House For Sale £190,000
Main Street, Sudbrook, Grantham NG32
previous price £200,000

Quirky, characterful and beautifully crafted, this mid terraced, extended period home is perfect for those who wish to enjoy a historical setting in a village community. Close to Grantham with its fantastic transport links and excellent schools, it's an ideal first time buy or rental investment.

Built in the local Ancaster stone this exceptional cottage dates back some 150 years and offers comfortable living in a popular village. Extended over time and lovingly maintained, it has an entrance hall, sitting room with window seat and boiler stove, enormous under stairs storage, a bespoke fitted kitchen/diner, matching utility room and pretty bathroom. Upstairs are three double bedrooms, all with fitted wardrobes, and an ensuite to the Master, plus a walk in airing cupboard. To the rear is a fully enclosed garden with lawn and borders, generouss shed with pantiled roof and separate garden store.

This wonderful home is characterised by thick stone walls making it warm in winter and cool in summer. It has pine doors, architraves and skirtings throughout, and the windows are dressed with delightful fabric pelmets and matching curtains. It is heated via a boiler stove backed up by an emersion heater for hot water in summer, and the windows are double glazed throughout in either wood or uPVC. Make no mistake, the dimensions are generous and offer good living space, but don't expect any straight walls - this is an old cottage! Please note: This property enjoys a right of way over a neighbouring garden.

Sudbrook is a charming hamlet hidden away in the beautiful Lincolnshire countryside. Just outside the village is Woodland Waters with its idyllic lakes and fishing, and in the opposite direction is Sudbrook Moor Golf Club. The nearby village of Ancaster offers plentiful amenities including pub, a Post Office, doctors surgery, a large grocery store and the locally renowned Ancaster butcher. There is a local train service connecting the community to both Nottingham for the city experience, and Grantham with its 70 minute high speed rail service to London Kings Cross.

Nearby Grantham is an historic market town sitting beside the A1 trunk road, which offers excellent schooling including both Girls and Boys Grammar Schools. With all the usual amenities including sports, leisure, health and shopping, it is minutes away from open countryside and the delights of nearby Belton House and Woolsthorpe Manor, birthplace of Sir Isaac Newton.

This property includes:

• Hall
  
  You can feel the history as you walk through the solid front door with it's classic ironmongery. Stone-like flags on the floor, full length heavy curtain and a pine staircase with oatmeal carpet beckons upward. Welcome to times past.
  
  
• Sitting Room
  
  5m x 4.21m (21 sqm) - 16' 4" x 13' 9" (226 sqft)
  
  The focal point of this generous sitting room is the enormous chimney breast which houses a boiler stove, the heart of this lovely home. The window seat is a characterful feature and gives the effect of a square bay window, a lovely spot for children to curl up with a good book. The beam looks real though hides an rsj and adds to the cottage feel. A door leads into an enormous walk in under stairs cupboard with hanging rails for the outdoor clothing, and a separate store cupboard. It even has a window overlooking the garden. You could have a party in here!
  
  
• Kitchen Diner
  
  4.05m x 3.68m (14.9 sqm) - 13' 3" x 12' (160 sqft)
  
  An extension to the original building, the kitchen/diner doubles the living space and has bespoke fitted units with a cottage feel. Integral appliances include an electric hob, single oven beneath, refrigerator and dishwasher. A ceramic tiled floor in "driftwood" style and brightly coloured tiled splash backs add a contemporary twist, and there's ample room for a dresser, shelving units, table and chairs.
  
  
• Utility Room
  
  2.04m x 1.59m (3.2 sqm) - 6' 8" x 5' 2" (35 sqft)
  
  With decor and flooring to match the kitchen, this is a great facility. It has a laminate worktop with inset sink and space for both washing machine and tumble dryer. A back door leads to the garden and a there's a further door to the bathroom.
  
  
• Bathroom
  
  2.13m x 2.02m (4.3 sqm) - 6' 11" x 6' 7" (46 sqft)
  
  Tongue and groove panelling is a nod to the past and adds character to this lovely bathroom. It is fitted with a simple white suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. A window to the rear elevation brings in the light and the checked curtains add a touch of freshness.
  
  
• Landing
  
  Smooth plaster walls and deep window recesses add character. Dual windows bring in plenty of light and the sills provide space to display treasured items, . A hard wearing oatmeal carpet feels warm under foot.
  
  
• Bedroom 1
  
  4.96m x 2.17m (10.7 sqm) - 16' 3" x 7' 1" (115 sqft)
  
  The primary double bedroom with its accompanying ensuite forms the rear extension. Built-in pine wardrobes in the corner give good hanging space and a room divider creates a nook for a dressing table or chest of drawers. There is a window in the side elevation.
  
  
• Ensuite
  
  A set of double doors open into a handy en-suite facility which has a shower unit with bi-fold door and Triton electric shower, a wall mounted basin and low level WC. A pine shelf above the loo provides space for the toothbrush and there is a window in the rear elevation.
  
  
• Bedroom 2
  
  4.4m x 2.52m (11.1 sqm) - 14' 5" x 8' 3" (119 sqft)
  
  This L shaped bedroom is a good size and currently doubles as a home office. There's certainly room! Fitted with ample shelving and a built in desk, there is still room for a double bed and furniture. It has a built in wardrobe with half glazed doors over the stairwell and a window overlooking the street.
  
  
• Bedroom 3
  
  3.49m x 2.68m (9.3 sqm) - 11' 5" x 8' 9" (100 sqft)
  
  This double bedroom also faces the street and it too has built in wardrobes with half glazed doors. There are shelves in the alcove for your books and knick knacks, and there is a loft hatch in the ceiling.
  
  
• Airing Cupboard
  
  1.73m x 1.53m (2.6 sqm) - 5' 8" x 5' (28 sqft)
  
  Wow! A walk in airing cupboard with lots of shelves and a hot water tank in the corner. If the kids disappear you'll know where to find them.
  
  
• Garden
  
  The rear garden is pretty as a picture and very private. Laid partly to lawn, it has decking at the far end to catch the evening sun and a block paved path meanders the length for easy access. A large garden shed provides plentiful storage and at the bottom is an old store where you can park the lawnmower. Panelled fencing, stone walls and neighbouring buildings create an interesting perimeter and give a lovely backdrop for the planting. It's secure too, so a safe place for younger children and pets to run free.
  
  
• Shed
  
  5.61m x 2.06m (11.5 sqm) - 18' 4" x 6' 9" (124 sqft)
  
  Constructed in wood with a colourful pantiled roof this enormous shed will store everything you can possibly need. Divided into two areas, the smaller is currently storing wood for the stove, and the remainder is free for the bikes, camping and gardening equipment. It has light and power too.
  
  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

Service Included:

Electricity, water and drainage. Central heating is via a boiler stove located in the Sitting room

Can you imagine yourself living here? Well don't delay, call 24/7 or go online and book your viewing now!

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