Hill Farm

***Guide Price £700,000 - £725,000*** An Equestrian & Country property comprising a charming three bedroomed early 19th century cottage with extensions, a range of five substantial brick built stables, feed stores, a triple garage and three bay implement shed, together with grass paddocks in all extending to 6.112 acres or thereabouts. The house, beautifully restored, has considerable character and charm. The substantial buildings are well maintained. Central heating is oil fired and the property has a new Kingspan 'Bio-Ficient' drainage/sewerage system. Situated half a mile or so north of the Village, the property stands on rising ground with far reaching open views.

The accommodation is practical, surprisingly spacious and very well maintained. Particular features includes beamed ceilings, an Inglenook fireplace and oak internal doors.

The accommodation is well planned and practical for modern family living. A ground floor bedroom and shower room provide versatility and adaptability. The principal accommodation provides a reception hall with study area, spacious sitting room with Inglenook fireplace, 21.ft dining kitchen with appliances, walk-in pantry, utility room, double bedroom with fitted units and a shower room. The first floor provides two double bedrooms and the family bathroom.

The stables are substantially built with brick elevations under a pantiled roof and re-roofed recently. five stables, a feed store, open bay storage area, tack room and corner store room and workshop.

The feed room is linked to the triple garage which has 3 pairs of ledged and braced doors and an inspection pit. The three bay implement shed/barn is 44.ft (13.41 m) in length with a pantiled roof. There is 131.2.ft x 65.7.ft (40 m x 20 m) menage. Paddocks are tree lined and bounded by a dyke on the south and east boundaries.

The village of Collingham is within a short drive or walking distance. Here there are a range of amenities including a primary school, Co-operative store, medical centre, pharmacy, dentist, family butchers, community pub and hairdressers. Collingham has a railway station with services to Lincoln, Newark and Nottingham. There are connections to Newark Northgate and fast east coast trains to London Kings Cross with journey times of just under 75 minutes. The property is approximately 6.5 miles from Newark and within commuting distance of Lincoln city centre.

The following accommodation is provided:

Ground Floor -

Oak Framed Front Entrance Porch -

Entrance Hall/Study Area - 3.61m x 3.25m + 2.24m x 1.88m (11'10 x 10'8 + 7'4 - Front door within the study area and inner hall area with beamed ceiling, multi-fuel stove with brick fireplace surround and stairs to the first floor.

Sitting Room - 5.72m x 3.63m (18'9 x 11'11 ) - Inglenook fireplace with substantial beam, brick surround and chimney breast. Multi-fuel stove. Front aspect with open views and the afternoon sun. Double panelled radiator, fitted wall lights and lighting within the Inglenook area.

Dining Kitchen - 6.38m x 3.30m + 2.49m x 1.80m (20'11 x 10'10 + 8'2 - 'Ever Hot' electric range cooker (just over 4 years old) with induction hob, solid hotplate with 2 heat zones, 3 ovens and control panel. NEFF stainless steel hood. The kitchen is fitted with bespoke units finished in a Farrow & Ball cream paint and oak work surfaces. Extensive range of base units, wall cupboards and work surfaces incorporating a double Belfast sink. Integrated appliances include a microwave and fridge/freezer. Beamed ceiling in the old part of the kitchen area. LED lighting, 2 upright finlock style radiators.

Walk-In Pantry - 2.11m x 1.60m (6'11 x 5'3 ) - With shelving.

Utility Room - 2.90m x 2.51m (9'6 x 8'3 ) - Matching kitchen units, working surface and stainless steel sink unit. Provision for washing machine and dryer. Rear entrance door. Finlock radiator, hatch to the single storey roof section. LED lighting.

Lobby Area -

Ground Floor Bedroom - 4.65m x 3.66m (15'3 x 12' ) - Measurement excludes the door reveal.

Range of fitted units comprising two double wardrobes, double cupboard and range of drawers. Pleasant aspect to the side and rear of the property. Radiator, beamed ceiling, access to boarded roof space with storage space and eletric light.

Shower Room - 2.54m x 1.60m (8'4 x 5'3 ) - 5.ft (1.60m) wide shower with electric shower fitting and sliding screen, basin and low suite WC with fitted cabinets. Fully tiled walls, beamed ceiling, finlock radiator and shaver point.

First Floor - There is an open tread staircase to the first floor landing. Fitted air circulation unit, radiator and beamed ceiling.

Bedroom One - 3.66m x 3.56m (12' x 11'8 ) - Double and secondary glazed window with far reaching views. Radiator.

Bedroom Two - 3.91m x 3.05m (12'10 x 10' ) - Measured into the door recess.

Double and secondary glazed window with far reaching views. Beamed ceiling and radiator.

Bathroom - 2.16m x 1.60m (7'1 x 5'3 ) - With basin, low suite WC, bath with shower attachment and screen door, cabinets, chrome heated towel rail, fully tiled walls and open views.

Outside - There is a walled frontage to the house with a pedestrian gate, front garden and path to the entrance porch.

A field gate and wicket gate provide vehicular access to the driveway with a turning circle. This leads to extensive hard surfaced parking area, access to the stables and the land.

Domestic Outbuildings Include:- -

Wc - With close coupled WC, basin, hot and cold water connected.

Boiler Room - With oil fired central heating boiler, hot water cylinder, a recently installed pressurised cylinder and plumbing for a washing machine.

Wood Store - Of brick and pantile construction, also containing the PVC bunded oil storage tank.

Greenhouse -

Rear Garden - There is a pleasant south east facing rear garden area with extensive paved areas and sets, raised decking area, glass belt balustrades.

Kitchen Garden - With vegetable planters.

Disused Well - With brick surround and canopy.

Triple Garage - 9.75m x 5.69m (32' x 18'8 ) - Of brick construction under a hipped tiled roof. Three pairs of ledged and braced doors. Car inspection pit.

Stable Yard - Concrete yard with drainage and lighting.

Workshop - 4.88m x 3.40m (16' x 11'2 ) - With power points, bench and lighting.

Store - 3.51m x 2.49m (11'6 x 8'2 ) - With power point.

Implement Shed - 13.41m x 4.88m (44' x 16' ) - Three bay open implement shed/barn with mono-pitched pantiled roof, double doors, and opening panels for higher vehicle access.

Range Of Brick And Pantile Stables - Re-roofed 2021. Electricity is connected to the stables and there is a water supply. Three of the stables have sealed permanent rubber floor matting.

Stable 1 - 3.51m x 4.42m (11'6 x 14'6) -

Stable 2 - 3.86m x 3.35m (12'8 x 11' ) -

Stable 3 - 3.51m x 2.87m (11'6 x 9'5 ) -

Stable 4 - 3.81m x 4.09m (12'6 x 13'5) -

Brick built range with corrugated tin roof comprising:-

Feed Room - 6.10m x 4.50m (20' x 14'9 ) - Connecting doors to the triple garage.

Tack Room - 1.80m x 3.71m (5'11 x 12'2) -

Stable 5 - 3.10m x 3.68m (10'2 x 12'1) -

Menage - 40m x 20m (131'2" x 65'7" ) - With post and rail fencing, sand, granule PVC surface.

The Land - Field gate and post and rail fencing providing access to grass land extending to dykes on the south and east tree lined boundaries.

Services - Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Drainage is by a Kingspan 'Bio-Ficient' drainage/sewerage system installed new May 2021. The vendors have a contract for maintenance.

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 Newark and Sherwood District Council.



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