This stunning four bedroom house north of Melton which has just gone on the market has a long and fascinating history. The Forge, in Goadby Road, in Waltham On The Wolds, used to be a blacksmith’s forge before it was converted into a family home. It dates back to 1864, and served the local community as a blacksmiths for more than 100 years ago However, it was transformed by the current owners more than 20 years ago. They say the work they put in was a real ‘labour of love’ but they are now ready for ‘a new adventure.’ As well as four bedrooms, the house also has four reception rooms, one bathroom, walled gardens, a double garage and an abundance of character and original features. The actual forge is now a large living room with a high-vaulted ceiling and a solid maple floor, which came from the nearby Uppingham School. The room also contains the original fireplace and chimney, and has windows on every aspect. As well as a private walled garden, the main garden, which is on different levels, is landscaped and contains an apple tree that is at least 100 years old. The current owners said: “It’s been a labour of love over the past 23 years, there’s no doubt about that. “But, when we first saw The Forge, we immediately knew it had the potential for a large family house. “It was from a completely different era. ” It needed gutting and totally refurbishing, but it was one of those properties that, once you’d seen it, you just couldn’t leave it. “We did all the work ourselves. We re-used everything and anything we added had to be sourced vintage-wise, so it would fit in with the period of the house. “There are lots of other bits of history from other buildings here, too. “It didn’t happen overnight, and the house is better for that. “It’s been an adventure for us. “It was hard doing it ourselves, but also such an achievement, and that’s evident when you walk around. “Now we need a new adventure, but we feel as though we’ve left a legacy behind for another family to enjoy The Forge as much as we have, and to enjoy this village for what it is.” To see the full listing on Zoopla, go to Waltham on the Wolds, near Melton. from https://taxi.nearme.host/inside-an-old-blacksmiths-forge-that-could-be-your-new-dream-home-leicestershire-live/
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