Property description
Considered to be one of the finest six bedroom detached Grade II Listed Georgian family homes in the region, Horkstow House is offered for sale by Fine and Country Northern Lincolnshire. The elegantly, subtly refurbished accommodation includes a central hallway with sitting room off, formal dining room, elegant drawing room and intimate snug. The ground floor is completed by a stunning bespoke breakfast kitchen with utility and cellar off. To the first floor the master suite includes a 25’ bedroom with access to both a shower and bathroom and the three remaining double bedrooms are served by a large family bathroom. The second floor comprises of two further double bedrooms, study and studio. There is extensive reception parking together with a double garage and the beautifully maintained gardens extend to approximately three quarters of an acre and enjoy stunning views across the Ancholme valley. Horkstow House – family history writ large. Horkstow House is a six bedroom Grade II Listed statement country home of elegant discernment and taste enjoying stunning western views across the Ancholme valley.
The balance and proportion typical of its 1750 origins has been beautifully enhanced by a delicate refurbishment to create a space ideal for both formal and informal entertaining in which the retained period detail is finely balanced by contemporary styling.
The classic reception hall with its return staircase immediately welcomes with its warmth and gentle dignity. A stylish sitting room superbly balances both the formal 15’ dual aspect dining room and the stunning drawing room and is further complemented by the relaxed snug in which the cast iron stove creates an easy, intimate private space. The informal social heart of the home is undoubtedly the 28’ split level bespoke breakfast kitchen with its island unit, integrated appliances, Aga and Rayburn: the quintessential modern kitchen.
A distinctive master suite with a 25’3 south facing bedroom, modern bathroom and separate shower room is arranged on the half landing whilst the main landing serves a further three generous bedrooms – all of which display excellent fireplaces together with a large family bathroom. Flexibility is again evident to the second floor on which there are currently an additional two bedrooms, a studio and a study.
Horkstow House discreetly stands within approximately three quarter of an acre landscaped and lawned grounds which include specimen Yews, mature shrubs and an orchard with walnut and damson trees whilst a driveway opening to a side reception area with double garage beyond ensures that both family and friends alike are easily accommodated.
Horkstow House is an integral part of the hamlet of Horkstow which enjoys a history beyond its size: the 11th Century St. Maurice Church has Templar Knights connections, it was home to the painter George Stubbs and was once associated with a Roman village and home to the famous Horkstow mosaic pavements. It is also readily accessible to the M180 motorway network which provides connections to the region’s major communication centres and further beyond.
This stunning family home epitomises easy grace and charm: a home which gently asserts its dignity whilst generously accommodating friends and family alike.
Horkstow House – family history writ large.
ACCOMMODATION
Panelled entrance door with curving leaded canopy and arched fan light to:
RECEPTION HALL - 22' 7'' x 5' 11'' (6.88m x 1.80m)
A classic, centrally situated hallway with original geometrically tiled floor, radiator, Lincrusta decoration to the ceiling and frieze above the picture rail, elegant slender spindle balustraded staircase to the first floor with decorative newel post and original servants bells. A squared archway leads to:
SITTING ROOM - 13' 0'' x 14' 2'' (3.96m x 4.31m)
A richly decorated room affording a warm welcome with wainscot panelling, sash window to the front aspect, oak herringbone design flooring, coving, corner fireplace with carved white timber surround and quarry tiled hearth, moulded plasterwork to the ceiling and squared archway to:
DINING ROOM - 15' 0'' x 14' 4'' (4.57m x 4.37m)
An outstandingly well proportioned formal reception room suited to family celebrations with windows to the rear aspect and French doors opening to the side, wainscot panelling, radiator in ornamental grille, ceiling rose, decorative frieze work and herringbone oak flooring.
DRAWING ROOM - 15' 1'' x 13' 0'' to the chimney breast (4.59m x 3.96m to the chimney breast)
A traditionally appointed dual aspect reception room of classic style with wainscot panelling, ornate plasterwork to the ceiling, radiator in ornamental grille, striking painted fire surround with brick recess, marble hearth and inset dog grate with two lit arches to either hand, one of which includes a sash window.
SNUG - 13' 2'' x 15' 2'' max. into the recess (4.01m x 4.62m max. into the recess)
A more informal family orientated room with delft rail, TV aerial point, radiator, prominent chimney breast with inset raised cast iron stove and recesses to either hand, one of which includes a window and one with French doors to the side reception area.
INNER HALLWAY
Geometrically patterned quarry tiled floor, sash window, radiator, decorative plaster work to the ceiling and door to:
CELLAR
Comprising of three vaulted rooms with electric light.
CLOAKROOM
Modern suite in white to include vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and cupboards under, radiator, wc with concealed cistern, granite style tiling to the floor and contrasting white tiling to full height on the walls.
BREAKFAST KITCHEN - 28' 4'' x 14' 11'' (8.63m x 4.54m)
The undoubted social heart of the home being strikingly appointed with a bespoke range of Dove grey fronted units with granite work surfacing to include one and a half bowl sink unit, integrated dishwasher, refrigerator and Rangemaster gas stove, island preparation bar with matching work surfacing, cupboards and drawers under and fitted microwave, beamed ceiling, oak flooring and lower breakfast area with a matching recess housing the oil fired four oven Aga with built in cupboard to the side, two radiators, windows to two aspects, additional pelmeted and underlit units at eye level with display cabinets, side panelled entrance door with inset diamond shaped bullseye.
UTILITY - 10' 0'' x 9' 0'' (3.05m x 2.74m)
Having a range of limed oak effect fronted units with single stainless steel sink unit, space and plumbing for washing machine, larder store, tiled flooring, sash window and floor standing gas fired central heating boiler.
From the reception hall a staircase leads to:
HALF LANDING
Spindle balustrade rail, sash window, radiator, decorative plasterwork to the ceiling and stair to the main landing.
The master suite is arranged on the half landing and includes:
BEDROOM 1 - 25' 3'' x 15' 4'' (7.69m x 4.67m)
The epitome of elegance with two sliding sash windows to the southern aspects, two radiators, part sloping ceiling and a range of fitted wardrobes to one wall to include two gentlemen's wardrobes and two double wardrobes with storage over.
BATHROOM - 14' 4'' into the door recess x 9' 11'' (4.37m into the door recess x 3.02m)
A luxurious indulgence with modern suite in white to include bidet, wc, bath in tiled surround with side mixer taps and shower attachment, towel radiator, vanity unit with inset rectangular sink and lit mirror over, complementary tiling to full height and to the floor, contemporary grey radiator and sash window to the side aspect.
SHOWER ROOM - 4' 6'' x 4' 0'' (1.37m x 1.22m)
Wide panelled shower, tiled flooring, radiator, coving and complementary tiling to half height.
MAIN LANDING - 19' 4'' x 6' 0'' (5.89m x 1.83m)
Sash window to the front aspect, radiator, decorative plasterwork to the ceiling, picture rail, servants bell and fixed staircase to the second floor.
BEDROOM 2 - 15' 2'' x 13' 11'' (4.62m x 4.24m)
A generous forward facing room with sash window, radiator, superbly decorated ceiling, decorative cast iron grate with painted mirrored over mantel and door to:
BATHROOM - 15' 8'' x 13' 2'' (4.77m x 4.01m)
Traditional suite in white to include bath with shower over and folding screens, pedestal wash hand basin, close coupled wc, radiator, sash window, tiled floor and complementary tiling to half height.
BEDROOM 3 - 14' 6'' x 13' 0'' (4.42m x 3.96m)
Sash window to the front aspect, radiator and corner painted Art Nouveau style cast iron fireplace.
BEDROOM 4 - 14' 3'' x 15' 0'' (4.34m x 4.57m)
Window to the western aspect, exposed timber work, radiator and corner fireplace with mirrored over mantel.
SECOND FLOOR LANDING
Exposed timber beams, sloping ceiling and sash windows.
The remaining four rooms follow the roof pitch and the measurements quoted are of usable floor space.
BEDROOM 5 - 15' 6'' x 11' 6'' (4.72m x 3.50m)
Sash window to the side aspect, radiator and beamed ceiling.
BEDROOM 6 - 14' 3'' x 10' 6'' (4.34m x 3.20m)
Sliding sash window to the side aspect, radiator, exposed beamwork and sloping ceiling.
STUDY - 15' 6'' x 10' 0'' (4.72m x 3.05m)
Sliding sash window to the southern aspect, radiator, TV aerial point, telephone point and exposed beam work.
STUDIO - 14' 3'' x 12' 0'' (4.34m x 3.66m)
Sash window, beamed ceiling and radiator.
OUTSIDE
Horkstow House is discreetly situated beyond mature shrub and hedge screening and a gated sett driveway sweeps past mature Yew trees to the matching side reception and turning area. Beyond this there is a double brick garage (23'5 x 19'11 internally) with two sets of twin timber doors, electric light and power, door to attached potting shed, further door to the rear terrace and gymnasium/workshop (23'4 x 7'11) with two sash windows and electric wall heater. The remainder of the front is primarily lawned with mature shrub and herbaceous borders. Immediately to the rear of the property there is a raised flagged terrace providing an excellent al fresco entertaining area and providing extensive views over the lawned rear garden towards the Ancholme Valley. There is also a small orchard with cherry, damson, walnut trees and a soft fruit area. A decorative hexagonal wrought iron gazebo completes the accommodation.
FINE AND COUNTRY NORTHERN LINCOLNSHIRE
Fine & Country Northern Lincolnshire covers the northern area of Lincolnshire and specialises in marketing and selling period & country homes, cottages, large town houses, luxury apartments, houses with equestrian use and barn conversions.Fine and Country Northern Lincolnshire takes a unique approach to marketing and we believe in focusing on the character of the house, the lifestyle that can be enjoyed there. We offer a local, regional and national approach to marketing through our bespoke Silver or Gold Marketing Package.
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