Welcome to Elysium, a storybook-style, award-winning eco-home, with five bedrooms, an annexe and ultra-low running costs, at Newstead Abbey Park that is for sale with a guide price of £1,150,000.
It has been the residence of just three families in the last century. It was completely rebuilt in 2005, gaining critical acclaim for its high specification and eco features. It even won the East Midlands Build Quality Award.
Elysium’s setting is idyllic – down a lane past the historic, architectural gem that is Newstead Abbey, past a lake and waterfalls, and then along a private road where the property nestles behind electric gates inside a full acre of mature gardens.
The house is provided with a constant temperature and hot water all year round, thanks to an air-source heat pump, while solar panels help to generate an income of £2,000 per annum that contributes to the vast majority of the property’s running costs.
Inside, there is underfloor heating throughout, while features such as traditional, large green oak beams, slate floors, oak floors and latched doors fill the property with character.
Our photo gallery below takes you through the house. The ground floor comprises a hallway, living room or lounge, dining room, breakfast kitchen, boot room or laundry room, WC and office, which could be turned into a bedroom. Upstairs, you will find the other four bedrooms, one of which has an en suite wet room, along with a family bathroom and utility room.
The exterior of the property matches the interior for its wow factor. Outbuildings include a beautiful, oak-framed barn that has been converted into a spacious annexe, with open-plan living space, kitchen, dining area, lounge and bedroom. It also benefits from a heat pump that can provide warm or cool air, plus underfloor heating. The annexe has obvious potential for Airbnb stays.
Also outside is a double garage with electric doors and a spacious motor court offering off-street parking space for several vehicles.
Marvel at a stunning range of gardens, including a mature arboretum hiding a plethora of seating areas and bedding nooks, and a planted rose garden. At the back of the property is a hidden garden with quaint patios, potted plants and trees.
With the village of Ravenshead nearby, and links to Mansfield, Nottingham and the M1 within easy reach, there is nothing to dislike about Elysium!
The property is being marketed by Saint Property Services, of Nottingham, and estate agents Aubrey & Finn, of St Albans. For more information, including floor plans, visit the Zoopla website here.
13. Aesthetic character
Much of the aesthetic character of the property is encapsulated in the hallway, which gives a sense of homeliness. It also contains the staircase that leads us up to the first floor. Photo: Zoopla
14. Marvellous master bedroom
The first of the four bedrooms to take a look at on the first floor is the marvellous master. It is cosy but its exposed oak frames and vaulted ceiling give it a dramatic edge. Photo: Zoopla
15. Breathtaking views
Bright and spacious, the master bedroom offers breathtaking views over the surrounding paddock and gardens. Photo: Zoopla
16. En suite wet room
As you can see, the master bedroom has access to an en suite wet room with underfloor heating. It is finished with blue tiles, a round feature sink, built-in storage and a heated towel-rail. Photo: Zoopla