8 bedroom house

INTRODUCTION Documented to be the oldest residential house in Nottinghamshire, this picturesque Grade II listed timber framed building with twin gables and origins reportedly dating back to 1240 is full to the brim of wonderful period features including exposed beams and rafters, vaulted ceilings and oak balustrade staircases. The property's extensive accommodation is incredibly versatile and would ideally suit a multigenerational family or there could be fantastic scope to run a business within the grounds of your own home (subject to relevant approval). The main residence provides accommodation that includes up to SIX bedrooms, FOUR reception rooms and THREE bathrooms. Additionally, there is a separate TWO bedroom self contained annexe that could provide fantastic business potential as office space or as a B&B/AirBnB. Outside, the property is approached to the front via a large sweeping driveway with ample parking, two garages and car port. To the rear of the property there are generous mature gardens with a detached stable block with four stables, workshop and approximately 4.9 fenced paddocks. Viewing is absolutely essential to appreciate the character and charm this wonderful residence has to offer.  

LOCATION Little Carlton is a charming village just 3 miles north of Newark Town centre. The market town of Newark offers a wealth of independent and national retailers with an excellent range of restaurants and other leisure facilities. Newark borders the River Trent and is extremely well positioned with superb road and rail links to both regional and national centres. Newark Northgate mainline station has an excellent train service through to London and the South East in approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. The A1 and A46 major roads also lie within easy reach of the property providing fantastic access to the likes of Nottingham and Lincoln. 

GABLES FARM HISTORY "Quoted from the Timber-Frame Buildings of Nottinghamshire"
Gables Farm is one of the most picturesque of Nottinghamshire's timber-frame buildings, but up until the 1980's it was hidden from view behind damaging cement render. Now beautifully conserved the close studding of the wings is plain for all to see from the roadside. Tree ring analysis along with in-depth analysis of the architecture, has established that the house began life as a medieval hall in 1266, with an aisle and cross passage. By the Tudor period the hall was floored over, with a fireplace and chimney with gave improved heating and first floor accommodation. The house plan also expanded with the addition of two wings, set at right angles, one to each end of the ball, creating a symmetrical frontage and H plan layout that was fashionable at the time. One wing has been investigated through tree-ring dating and supports the theory that the wings were added around 1540.  

ENTRANCE HALL 19' 5" x 5' 05" (5.92m x 1.65m) A fine entrance hallway with exposed stone walling and beams and featuring a surviving section of medieval graffiti with a date of around 1650, radiator and door to the rear garden. 

CENTRAL HALL 22' 2" x 19' 5" (6.76m x 5.92m) A stunning reception room with vaulted ceiling rising up some 20 feet, this church like room has flag stone flooring, exposed brickwork and inset timber frames to walls. Windows to two elevations. Four Radiators. Open fireplace surround with stove. 

LOUNGE 34' 3" x 15' 8" (10.44m x 4.78m) Having windows to three elevations. Exposed beams and inset timber frames to walls. Feature stone fireplace. Solid oak staircase rises to the west wing bedroom and shower accommodation. Radiators. 

DINING ROOM 17' 5" x 16' 8" (5.31m x 5.08m) Window to the front elevation. Feature Stone and brick fireplace with stove. Radiator. Heavily beamed ceiling and inset timber frames to walls. 

KITCHEN 17' 1" x 16' 10" (5.21m x 5.13m) Fitted with a range of wall and base units surmounted by a granite working surface and inset with a stainless steel sink. Integrated appliances include a double oven, four ring ceramic hob and built in wine cooler. Space for a dishwasher. Exposed beam and rafter ceiling. Staircase rises to the east wing first floor accommodation. Window over looking the rear elevation. Splash back tiling to walls. Space for fridge/freezer and two radiators. 

INNER LOBBY LEADING TO THE GROUND FLOOR SUITE Doors give access to both front and rear gardens and leading through to the ground floor suite.  

BATHROOM 9' 03" x 6' 03" (2.82m x 1.91m) Fitted with a suite comprising of bath with rain head shower head over, wash hand basin and low suite WC. Window. Radiator with cover. 

UTILITY ROOM 16' 11" x 9' 05" (5.16m x 2.87m) Window to the front elevation and fitted with a range of wall and base units surmounted by a working surface and inset with a sink and drainer. Space and plumbing for a washing machine,dishwasher and tumble dryer.Ceramic tiled flooring. Fitted storage cupboard. Steps up to an inner lobby with doors off to: 

STUDY 8' 01" x 6' 03" (2.46m x 1.91m) Window to the side elevation. 

BOILER ROOM Housing the boiler serving the oil fired central heating system. 

SITTING ROOM 16' 2" x 21' 3" (4.93m x 6.48m) A large reception room with two sets of patio doors opening to the rear formal garden. Feature exposed brick walls. Two radiators Door to:- 

BEDROOM ONE 16' 00" x 12' 00" (4.88m x 3.66m) Having a window to the side elevation, radiator, fitted storage cupboard and. door through to:- 

BEDROOM TWO 16' 00" x 8' 09" (4.88m x 2.67m) Window to the side elevation, radiator. 

FIRST FLOOR EAST WING Two staircases lead to the two wings. The stairs rising from the kitchen give access to the east wing bedrooms and shower room. 

BEDROOM 3 17' 11" x 17' 05" (5.46m x 5.31m) A large bedroom with feature stone fire surround and exposed brick chimney breast. Exposed beams to the ceiling and Inset timber frames to the walls Window to the front elevation. Fitted wardrobes and two radiators. 

BEDROOM 4 12' 06" x 10' 07" (3.66m x 3.23m) Window to the rear giving views over open country side. Radiator. Fitted wardrobes. 

SHOWER ROOM 8' 05" x 5' 11" (2.57m x 1.8m) Walk in shower cubicle, wash hand basin and low suite WC. Heated towel rail. Beamed ceiling. Window. 

STAIR CASE TO SECOND FLOOR SUITE Stairs rise to the second floor attic rooms. There are two rooms with vaulted ceilings. Storage cupboard which houses the water tank and immersion heater. 

FIRST FLOOR WEST WING Stairs rise from the lounge to the West Wing first floor accommodation. 

BEDROOM 5 16' 00" x 17' 02" (4.88m x 5.23m) Exposed vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and inset timber frames to the walls. Radiator. Fitted wardrobes Window with open country views. 

BEDROOM 6 15' 09" x 8' 07" (4.8m x 2.62m) With timber framed walls and vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers,radiator. Door opens to a large walk in storage area with a vaulted ceiling which would make a perfect dressing area. 

BATHROOM 8' 05" x 5' 06" (2.57m x 1.68m) Fitted with a suite comprising of a panelled bath with a shower attachment, wash hand basin and low suite WC. Window to the side elevation. Exposed beams to the ceiling and inset timber frames to the walls. heated towel rail. 

SEPARATE ANNEXE Situated in the courtyard with private access and comprises:- 

ENTRANCE HALL Doors off to bathroom and bedroom and opens through to the kitchen.Radiator 

KITCHEN 11' 08" x 9' 11" (3.56m x 3.02m) Fitted with a range of wall and base units inset with a circular sink with mixer tap over. Integrated appliances include oven with electric hob and extractor above. 

UTILTY 11' 08" x 5' 01" (3.56m x 1.55m) Space and plumbing for a washing machine. Floor standing boiler. Loft access. 

SEPARATE WC 11' 08" x 4' 02" (3.56m x 1.27m) Low suite WC and wash hand basin. Hot water heater. 

LOUNGE 18' 01" x 11' 1" (5.51m x 3.38m) Vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. Windows over looking the courtyard. Radiator. Door to :- 

MASTER BEDROOM 11' 08" x 10' 03" (3.56m x 3.12m) Vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, radiator and meter cupboard. Windows overlooking the courtyard. 

BATHROOM 10' 09" x 10' 07" (3.28m x 3.23m) Fitted with a white suite comprising panelled bath. Vanity unit inset with a wash hand basin and storage below, low suite WC. Velux window and down lights inset to ceiling. 

BEDROOM 17' 03" x 8' 09" (5.26m x 2.67m) Window overlooking the courtyard, down lights inset to the ceiling and radiator. 

STUDY/OFFICE 10' 09" x 6' 03" (3.28m x 1.91m) Velux window and down lights inset to ceiling,radiator. 

OUTBUILDINGS Comprising of a double open bay/garage and two further garages/offices.  

BRICK WORKSHOP 29' 2" x 14' 7" (8.89m x 4.44m) Having 3 -phase electric. Three windows. 

STABLE BLOCK 33' 11" x 30' 2" (10.34m x 9.19m) A substantial stable block containing four individual stables with additional tack and storage. 

GARDEN PLOT The house sits nicely on a garden and paddock plot of approximately 4.9 acres. To the front there is a large driveway featuring a turning circle and provides off road parking for numerous vehicles. To the rear the fenced formal garden has a York stone patio and is well planted with mature trees and shrubs. 

WORKSHOP Supplied with 3-phase electricity, three windows. 

SERVICES All mains services are connected to the property. Mains drainage. We have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor. 

LOCAL AUTHORITY Newark and Sherwood District Council, Castle House, Great North Road, Newark, NG24 1BY 

TENURE Freehold with vacant possession.

Marketed by: Alasdair Morrison and Partners, Newark