Property description
Located in a peaceful village, just outside of Grantham and the village of Long Bennington, is this former school house that has lots of charm and history. The Old School House was built in 1847 and offers the majority of the accommodation to the ground floor which ensures flexible living spaces to suit a vast array of buyers. The accommodation comprises of Entrance Hall, Vaulted Lounge with Mezzanine level, Living Kitchen, Conservatory, Breakfast Kitchen/Utility, Bedroom Three to the first floor, TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS to the Ground Floor and a a Family Bathroom. The property also benefits from wood burning stove to the Lounge, UPVC double glazing and gas fired central heating. Outside there is a driveway and wrought iron railed front gardens, with generous lawned gardens and a patio to enjoy from the Living Kitchen and Conservatory. Internal inspection of this high quality home is essential to fully appreciate its charm, space and character.
Note
Since purchasing the property 3 years ago the vendor has carried out the following:Re-roofingRe-pointing the brickworkNew French doorsBespoke solid wood front entrance doorNew rear doorBi-folding doors added between the living kitchen and conservatoryReplaced modern floor tiles with reclaimed quarry tiles
RECEPTION HALL
With bespoke solid wood entrance door, radiator with cover, cupboard housing the electric consumer unit and electric meter, quarry tiled flooring, pew style seat and solid wood stripped door leading through to:
LOUNGE - 21' 11'' x 18' 0'' (6.68m x 5.48m)
With UPVc double glazed window to the front aspect, three independent radiators, a wood burning stove inset to fireplace, solid wood floor, recessed spotlighting beneath the mezzanine level and stairs rising to the mezzanine level with nicely designed storage area beneath with shelving.
MEZZANINE AREA - 18' 2'' x 6' 9'' (5.53m x 2.06m)
With Velux double glazed window to the roofline, views across the exposed vaulted ceiling timbers to the lounge.
BREAKFAST / UTILITY AREA - 18' 2'' x 7' 10'' (5.53m x 2.39m)
With double glazed window to the front aspect, double glazed window to the conservatory, double glazed French doors to the conservatory, radiator, solid wood floor, solid wood work surface with inset one and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with high rise mixer tap over, cupboards providing storage and incorporating glass fronted display cabinets, 2-seater breakfast bar, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for two further under counter appliances, understairs storage cupboard and stairs rising to the first floor bedroom three.
LIVING KITCHEN - 33' 2'' x 9' 5'' (10.10m x 2.87m)
Offering a fantastic open plan space incorporating four cast iron radiators, solid wood floor, four Velux double glazed windows to the roofline, UPVc double glazed French doors to the garden, bi-folding double glazed doors to the conservatory and a solid wood work surface with inset ceramic Belfast sink with high rise mixer tap over, base level bespoke cupboards and drawers with matching wall mounted cupboards including an open fronted plate rack, space for 90cm range cooker (cooker available by separate negotiation) with stainless steel splashback and stainless steel extractor hood, space for free standing fridge freezer, newly fitted half double glazed door to the rear courtyard area.
CONSERVATORY - 17' 11'' x 13' 7'' (5.46m x 4.14m)
Of dwarf brick wall construction with UPVc double glazed units above and a polycarbonate roof with 4 cast iron radiators, slate tiled floor, UPVc double glazed French doors to the garden.
FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM THREE - 18' 0'' x 8' 0'' (5.48m x 2.44m)
With UPVc double glazed window into the conservatory.
BEDROOM ONE - 15' 0'' x 9' 3'' (4.57m x 2.82m)
With double glazed window to the side aspect, double built-in wardrobe and further built-in storage to a corner built-in wardrobe and radiator.
BEDROOM TWO - 15' 8'' x 8' 6'' (4.77m x 2.59m)
With double glazed window to the side aspect overlooking St Peter's Church and UPVc double glazed window to the front aspect, radiator and two double built-in wardrobes.
REAR LOBBY
With obscure UPVc double glazed window to the side aspect, built-in storage cupboards one of which houses the central heating boiler, marble effect ceramic tiled floor.
BATHROOM - 12' 2'' x 4' 8'' (3.71m x 1.42m)
With UPVc obscure double glazed window to the side and rear aspect, marble effect ceramic tiled floor and matching fully tiled walls, chrome heated towel radiator, recessed lighting incorporating integrated extractor fan and a 3-piece white suite comprising low level WC, wash handbasin and corner bath with mixer tap over with wall mounted mains fed shower.
OUTSIDE
A gravel driveway provides off-road parking and continues across the front where there are wrought iron railings and steps up to the front entrance. There is also outside lighting and a timber wood store (available by separate negotiation). A wrought iron gate to the side leads through to the garden. The garden has established borders, a block paved patio seating area with raised wall and steps on to a lawned garden which is generous in size and has fencing and hedging to the boundaries. There is also a large mature tree and the vendor currently has a chicken run to the right-hand side of the garden. There is an outside cold water tap and security lighting.
COUNCIL TAX
The property is in Council Tax Band C. Yearly figures 2016/2017 £1,319.22.
AGENT'S NOTE
Although these particulars are thought to be materially correct, their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not form part of any contract. All services and appliances have not and will not be tested.
Property Features :
- Impressive Detached Home
- Full of Charm & History
- Spacious & Flexible Accommodation
- Lounge with Mezzanine Level
- Living Kitchen & Conservatory