Property description
A delightful attached, Three Bedroom Stone Cottage set within the Conservation area in the popular village of Ropsley. This unique character home is presented to a high standard throughout and combines period features with practical, flexible living accommodation which briefly comprises of: Dining Hall, Sitting Room, Kitchen opening to Conservatory, Walk-in Pantry, Utility Room & Shower Room. To the First Floor are Two Good Sized Bedrooms, Study Area and Family Bathroom. To the Second Floor is a Guest Suite with En-Suite Shower Room. Outside to the rear of the property is Off-Road Parking and a well maintained, established Rear Garden with Additional Garden suitable for a variety of uses. The property benefits from uPVC Double Glazing (excl Pantry Window) and an Oil Fired Central Heating system.
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 1st exit signposted Boston A52. Continue along this road taking a right turn off the A52 signposted Ropsley. Follow this road along and proceed into the village, continue along onto Peck Hill then onto High Street where the property is located on the right hand side.
SITUATION Ropsley, approximately 5 miles from Grantham, is a sought-after village with a range of local amenities including village hall, primary school, public house, church, garage and bus service. 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 uPVC glazed panelled door which provides access to the:
DINING HALL 5.39m (17' 8') Max x 4.00m (13' 1')
Feature stone built Inglenook fireplace with timber beam mantle, inset lighting, cast iron multi-fuel burner, revealed stone walls, exposed beamed ceiling, stairs to First Floor Landing, radiator, two wall light points, uPVC double glazed Georgian style window to the front elevation with deep display sill and latch lever doors providing access to the Kitchen and to the:
DINING HALL Further Aspect
SITTING ROOM 4.93m (16' 2') x 4.83m (15' 10') Max
Feature brick built fireplace with timber mantle, inset cast iron multi-fuel burner set on stone hearth, exposed beams, oak flooring, two wall light points, TV point and uPVC double glazed Georgian style window to the front elevation.
KITCHEN 4.04m (13' 3') x 2.87m (9' 5')
A Range of base units with wood block work top over, built-in storage cupboard, space for Rangemaster cooker with tiled splashback and Smeg stainless steel cooker canopy over, tiled splashbacks, radiator, vinyl floor covering, beamed ceiling, telephone point, floor hatch providing access to Cellar, latch lever door to Pantry, opening to Utility Room and two openings to:
KITCHEN Further Aspect
CONSERVATORY 3.98m (13' 1') Max x 1.70m (5' 7')
A continuation of the kitchen with base units with wood block work top over, inset Belfast sink with stainless steel mixer tap over, space and plumbing for dishwasher, tiled splashbacks, exposed brick work, tiled floor, underfloor heating, uPVC double glazed windows to three elevations and overlooking the Rear Garden and uPVC double glazed panelled door providing access to the Rear Garden.
WALK-IN PANTRY 2.74m (9' 0') x 1.79m (5' 10')
Base units with roll edge work top over, appliance space and window to the rear elevation.
CELLAR 6.48m (21' 3') x 1.69m (5' 7') Max Overall
Steps lead into the reduced height room with further steps down to another room suitable for storage purposes
UTILITY ROOM Range of wall and base units with roll edge work top over, stainless steel circular sink with mixer tap over, space and plumbing for washing machine, floor standing oil fired boiler, radiator, tiled floor, uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation with deep display sill, uPVC glazed panelled door provides access to the Rear Garden, door to storage cupboard and door to:
SHOWER ROOM Two piece white suite comprising of low level WC and oversized shower cubicle with mains fed shower over, radiator, inset ceiling lights and extractor fan.
FIRST FLOOR-LANDING Staircase leads from the Dining Hall and provides access to the First Floor Landing with wall light point, radiator, laminate floor covering and doors to:
BEDROOM ONE 5.04m (16' 6') x 3.73m (12' 3')
Radiator, TV and telephone points, door to built-in wardrobe with shelves, hanging rail and light and uPVC double glazed Georgian style window to the front elevation with deep display sill.
BEDROOM ONE Further Aspect
BEDROOM TWO 5.19m (17' 0') x 2.92m (9' 7') max red to 2.11
Radiator, door to built-in wardrobe with shelves and hanging rail, and uPVC double glazed Georgian style window to the front elevation.
Opening from the landing leads through to the:
STUDY/OFFICE 3.95m (13' 0') max x 3.02m (9' 11')
Radiator, TV and telephone points, inset spotlights to ceiling, laminate floor covering, uPVC double glazed Georgian style window to the rear elevation with deep display sill and views across to the Village Church, stairs to Second Floor and part glazed door to:
FAMILY BATHROOM 3.24m (10' 8') x 2.98m (9' 9')
Four piece white suite comprising of low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, panelled Spa bath with shower attachment, corner shower/steam cubicle with jets and mains fed shower with shower attachment and fixed drench shower head over, extractor, inset spotlights to ceiling, access to roof space, part wood panelled walls with display sill, radiator, laminate floor covering and uPVC double glazed Georgian style windows to the side and rear elevations both with deep display sills.
FAMILY BATHROOM Further Aspect
SECOND FLOOR Stairs from Study/Office rise to the Second Floor with inset spotlight to ceiling, part exposed beam and door to:
GUEST SUITE 3.93m (12' 11') max x 3.24m (10' 8') max
With part sloping ceiling, radiator, access to eaves, two uPVC double glazed Georgian style windows to the rear elevation with views across to the Village Church and door to:
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Three piece white suite comprising of low level WC, wall mounted wash hand basin and shower cubicle with mains fed shower, extractor, radiator, storage shelving, access to eaves and vinyl floor covering.
OUTSIDE The driveway and rear garden are accessed off Church Lane which is directly to the side of the property. A wooden five bar gate provides access to the shared block paved driveway which leads to the rear of the property, a further timber gate provides vehicular and pedestrian access for the neighbouring property. A gravelled area provides off road parking. The rear elevation has views across to the church as shown in the photograph.
REAR GARDEN The mature, established rear garden is a particular feature of the property having a decked sun terrace with trellis, fully functioning Well (with electric pump), a variety of established, abundantly stocked shrubs and plants set to borders with dry stone walling, herb garden, a variety of fruit trees, fishpond, two garden sheds, a greenhouse, wood store and a summerhouse with a paved patio area to the front with wooden pergola over. The garden is enclosed by mature hedging and timber picket & panelled fencing.
REAR GARDEN Further Aspect
ADDITIONAL GARDEN Beyond the formal gardens of the property is a further good size garden, which is a great benefit to the property and suitable for a variety of uses including play area, orchard, vegetable garden, additional outbuildings or small stable. The garden is lawned and well stocked with a variety of plants, trees and shrubs and is enclosed by stone wall and hedging.
The current owners will place a claw back clause on the additional garden in respect of any future development a new owner may decide to carry out.
ADDITIONAL GARDEN Further Aspect
TENURE & COUNCIL TAX The property is understood to be freehold.
SKDC current Council Tax Band for this property is: Band C
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 THREE BEDROOM ATTACHED STONE COTTAGE
- POPULAR VILLAGE LOCATION
- CHARACTER FEATURES THROUGHOUT
- DINING HALL, SITTING ROOM, KITCHEN
- CONSERVATORY, UTILITY ROOM, SHOWER ROOM