Property description
Unique Grade II Listed former North Wing to The Rectory, This Period home has undergone a full scheme of renovation works to create a substantial Family Home with flexible living accommodation which can be adapted to suit ones lifestyle. The character property has many interesting features which enhance the accommodation & the clever use of materials combined with modern techniques has resulted in a contemporary home that is full of light & character, creating an ideal home in a secluded location. The accommodation to the Ground Floor briefly comprises: Family Living Kitchen, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Inner Hall & Cloakroom. To the First Floor are Two Double Bedrooms, which could be used as a further Reception Room if required, also to this floor is the Family Bathroom. To the Second Floor are Three Further Bedrooms, the Master with En-Suite Shower Room. Outside is an enclosed Garden with Off Road Parking & Boiler/Utility Room. The property benefits from Oil Fired Central Heating System & Double Glazed Windows. The property is offered with NO UPWARD CHAIN & must be viewed to appreciate the Location, Size & High Standard of Craftsmanship throughout.
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 Upon leaving our office in Westgate proceed to the traffic lights at Wharf Road Harlaxton Road Junction and take the right hand turn onto St Augustin Way and continue to the roundabout, take the first exit onto Barrowby Road. Continue on the A52, straight ahead at the next roundabout and take left turn onto the A1 sign posted Newark, continue on A1 for approximately 3.5miles. Follow the signs for Marston taking the right turn onto Toll Bar Road continue onto Main Street and proceed through the village onto Bridge Street. Proceed out of Marston village and take the left hand turning signposted Hougham Upon entering the village take the second left hand turning into Church Lane, the property is situated off a shared private driveway with wrought iron gated access, alternatively there is a second gravelled access prior to this beside a brick outbuilding..
SITUATION Hougham is a semi-rural village located to the North East of Grantham. A range of amenities are available in the surrounding villages of Marston and Hough-on-the-Hill which include, Post Office, Public Houses and Primary School.
Grantham 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.
ACCOMMODATION Photographs are taken using a wide angled lens. All dimensions are approximate and are taken from plaster to plaster.
GROUND FLOOR The property is entered via a solid oak feature open porch which leads to the oak and glazed panelled entrance door which provides access to the:
FAMILY LIVING KITCHEN 6.24m (20' 6') x 4.52m (14' 10') Max
A comprehensive Range of cream fronted, shaker style units with granite work surface over with matching upstand Belfast sink with chrome swan neck mixer tap over, feature exposed brick chimney breast with Belling cooking range with tiled splashbacks and extractor hood over, integrated Indesit dishwasher, reclaimed Victorian style cast iron radiator, tiled floor, inset ceiling lights, two double glazed windows with deep display sills overlooking the Rear Garden. Opening to Dining Room, glazed panelled oak door providing access to the Inner Hallway and a pair of glazed panelled oak doors leading into to the:
FAMILY LIVING KITCHEN Further Aspect
INNER HALLWAY Reclaimed Victorian style cast iron radiator, oak floor, two wall light points, double glazed window with deep display sill and solid oak door to:
CLOAKROOM Two piece white suite comprising of low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap and tiled splashbacks, ladder style radiator, extractor fan, under-stairs recess storage area and plumbing for washing machine.
SITTING ROOM 5.25m (17' 3') Max Into Alcoves x 4.53m (14' 10')
Feature exposed brick fireplace with stone hearth, sleeper mantle over and inset cast iron wood burner, reclaimed Victorian style cast iron radiator, ceiling rose, two wall light points, oak flooring and double glazed windows with deep display sills to the front and side elevations.
DINING ROOM Feature cast iron fire surround with stone hearth, striped oak fronted original storage cupboard, ceiling rose, oak flooring, reclaimed Victorian style cast iron radiator, double glazed window with deep display sill overlooking the Rear Garden, oak and glazed panelled door provides access to the Rear Garden and opening provides access to the:
HALLWAY Reclaimed Victorian style cast iron radiator, smoke detector and feature handcrafted solid oak staircase with oak balustrades and spindles providing access to the:
FIRST FLOOR LANDING Double glazed window to the side elevation, smoke detector, cornice ceiling, deep skirting, ceiling rose, Victorian style radiator and stripped panelled doors to:
BEDROOM TWO 4.73m (15' 6') x 4.55m (14' 11')
Exposed brick fireplace with timber mantle and stone hearth, cornice ceiling, picture rail, ceiling rose, deep skirting, reclaimed Victorian style cast iron radiator, double glazed window to the side elevation and oak flooring. A versatile room which could be utilised as a further reception if required.
BEDROOM THREE 4.71m (15' 5') x 4.65m (15' 3') max
Exposed brick fireplace and chimney breast, inset sleeper mantle, with stone hearth, cornice ceiling, picture rail, ceiling rose, deep skirting, telephone point, doors to built-in cupboard housing pressurised tank and heating and hot water programmer with further storage cupboard above, reclaimed Victorian style cast iron radiator, double glazed window to the side elevation overlooking the garden and exposed oak flooring.
A versatile room which could be utilised as a further reception if required.
FAMILY BATHROOM 3.45m (11' 4') x 3.40m (11' 2')
A four piece white suite comprising of pedestal wash hand basin with period style chrome pillar taps, tiled splashback, period style high cistern WC, period style claw foot cast iron roll top bath with Victorian style chrome shower attachment. Part tiled walls, fully tiled corner shower cubicle with mains fed drench shower with additional shower attachment. Victorian style radiator with heated towel rail, further chrome ladder style radiator, cornice ceiling, ceiling rose, deep skirting, double glazed window to the side elevation with deep display sill and oak flooring.
Handcrafted oak staircase with oak balustrades rises from the first floor landing to the:
FAMILY BATHROOM Further Aspect
SECOND FLOOR LANDING Double glazed window to the side elevation, cornice ceiling, ceiling rose, smoke detector, deep skirting, access to loft (with potential to convert subject to usual consents), Victorian style cast iron radiator and stripped panelled doors to:
MASTER BEDROOM 4.73m (15' 6') max red to 3.20m x 4.57m (15' 0')
Coved ceiling, ceiling rose, deep skirting, reclaimed Victorian style cast iron radiator, double glazed window to the side elevation with deep display sill and door to:
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM A three piece white suite comprising of pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, low level WC, fully tiled corner shower cubicle with mains fed drench shower and additional shower attachment, chrome ladder style radiator, window to the side elevation, extractor and tiled flooring.
BEDROOM FOUR 4.69m (15' 5') x 4.40m (14' 5') max
Coved ceiling, ceiling rose, deep skirting, stripped panelled door to built-in wardrobe, Victorian style cast iron radiator and double glazed window to the side elevation with deep display sill.
BEDROOM FIVE 3.53m (11' 7') x 3.40m (11' 2') max
Coved ceiling, ceiling rose, deep skirting, Victorian style cast iron radiator and double glazed window to the side elevation with deep display sill.
BEDROOM FIVE Photograph shows views from Bedrooms Four & Five
OUTSIDE The property is accessed via a gravel driveway which leads to a five bar gate which provides access to the off-road parking and leads patio to a graveled sun terrace and patio area which provides access to the main entrance door, with external lighting. The patio also leads to the:
BOILER ROOM 2.21m (7' 3') x 2.16m (7' 1')
Entered via a oak and glazed panelled entrance door, floor mounted Warmflow oil fired boiler, space and plumbing for washing machine and double glazed window to the front elevation.
GARDENS Enclosed by brick built walls, the garden is mainly laid to lawn with borders of plants and shrubs, paved sun terrace and path wrapping around the property. The gardens are a blank canvas and there is scope to landscape to the individuals requirements.
REAR GARDEN Further Aspect
REAR GARDEN Further Aspect
TENURE & COUNCIL TAX The property is understood to be freehold.
SKDC 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 :
- UNIQUE GRADE II LISTED, THREE STOREY, PERIOD HOME
- UNDERGONE A FULL SCHEME OF RENOVATION WORKS
- PRESENTED TO THE HIGHEST OF STANDARDS & SPECIFICATION
- FAMILY LIVING KITCHEN, SITTING ROOM, DINING ROOM
- INNER HALLWAY & CLOAKROOM