off (requiring refurbishment). SITUATION Billesdon Coplow is situated ten miles east of Leicester and a similar distance from the market towns of Uppingham, Oakham and Market Harborough, the latter providing mainline railway access into London St. Pancras in little over an hour. The village of Billesdon has an excellent range of amenities including popular pubs, Doctors surgery, village store, post office and primary school. The area is very well served with local schooling in both the state and private sector. Particular noteworthy are those schools at Oakham, Uppingham, Oundle, Leicester Grammar and prep schools at Stoneygate in Great Glen. Billesdon is close to the Rutland borders and offers easy access to Rutland Water, Europe s largest manmade lake with excellent bird life, walks, cycling and water sports facilities. The Coplow has a rich hunting heritage and is in Quorn hunting country and is within easy distance to the Fernie, Cottesmore and Belvoir. Billesdon has an extraordinary hunting tradition and has been the subject of attention by many artists and hunting historians. It is situated in one of the most famous hunting localities in England and is a noted county landmark. 3

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6 Approximate Gross Internal Area Main House = Sq Ft/1196 Sq M Garages = 1584 Sq Ft/147 Sq M s & Oil = 653 Sq Ft/61 Sq M External Room = 29 Sq Ft/3 Sq M Workshops & Entry = 444 Sq Ft/41 Sq M Total = Sq Ft/1448 Sq M N W 5.78 x '0" x 5'4" E S 7.01 x '0" x 5'4" Triple Garage x '10" x 21'0" Oil 7.63 x '0" x 10'1" 3.14 x '4" x 6'2" 6.71 x '0" x 6'0" Sky Lobby 5.74 x '10" x 7'7" Greenhouse 7.07 x '2" x 12'2" Greenhouse 6.80 x '4" x 13'8" Coal 3.77 x '4" x 8'4" Billiards Room 7.28 x '11" x 14'10" Pool x '6" x 31'10" Boot Room 4.28 x '1" x 10'1" Pantry Utility 4.53 x '10" x 13'10" Sky To Cellar Sitting Room 8.63 x '4" x 15'0" 4.65 x '3" x 10'3" Garage 9.40 x '10" x 16'5" Double Garage 6.05 x '10" x 17'2" Entry 5.23 x '2" x 11'11" Workshop 3.95 x '0" x 8'11" Workshop 3.96 x '0" x 8'0" 5.29 x '4" x 9'0" 3.28 x '9" x 7'7" 2.74 x '0" x 8'1" Sitting Area 6.20 x '4" x 9'11" Kitchen 6.24 x '6" x 14'0" 5.65 x '6" x 8'6" Ground Floor Dining Room 7.07 x '2" x 20'0" Hall Entrance Drawing Room 8.75 x '8" x 19'10" Bedroom x '5" x 14'11" 4.20 x '9" x 10'8" Cellar Bedroom x '6" x 8'8" 2.46 x '1" x 6'10" 4.20 x '9" x 9'10" Sauna Master Bedroom 7.06 x '2" x 15'1" Water Tanks 5.53 x '2" x 7'4" Bedroom x '1" x 15'1" Bedroom x '3" x 8'0" Bedroom x '4" x 13'1" 4.86 x '11" x 13'2" First Floor 4.88 x '0" x 14'1" Bedroom x '9" x 11'1" Bedroom x '0" x 13'9" Bedroom x '9" x 10'11" Bedroom x '9" x 10'11" Bedroom x '2" x 13'9" Bedroom x '11" x 11'0" Second Floor Office 3.70 x '2" x 11'0" Bedroom x '0" x 13'10" FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/ /lpv 6

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8 Market Harborough Office 13 Church Street Market Harborough LE16 7AA Leicester Office Oakham Office The London Office Important Notice James Sellicks for themselves and for the Vendors whose agent they are, give notice that: 1) The particulars are intended to give a fair and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute part of, an offer or contract. Prospective purchaser(s) and lessees ought to seek their own professional advice. 2) All descriptions, dimensions, areas, reference to condition and if necessary permissions for use and occupation and their details are given in good faith and believed to be correct. Any intending purchaser(s) should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each ofthem. 3) No person in the employment of James Sellicks has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty, whether in relation to this property or these particulars, nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the Vendors. 4) No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by any intending purchaser(s) in inspecting properties that have been sold, let or withdrawn. Measurements and Other Information All measurements are approximate. Whilst we endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact this office and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.