Dovecote House
Long Clawson, Leicestershire
Guide Price
£1,250,000
For Sale
"A substantial period country house with an indoor pool, leisure wing and self-contained annexe, set within private walled grounds"
The Property
Dovecote House is an impressive period family home set behind private walls in the heart of Long Clawson. Offering over 7,600 sq ft across the main house, leisure wing and self-contained annexe, it combines generous entertaining spaces with an unusually comprehensive range of leisure and guest accommodation.
The grand reception hall sets the tone, with a wood burner and cosy seating area creating a welcoming centre to the house. Four principal reception rooms provide plenty of choice for entertaining and everyday family life, including a dual-aspect drawing room, garden-facing living room, characterful snug and generous dining room.
The open-plan breakfast kitchen is equally well suited to family life, with a central island, Range cooker and adjoining utility room. Beyond, the leisure wing brings the holiday-at-home feeling, with an indoor swimming pool, games room, gym, jacuzzi bath and sauna.
Upstairs, the principal suite includes a dressing room, walk-in wardrobes and en-suite bathroom, alongside five further bedrooms and two additional bathrooms. Courtyard Cottage provides an entirely separate layer of accommodation, with its own entrance, open-plan living space and double bedroom with en-suite shower room.
Externally
The gardens are enclosed by high walls, mature trees and established hedging, creating a wonderful sense of privacy. Broad areas of lawn are complemented by a pond and patio, with views extending across the surrounding countryside.
The property also benefits from garaging and stabling, while the private grounds and extensive accommodation offer considerable flexibility for family life, guests and those looking for space to pursue hobbies or leisure interests.
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Long Clawson is a popular Vale of Belvoir village with a strong range of everyday amenities, including a doctors’ surgery, village shop, hairdressers, deli and café, gastro pub and primary school.
Melton Mowbray provides a wider range of shops, services and leisure facilities, while the surrounding countryside offers extensive opportunities for walking and riding. The A52, A46, A1 and M1 are all accessible for regional travel, while Grantham station provides high-speed rail services to London King’s Cross in just over an hour.
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Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
The property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars.
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