The property comprises a 19th Century Farmhouse with extended accommodation. There are three principal reception rooms, five bedrooms, master en-suite, large kitchen and breakfast room, scullery, office and games room.
Externally there are electric gates to the front of the property. There is a brick and pantiled range of outbuildings comprising a double garage, single garage, workshop, stable and a professional hard court surfaced tennis court.
The property is located in a beautiful and naturally landscaped rural area of North Nottinghamshire, just 3.5 miles from Retford, and 20 miles from Newark. Main East Coast railway services are available from Retford and Newark, journey times from Newark Northgate to London King's Cross are usually just over 75 minutes. Access to the A1 trunk road is approximately 7 miles.
The gardens are pleasant and easily maintained. There are enchanting walks through the woodland and around the lakes. There are two established plantations, 0.67 acre and some 3.8 acres of deciduous woodland.
The main house is traditionally built with red brick elevations under a pantiled roof and benefiting from a oil fired central heating system. The following accommodation is provided:-
FRONT ENTRANCE PORCH
With centre opening doors to the Reception Hall.
CLOAKROOM
With low suite WC and basin.
RECEPTION HALL 5.41m x 4.88m (17'9 x 16')
Two double panelled radiators, an open tread staircase to the gallery, bow window, archway and three stone steps to the Sitting Room.
SITTING ROOM 6.99m x 4.70m (22'11 x 15'5)
Approximate measurements into the Inglenook fireplace, with log stove. This room has a heavily beamed ceiling, centre opening French doors and floor to ceiling bow window. Double and single panelled radiators.
DINING ROOM 5.11m x 4.55m (16'9 x 14'11)
With raised Clearview log burner and log store. Heavily beamed ceiling, windows in the south elevation, double and single panelled radiators and centre opening doors to the Entrance Hall.
SNUG 4.45m x 3.00m (14'7 x 9'10)
With bow window, fireplace with Parkray type hob fireplace and beam over.
KITCHEN 8.23m x 5.18m (27' x 17')
Measured overall including the breakfast room and the second staircase area. AGA (electric) cooking range, extensive base units with granite working surfaces incorporating a 1.5 sink unit. Island unit, integrated cooker, dishwasher and refrigerator. Bay window in the kitchen area, two radiators and centre opening French doors to the Conservatory leading from the Breakfast Room area. Views to Lincoln Cathedral.
CONSERVATORY 5.38m x 3.61m (17'8 x 11'10)
With sealed unit double glazed wood framed windows and doors, and a glass roof. The ceramic tiled floor benefits from underfloor central heating and an integral cooling fan system.
UTILITY ROOM 2.72m x 2.44m (8'11 x 8'0)
With base units, sink unit, ceramic tiled floor, plumbing for washing machine and Cloakroom recess off.
SEPARATE CLOAKROOM 2.44m x 2.13m (8' x 7')
With panelled dado, low suite WC, recess with shelving and radiator.
PASSAGEWAY 3.18m x 1.65m (10'5 x 5'5)
(Approximately)
With sink unit, base cupboards, built-in cupboard, outside door to the Courtyard, radiator and staircase to the first floor Office and Games Room.
OFFICE 5.44m x 4.27m (17'10 x 14'0)
Window overlooking the Courtyard area and connecting door to:-
BEDROOM/GAMES ROOM 9.53m x 5.64m (31'3 x 18'6)
With florescent lighting and single glazed window. This area, together with the Office would be ideal accommodation as a 'granny annex'.
STORE/BOILER ROOM 7.72m x 3.45m (25'4 x 11'4)
Grant oil fired central heating boiler. Steel 600 gallon oil storage tank.
FIRST FLOOR
GALLERIED LANDING
Staircase rising from the Entrance Hall to a beautiful galleried landing, with radiator.
MASTER BEDROOM 5.26m x 4.32m (17'3 x 14'2)
With fitted solid Oak wardrobes and cupboards, exposed king post roof truss, bow window in the west elevation and window also in the north elevation. Double panelled radiator.
MASTER EN-SUITE 2.72m x 2.62m (8'11 x 8'7)
A new suite comprising pedestal basin, bath, shower cubicle with electric shower, low suite WC, radiator and built-in airing cupboard.
There are 3 steps from the landing to a lobby area and double doors leading through to the second staircase landing.
BEDROOM TWO 5.18m x 4.22m (17' x 13'10)
With windows in the south, north and east elevations, two exposed beams and wonderful views towards Lincoln Cathedral and North Leverton Windmill.
BEDROOM THREE 4.62m x 3.07m (15'2 x 10'1)
With radiator, fitted shelves and cupboard.
BEDROOM FOUR 3.66m x 3.18m (12'0 x 10'5)
With radiator and a built in airing cupboard.
Back galleried landing and second staircase.
BEDROOM FIVE 4.19m x 2.97m (13'9 x 9'9)
With radiator.
MAIN BATHROOM 3.00m x 2.90m (9'10 x 9'6)
Recently refitted bath with electric shower, pedestal basin, low suite WC, tiled floor and tiled wall to the bath and basin area, chrome heated towel rail.
OUTSIDE
There is an enclosed south facing Courtyard area.
Vehicular access to the rear of the property, to the paddocks etc; is through two large wooden gates, and through the neighbouring concrete yard.
The garden area is mainly grassed for ease of maintenance and extends to the small lake. The grassed areas are cut with an independent robotic mower which is negotiable with the sale of the property.
A walkway leads to the plantations and top lake.
There are 3 grass paddocks extending to 4.3 acres (or thereabouts) and extend to the woodland. The woodland is predominantly deciduous Ash, and a few Oak trees, indeed a wildlife haven. In all the property extends to 10.8 acres (or thereabouts). Lesser area is available if preferred (3.5 acres), Please ask for price.
WALLED GARDENS
Modern range of buildings of brick and pantile construction comprising:-
DOUBLE GARAGE 5.49m x 5.44m (18' x 17'10)
With remote electric door.
SINGLE GARAGE 5.49m x 4.42m (18'0 x 14'6)
With remote electric door.
STORE ROOM 3.99m x 3.71m (13'1 x 12'2)
With personal door and window.
STABLE 4.09m x 3.33m (13'5 x 10'11)
Located in the paddocks.
SUMMER HOUSE 3.56m x 2.77m (11'8 x 9'1)
With French doors.
BRICK BUILT KENNELS
A pair of quality brick built kennels and runs.
STABLES 7.32m x 3.51m (24'0 x 11'6)
HAY/WOOD STORE 7.57m x 4.32m (24'10 x 14'2)
Two open bays and adjoining hay store.
TENNIS COURT
Hard court specification surface. Posts and net. There is also collapsible lighting for night play. The asphalt surface with layers of acrylic paint offers consistent play and all weather durability.
AERIAL VIEWS
ADDITIONAL LAND
Agricultural land owned by the seller and adjacent to the property is available to purchase. The sale of a small lot or up to 381 acres is available by negotiation.
NOTE
The property is available if preferred with a reduced area of land to include the house, garden, tennis court and a paddock, (4 acres or thereabouts) at a purchase price to be negotiated.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity (mains or solar) are connected to the property. Drainage is by means of a septic tank.
The solar electric is available by arrangement at a preferential rate.
TENURE
The property is freehold.
POSSESSION
Vacant possession will be given on completion.
MORTGAGE
Mortgage advice is available through our Mortgage Adviser. Your home is at risk if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or other loan secured on it.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with the selling agents.
