A unique and well presented detached three/four bedroom family home with flexible accommodation, situated on an elevated plot which has far reaching views of the surrounding countryside. The living accommodation would be ideal for a family, professional couple or those looking to downsize from a larger home. The central heating system is oil fired and has a replacement boiler and radiators. The windows are uPVC double glazed.
The living accommodation comprises of an entrance porch, dining room, lounge, family sitting room or bedroom 4, with a door connecting to the open plan breakfast kitchen. Additionally, there is a useful utility room and accessible ground floor shower room with walk-in shower.
On the first floor the landing connects to three spacious double bedrooms, the two front bedrooms benefit from lovely rural views and there is a family bathroom.
Outside there is a driveway providing ample off road car parking a brick built double garage and front gardens laid to lawn. To the rear the spacious and secluded gardens are mainly laid to lawn with the elevated position allowing superb views of the surrounding countryside. Viewing is highly recommended.
Kneesall is a sought after village location with amenities which include the Kneesall Church of England Primary School rated good by Ofsted, an Indiian restaurant and the Hay Barn Cafe. Nearby footpaths and country lanes ideal for walking and cycling connect to the beautiful surrounding countryside and neighbouring villages. Just a short drive away is Rufford Abbey and Country Park, Clumber Park, Sherwood Pines and the Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre at Edwinstowe, all being ideal for outdoor pursuits.
Local shopping facilities can be found at Ollerton (4 miles) which has a Tesco supermarket, Asda and a variety of independent shops. Close by at Newark (8 miles) there are Waitrose, Morrisons, Asda and Aldi supermarkets, a recently opened Marks & Spencer Food Hall, a beautiful Georgian Market Square which holds regular markets and has a variety of interesting shops, boutiques, bars and a good variety of independent cafes and restaurants.
Nearby secondary schools include the Tuxford Academy which rated outstanding by Ofsted. Mansfield and Newark are within commuting distance, and from Newark Northgate Railway Station there are regular trains connecting to London King's Cross with a journey time of approximately 75 minutes.
It is likely that the property was originally built in the late 18th Century with later extensions added in the 19th Century, then again in the 1970's and late 1990's, with the current owner adding the new staircase, and the utility and shower room extension in 2017. Constructed of brick elevations under a concrete tiled roof covering the living accommodation is arranged over two levels and can be described in more detail as follows:
Ground Floor -
Entrance Porch - Wooden front entrance door and a half glazed inner door leading to:
Dining Room - 4.65m x 4.01m (15'3 x 13'2) - Front facing uPVC double glazed window with views over the countryside, two radiators, beamed ceiling. Bespoke design oak open staircase with wrought iron balustrade rising to the first floor.
Lounge - 4.62m x 4.01m (15'2 x 13'2) - This spacious room has a front facing uPVC double glazed bow window with open views. The focal point of the room is a restored exposed brick fireplace and chimney breast with quarry tiled hearth which houses a Clearview wood burning stove, timber mantle over, beamed ceiling, radiator.
A half glazed wooden door leads to:
Family Sitting Room/Bedroom 4 - 4.55m x 3.12m (14'11 x 10'3) - This versatile room can be used as a family sitting room or a ground floor bedroom if required. There is the convenience of connecting doors to the lounge and kitchen and the ground floor shower room is easily accessed. Rear facing uPVC double glazed bow window and radiator.
Open Plan Breakfast Kitchen - 4.60m x 2.08m + 3.35m x 2.16m (15'1 x 6'10 + 11' x - L-shaped room.
There is a rear facing uPVC double glazed window and radiator, beamed ceiling. A range of modern white wood grain design base cupboards and drawers with working surfaces over, wall cupboards and plate racks. The main part of the kitchen has a rear facing uPVC double glazed window, a wooden stable door leading to the rear garden, vaulted ceiling with Velux roof lights, a continuation of the kitchen units include further base cupboards and drawers including deep pan drawers and magic corner. There are contrasting black working surfaces over with composite one and a half bowl sink and drainer inset. Appliances include an integral dishwasher, there is a Leisure Cuisinemaster cooking range with LPG hob and electric ovens, wall mounted glass splash back, extractor fan above, wall mounted glazed display cabinets and shelving. The kitchen was refitted circa 2017.
Utility Room - 4.55m x 1.50m (14'11 x 4'11) - The utility room and shower room form part of the most recent extension completed by the current owners in 2017. There is a uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, plumbing for automatic washing machine, Firebird Combination Enviromax oil fired central heating boiler, radiator. Oak fronted base cupboards and drawers, tiled working surfaces over, inset stainless steel one and a half bowl sink and drainer. Full height vaulted ceiling, LED down lights.
Shower Room - 4.45m x 1.35m (14'7 x 4'5) - Vaulted ceiling with LED down lights and a Velux roof light, Radiator, extractor fan. Modern White suite comprises a low suite WC, wash hand basin with a solid oak vanity cabinet below, ceramic tiled floor, part tiled walls with glass mosaic border, walk-in shower cubicle with glass screen, fully tiled walls and floor with drain, overhead and hand shower.
First Floor -
Landing - With composite wood flooring.
Bedroom One - 4.04m x 3.00m (13'3 x 9'10) - With front facing uPVC double glazed window. Views of the village green and surrounding countryside. Radiator, built-in triple wardrobe with sliding mirror doors, hanging rail and shelves, vaulted ceiling.
Bedroom Two - 4.60m x 4.01m narrowing to 3.07m (15'1 x 13'2 narr - With radiator, uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation with views of the village green and countryside.
Bedroom Three - 4.52m x 3.12m (14'10 x 10'3) - A further double room (currently used as a study) with radiator and a uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation. Loft access hatch.
Family Bathroom - 3.99m x 2.16m (13'1 x 7'1) - With uPVC double glazed window to the rear and white suite comprising, panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment over, folding shower screen, low suite WC, wash hand basin and gloss white vanity cupboard below. Radiator, part tiled walls, beamed ceiling, airing cupboard with shelving.
Outside - To the frontage is a driveway with ample parking for up to 3 vehicles, elevated front garden laid to lawn, stone retaining wall, paved forecourt leading to front door, well stocked flowerbeds.
Double Garage - 6.30m x 4.75m (20'8 x 15'7) - A brick built garage with electric up and over door, power and light connected, 2 windows and door giving access to the rear garden.
There is a paved area used as a bin store to the side of the house and a log store to the rear.
At the rear of the house are spacious and secluded split level gardens with a concrete terrace at the rear of the house with steps rising to the garden area with lawned areas extending to the rear boundary. There is a paved patio terrace, a variety of shrubs, mixed hedgerows and conifers provide screening to the boundaries. There are two apple trees, a plum tree, soft fruit garden, greenhouse and timber shed.
To the rear of the garden is a raised deck patio terrace with wrought iron rail. From this high point there are lovely views over the garden and towards miles of surrounding countryside.
Aerial Views -
Services - Mains water, electricity, and drainage are all connected to the property. Oil fired central heating system.
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.
Council Tax - Band E with Newark & Sherwood District Council.
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