House For Sale £240,000
Ermine Street, Ancaster, Grantham NG32

Formerly the village shop, this wonderful Victorian terrace stretches along the row hiding myriad period features and quirky antiquities. A feast for the eye, it's roomy too. Three large receptions rooms, three double bedrooms, a pretty courtyard garden and parking. It's an absolute treat!

Built in 1892 this amazing home was selling bread and victuals well into the 1970's. Ultimately converted into a comfortable family home it now boasts a characterful kitchen/diner with smart electric range cooker and stone floor, an inner hall with downstairs WC and three large reception rooms, one with multi fuel burner and skylight, another with characterful ceiling and a third with original sills. A kite staircase leads to a galleried landing off which are three double bedrooms, one with exposed brickwork, and a large family bathroom with roll top bath. To the rear is a pretty courtyard garden with a stone outbuilding and at the end of the row is a private drive which will comfortably accommodate two vehicles.

An eclectic array of period and quirky features assault the eye. Look carefully because there's so much to spot. Stone lions rampant stand guard beside the range, boat oars serve as curtain poles and handrails, rope turned wood panels adorn the kitchen, there are picture rails, stripped pine doors with stunning stained glass panels, high skirting boards, brass knobs and finger plates, ceiling supports, exposed beams, period skylight, fleur-de-lys bosses, stone floors, and old carriage lamps, all fitting effortlessly into place.

This home is heated with state of the art intelligent storage heaters and a multi fuel stove. It has uPVC "High Street" double glazing to the front, mirrored for privacy, and standard double glazing elsewhere. It also has access to super fast broadband.

The village of Ancaster lies just off the A153 between Grantham and Sleaford, towns which offer shopping, entertainment and excellent educational facilities including boys and girls grammar schools. Just outside the village is Woodland Waters with its idyllic lakes and fishing, and in the opposite direction is Sudbrook Moor Golf Club. Ancaster offers plentiful amenities including a Primary School, public house, a Post Office, doctors surgery, a large grocery store and a locally renowned butcher. It also has a train station connecting the community to both Nottingham for the city experience, and Grantham with its 70 minute high speed rail service to London Kings Cross.

This property includes:

• Kitchen / Breakfast Room
  
  7.13m x 3.95m (28.1 sqm) - 23' 4" x 12' 11" (303 sqft)
  
  Semi fitted to reflect its age and character, the kitchen/diner stretches the depth of the house. With solid oak worktops and painted units it has a stone floor and ample room for free standing dressers, white goods and table and chairs. Nestling in the chimney breast with lions rampant standing sentry is an electric range cooker in country cream. A Belfast sink and wall mounted shelving units are a nod to the past. Warm and eclectic, this is undoubtedly the heart of the home.
  
  
• Hall
  
  The stone floor spills over into an inner hall characterised by stripped pine doors with stained glass panels and high skirtings. Doors lead off to the principal reception rooms and the WC, and the staircase beckons upward.
  
  
• Sitting Room
  
  2.96m x 5.63m (16.6 sqm) - 9' 8" x 18' 5" (179 sqft)
  
  The primary feature in this generous space is the multi-fuel burner perched on a brick built hearth dressed with stone. It's a characterful feature with its aluminium stove pipe on display. Semi vaulted at one end this room has a heritage skylight and french windows which give access to the courtyard. Laminate flooring, exposed brick, period style panelling and smooth plaster harmonise giving this room a historic feel. Escape here for a bit of peace and quiet or curl up with family in front of the stove on those long winter evenings.
  
  
• Living/Dining Room
  
  5.31m x 3.73m (19.8 sqm) - 17' 5" x 12' 2" (213 sqft)
  
  The formal entertaining room, this is another generous reception with a false brick built chimney breast providing a focal point. It's perfect for spending quality time with friends or family relaxing on squishy sofas and comfy chairs. Heavy oak beams provide a natural divide where you can place the dining table. And it's very light.
  
  
• Study
  
  3.04m x 3.73m (11.3 sqm) - 9' 11" x 12' 2" (122 sqft)
  
  A half glazed pine door with stained glass signals entrance to the study beyond. With original pine sills to it's twin windows and decorative cornicing, it is another generously proportioned room. Highly versatile, it is currently used as a fourth bedroom but would equally well make a playroom or library, gymnasium or chill out room.
  
  
• WC
  
  The ever useful downstairs facility has an exposed brick wall with panelling opposite, and a ceramic tiled floor. It is fitted with a traditionally styled WC and wall mounted basin. There's space to hang the outdoor clothing and to store boots & shoes beneath the staircase. Perfect!
  
  
• Landing
  
  A kite staircase with an oar handrail winds past an exposed stone wall with window overlooking the pretty courtyard garden. It leads up to a galleried landing with high skirting boards and stripped pine doors to the upper chambers. There is a loft hatch in the ceiling.
  
  
• Bedroom 1
  
  4.03m x 3.77m (15.1 sqm) - 13' 2" x 12' 4" (163 sqft)
  
  This spacious bedroom is warmly carpeted and has a period cast iron fireplace in the chimney breast. With ample room for king sized bed and attendant furniture its an inviting room in which to retire to at the end of a busy day.
  
  
• Bedroom 2
  
  3.76m x 3.77m (14.1 sqm) - 12' 4" x 12' 4" (152 sqft)
  
  This is another generous double bedroom. It has a window overlooking the high street.
  
  
• Bedroom 3
  
  3.02m x 3.25m (9.8 sqm) - 9' 10" x 10' 7" (105 sqft)
  
  The third bedroom has a feature exposed brick wall and a window overlooking the courtyard.
  
  
• Bathroom
  
  2.47m x 3.18m (7.8 sqm) - 8' 1" x 10' 5" (84 sqft)
  
  Pretty in blue, the bathroom has a ceramic tiled floor and is fitted with a traditionally styled suite comprising roll top bath with claw feet, a rectangular pedestal basin with surround vanity unit and low level WC with marine seat. There is also a separate corner unit with Mira electric shower. A handy airing cupboard holds the hot water tank and has shelving for the linens. The duck presides, but is not included in the sale. Bring your own!
  
  
• Courtyard
  
  To the rear is a very pretty courtyard garden, utterly private with gravel terrace and sunny seating areas, plus a stone built outbuilding split into two stores. An artificial lawn complements the greenery in the gardens behind. A gate in the wall gives access over a neighbouring property to the drive.
  
  
• Driveway
  
  At the end of the row is a private drive with wrought iron gates. Here, you can part two vehicles in tandem and store the refuse bins.
  
  Please note, all dimensions are approximate / maximums and should not be relied upon for the purposes of floor coverings.

Additional Information:

Council Tax:

Band B

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Rating:

Band D (55-68)

Service Included:

Mains electricity, water and drainage

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