** DELIGHTFUL PERIOD COTTAGE ** SYMPATHETICALLY EXTENDED & MODERNISED ** IMPRESSIVE LIVING KITCHEN ** HOME OFFICE & SEPARATE SITTING ROOM ** GROUND FLOOR CLOAK ROOM & UTILITY ** REAR GARDEN APPROACHING 250FT. IN LENGTH ** 3 BEDROOMS ** OFF ROAD PARKING FOR ONE VEHICLE ** WALKING DISTANCE TO LOCAL AMENITIES ** WESTERLY REAR ASPECT **

This is a charming character cottage which occupies a generous established plot lying in the region of 1/5 of an acre with a rear garden approaching 250ft. in length creating a fantastic outdoor space, all situated right at the heart of this well served market town within walking distance of a wealth of amenities.

This delightful cottage has seen a tasteful program of improvements over the years but still retains it's attractive brick facade beneath a pantile roof. Behind cream UPVC double glazed windows with woodgrain effect foil finish lies a versatile level of accommodation which as been extended to the rear with a substantial single storey addition that has created a fantastic open plan living/dining kitchen. Leading, via a utility, is a useful additional reception area which has been used as a home office but alternatively would make a further sitting room or even potential ground floor bedroom with adjacent cloak room. The kitchen is a fantastic space and has undoubtedly become the hub of the home, generously proportioned and flooded with light having a pitched roof, inset skylights and French doors leading out into the garden all of which benefits from a westerly rear aspect. In addition there is a cosy sitting room with an aspect to the front, having attractive fire place and solid fuel stove, all leading off a central hallway with beautiful spindle balustrade turning staircase rising to the first floor landing with high vaulted ceiling giving access to three bedrooms and a modern bathroom.

The property is neutrally presented throughout, benefits from a great of character and would be ideal for those looking for a central location close to local schools and amenities, making it perfect for young families, but could well appeal to both professional couples or those downsizing from larger dwellings but still wanting an excellent level of outdoor space at the heart of the town.

Overall viewing is the only way to truly appreciate both the accommodation, location and garden.

Bingham - The market town of Bingham is well equipped with amenities including a range of shops, primary and secondary schools, doctors and dentists, leisure centre and railway station with links to Nottingham and Grantham. The town is conveniently located for commuting situated at the intersection of the A52 and A46 and with good road links to the A1 and M1.

A TRADITIONAL TIMBER ENTRANCE DOOR WITH ATTRACTIVE ARCHED GLAZED LIGHT ABOVE LEADS THROUGH INTO:

Initial Entrance Hall - 4.78m max x 1.96m max (15'8" max x 6'5" max) - An attractive initial entrance vestibule having high ceiling up to a galleried landing above with spindle balustrade turning staircase rising to the first floor and useful under stairs storage cupboard beneath, deep skirting and tiled floor.

A stripped pine door leading to:

Sitting Room - 3.84m x 3.96m (12'7" x 13') - An attractive reception which offers a good deal of versatility and currently utilised as a sitting room but alternatively would make a formal dining space having chimney breast with slate hearth, exposed brick fireplace, inset solid fuel stove and alcoves to the side, herringbone solid wood flooring, deep skirting, column radiator and double glazed multi pane window to the front.

Returning to the initial entrance hall part glazed double doors lead through into:

Open Plan Living/Dining Kitchen - 6.45m x 4.98m excluding pantry (21'2" x 16'4" excl - A fantastic, well proportioned, open plan space perfect for every day living and entertaining, comprising initial kitchen area fitted with a range of wall, base and drawer units finished in heritage style colours having attractive granite preparation surfaces, central island unit providing informal dining area with undermounted ceramic sink and storage beneath, integrated dishwasher, space for free standing gas or electric range with chimney hood over, brick feature chimney breast with timber mantle, column radiator to the side, exposed beams to the ceiling and sliding doors giving access into a fantastic walk in pantry that provides an excellent level of storage.

The kitchen area in turn is open plan to a living/dining space which gives access out into the rear garden and is flooded with light having pitched ceiling, inset skylights, double glazed windows to the side and French doors at the rear, column radiator and deep skirting.

A further door leads through into:

Utiility Area - 2.16m x 2.62m max (including cloak room) (7'1" x 8 - An L shaped utility room having fitted base unit having butcher's block work surface over, plumbing for washing machine, wall mounted storage cupboards above, pitched ceiling with inset downlighters, tiled floor, column radiator and oak stable door to the side.

A further door leads into:

Ground Floor Cloak Room - 1.27m x 0.79m (4'2" x 2'7") - Having a two piece modern white suite comprising close coupled WC and wall mounted washbasin with mixer tap and tiled splash backs, inset downlighters to the ceiling.

Returning to the utility area a part glazed glass door gives access into:

Study - 4.95m x 2.16m (16'3" x 7'1") - A fantastic addition to the property providing a versatile reception room currently utilised as a home office but would alternatively make an additional sitting room or even potential ground floor bedroom having attractive pitched ceiling with inset downlighters, double glazed window to the side and further timber casement double glazed gable end which forms an attractive aspect into the rear garden.

RETURNING TO THE INITIAL ENTRANCE HALL A SPINDLE BALUSTRADE TURNING STAIRCASE RISES TO:

First Floor Landing - Having deep skirting, spindle balustrade and and open archway into an inner hallway.

Further stripped pine doors leading to:

Bedroom 1 - 3.86m x 3.89m (12'8" x 12'9") - A well proportioned double bedroom having aspect to the front and linking through into Bedroom 3, the focal point to the room being an attractive exposed brick chimney breast with inset period cast iron fireplace, alcove to the side, deep skirting, stripped varnished floor boards, useful over stairs storage cupboard, central heating radiator, access loft space above and double glazed window.

A further stripped pine door leads through into:

Bedroom 2 - 3.53m x 3.05m (11'7" x 10') - A further double bedroom having a delightful aspect into the rear garden and linking through into Bedroom 3 focal point to the room being chimney breast with period fireplace, cupboard to the side, part pitched ceiling, central heating radiator and double glazed window to the rear.

Bedroom 3 - 4.45m x 2.16m (14'7" x 7'1") - This bedroom has good proportions having aspect to the front and also links through into Bedroom 1 and would be ideal as a dressing room to the master suite having deep skirting, central heating radiator and double glazed window.

Bathroom - 3.00m max (1.96m min) x 2.36m (9'10" max (6'5" min - An L shaped bathroom having modern but traditional style suite comprising P shaped shower bath with chrome mixer tap with both integrated shower handset and rainwater rose over, WC, pedestal washbasin with chrome taps, tongue and groove effect and tiled splash backs, combination towel radiator, part pitched ceiling and double glazed window to the rear.

Garage - 4.47m x 2.18m (14'8" x 7'2") - An attached garage with timber ledge and brace double doors to the front leading into an open ended covered car port/garage with power and light, leading through into the rear garden.

Exterior - The rear garden is an impressive feature of the property approaching 250ft. in length with the plot extending to around 1/5 of an acre as well as benefitting from a westerly rear aspect. The garden comprises an initial paved terrace which links back into the living area of the kitchen creating an excellent outdoor entertaining space and leads up to a mainly lawned garden enclosed to all sides and well stocked with an abundance of trees and shrubs. At the foot of the garden is a timber summer house/cabin which has been utilised as a gym with attached storage and decked veranda.

Overall this is a fantastic, well proportioned outdoor space, unexpected for a property located at the heart of the town.

Council Tax Band - Rushcliffe Borough Council - Band B

Tenure - Freehold

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