** GENEROUS INDIVIDUAL VILLAGE RESIDENCE ** APPROACHING 3800 SQ FT ** VERSATILE LEVEL OF ACCOMMODATION ** 4 BEDROOMS ** 4 RECEPTIONS ** SINGLE STOREY ANNEXE ** IDEAL FOR EXTENDED FAMILIES ** GENEROUS REAR GARDEN ** EXTENSIVE GATED DRIVEWAY ** HEART OF THE VILLAGE LOCATION **
We have great pleasure in offering to the market this truly individual deceptive and fascinating home which offers a vast level of accommodation approaching 3800 sq ft, ideal for growing families but particularly those families with dependent relatives as the property offers single storey annexe facilities at the rear, adding to the unique nature of this excellent home.
Over recent years the property has seen a sympathetic modern addition finished to a high standard, complementing the original cottage with attractive brick elevations and pantiled roof.
Internally the property has seen many upgrades and was originally fitted out by Barratt & Swan with stunning kitchen, oak panelling and attractive bathrooms. More recently the property has seen replacement Heritage double glazed UPVC windows to the front elevation as well as a programme of updates combining both traditional and modern elements and is presented in a move in condition.
The accommodation comprises up to four double bedrooms, three lying to the first floor with the master benefitting from Jack & Jill ensuite facilities as well as a second floor dressing room.
To the ground floor there are five receptions including a substantial drawing room with four pairs of French doors leading out onto the attractive garden and the focal point of the room being an inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove. The kitchen has hand crafted units and integrated appliances, leading off here is a formal dining room and in turn a further sitting room with bay windows and fireplace.
The annexe to the rear of the property provides a kitchen and wet room, study area and vast reception/bedroom which could be utilised for a variety of purposes such as guest space, additional sitting or games room, home office or gym.
The property occupies a deceptive established plot generous by modern standards, with initial driveway to the front leading to the side of the property via electric gate onto a substantial gravel driveway at the rear. The mainly lawned rear garden has well stocked borders with established trees and shrubs.
Overall viewing is the only way to truly appreciate this wonderful village residence with its wealth of character and accommodation.
Stathern is a thriving village community with local facilities including a highly regarded primary school , local shop, garage, village hall and public house. Further facilities can be found in the nearby market towns of Melton Mowbray, Bingham and Grantham and from Grantham there is a high speed train to King's Cross in just over an hour. The village is also convenient for the A52 and A46 to Nottingham and Leicester with links to the A1 and M1.
A MULTI-PANE ENTRANCE DOOR GIVES ACCESS INTO:
Entrance Hall - 7.57m max x 2.31m (24'10 max x 7'7) - A well proportioned initial entrance vestibule having feature oak panelling, built in cupboard, exposed internal brickwork and beams, bespoke oak spindle balustrade turning staircase rising to the first floor with useful storage beneath, deep skirting, central heating radiator, multi-pane windows and further oak panelled doors lead to:
Cloakroom - 2.31m x 1.17m (7'7 x 3'10) - Having integrated suite which comprises built in vanity unit with inset Heritage wash basin, low flush wc with concealed cistern, polished tiled floor, deep skirting, central heating radiator, inset downlighters to the ceiling and UPVC double glazed window to two elevations.
From the entrance hall a panelled open archway leads through into:
Inner Hallway - 4.37m x 2.51m (14'4 x 8'3) - Having secondary spindle balustrade turning staircase rising to the first floor with storage beneath with oak doors, deep skirting.
Sitting Room - 7.32m x 3.35m excl bay (24'0 x 11'0 excl bay) - A stunning formal sitting room flooded with light from two large walk-in double glazed bay windows with integral shutters to the front elevation, the focal point of the room is a Minster style finished stone fire surround and mantle with solid fuel stove and alcoves to the side, herringbone parquet style flooring, exposed beams to the ceiling, bespoke integrated dresser unit. This room links into the formal dining space creating an excellent everyday living/entertaining area.
Dining Room - 5.33m x 2.62m (17'6 x 8'7) - Linking through into the kitchen and sitting room making this an ideal entertaining area, tastefully decorated with feature wallpaper and period-style panelling, exposed beams to the ceiling, deep skirting, door returning to both the inner hallway and kitchen.
Breakfast Kitchen - 5.16m x 3.84m (16'11 x 12'7) - Thoughtfully designed and installed by John Smith Pine Interiors, a bespoke high specification kitchen with soild oak units and door fronts, granite work surfaces including complementing central island unit with inset resin one and third bowl sink and drainer unit, ceramic induction hob, pop up integrated power points, Rangemaster double oven, dishwasher, alcove designed for American style fridge freezer (fridge freezer not included), low level plinth heater, vaulted ceiling with exposed king post, feature exposed brick elevation, deep oak skirting and architrave, under floor heating, UPVC double glazed windows to the side elevation and open doorway leading through into:
Rear Entrance Hall/Breakfast Room - 4.47m x 2.39m (14'8 x 7'10) - A pleasant reception area giving access out into the rear garden, beamed ceiling, tiled floor, deep oak skirting, central heating radiator, GRP woodgrain effect exterior door and windows to the rear.
From the kitchen a further oak door leads through into:
Drawing Room - 7.62m max x 7.57m max (25'0 max x 24'10 max) - A stunning well proportioned room offering a wealth of features, vaulted ceiling with exposed timber purlins, exposed brick inglenook fireplace with beamed mantle, herringbone brick hearth, exposed brick back and solid fuel stove, deep oak skirting, UPVC double glazed French doors to two elevations affording delightful aspect out into the rear garden.
To the rear of the drawing room is a lobby with inset bristle mat, exterior door leading into the rear garden and additional oak door giving access through into a substantial:
Laundry / Utility Room - 4.57m x 4.01m (15'0 x 13'2) - A really useful versatile space which provides a fantastic generous utility but alternatively a fully fitted kitchen to service the single storey attached annexe. Appointed with a generous range of units, butcher's block work surfaces with stainless steel sink and articulated mixer tap, built in oven, plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine, quarry tiled floor, tongue and groove ceiling, floor standing oil fired central heating boiler and large walk-in pantry.
Study - 6.27m x 2.13m (20'7 x 7'0) - Having integrated oak furniture by Barratt & Swan comprising built in storage and drawer units, wall mounted bespoke shelving, oak panelling and double glazed windows overlooking the rear garden. Leading off this room is a further:
Wet Room - 2.13m x 1.91m (7'0 x 6'3) - Recently refitted with a contemporary suite comprising tiled walk-in wet area with bi-fold glass screen and wall mounted electric shower, vanity unit with low flush wc, wall mounted wash basin, fully tiled walls, tiled floor with underfloor heating, contemporary towel radiator and inset downlighters to the ceiling.
From the study an open doorway leads through into an impressive:
Reception / Bedroom 4 - 7.70m x 5.94m (25'3 x 19'6) - A generous space which could be utilised as an annexe area for extended family, teenagers, large home office or games room/gym and can easily be subdivided further to create additional living or bedroom accommodation. Having bespoke three quarter height oak panelling by Barratt & Swan, wide board oak flooring, four free-standing bespoke cast iron radiators by Paladin Radiators; two of which are oil fired and two electric, pitched ceiling with exposed timbers and two large skylights, three pairs of double glazed French doors leading out onto the rear terrace.
RETURNING TO THE INNER HALLWAY A TURNING STAIRCASE RISES TO THE:
First Floor Landing - Having beamed ceiling, double glazed window to the rear, central heating radiator, an oak door gives access through to a staircase which rises to a useful storage area in the eaves and further oak doors lead to:
Bedroom 2 - 3.86m x 3.35m (12'8 x 11'0) - A well proportioned double bedroom having beamed ceiling, central heating radiator, multi-pane window to the front.
Bedroom 3 - 3.35m x 3.28m (11'0 x 10'9) - Again a double bedroom having beamed ceiling, central heating radiator and multi-pane window to the front.
Bathroom - 2.67m x 2.44m (8'9 x 8'0) - An L shaped room having a modern but traditional style suite comprising tongue and groove panelled bath with wall mounted shower mixer and independent handset over, low flush wc, pedestal wash hand basin, half tongue and groove panelling, combination column towel radiator, useful storage cupboard, exposed beam to the ceiling and double glazed window to the rear.
Jack & Jill Bathroom - 2.74m x 2.44m max (9'0 x 8'0 max) - Appointed with a recently updated modern but traditional style suite comprising double width walk-in shower/wet area with glass screen, tiled surround and flush-mounted mixer tap, low flush wc with concealed cistern, oak vanity unit with marble surface and inset Heritage wash basin, contemporary tiled floor with underfloor heating, combination towel radiator, double glazed window with marble sill.
Master Bedroom - 6.30m x 5.97m (20'8 x 19'7) - Offering a secondary staircase descending to the main entrance hall.
A light and airy space benefitting from windows to two elevations with delightful aspect into the rear garden as well as potential for a balcony to the rear. Having feature beams to the ceiling, deep skirting, central heating radiator, multi-pane window to the front, double glazed windows and single French door to the rear.
A staircase rises to a useful:
Dressing Room - 5.87m x 2.84m (19'3 x 9'4) - Located in the eaves and having pitched pine tongue and groove ceiling, hanging rails, ceiling light point and porthole window to the gable end.
Exterior - Occupying a superb location at the heart of this highly regarded village, on a substantial plot with lawned frontage bordered by picket fencing.
A gravelled driveway sweeps under a covered portico with electric field gate leading into a gravel driveway at the rear providing ample parking and potential areas suitable for garaging, subject to any necessary consents.
Rear Garden - Offering an excellent level of outdoor space, approaching 0.4 acres, perfect for families and an ideal canvas for the keen gardener.
To the side and rear of the property is a stone paved terrace providing a delightful seating area. large lawn with well stocked perimeter borders, established trees and shrubs, ornamental pond and timber shed.
Council Tax Band - Melton Borough Council - Tax Band E.
Tenure - The property is Freehold.
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