Property description
Grade II Listed, Detached Character Cottage, originally dating to the 16th Century and occupying an enviable setting in the popular village of Bicker. The property has been sympathetically extended and significantly improved by the owners to provide a superb blend of period features. These include solid oak braced and ledged internal doors and beamed ceilings throughout, combined with modern practical living, the house and grounds extend to 0.42 of an acre (subject to survey). Bramble Cottage comprises: Entrance Lobby, Shower Room, Three Reception Rooms, Utility Room, Breakfast Kitchen & Three Double Bedrooms. The Master Suite has an En-Suite Bathroom. Outside is a Detached Double Garage with Storage Room above, the Driveway provides ample parking, there are extensive mature gardens to the Front and Rear. The vendors have stated there is additional land available by separate negotiation. The property also benefits from a Gas Central Heating System, Solid Fuel Stove & under-floor heating to the Kitchen & Utility.
Viewing Is Highly Recommended To Appreciate The Size, Location and Presentation of this well appointed Family Home!
VIEWINGS By appointment only directly with the selling agents Buckley Wand 01476 561100 or e-mail: info@buckleywand.co.uk. If you have any questions or require further information regarding this property or any other matter please do not hesitate to contact us.
DIRECTIONS On leaving our offices in Westgate proceed out of Grantham along to Wharf Road then take the right turn onto London Road, continue along to Bridge End Road to the roundabout at Somerby Hill, at the roundabout take the first exit onto the A52 Boston Road. Continue along this road to the next roundabout and take the second exit, continue along the A52. Proceed along the A52 and at the next roundabout take the first exit to continue on the A52. Take the second left hand turning into Bicker and take the first right onto Morley Lane where the property is situated on the right hand side.
SITUATION Bramble Cottage is situated in a Conservation Area of Bicker, which is an active village with annual country fair, post office/ village shop, public house, church, regular bus routes to Boston & Spalding, and private primary school offering 'outstanding' (Ofsted) education. Other primary and secondary schools are located nearby in Donington and Swineshead. These Villages also offer a range of shops and other amenities.
Bicker has convenient access to the A52 & A17, Boston, Grantham, Spalding, Sleaford and Kings Lynn.
Grantham is an historic market town situated on the old Great North Road (A1) and East Coast main line linking the town to London (Kings Cross) in just over an hour. Within the town there are both girls' and boys' grammar schools, also a number of primary, secondary and nursery schools. Grantham boasts a wealth of further amenities such as health, leisure and shopping including a variety of independent boutiques and National chain shops as well as a Saturday street market.
AGENTS NOTE Please note the vendors have informed us there is an additional piece of land which maybe available by separate negotiation
Photographs are taken using a wide angled lens. All dimensions are approximate and are taken from plaster to plaster.
ENTRANCE LOBBY The property is entered via a timber entrance door which provides access to the Entrance Lobby with inset ceiling light, tiled floor and doors to:
SHOWER ROOM Three piece suite comprising of low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled shower cubicle with Mira electric shower over, Victorian style radiator, exposed brick wall, part tiled walls, inset ceiling lights and window to the side elevation.
SITTING ROOM Overall Maximum Measurements 7.69m (25' 3') Max Reducing To 5.47m (17' 11') x 4.89m (16' 1') Max Reducing To 3.11m (10' 2')
Feature exposed brick chimney breast with slate hearth and inset gas stove, exposed brick wall, five wall light points, three radiators, cupboard housing three phase electrics and BT fibre-optic internet, TV point, telephone point, bespoke solid oak staircase to First Floor Landing, windows to the front, side and rear elevations, and door provides access to the:
DINING ROOM 5.10m (16' 9') Max x 2.53m (8' 4')
Two wall light points, radiator, windows to the front and rear elevations, door to staircase which provides access to the Master bedroom Suite and door to:
SNUG/STUDY 4.98m (16' 4') Max x 3.59m (11' 9') Max Into Alcoves
Stone and tiled fireplace with timber beam mantle and inset multi-fuel burner, three wall light points, radiator, fitted storage cupboard, window and entrance door to the front elevation, doors to coats cupboards with hanging rail, Breakfast Kitchen and to:
BREAKFAST KITCHEN 7.00m (23' 0') Max x 4.19m (13' 9')
Range of bespoke fitted solid wood fronted units with oak work surface and upstand, ceramic Belfast sink with chrome swan neck mixer tap over, feature exposed brick chimney breast with inset space for range cooker, tiled splashback and extractor over, integrated fridge, freezer and dishwasher, feature ceiling with oak cross beams, tiled floor, underfloor heating, TV point, double glazed windows to both sides and rear elevations and glazed panelled entrance door leading to the Rear Garden.
BREAKFAST KITCHEN Further Aspect
UTILITY ROOM 3.91m (12' 10') x 2.08m (6' 10')
Range of cream fronted base units with roll edge work surface and tiled upstand, sink and drainer unit with chrome swan neck mixer tap over, space and plumbing for washing machine, further appliance space, wall mounted gas boiler, inset ceiling lights, tiled floor, underfloor heating, access to loft and double glazed windows to the front, side and rear elevations.
FIRST FLOOR A staircase leads from the Dining Room and provides access up to the:
MASTER SUITE 6.36m (20' 10') Max x 5.22m (17' 2') Max
Part sloping ceiling, exposed brick chimney breast, two wall light point, two radiators, TV point, telephone point, access to loft, windows to the front and side elevations and ledged and braced door to:
EN-SUITE BATHROOM Four piece suite comprising of low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, roll top claw foot Victorian style bath with Victorian style mixer tap with shower attachment over, shower enclosure, part sloping ceiling, Victorian style radiator, airing cupboard and windows to the rear elevation.
FIRST FLOOR-LANDING A second staircase which is oak spindled, leads from the Sitting Room and provides access to the First Floor and Landing, exposed brick wall, radiator, windows to the front elevation and doors to:
BEDROOM TWO 5.02m (16' 6') Max x 3.05m (10' 0') Max
Part sloping ceiling, radiator and windows to the front and side elevations.
BEDROOM THREE 3.48m (11' 5') x 2.90m (9' 6')
Part sloping ceiling, radiator and window to the rear elevation.
OUTSIDE The property is approached via gravelled driveway which provides ample off-road parking for several vehicles and provides access to the property and to the:
DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE 7.60m (24' 11') x 6.62m (21' 9') Max Reducing To 5.68m (18' 8') Min
Opportunity to convert to Granny Annexe or similar (subject to planning consents)
Twin wooden up and over doors (one electric), external tap, light, power, work bench, storage area, three-phase electric, personal door to side elevation and stairs to:
STORAGE ROOM/POTENTIAL OFFICE 7.60m (24' 11') x 3.15m (10' 4') Max To Eaves
Currently used as Storage Room but could easily be used for other purposes.
Laminate flooring, light, power, additional storage to eaves and two windows to the side elevations.
FRONT GARDEN Mainly laid to lawn with borders of established plants, trees and shrubs, specimen fruit trees and timber summer house with power and light. the garden is enclosed by mature hedging and timber fencing, pedestrian access to the Front Garden is also via a gate from Morley Lane, with a stone path leading to the front of the property. A gravelled footpath leads along the width of the property and around to an iron hand gate which provides access to the Rear Garden.
FRONT GARDEN Further Aspect
REAR GARDEN The extensive rear garden forms an important feature to the property with area laid to lawn with borders of established plants and shrubs, paved patio area and path, pond, specimen trees and is enclosed by perimeter brick wall with five bar timber gate providing alternative access to the property from private road.
To one side of the property has an enclosed vegetable plot with paved path leading to the front elevation.
REAR GARDEN Further Aspect
REAR GARDEN Further Aspect To Show Vegetable Plot Area
TENURE & COUNCIL TAX The property is understood to be freehold.
Boston Council current Council Tax Band for this property is: Band D
MONEY LAUNDERING
All clients offering on a property will be required to produce photograph proof of Identification, and proof of financial ability to proceed, we understand it is not always easy to obtain the required documents and will assist you in any way we can.
Property Features :
- GRADE II LISTED DETACHED CHARACTER COTTAGE
- SYMPATHETICALLY EXTENDED & SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVED
- SUPERB BLEND OF PERIOD FEATURES & MODERN PRACTICAL LIVING
- ENT LOBBY, SHOWER ROOM, THREE RECEPTION ROOMS
- UTILITY ROOM, BREAKFAST KITCHEN & THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS