Property description
A Superb Six Bedroomed Farmhouse With Extensive Accommodation Arranged Over Four Floors and Magnificent Views
Description
Church Farm occupies a private elevated position with superb views over several miles of unspoilt open country. The house offers intriguing accommodation arranged over four floors and is a marvellous family home full of character with many original features and needs to be seen to be fully appreciated. The ground and first floor offer excellent entertaining space with a large kitchen breakfast room with an AGA opening directly onto the garden and a dining room with exposed beams and fireplace. There is a charming internal hallway with a flagstone floor and a large boot room with Belfast sink and generous storage, a large pantry, utility room, WC, gym and wine cellar/workshop. The first floor comprises a reception room, sitting room, study, bar, and WC, whilst the second floor includes a master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, two further bedrooms and a luxuriously appointed bathroom. The upper floor has three delightful bedrooms set into the roof and a further bathroom and storeroom. Outside there are a good range of brick and pan tile outbuildings including a garage that has been converted to a dark room/photographic studio.There is a large 23' glass house and kitchen garden. The grounds consist of several pretty gardens with mature trees and borders all of which enjoy superb views across open countryside.A further 10 acres of land together with a range of traditional farm buildings that have a consent for conversion to form ancillary accommodation (see later note under Planning) are available by separate negotiation and served by an additional access from New Hill. The property will suit a purchaser seeking a home of unique character in a fine accessible village and outstanding views
Situation
Church Farmhouse is peacefully located to the rear of the Grade 1 Listed All Saints Church on the edge of this historic conservation village. The property is privately situated, approached by a driveway circling the ancient Motte and Bailey, and there are fantastic views from the house and grounds over the Trent Valley. The village is well known for The Brownlow Arms renowned for its food and hospitality. There is good access to the surrounding centres of Grantham, Newark and Lincoln, each offering a comprehensive range of amenities.
Communications
Grantham station gives access to London Kings Cross via the East Coast Mainline with a journey time of around 70 minutes making this a popular location for commuters. The A1 corridor is only a few minutes to the west and provides very good north-south road communications. East Midlands international airport approximately an hour away and Robin Hood airport is also easily reached.
Schooling
The nearby villages of Caythorpe and Barkston offer primary schooling and Grantham (approximately 7 miles) includes two excellent grammar schools; Kings & Kesteven and Grantham Girls which have achieved some of the best results in the country. The Lincoln Minster and Witham Hall schools are also accessible. In addition there is rail access to the well-known Yorkshire schools including Ampleforth College, Queen Margarets at York and Aysgarth, and the renowned preparatory school.
Sports and Leisure
Local leisure include the nearby Belton Woods hotel where there are a full range of facilities including golf. The Burghley International Horse Trials are held at Stamford and The Belton Horse Trials are held at the National Trust's Belton House nearby.
Planning
Planning consent was granted by South Kesteven District Council on 25th August 2004 (Application number S04/1084) for the conversion and extension to existing barns to form holiday accommodation. We understand from the vendor that work on this scheme has already commenced so validating the consent.
Floor Plan
Please note that the floor plan shown on the inside back cover of this brochure shows some outbuildings that form part of Lot 2, including the L - shaped range.
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Property Features :
- Kitchen/Breakfast Room
- Dining Room
- Reception Room
- Study and Gym
- Six Bedrooms