Property description
A Charming, Individual Four Bedroom Detached Stone Cottage presenting a rare opportunity to purchase a period home, which is set within the Conservation area of the village of Braceby. The cottage is bursting with character features and charm with period cast iron fireplaces and quarry tiled floors. This deceptively spacious property comprises of Entrance Hall, Shower Room, Sitting Room with opening to Dining Room, Study, Kitchen & Rear Lobby. To the First Floor are Four Bedrooms (which could be converted to Five Bedrooms) & a Family Bathroom. Outside are well presented and maintained Gardens to the Front and Rear with additional Lawned Garden Beyond. To the side of the property is a Driveway which provides Off-Road Parking and leads to the Detached 18th century Dovecote which has been converted to a Garage. Dovecote Cottage benefits from a Solar Hot Water system an Oil Fired Central Heating system, Double Glazed windows and views of the Open Countryside to the Rear. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate this unique Character Cottage which is realistically priced for an early sale.
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.
SITUATION Braceby is a small picturesque, conservation village with Parish Church which is approximately 1½ miles from the nearby village of Ropsley which offers a range of amenities including village hall, primary school, public house, church, garage and bus service.
Grantham is approximately 7 miles from Braceby and is a historic and growing 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.
The market town of Sleaford is approximately 10 miles from Braceby.
Aerial shot of property
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 left hand turning onto the A52 Boston Road. Proceed along this road for approximately two miles taking a right turning for Ropsley. Continue along this road into the village of Ropsley. Take the first left on entering the village down Braceby Road. Continue along the road, once you enter the village of Braceby the property can be located on the left hand side.
ACCOMMODATION Photographs are taken using a wide angled lens. All dimensions are approximate and are taken from plaster to plaster.
GROUND FLOOR A block paved driveway leads to the side composite Entrance Door which provides access to the:
ENTRANCE HALL Quarry tiled floor, radiator, coat hooks, storage cupboard, Georgian style double glazed windows to the front and rear elevations, door to Sitting Room and latch lever door to:
SHOWER ROOM 1.90m (6' 3') x 1.82m (6' 0')
Three piece white suite comprising of low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, corner shower cubicle with mains fed shower, ladder style radiator, fully tiled walls, tiled floor, wall mounted electric heater, inset spotlights to ceiling and Georgian style double glazed window with deep display sill to the rear elevation.
SITTING ROOM 3.95m (13' 0') x 3.38m (11' 1') Max
Feature period cast iron open fireplace with decorative inset tiling and timber Adam style surround, tiled hearth with decorative brass fender surround, dado rail, two wall light points, built-in storage cupboards with shelving, door to Second Staircase, quarry tiled floor, Georgian style double glazed window with deep display sill to the front elevation, opening through to Dining Room and door to:
STUDY 2.56m (8' 5') x 2.40m (7' 10') Max
Brick fireplace with feature cast iron range, radiator, telephone point and two Georgian style double glazed windows with deep display sills to the rear elevation.
DINING ROOM 3.96m (13' 0') x 3.43m (11' 3')
Feature cast iron oil fired burner with timber Adam style surround, built-in storage unit with half glazed doors, inset spotlights and storage cupboard below, further built-in storage cupboard, dado rail, smoke detector, quarry tiled floor, Georgian style double glazed doors providing access to the Front Garden, door to understairs storage cupboard with Georgian style double glazed window with deep display sill to the side elevation, light, door to Main Staircase and door to:
KITCHEN 2.42m (7' 11') x 2.30m (7' 7')
Range of fitted pine style units with square edge silestone work top over, glazed display cupboard, space and point for electric cooker with extractor over, stainless steel two bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap over, tiled splashbacks, radiator, vinyl floor covering, telephone point, two Georgian style double glazed windows with deep display sills to the rear elevation and opening to:
REAR LOBBY Timber stable door with decorative glazed panel leading to the Rear Garden, space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, further freestanding appliance space, built-in open storage shelving, doors to built-in storage cupboard housing water cylinder and immersion heater switch, tiled floor, part tiled walls and Georgian style double glazed window with deep display sill to the side elevation.
The Main Staircase leads from the Dining Room and provides access to the:
FIRST FLOOR LANDING Georgian style double glazed window with deep display sill to the side elevation and doors to:
View From Landing
MASTER BEDROOM 3.72m (12' 2') Max x 3.34m (10' 11')
Feature period cast iron fireplace, shelf and hanging rail to alcove, radiator, wall light point and Georgian style double glazed window with deep display sill to the front elevation.
FAMILY BATHROOM Three piece white suite comprising of low level WC with concealed cistern, wash hand basin set in vanity surround, panelled bath with chrome Victorian style mixer tap with shower attachment over, ladder style radiator, electric shaver point, extractor fan, inset ceiling lights, vinyl floor covering, fully tiled walls, access to loft and Georgian style double glazed window with deep display sill to the side elevation.
BEDROOM THREE Max Overall 5.64m (18' 6') x 3.04m (10' 0')
(Formerly two separate bedrooms which could be reinstated). Currently used as Office & Study areas but could easily be a Bedroom with Dressing Room or a variety of uses.
OFFICE AREA 3.04m (10' 0') x 2.35m (7' 9')
Range of fitted office furniture comprising of desk, storage cupboards and vast range of wall mounted shelving units, feature period cast iron fireplace, telephone point, radiator and Georgian style double glazed window with deep display sill overlooking the Rear Garden.
STUDY AREA 3.05m (10' 0') x 2.33m (7' 8')
Feature period cast iron fireplace, radiator, Georgian style double glazed window with deep display sill overlooking the Rear Garden and door to:
INNER HALL Access to the Second Staircase which leads to the Sitting Room, access to loft, Georgian style double glazed window with deep display sill to the side elevation and doors to:
BEDROOM TWO 3.71m (12' 2') Max x 3.33m (10' 11')
Feature period cast iron fireplace, hanging rail and shelf to alcove, radiator and Georgian style double glazed window with deep display sill to the front elevation.
BEDROOM FOUR 2.03m (6' 8') x 1.95m (6' 5')
Radiator, wall light point and Georgian style double glazed window to the side elevation.
OUTSIDE The property is approached via a pair of timber gates which provide access to the block paved driveway which provides off-road parking for several vehicles and leads to the Main Entrance Door, Front & Rear gardens and to the:
DOVECOTE / DETACHED GARAGE 5.02m (16' 6') Max x 5.00m (16' 5') Max
18th Century Dovecote has been well maintained and renovated to provide an impressive space for vehicle / storage, timber ladder style stairs which provide access to the Mezzanine floor providing further storage space, which could be used as workshop etc. with additional storage space to rafters, window to the side elevation, light and power.
FRONT GARDENS The Front Garden is accessed via a block paved driveway or by a timber hand gate which leads to a block paved path. It is mainly paved with beds of well established plants and shrubs and a water feature. There is a sun terrace area which comprises crushed slate beds with borders of established plants, trees and shrubs. The Front Gardens are enclosed by timber fencing and mature hedging. The block paved path leads to a trellised arch giving access to the:
Further Aspect
REAR GARDEN An important feature to the property with two lawned areas with borders of well established plants, trees and shrubs separated from the driveway by a trellis. Dry stone wall along east & north side. A block paved path leads to the rear open porch with glazed windows and to the:
STONE OPEN FRONTED OUTBUILDING Currently used as storage space with light and windows to both side elevations. To the side of the stone outbuilding is a timber door which provides access to a timber & coal store giving space for storage, window to side elevation, light and power.
To one side is a rear patio area from which double timber gates lead to the Further Lawned Garden. To the other side of the Outbuilding a wrought iron arch and hand gate with built in light over also provides access to the:
FURTHER LAWNED GARDEN Mainly laid to grass with a variety of fruit trees, feature pond, wild flower area, oil tank, circular concrete sun terrace and enclosed by timber fencing and mature hedging.
TENURE & COUNCIL TAX The property is understood to be freehold.
SKDC current Council Tax Band for this property is: Band E
Further Aspect Of Lawned Rear Garden
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 :
- INDIVIDUAL DETACHED STONE COTTAGE
- SET IN CONSERVATION AREA OF BRACEBY
- BURSTING WITH CHARACTER FEATURES & CHARM
- ENTRANCE HALL, SHOWER ROOM
- SITTING ROOM, DINING ROOM, STUDY