Property description
An individual contemporary and well appointed conversion of the Old School with attractive gardens and countryside views.
Description
Old School House is an individually designed and beautifully converted Victorian property offering contemporary living spaces with original retained features throughout. This detached pretty house is central to the small village of Burton Pedwardine and sits in attractive gardens with countryside views beyond. Extended in 2007 the house was originally constructed in 1860 of Ewerby bricks under a slate roof and still retains the original school bell. Inside Old School House offers high vaulted ceilings which combined with its contemporary style provides a modern easy living space. Much thought has been given to original features of the Old School and these have been retained where possible and to high specifications. There are also good outside spaces and a gravel driveway provides ample parking. The property also has a useful outbuilding offering the opportunity for a variety of uses such as garaging workshop or a studio.
Accomodation
Situation and DescriptionContemporary and individually designed converted School HouseSet in pretty gardens with countryside viewsUnderfloor heating throughoutOriginal and sympathetically retained featuresGood contemporary use of spaces with easy modern livingVaulted ceilings throughout giving height and light to all rooms3 double bedrooms with study or TV room optionsIndividually designed mezzanine with large storage area or extra sleeping spaceGood useful outbuilding that could be used as garage workshop or studioPretty gardens with countryside viewsGood access to local amenities and services at the nearby market town of Sleaford and larger village Heckington.Excellent links to London Kings Cross via Grantham Station (1hr 10m)EPC Rating E
aCCOMODATION
Entrance PorchA large arched painted door leads to an entrance hall with aspect window and hanging space for coats and shoes. Alarm system control panel. This room leads through to the vaulted Kitchen and open plan living area.Open Plan Kitchen Dining and Living AreaThe high vaulted oak beamed ceilings with clever lighting offer a creative and good entertaining area and integral kitchen space. In the kitchen area there is a beautiful large wooden window which gives light and an attractive original feature to this open plan area.Kitchen and Breakfast/Dining areaThe kitchen comprises of modern contemporary base and wall units with lighting and an integral Neff Cooker and ceramic Hob. It has modern wall tiles and black granite work tops with a bar area housing a hidden cupboard beneath. There is a one and half bowl kitchen sink and the benefit of a Quooker tap. The kitchen floor area is tiled with travertine and the breakfast and sitting area have an engineered wooden oak floor. Pendant lighting throughout the vaulted ceiling give the room a light and modern atmosphere which makes this a good entertaining space. Pantry and Utility RoomThis room has base and wall units and wooden shelving with an attractive window. There is plumbing for a dishwasher and washing machine and space for a drier. A Tapworks water softer and a Halstead LPG combination boiler for hot water and heating are housed in this useful room.Sitting areaAn attractive large travertine feature fireplace with multi fuel burning stove is the focal point of this open living space. With an oak wooden floor and doors to the garden. There are tv points in this area. The large pendant lights and high vaulted ceilings bring the three areas to a modern contemporary open plan space. Hall leading toMaster Bedroom and ensuite bathroomA spacious master bedroom with a vaulted ceiling and attractive lighting. The room benefits from views over the garden. Wooden built in cupboards open to reveal well planned storage shelving and hanging . The central wooden door opens into a large ensuite bathroom. Underfloor heating.Ensuite bathroomFree standing wash vanity unit with white basin. Bath and WC. Heated towel rail. Travertine wall tiles and oak flooring. This room also has the loft access. Underfloor heating.Bedroom 2Double room with window to side elevation. Vaulted ceiling with spot lighting. Underfloor heating.Bedroom 3/Media RoomCurrently used as a TV and media room this room could also be used as a double bedroom. It has an attractive window to the side elevation. Tv points. Vaulted Ceiling with spot lighting and under floor heating.Family BathroomA spacious family bathroom with washstand and basin, shower and wc. Contemporary black wall tiles. Heated towel rail. Oak floors and underfloor heating.Mezzanine to sleeping/storage areaThis versatile space could be an extra sleeping area or used for storage. There are wooden ladder steps to another floor which is secured with a wooden rail.
Outside
OutsideOld School House has an attractive garden with lovely views across neighbouring paddock land. The garden has three raised bed, a polytunnel and a vegetable garden area. The garden is surrounded by wooden post and rail fencing at its boundary. Timber Framed GarageA versatile garage space workspace or studio is constructed of timber and has good shelving inside, Outside this building has an extra log store to one end. It has two windows and electricity.DirectionsFrom Grantham take the A52 heading east. After the round about where the A15 crosses the A52 go straight over. Take the next left hand turning signposted **** and then your second left signposted Sredington. At the cross roads in Scredington turn left and then at the next T junction take the sign for Burton. Continue on this road. At Burton Pedwardine turn right at the T junction and Old School House will be found ahead of you on the Helpringham road.ServicesThere is metered mains water to the property (Anglian Water). The heating is LPG underfloor heating. There is a septic tank.EPC Rating ELocal Authorty North Kesteven District CouncilCouncil Tax Band D
Property Features :
- Contemporary and individually designed converted School House.
- Set in pretty gardens with countryside views.
- Original and sympathetically retained features.
- Good contemporary use of spaces with easy modern living.
- Vaulted ceilings throughout giving height and light to all rooms
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