4 bedroom house

A beautifully renovated four bedroom character home with a large garden, stables and a barn.


Description

This charming detached cottage sits in an impressive plot of around half an acre in the desirable rural village of Brattleby, surrounded by beautiful grounds which include an idyllic cottage garden and an orchard. The property, originally built in 1868, has undergone a significant renovation and extension in recent years to create a bright, modern family home. Immaculately presented throughout, the property still retains a wealth of character features, which include fireplaces with log burners, stone walls, traditional stone flooring, wooden beams and sash windows. A particular highlight is the stunning garden room which is open to the kitchen and features a triple aspect with two sets of French doors leading to the garden. The modern, farmhouse-style kitchen is also notable with a Range cooker, breakfast bar and pantry. The property further benefits from two stables, a barn (which could be converted, subject to the necessary consents), ample parking and potential for equestrian facilities.

The accommodation is well planned and stretches to about 1845 sq ft. All with underfloor heating it comprises of an entrance hall, sitting room, dining room and the garden room/kitchen. There is also a pantry and a boot room leading off the kitchen with a utility room, cloakroom and side access. Upstairs, the main bedroom features a dual aspect with garden views, built-in wardrobes and a well-designed en suite shower room. There are three further bedrooms on this floor and a family bathroom with separate shower enclosure.

The property is set within a generous plot of around half an acre with a driveway to the side providing parking for several vehicles and a gate leading to two stables. The front of the house is eye-catching with beautiful stone walls and climbing roses either side of the entrance porch with established plants and shrubs in the front garden. The rear garden is a stunning space with a stone terrace leading directly from the house, ideal for outdoor entertaining, complete with beautifully planted borders and an attractive walled water feature. The next section is laid to lawn with hedging and charming borders filled with colourful flowering plants. There are further expanses of land including a woodland area and a large orchard. There is a large barn ideally situated for development as an annexe or holiday let, subject to the necessary consents, with further potential for equestrian facilities. There are also three former pigsties which are now used to store bins, logs and bikes.

Location

The sought-after village of Brattleby is located around 7.5 miles from the cathedral city of Lincoln, with local amenities in the nearby village of Scampton, including primary schools, a local pub, a shop and a shared village hall. Lincoln offers a more comprehensive range of facilities including shops, restaurants and cafes, leisure facilities, universities and the County Hospital. For commuting further afield there are road links with the A46, A15 and A57. Lincoln train station has a direct train to London (Kings Cross from 115 minutes), Sheffield (from 73 minutes) and Nottingham (from 48 minutes).

Square Footage: 1,845 sq ft




Acreage: 0.52 Acres

Marketed by: Savills, Lincoln