** ATTRACTIVE GRADE II LISTED MID TERRAGE COTTAGE ** ACCOMMODATION OVER THREE FLOORS ** APPROACHING 1,400 SQ. FT. ** THREE BEDROOMS ** ENSUITE & MAIN BATHROOM ** SPACIOUS FRONT GARDEN ** ENCLOSED REAR COURTYARD ** SOME UPDATING REQUIRED ** DRIVEWAY & GARAGE ** NO UPWARD CHAIN **

We have pleasure in offering to the market this fascinating and deceptive Grade II listed, three storey period home which dates back to 1783 and forms one of three traditional cottages occupying a pleasant location with fantastic panoramic, far reaching views to the rear.

This delightful home offers a deceptive level of accommodation approaching 1,400 sq. ft. spanning three floors with a wealth of character and features, which begins with it's brick elevations beneath an attractive tiled roof. The accommodation comprises initial entrance hall which leads into a spacious sitting room big enough to accommodate both a living and dining area, with a large window to the front, a useful study ideal for today's way of home working with attractive exposed brick archway, a kitchen leading into a utility and lean to conservatory providing further versatile space.

To the first floor there are two bedrooms the master of which benefits from ensuite facilities with a second main bathroom and located in the eaves is a superb double bedroom and dressing area offering a wealth of character with exposed timbers and far reaching panoramic views to the rear.

As well as the accommodation on offer the property occupies a pleasant plot with generous frontage, a driveway immediately to the front providing off road parking and a mainly lawned garden with attractive established Yew tree. A single garage provides useful storage and further parking space. To the rear of the property there is an enclosed courtyard which again affords views across adjacent fields.

Overall this is a really interesting, well proportioned home, which would be ideal for those looking for a character dwelling within a village setting. Although it may require some cosmetic updating it is presented as a blank canvas for those wishing to place their own mark on a home.

Overall viewing comes highly recommended to appreciate both the location and accommodation on offer. No Upward Chain.

Barnstone - The village of Barnstone lies in the Vale of Belvoir and amenities are available in the adjacent village of Langar including highly regarded primary school, pub/restaurant and Langar Hall hotel and restaurant. Situated on the edge of open countryside with access to the nearby market town of Bingham with its vast range of amenities including secondary schooling, leisure centre, bus routes and railway station with links to both Nottingham and Grantham, and in turn to London King's Cross in just over an hour.

TIMBER ENTRANCE DOOR WITH GLAZED LIGHTS LEAD THROUGH INTO:

Initial Entrance Hall - 1.04m x 1.07m (3'5" x 3'6") - An initial entrance vestibule having an attractive wide staircase rising to first floor with deep stripped pine skirting and architrave.

Open doorway leading through into:

Inner Hallway - 4.90m x 0.89m (16'1" x 2'11") - Having high ceiling with exposed beam, deep stripped pine skirting and central heating radiator.

Further door leading to:

Sitting Room - 5.00m x 4.19m (16'5" x 13'9") - A well proportioned reception having an attractive high ceiling with exposed central beam, chimney breast with feature fire surround and mantel, storage cupboard and alcove to the side, deep skirting, central heating radiator, window to the front elevation.

Study - 2.46m x 1.88m (8'1" x 6'2") - A useful space currently utilised as a home office, perfect for today's way of home working, alternatively it would make an excellent storage space. Having deep skirting, central heating radiator, under stairs alcove with attractive exposed brick arch, window to rear elevation.

Kitchen - 4.22m x 2.29m (13'10" x 7'6") - Having cottage style base units comprising free standing Belfast unit with stripped pine doors and drawer units with timber preparation surface over, under mounted ceramic sink with chrome tap, additional work surface to the side, free standing Flavel Cookmaster Range with ovens, warming drawers and eight ring gas burners, with chimney head over, plumbing for under counter dishwasher and space for free standing fridge/freezer, quarry tiled floor, column radiator, upgraded Ideal Logic gas central heating boiler and window to the rear.

Open doorway leading through into:

Utility/Pantry - 2.06m x 1.30m (6'9" x 4'3") - A useful space having pitched ceiling, wall mounted storage cupboard, plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer and room for additional appliance with work surface over, window to the rear.

Further door giving access to:

Lean To Conservatory - 3.76m x 2.21m (12'4" x 7'3") - A versatile space having an aspect to the rear with central heating radiator, dresser unit proving a good level of storage with exterior door into the rear courtyard.

Returning to the Initial Entrance Hall:

First Floor Landing - A wide staircase rises to the first floor landing with stripped pine skirting and architrave and window affording far reaching views to the rear, open doorway leading through into an L-shaped inner landing area.

Having cottage latch doors leading to:

Bedroom 1 - 5.18m x 3.10m (17' x 10'2") - A well proportioned double bedroom with ensuite facilities, dual aspect with windows to front and rear including far reaching panoramic views across adjacent fields and beyond, the room having a chimney breast and alcove to the side, central heating radiator and built in wardrobe.

Further open doorway leading through into:

Ensuite Shower Room - 2.26m x 1.96m (max into shower) (7'5" x 6'5" (max - Suite comprising double width shower enclosure with sliding door and wall mounted rose, close coupled WC, stripped pine traditional style vanity unit with circular stone washbasin and chrome mixer tap, contemporary column radiator, window to the rear.

Bedroom 2 - 3.20m (max) x 4.95m (max) (10'6 (max) x 16'3" (max - An L-shaped room having two windows to the front elevation, central heating radiator and deep skirting.

Bathroom - 2.79m (max) x 2.11m (9'2" (max) x 6'11") - An L-shaped room having suite comprising double ended thermoform bath with wall mounted shower, close coupled WC, contemporary vanity unit with round glass bowel basin and chrome mixer tap, contemporary towel radiator and window to the rear affording superb panoramic views.

Bedroom 3 - 8.10m x 3.30m (approx) (26'7" x 10'10" (approx)) - From the first floor landing a cottage latch door opens into a stairwell which leads to a fantastic room situated in the eaves. This is a well proportioned room which can be utilised for a variety of purposes and is currently used as a third bedroom, with an attractive pitched ceiling, exposed timbers, a chimney breast, central heating radiator, Velux skylight and Dorma window.

Exterior - The property occupies a pleasant plot in the heart of this small village, set well back from the lane behind a walled frontage with open gateway leading onto a driveway offering a good level of off road parking. The majority of the frontage is laid to lawn with established trees including a mature Yew and well stocked borders. An additional driveway, which is owned by the adjacent property, gives the right of way across to a detached garage to the westerly side of the site. To the rear of the property is a further enclosed courtyard garden bordered by brick walls affording superb views across adjacent fields and countryside beyond.

Proposed Planning - The current owner has recently applied for planning permission. Please note that this has not yet been granted.

Council Tax Band - Rushcliffe - Band B

Tenure - Freehold. Please note there are some minor elements of the property which will be subject to a "flying freehold"

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