Congerstone

**Exceptional and exciting contemporary house **Idyllic conservation area setting
**Striking interior **Garden design by RHS award winner **Separate home office
**Highly energy efficient **Four Bedrooms **Double Garage

GENERAL
An exceptional and unique house ingeniously designed to fit seamlessly into the heart of the Congerstone conservation area. The Banky is set in idyllic gardens and grounds conceived by RHS award winning designer Francesca Sinclair. The layout has been very well thought out with an open plan ground floor arranged around a fabulous open plan living space flooded with light through windows which fill one entire gable end. There is a high spec kitchen by "Ascot" of Derby, a solar room off the kitchen and a fabulous sitting room. On the first floor there is a sensational master bedroom suite and three further bedrooms. Considerable thought has been given to creating an efficient and comfortable environment. There is a sophisticated ground source heat pump with underfloor heating throughout the property coupled with a circulation and ventilation heat exchanger. There is also a rainwater harvesting system.

LOCATION
Congerstone is widely considered to be one of the most desirable villages to live in West Leicestershire. There is a well respected primary school, restaurant/public house and pleasant walks along the Ashby canal. The historic town of Market Bosworth lies to the south where there is a choice of private and state schooling together with an interesting range of shops and restaurants. In Ashby de la Zouch to the North there is a more comprehensive range of amenities. The property is well located for access to the M42 and M1 and consequently Birmingham, Leicester and Coventry are all commutable.

THE HOUSE
The house is approached along a floating bridge over an ornamental pond.

A heavy timber door opening into the glazed ENTRANCE HALL.

LIVING ROOM 30'4" x 15'3" (9.25m x 4.65m)
A remarkable room with full height expansive windows overlooking the pond. Ceramic tiled finish to the floor. A particular feature is the long polished concrete sideboard, purpose built for the room.

Opening into a lobby area which connects to the main living space.

CLOAKROOM
Fitted cloaks cupboard with. Door to WC.

WC
With double flush lavatory and wash bowl set on vanity unit.

OPEN PLAN LIVING AREA 36'7" x 18'2" (11.15m x 5.54m)
A remarkable living space which will take your breath away! The space is flooded with light through the fully glazed gable and naturally divides into three living zones (kitchen, dining and sitting)

SOLAR ROOM 12'1" x 7'2" (3.68m x 2.18m)
A cleverly conceived room designed to provide natural heating during the spring and autumn and a cooling effect in the summer. Bi fold doors open into the open plan living area and french doors lead from the Solar Room into the garden. There are steps down to a further sitting area.

FAMILY AREA
An incredible feeling of space with a cathedral style ceiling overlooked by a large expanse of glass in the master bedroom. Two French doors opening onto the garden patio and outside seating area. Contemporary log burner.

UTILITY ROOM 12'3" x 9'6" (3.73m x 2.90m)
Fitted base units and cupboards with space and plumbing for a washing machine, door to outside.

PLANT ROOM
Housing the controls for the ground source heating system.

ON THE FIRST FLOOR
A remarkable staircase with floating walnut treads and a fully glazed wall running down one side, rises to the landing.

GALLERIED LANDING
An impressive space which runs the full length of the house. There is a walnut boarded floor.

MASTER BEDROOM 18'4" x 12' (5.59m x 3.66m)
A simply spectacular room with a window completely filling one wall overlooking the open plan living space and gardens beyond.
There is a dressing area with range of fitted wardrobes and drawers together with a fitted knee hole dressing table.

EN-SUITE
Walk in shower cubicle with rainwater style shower head, wash hand basin in vanity unit with mirror behind, low flush lavatory and ladder style towel rail.

FAMILY BATHROOM
A luxurious family bathroom with a fabulous white suite comprising a panelled bath with shower over and screen, wash hand basin set in vanity unit with drawers beneath.

BEDROOM TWO 13'6" x 10'6" (4.11m x 3.20m)
There is a bank of mirrored wardrobes running along wall, large windows overlooking the gardens.

BEDROOM THREE 17'2" x 8' (5.23m x 2.44m)
A fabulous childrens' bedroom with a ladder to the nest (a mezzanine sleeping area)

BEDROOM FOUR 9'10" x 9'6" (3.00m x 2.90m)
With walnut boarded floor.

OUTSIDE
The Banky is approached down a long drive down from Shadows Lane leading to an electrically operated sliding gate which opens onto a parking area fronting onto which is the DOUBLE GARAGE with electric roller shutter door and lean to storage shed. A further gate opens into the landscaped gardens. The property also benefits from CCTV and an Alarm system.

HOME OFFICE/STUDIO
The home office is completely detached from the house which provides the separation that many people who work from home ask for. It is of a contemporary design offering a view of the garden with dimensions of 11'2" avg. X 10'7" avg (including furniture).
The office has recently been refitted with a highly contemporary range of fitted furniture with a built in desk, drawers and cupboards.
French doors lead to the driveway.

GARDEN
The gardens were designed by Francesca Sinclair a RHS award winner. The gardens have been cleverly conceived with the designer creating various areas of differing character. There is a large terrace adjoining the house. Features include an Italian stone covered terrace, raised lawn and large ornamental pond adjoining the house