Property description
TWO PROPERTIES IN ONE, a four-bedroomed Georgian farmhouse along with a self-contained detached annex. Gloucester House is located within the popular village of Sturton-cum-Scawby, about 5 minutes from junction 4 of the M180. The main house comprises four reception rooms; large kitchen/diner; conservatory; cloakroom wc.; utility room; 5 piece family bathroom; four double bedrooms. The property also includes a delightful self-contained disabled-friendly annex complete with kitchen, lounge/dining room, double bedroom and shower room. Standing in approximately two-thirds of an acre, the property has a substantial private landscaped garden with stunning unrestricted views over open countryside to both the front and rear.
Main House
Ground Floor
Entrance Porch
Living Room/Reception One 14'0\" x 11'0\" (4.3M x 3.4M)
with oak parquet flooring.
Sitting Room/Reception Two 13'11\" x 11'0\" (4.3M x 3.4M)
with oak parquet flooring and a cast iron fireplace/surround with a living flame gas fire.
Dining Room/Reception Three 10'8\" x 10'0\" (3.3M x 3.1M)
with double doors leading to the conservatory.
Study/Reception Four 11'10\" x 10'0\" (3.6M x 3.1M)
with French doors.
Breakfast Kitchen 21'0\" x 10'7\" (6.4M x 3.2M)
with double doors leading to the conservatory. Cannon Bleu-Classique gas range with double oven, hob and griddle. Integrated dish washer. Double glazed windows. Quarry tiled floor.
Cloakroom WC
wash hand basin. Quarry tiled floor.
Conservatory 17'5\" x 16'7\" (5.3M x 5.1M)
Double-glazed and constructed from Canadian cedarwood. Two sets of double doors lead onto the terrace area. Quarry tiled floor.
Utility Room
with wall storage units. Houses gas central heating boiler. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Quarry tiled floor.
Understairs storage area. Quarry tiled floor.
First Floor Landing
Bedroom One Front (East). 14'2\" x 11'1\" (4.3M x 3.4M).
Storage area off.
Bedroom Two Front (East). 14'0\" x 11'1\" (4.3M x 3.4M)
with built-in wardrobes. Original cast iron fireplace.
Bedroom Three Rear (West). 10'3\" x 9'11\" (3.1M x 3.0M)
with built-in wardrobes. Double glazed windows.
Bedroom Four Rear (West). 10'11\" x 9'11\" (3.3M x 3.0M).
Double glazed windows.
Large Family Bathroom Rear (West), comprising power shower, bath, bidet, sink with storage and wc. Double glazed windows.
Detached Annex
The detached annex has a wheelchair ramp, wide doors and other disabled facilities (eg high sockets, walk-in shower). It has an independent gas central heating system situated in the part-boarded loft (easily accessible by loft ladder and offering a substantial storage area) and is double-glazed throughout.
Lobby.
Bedroom 11'6\"Â x 9'11\"Â (3.5M x 3.0M)
with built-in wardrobes.
Living/Dining Room 24'7\" x 10'6\" (7.5M x 3.2M)
Electric fire. Door leading to own patio.
Breakfast Kitchen 9'10\"x 6'10\"Â (3M x 2.1M)
Built-in fridge-freezer, gas hob, electric oven and grill. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Stable type door leading to own patio with views down the length of the grounds.
Shower Room with vanity unit, WC and large walk-in mains shower with seat and grab-rails.
Outside Large store with light and power. To the rear is a private patio area, with power socket and light.
Outside
The front and North sides of the property have a gravel driveway with parking for at least 5 cars. The conservatory leads on to a block-paved terrace (with external power socket) and steps leading up to the main garden. There are private landscaped grounds which extend to about half an acre. These comprise mature trees and shrubs, perennial planting and lawns with various seating areas. Additionally there are three large storage sheds. The property has unrestricted views over open countryside to both the Eastern and Western aspects.
General Remarks
Services
The property has mains gas, electricity, drainage and water. There is also a BT Infinity Broadband connection. The central heating systems in both the main house and the annex are powered by gas.
Outgoings
The property is currently banded E for Council Tax purposes.
Fixtures and Fittings
All fitted carpets are included in the sale.
Tenure and Possession
The property is sold Freehold, with vacant possession upon completion.
Sturton-cum-Scawby
Sturton-cum-Scawby is a small hamlet which is part of the popular village of Scawby in North Lincolnshire. The historic character of Scawby has been successfully maintained with 18th century cottages, long established stone walls and the beautiful 14th century church of St Hybald. The almshouses, village pump and the forge together with mature trees give the centre of the village a traditional rural appearance. This is reflected in the fact that Scawby has regularly won various “Best Kept Villageâ€Â awards. The village has many listed buildings, the most famous of which is Scawby Hall. This is just over one mile from Gloucester House and is surrounded by extensive parkland, woods and lakes around which locals are entitled to walk. The main centre of the village and comprises various businesses including a garage, general store, post office and a public house/restaurant. There is also a popular village hall which hosts many local activities.
Local Schools
5 to 11 years Scawby Academy is a very popular school (Ofsted Rating “Goodâ€Â) and is less than half a mile away.
11 to 18 years The area is served by Sir John Nelthorpe School and The Vale Academy, both in nearby Brigg (about 4 miles). There are also Further Education colleges in Scunthorpe.
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