5 bedroom house

A stunning 5 bedroomed Barn Conversion, together with a self contained annex, triple garage, gardens and a 1 acre paddock. The property is situated within the attractive village of Foston, 5 miles from Grantham and 9 miles from Newark. There are far reaching views from the property over miles of open countryside towards the Lincolnshire ridge. The property provides ideal family and guest accommodation, featuring vaulted ceilings to the first floor bedrooms. Separate bedroom and study accommodation, master en-suite and 2 family bathrooms. Central heating is gas fired, underfloor wet system downstairs and panelled radiators to the upstairs accommodation. High quality kitchen and bathroom fittings and floor tiling downstairs are a particular feature of the property, which is well maintained and immaculate throughout.

The accommodation provides, on the ground floor, a reception hall, lounge with wood burning stove, mullion windows and far reaching views. A garden room, and fitted kitchen with a Rangemaster and a spacious dining area. A ground floor corridor leads to the old barn conversion, providing guest bedroom no. 4 a study or bedroom no. 5 and a bathroom all pleasantly segregated from the main living accommodation. The first floor provides a galleried landing, master bedroom, en-suite, bedrooms 2 and 3 both double sized and a bathroom.

The property is approached by electrically operated gates and a gravelled driveway with turning space and ample parking spaces. The detached triple garage has a block paved forecourt. There is a flight of external steel steps to the self contained annex, with bed/sitting room, kitchen and bathroom. A field gate leads to the grass paddock, running down to a hedgerow and small spinney area.

The elevated position of this property and the design of the internal accommodation, featuring tall glass windows, maximises the wonderful views whilst the property enjoys a village environment and a convenient location. A mile or so from Foston is the larger settlement of Long Bennington, with a very good primary school, a Co-Operative store, public house and restaurant. There are access points to the A1. Fast East Coast railway trains capable of journey times between Grantham and Kings Cross London in just over 75 minutes.

The property is constructed with brick elevations and pan tile roof. Notable features are aluminium gutters and down pipes. There is CCTV externally and security systems.

The following accommodation is provided:

Ground Floor -

Entrance Hall - 4.57m x 2.49m (15' x 8'2) - Ceramic tiled floor, under stairs storage, glazed front door and side panels.

Lounge - 5.72m x 5.38m (18'9 x 17'8) - Feature brick constructed fireplace incorporating a wood stove and stone hearth. There are tall mullion windows with open views, centre opening French doors and a ceramic tied floor. The lounge is open plan with the garden room.

Garden Room - 3.20m x 2.82m (10'6 x 9'3) - With centre opening French doors, wonderful open views and ceramic tiled floor.

Utility Room - 3.10m x 1.55m (10'2 x 5'1) - Fitted wall cupboards, base units, quartz working surfaces incorporating a stainless steel one and half sink unit. A Worcester gas fired central heating boiler, ceramic tiled floor and plumbing for a washing machine.

Kitchen Dining Area - 5.41m x 4.27m (17'9 x 14' ) - Plus 15'7 x 9'2. Beautifully finished with cream units, quartz working surfaces incorporating a one and a half sink unit. Rangemaster Professional with gas hob electric ovens and stainless steel hood. Integrated dish washer, fridge freezer and drinks dispenser and separate wine fridge incorporated in the island unit. Ceramic tiled floor and LED lighting throughout.

The doorway from the kitchen leads to the old barn section of the property with ceramic floor tiling throughout.

Corridor with LED lighting.

Guest Bedroom 4 - 3.28m x 3.35m 0.61m (10'9 x 11' 2) - Vaulted ceiling and king post truss.

Bedroom 5 / Study - 3.71m x 2.16m (12'2 x 7'1) - Pleasant aspect to the rear garden.

Bathroom - 2.74m x 2.11m (9' x 6'11) - Bath, basin, low suite WC, shower cubicle, heated towel rail.

First Floor - An Oak staircase from the entrance hall leads to the first floor.

Galleried Landing - With radiator and picture window.

Master Bedroom 1 - 5.41m x 3.81m (17'9 x 12'6) - Vaulted ceiling with king post truss, tall arched window opening and stunning views. The arch window opening incorporates a French door with external glass balustrade. Two radiators, fitted LED spotlights. Lobby with built in wardrobe and LED lighting.

En-Suite Shower Room - 2.57m x 1.85m (8'5 x 6'1) - Shower with chrome fittings, twin basins, low suite WC, chrome heated towel rail, tiled floor and LED lighting.

Bedroom 2 - 5.38m x 3.23m (17'8 x 10'7) - Roof storage space, 2 double built in wardrobes, vaulted ceiling and radiator,

Bedroom 3 - 3.96m x 2.54m (13' x 8'4) - Measured into the door recess. Built in cupboard, loft access and radiator.

Bathroom - 2.82m x 2.62m (9'3 x 8'7) - Shower cubicle with rain shower, low suite WC, bath with shower attachment, tiled floor, LED lighting and chrome heated towel rail.

'The Lodge' And Triple Garage - A steel external staircase leads to the self contained annex accommodation.

Bed Sitting Room - 9.14m x 3.51m (30' x 11'6) - Overall measurements to include the shower room area and kitchen area. French windows and Juliette balcony with open views, two Velux roof lights, LED lighting, radiator.

Kitchen Area - Wall cupboards, base units, working surface incorporating a stainless steel sink unit. Integrated electric oven, hob and stainless steel hood. Integrated refrigerator. Radiator and LED lighting.

Shower Room - With shower, low suite WC, basin, chrome heated towel rails and LED lighting.

Triple Garage - 9.37m x 5.44m (30'9 x 17'10) - Personal door, three electrically operated garage doors and fluorescent lighting. The garage is independently alarmed. Gas fired central heating boiler providing the annex heating and hot water.

Entrance Driveway - The entrance driveway is subject to a right of way to the neighbouring property. Centre opening electric gates, brick pillars provide access to Bay Tree Barn. Gravelled driveway and turning space continues to a block paved garage forecourt. Extensive paving and patio areas.

A Side path leads to the integral store.

Integral Store - 3.66m x 3.66m (12' x 12') - With personal door.

Rear Garden Area -

Grass Paddock - There is a field gate access to the grass paddock which gently slopes down to a pleasant small spinney and hedgerow area. In the top corner of the paddock is a greenhouse and raised vegetable garden beds.

Services - Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are all connected to the property.

Tenure - The property is freehold.

Possession - Vacant possession will be given on completion.

Mortgage - Mortgage advice is available through our Mortgage Adviser. Your home is at risk if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or other loan secured on it.

Viewing - Strictly by appointment with the selling agents.

Council Tax Band - Council Tax Band E under South Kesteven District Council.



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