Grade II listed period house.
An imposing Grade II Listed period house, steeped in history, and situated in mature gardens on the edge of Melbourne. Description Kings Newton Hall is a distinguished property of great historical importance, having 16th century origins with significant modelling and architectural influences from throughout the 17th to 20th centuries. Having been built for the Hardinge family, the Hall comprises three storeys in H-plan design, is of mellow stone construction, displaying beautiful stonework, with quoins and stone mullion windows with hood moulds above. The southern elevation is particularly imposing, having gabled bays to either side of a wide central bay with impressive vestibule and front door. The Hall has been listed Grade II in recognition of its architectural importance. Internally, the Hall presents many fine period features with rooms of grand proportions, a substantial and grand oak staircase, stone four-centred arched fireplaces, some splendid marble mantelpieces, stone arched door cases, ornate moulded ceilings and fine oak joinery and detailing throughout. Ground Floor - An open vestibule leads into a grand reception hall with a stone fireplace and a splendid oak staircase rising to the first floor - A formal dining room with marble fire surround and a drawing room displaying bespoke oak cabinetry, both taking in lovely views of the grounds and featuring fine ceiling mouldings - A billiard room with oak window seats and a panelled morning room, perfectly placed for reconnection to the kitchen - A generous and bright breakfast kitchen and an excellent range of domestic offices including an exceptional butlers pantry with an extensive range of fitted cabinetry - A cellar with five stores First Floor - Two staircases access the first floor with the wide principal staircase featuring a magnificent three bay full height window on the half landing - A substantial principal bedroom with dual aspect views over the grounds, and an adjoining bedroom/dressing room with built in oak cabinetry - Four further bedrooms, a laundry room, two bathrooms and a WC Second Floor - Four bedrooms, three store rooms and two bathrooms; the perfect floor for creating childrens suites, games/study areas, playrooms or home offices Gardens and Grounds - Surrounding the hall are beautiful lawned gardens enclosed by a tall stone wall, mostly laid to lawn and edged by gravelled pathways - The grounds are peppered with mature trees to include cedar of Lebanon, a holm oak, mulberry and a number of ancient yews - A stone terrace accessed from the reception hall providing a lovely seating area - A wonderful walled formal garden with mature borders, stone terracing and a delightful ornamental pool - A two storey stone built summer house tucked away in a charming corner of the garden - A large courtyard providing parking and a multi-purpose traditional barn for garaging or storage - A grand pedestrian entrance to the hall via a fine pair of wrought iron gates, made in the Bakewell style
East Midlands, Derby, Nottingham
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