5 bedroom house

** DETACHED CHARACTER COTTAGE ** 5 BEDROOMS, 3 RECEPTIONS ** ENSUITE & MAIN BATHROOM ** SPACIOUS FARMHOUSE STYLE KITCHEN ** WEALTH OF FEATURE & CHARACTERS ** PLOT APPROACHING 0.46 ACRES ** GENEROUS DRIVEWAY & DOUBLE GARAGE ** ADDITIONAL WORKSHOPS ** ESTABLISHED GARDENS **

We have pleasure in offering to the market this attractive detached character cottage which offers an excellent level of accommodation approaching 2500 sq ft excluding a large open fronted double garage with attached workshop space which, subject to consent, could offer scope to expand the accommodation further.

The property occupies an attractive established plot which lies in the region of 0.46 of an acre, set well back from the road and extending to in the region of 220ft in length by 100ft in width at its maximum point. This creates a generous outdoor space which combined with the house is ideal for families.

Internally the property offers a particularly versatile layout boasting three main receptions as well as a spacious farmhouse style dining kitchen with utility and cloakroom off. To the first floor there are five bedrooms, four being generous doubles with additional dressing room/study, ensuite to the master bedroom and separate main bathroom.

Each room offers its own individuality with the receptions having exposed beams, flagstone flooring, deep skirting and reclaimed pine doors. The kitchen offers a hand made farmhouse style range of units with oil fired Aga and Travertine tiled floor. The property benefits from oil fired central heating with upgraded boiler.

Overall viewing comes highly recommended to appreciate both the location and accommodation on offer.

Normanton is a small hamlet lying approximately one mile outside the larger village of Bottesford where local amenities include primary and secondary schooling, a range of local shops, public houses and restaurants and railway station with links to Nottingham and Grantham. The A52 is close by providing good road access and in the opposite direction is the A1 and the village of Long Bennington.

A PERIOD TIMBER ENTRANCE DOOR WITH LEADED GLAZED LIGHT ABOVE LEADS THROUGH INTO:

Entrance Hall - 4.27m x 1.35m (14'0 x 4'5) - Having flagstone flooring, deep skirting, central heating radiator, reclaimed pine door to:

Sitting Room - 4.90m x 4.19m (16'1 x 13'9) - Having leaded light bow window to the front, exposed brick fireplace with flagstone hearth and solid fuel stove, alcoves to either side, exposed beams to the ceiling, deep skirting and architrave, stone flagged floor.

Dining Room - 4.34m x 4.14m (14'3 x 13'7) - A further well proportioned reception having leaded light bow window to the front, chimney breast with feature alcove, exposed beam to the ceiling, deep skirting, central heating radiator, glass brick lights through to the kitchen, reclaimed pine door leading through into:

Inner Hallway - 2.51m x 1.98m (8'3 x 6'6) - Having flagstone floor, understairs storage cupboard with stripped pine door, spindle balustrade staircase rising to a half landing, exposed reed ceiling and beams, leaded light window to the front.

Cellar - 3.05m x 2.44m (10'0 x 8'0) - Having recently been tanked and providing additional storage space with window to the front elevation.

From the inner hallway a further stripped pine door gives access through into:

Study - 4.93m x 4.32m (16'2 x 14'2) - A further versatile reception currently utilised as a home office, alternatively would make an excellent playroom or snug, having leaded window to the front aspect, chimney breast with exposed brick fireplace, central heating radiator.

Returning to the main entrance hall an open archway leads through into an:

Inner Hallway - 2.26m x 3.30m into stairwell (7'5 x 10'10 into sta - Having spindle balustrade staircase rising to the first floor with storage cupboard beneath, continuation of the flagstone flooring, deep skirting and further reclaimed pine door lead through into:

Living / Dining Kitchen - 6.78m x 4.60m (22'3 x 15'1) - A well proportioned open plan farmhouse style kitchen benefitting from a dual aspect, appointed with a range of bespoke hand painted base and drawer units, oak butcher's block preparation surfaces, under mounted Belfast style ceramic sink, oil fired Aga and separate electric cooker, Travertine tiled floor, exposed beams to the ceiling, two central heating radiators, double glazed windows to the side and rear elevations.

Rear Entrance Hall - 2.74m x 2.29m (9'0 x 7'6) - Having quarry tiled floor, central heating radiator, timber exterior door, window overlooking the garden and door to:

Utility / Cloakroom - 2.13m x 1.80m (7'0 x 5'11) - Having close coupled wc, wall mounted wash basin, plumbing for washing machine, space for further free standing appliances, floor standing Worcester oil fired central heating boiler, continuation of the quarry tiled floor, double glazed window to the rear.

RETURNING TO THE MAIN ENTRANCE HALL A SPINDLE BALUSTRADE STAIRCASE WITH HALF LANDING RISES TO THE FIRST FLOOR LANDING.

Half Landing - 2.46m x 2.36m (8'1 x 7'9) - With central heating radiator.

First Floor Landing - Having two windows overlooking the garden, deep skirting, part pitched ceiling and stripped pine door to:

Bathroom - 3.56m x 2.08m (11'8 x 6'10) - Appointed with a modernised suite comprising Villeroy & Boch double ended bath set in a tiled surround with central mixer tap, double length shower enclosure with glass screen and wall mounted shower mixer, close coupled wc, pedestal wash basin, tiled floor and walls, chrome contemporary towel radiator, part pitched ceiling with inset downlighters and skylight.

Central Landing Area - 10.03m x 1.09m min (1.32m max) (32'11 x 3'7 min (4 - Running the length of the property giving access to the main bedroom space and split into three areas. The central area having central heating radiator, deep skirting, inset downlighters to the ceiling and stripped pine doors to:

Bedroom 1 - 4.52m x 4.32m (14'10 x 14'2) - A well proportioned double bedroom having aspect to the front, central heating radiator, chimney breast with alcoves to the side, leaded light window to the front and pine door to:

Ensuite Bathroom - 2.57m x 2.26m (8'5 x 7'5) - Having tongue and groove panelled double ended bath with central mixer tap, close coupled wc, Heritage bidet, pedestal wash basin, tiled floor, central heating radiator, part pitched ceiling with inset downlighters, obscure double glazed window to the rear.

Bedroom 2 - 4.45m x 3.35m (14'7 x 11'0) - A further double bedroom having high part pitched ceiling, chimney breast with alcoves to the side, central heating radiator and leaded light window to the front.

Bedroom 3 - 3.12m x 3.02m (10'3 x 9'11) - A further double bedroom having exposed beam, central heating radiator and leaded light window to the front elevation.

Bedroom 4 - 4.06m into alcove x 2.87m (13'4 into alcove x 9'5) - Again a double bedroom having aspect to the front, chimney breast with built in dresser unit to the side with storage cupboard and shelved alcove above, deep skirting, central heating radiator and leaded light window.

Bedroom 5 - 3.61m x 2.18m (11'10 x 7'2) - Having central heating radiator, part pitched ceiling, built in wardrobes with overhead storage cupboards, double glazed window overlooking the rear garden.

Dressing Room / Office - 2.36m x 1.75m excl w'robe (7'9 x 5'9 excl w'robe) - Having built in wardrobes with storage cupboards, central heating radiator, reclaimed pine door, access to loft space and leaded light window to the front.

Exterior - The property occupies a delightful established and well proportioned plot, set well back from the lane behind a hedged frontage with gardens to all sides. A stone chipping driveway leads across the front of the house providing a considerable level of off road parking with turning circle at the foot and leading to a double width open fronted carport style garage.

Double Garage - 5.61m x 6.71m (18'5 x 22'0) - Having pitched pantiled roof with storage in the eaves, power and light and pedestrian access at the rear. Accessed off the garage is a pair of workshops

Workshop 1 - 3.18m x 3.18m (10'5 x 10'5) - Having stable door.

Workshop 2 - 3.18m x 3.18m (10'5 x 10'5) - Having stable door.

Gardens - The gardens are well maintained with well stocked established borders with an abundance of trees and shrubs and offering a good degree of privacy.

To the rear of the property is a generous flagged terrace with timber pergola over providing a pleasant outdoor living/entertaining space looking out onto a lawned garden at the rear with established borders and small grass paddock area enclosed by post and rail fencing with a tree lined perimeter.

There is exterior lighting and cold water tap.

Covenant - The garden area to the easterly side of the plot fronting Main Street is subject to an uplift covenant should planning permission for future development be obtained on this area of the site. Details can be discussed with the agent.

Council Tax Band - Melton Borough Council - Tax Band G.



Marketed by: Richard Watkinson & Partners, Bingham