Walnut Cottage

** INDIVIDUAL DETACHED CHARACTER COTTAGE ** NO UPWARD CHAIN ** SIGNIFICANTLY EXTENDED & IMPROVED ** UP TO 6 BEDROOMS ** 4 RECEPTION AREAS ** ATTACHED ANNEXE ** PLOT IN EXCESS OF HALF AN ACRE ** ADDITIONAL 4 ACRES BY SEPARATE NEGOTIATION ** CONSIDERABLE PARKING, CAR PORT & GARAGE ** OPEN ASPECTS **

We have pleasure in offering to the market this interesting deceptive character cottage which has been significantly extended and reconfigured over the years to create a well proportioned home which lies in excess of 3000 sq ft and occupying a stunning established plot which lies in excess of half an acre with up to an additional four acres available by separate negotiation.

The property occupies a semi rural location within this small hamlet affording delightful aspect across adjacent paddocks and woodland yet still positioned within easy access to the well serviced nearby towns of Bingham and Grantham, as well as excellent road links to Nottingham via the A52 and A46 as well as the A1 and M1.

The property offers a sprawling level of accommodation with up to six bedrooms, three first floor bath/shower rooms, as well as a central first floor snug/reception area ideal as a study or reading space overlooking the gardens.

The ground floor offers a particularly versatile layout including a spacious open plan living kitchen with attached garden room and useful utility off, three further receptions, hallway/office space and ground floor cloakroom.

Leading off the main house is a useful single storey annexe style building which incorporates an open plan reception area with wet room and fitted kitchen. This would be ideal for extended families or even potentially AirBnB facilities.

The property is tastefully presented throughout and offers a wealth of character and features with each room offering its own individuality, benefitting from UPVC double glazing, ground heat source pump and its own drainage system. It also has the benefit of photovoltaic panels with feed-in tariff and combined creates a relatively efficient and cost effective home for its size.

The property occupies a delightful plot generous by modern standards with sweeping in-out driveway providing a considerable level of off road parking, open fronted car port and adjacent garage as well as two useful outbuildings.

The Owner's have invested heavily in energy efficiency measures, to include a ground source heat pump, solar panels and enhanced insulation (the bulk of this work having been completed post the current EPC), such that the house is very energy efficient for the size and type of property

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

Kilvington is a small hamlet located close to the market towns of Bingham, Grantham and Newark with their wealth of amenities. Facilities available locally include a highly regarded primary school in the nearby village of Orston and secondary schools in Bingham and Bottesford. Grantham and Newark stations have high speed trains to London in just over an hour and Grantham schools include the King's School for boys and High School for girls. The village is located with good road links to the A46 and A52, A1 and M1.

AN OAK FRAMED CANOPIED STORM PORCH WITH TRADITIONAL STYLE OAK DOOR LEADS THROUGH INTO:

Entrance Hall - 2.49m x 2.16m (8'2 x 7'1) - Having strip wood flooring, deep skirting, beamed ceiling, spindle balustrade turning staircase with useful alcove beneath, central heating radiator, double glazed window to the front and ledge and brace door leading through into:

Snug / Dining Room - 7.39m x 3.66m (24'3 x 12'0) - A well proportioned open plan reception large enough to accommodate both living and dining areas, heavily beamed ceiling, chimney breast with quarry tiled hearth and stone lintel over, alcove to the side, continuation of the strip wood flooring, deep skirting and architrave, double glazed French doors leading out into the rear garden and door to:

Kitchen - 3.63m x 3.78m (11'11 x 12'5) - Appointed with a generous range of Shaker style wall, base and drawer units, granite preparation surfaces with inset one and a third bowl sink unit, tiled splashbacks, Stoves four ring halogen hob with double oven beneath, plumbing for dishwasher, integrated under counter fridge and separate freezer, solid fuel stove which provides additional cooking facilities and set in a chimney breast with oak lintel above, strip wood flooring, central heating radiator concealed behind feature cover, inset downlighters to the ceiling and double glazed window overlooking the garden.

Dining / Family Room - 5.36m x 4.14m (17'7 x 13'7) - A light and airy space benefitting from windows to three elevations including double glazed French doors to the front, side and rear affording excellent views across the garden and adjacent paddock. Having continuation of the strip wood flooring, deep skirting, stable door leading through into:

Utility Room - 3.89m x 1.96m (12'9 x 6'5) - Having fitted wall and base units, rolled edge laminate preparation surface with inset stainless steel sink and drainer unit, plumbing for washing machine, space for further free standing appliances, close coupled wc, central heating radiator and double glazed window to the front.

From the dining room a door leads through into:

Sitting Room - 6.65m x 4.78m (21'10 x 15'8) - A well proportioned light and airy formal sitting room having double glazed windows to the side elevation and bi-fold doors into the garden, the focal point of the room is a chimney breast with quarry tiled hearth and exposed brick back with solid fuel stove and timber lintel above, alcoves to the side, exposed beams to the ceiling, deep skirting, four central heating radiators and double doors leading through into:

Snug - 5.97m max x 3.63m (19'7 max x 11'11) - A further versatile reception space having chimney breast with feature fireplace having quarry tiled hearth and shelved alcove above, exposed beams to the ceiling, central heating radiator, door returning to the dining area of the main reception and additional door returning to the entrance hall.

Inner Hallway / Study Area - 4.57m x 2.18m (15'0 x 7'2) - Leading off the main entrance hall and currently utilised as a home office, having continuation of the strip wood flooring, deep skirting, central heating radiator and double glazed window to the front.

Potential Annexe/Office/Gym - From the snug a further door gives access to potential annexe style facilities in total offering approximately 300 sq ft of floor space. This airy room with exposed beams and vaulted ceiling, along with associated wet room and kitchenette also has a separate entrance door off the parking area. For potential use as another office, annex or home gym. This would be ideal for extended families and comprises:

Hallway - Having shelved alcove, part pitched ceiling and open doorway leading through into:

Open Plan Reception / Kitchen - 5.21m x 4.19m (17'1 x 13'9) - Offering a wealth of character with pitched ceiling with exposed timbers including central oak truss and purlins, exposed brick chimney breast with quarry tiled hearth, deep skirting, exposed strip wood flooring, central heating radiator, shelved cupboard, double glazed windows and external door to the front and rear elevations.

The kitchen area has modern wall and base units, quartz granite effect laminate preparation surfaces with stainless steel sink and drainer unit, tiled splashbacks, plumbing for washing machine.

Wet Room - 1.55m x 1.19m (5'1 x 3'11) - Having shower wet area with wall mounted shower mixer and rose over, close coupled wc, pedestal wash basin, tiled splashbacks and floor, pitched ceiling.

RETURNING TO THE ENTRANCE HALL A DOG LEG STAIRCASE WITH SPINDLE BALUSTRADE RISES TO THE:

First Floor Landing - 3.66m x 1.07m (12'0 x 3'6) - Having central heating radiator behind feature cover and stripped pine doors leading to:

Bedroom 1 - 3.71m x 3.66m (12'2 x 12'0) - A light and airy double bedroom having dual aspect with double glazed windows to the rear and side elevations with wonderful open views, chimney breast with cast iron fireplace, central heating radiator, there is an inter-connecting door into Bedroom 2 and a further door into:

Ensuite Bathroom - 3.61m x 1.88m (11'10 x 6'2) - Having panelled bath, built in vanity unit with wc with concealed cistern and wash basin, there is a dressing area with built in wardrobes and shelved alcove to the side, contemporary towel radiator, access to loft space, inset downlighters to the ceiling and double glazed window.

Bedroom 2 - 3.73m max x 2.46m (12'3 max x 8'1) - A further double bedroom having aspect into the rear garden, central heating radiator, deep skirting, useful alcove and double glazed window. It is worth noting that this room has an inter-connecting door to the master bedroom which would make it ideal as a child's nursery.

Bathroom - 2.74m x 2.08m (9'0 x 6'10) - Appointed with a large quadrant shower enclosure with double sliding screen and wall mounted shower mixer with body jets and digital control, wall mounted shower handset and ceiling rose over, vanity unit with inset wash basin and wc with concealed cistern, central heating radiator and additional towel radiator, part pitched ceiling and double glazed window.

From the landing an open archway leads through into an:

Inner Landing - 3.68m x 3.66m (12'1 x 12'0) - A versatile space which makes an excellent first floor reception area overlooking the rear garden, chimney breast with cast iron fireplace and alcove to the side, deep skirting, central heating radiator, built in airing cupboard providing a good level of storage and housing the hot water cylinder.

Bathroom 2 - 2.77m x 2.18m (9'1 x 7'2) - Having shower bath with curved glass screen and wall mounted shower, vanity unit providing a good level of storage with inset wash basin, wc with concealed cistern, contemporary towel radiator and double glazed window to the front.

A further small inner landing gives access to two further bedrooms:

Bedroom 3 - 3.66m x 3.61m max (12'0 x 11'10 max) - A well proportioned double bedroom having aspect to the side, chimney breast with cast iron fireplace and adjacent alcove, deep skirting and dado rail, central heating radiator and double glazed window.

Bedroom 4 - 3.66m max x 2.21m (12'0 max x 7'3) - Having initial lobby area which gives access to a vanity area with built in unit with inset wash basin, double glazed window and open doorway leading through into the bedroom area. Having pitched ceiling with exposed timber, central heating radiator and double glazed window.

Returning to the first floor reception an open doorway leads through into an:

Inner Landing - 3.76m x 0.86m (12'4 x 2'10) - Having part pitched ceiling, double glazed window to the side and oak ledge and brace doors to:

Bedroom 5 - 4.70m x 3.25m (15'5 x 10'8) - A well proportioned light and airy double bedroom benefitting from windows to three elevations, the focal point of the room is the chimney breast with cast iron fireplace and quarry tiled hearth, deep skirting, two central heating radiators, access to loft space.

Bedroom 6 - 3.73m x 3.25m (12'3 x 10'8) - A further double bedroom having the attractive feature of a William Morris wallpaper elevation, deep skirting, central heating radiator and double glazed window.

Exterior - The property occupies a delightful established and generous plot within this small hamlet, accessed via two five bar gates (one electric opening) onto a sweeping stone chipping driveway which provides a considerable level of off road car standing, flanked by mature trees with adjacent lawned areas. Leading off the parking area is a good range of outbuildings including:

Oak Framed Car Port - 7.32m x 3.43m (24'0 x 11'3) - Having pitched pantiled roof, glazed internal elevation and electric car charging point.

Brick Garage - 5.61m x 3.35m (18'5 x 11'0) - Providing parking or workshop space with courtesy door at the rear which leads into:

Attached Conservatory - 3.56m x 3.12m (11'8 x 10'3) - Providing a useful boot room or additional storage area, having brick base and glazed side panels, pitched polycarbonate roof, sliding patio door to the side.

Brick Outbuildings - There are additional attached brick outbuildings leading off the main driveway providing additional storage.

Gardens - The gardens run to three sides and in total are approximately 0.56 of an acre with the formal gardens lying to the rear and side of the property, having initial stone chipping seating area leading onto a further decked area with inset pond and in turn the main lawned gardens which lie to the south westerly side of the property. Having timber edged borders well stocked with established trees and shrubs, with central lawn and enclosed by post and rail and timber fencing.

Please note the area included in the sale is denoted on the plan in red, the blue hatched parcel of land is available by separate negotiation.

The gardens benefit from an east to west aspect retaining the sun throughout the day and overlook adjacent woodland and paddocks, which are available by separate negotiation.

Services - The property is serviced by its own sewage system with septic tank.

The Owner's have invested heavily in energy efficiency measures, to include a ground source heat pump, solar panels and enhanced insulation (the bulk of this work having been completed post the current EPC), such that the house is very energy efficient for the size and type of property

Additional Land - An additional amount of land just in excess of 4 acres is available by separate negotiation. This is denoted on the plan in blue hatching.

Council Tax Band - Newark & Sherwood Council - Tax Band E.

Important Notice - ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: If you are intending to purchase the property as a “buy to let“ investment, please be aware that proposed legislation changes set to come into force in 2025, requires a property to have an EPC rating of C or above.

Tenure - The property is Freehold.



Marketed by: Richard Watkinson & Partners, Bingham