House For Sale £250,000
Video tour with commentary is available on the video tab - Located at the edge of the rural and peaceful village of Foston, is this spacious and charming cottage that enjoys a view across the open countryside for as far as the eye can see. The accommodation, which extends to approximately 1,500 square feet, comprises of Reception Hall, Dining Room with feature period Range Cooker, Lounge with open fire, Kitchen, Walk-In Pantry/Store, Conservatory, three double bedrooms and a family Bathroom. The upstairs layout could be easily adapted to create three private bedrooms if so desired. The property also features double glazing and gas fired central heating. To the rear, there is an enclosed private English country cottage garden which features a variety of seating areas to enjoy the soundtrack of the surrounding nature and the countryside.
Accommodation
Entrance Hall (6.12m x 2.16m (20'1" x 7'1"))
With half obscure double glazed entrance door, stairs rising to the first floor landing, double radiator and open arch to:
Rear Lobby Space
(Included in the hallway room measurement). Having hardwood double glazed obscure window to the rear aspect, wooden door to the conservatory and stripped pine door to:
Dining Room (4.11m x 3.96m (13'6" x 13'0"))
Having uPVC double glazed window to the front aspect, double radiator, ceramic tiled floor, exposed ceiling beams, built-in storage cupboard to one alcove and a feature built-in open fire range. There is also a hardwood double glazed window looking into the conservatory from this room.
Lounge (4.37m x 4.27m (14'4" x 14'0"))
With stripped pine door, uPVC double glazed window to the front aspect enjoying far reaching views across open countryside, double radiator, exposed beams to ceiling and wall and a beautiful open fire set into a tiled hearth with attractive tiled surround and decorative wooden mantel over. A stripped pine door leads to:
Kitchen (3.58m x 2.92m (11'9" x 9'7"))
Having hardwood double glazed window to the side aspect, glazed window looking into the conservatory, glazed door to the conservatory, single radiator, exposed ceiling beams, ceramic tiled floor, roll edge work surface with inset stainless steel sink and drainer with high rise mixer tap over, base level cupboards and drawers, space for gas cooker, space for slimline dishwasher, decorative feature former copper/washer to one corner and half glazed door to:
Walk-In Pantry/Store (3.43m x 1.55m (11'3" x 5'1"))
Having hardwood double glazed window to the side aspect, ceramic tiled floor, exposed ceiling beams, space and plumbing for a washing machine along with additional space for a further free-standing appliance.
Conservatory (5.13m x 2.69m (16'10" x 8'10"))
Of dwarf brick wall construction with uPVC double glazed units above and a polycarbonate roof, quarry tiled floor, uPVC double glazed French doors to the garden.
First Floor Landing
With smoke alarm, stripped pine door to bathroom.
Note: The bedrooms do not have individual private access, one leads through to the next, although we believe it would be relatively straightforward to add in a stud wall to extend the landing thus giving all the bedrooms individual private access.
Bathroom (3.18m maximum x 2.26m (10'5" maximum x 7'5"))
Being 'L' shaped and having uPVC obscure double glazed window to the front aspect, single radiator, stripped pine flooring, loft hatch access and a 3-piece white suite comprising low level WC, large wash hadnbasin with mixer tap and double ended panelled bath with electric shower over.
Bedroom Two (4.60m x 4.09m (15'1" x 13'5"))
Having uPVC double glazed window to the front aspect enjoying panoramic countryside views, double radiator and airing cupboard with shelving. A stripped pine door leads to:
Bedroom One (4.72m x 4.57m (15'6" x 15'0"))
Having uPVC double glazed window to the front aspect also enjoying countryside views, double radiator, built-in wardrobes and a further loft hatch access. A stripped pine door leads through to:
Bedroom Three (3.68m x 3.12m (12'1" x 10'3"))
With uPVC double glazed window to the side aspect, exposed beamwork, exposed brickwork, double radiator and loft hatch access. There is also a cupboard housing the floor standing gas fired central heating boiler.
Outside
At the rear is a cottage style garden offering a high degree of privacy with lawn, many shrubs, plants and trees, with fencing, hedging and wall to the boundaries and a selection of seating areas.
Outbuilding (3.78m x 1.98m (12'5" x 6'6"))
With power and lighting. This outbuilding backs on to the inside pantry space and if knocked through could make a very good addition to the kitchen space if required.
Right-Of-Way
A timber handgate provides access to the front elevation via the neighbouring property.
There is the liberty to pass and repass, on foot only, along the path so far as may be reasonably necessary for normal domestic deliveries and collections but not for any other purpose.
Services
Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage are connected.
Council Tax
The property is in Council Tax Band D. Annual charges for 2021/2022 - £1,834.95
Directions
From Grantham join the A1 at Downtown and continue north along the A1 turning left as signposted to Long Bennington and Foston. Take the right turn for Foston adjoining the roundabout and follow the signs for the village eventually entering the village along Newark Hill. Take the left turn on to Long Street and the property is on the right-hand side.
Foston Village
Foston is a small village some 8 miles north of Grantham just off the A1. It is also 13 miles south of Newark and 30 miles east of Nottingham. There is the popular Bakehouse Barista in the village hall.
Nearby Long Bennington is situated very close to the A1 north and south and is within the catchment area for the Grammar Schools of Grantham and schools in Newark so is very popular with families (buses to Grantham and Newark schools). There is a local Primary School and for the adults there are two very good public houses (both with restaurants), a wine bar with restaurant, coffee/tea shop with lite bites and much acclaimed cakes, Co-op, Post Office (limited opening hours), fish and chip shop, Indian takeaway and doctors' dispensing surgery. There are also local sports facilities such as bowling green, tennis courts and football pitch.
Agent's Note
Please note these particulars must not be relied upon as an entirely accurate description of the property.
Although these particulars are thought to be materially correct, their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not form part of any contract. All services and appliances have not and will not be tested.
Accommodation
Entrance Hall (6.12m x 2.16m (20'1" x 7'1"))
With half obscure double glazed entrance door, stairs rising to the first floor landing, double radiator and open arch to:
Rear Lobby Space
(Included in the hallway room measurement). Having hardwood double glazed obscure window to the rear aspect, wooden door to the conservatory and stripped pine door to:
Dining Room (4.11m x 3.96m (13'6" x 13'0"))
Having uPVC double glazed window to the front aspect, double radiator, ceramic tiled floor, exposed ceiling beams, built-in storage cupboard to one alcove and a feature built-in open fire range. There is also a hardwood double glazed window looking into the conservatory from this room.
Lounge (4.37m x 4.27m (14'4" x 14'0"))
With stripped pine door, uPVC double glazed window to the front aspect enjoying far reaching views across open countryside, double radiator, exposed beams to ceiling and wall and a beautiful open fire set into a tiled hearth with attractive tiled surround and decorative wooden mantel over. A stripped pine door leads to:
Kitchen (3.58m x 2.92m (11'9" x 9'7"))
Having hardwood double glazed window to the side aspect, glazed window looking into the conservatory, glazed door to the conservatory, single radiator, exposed ceiling beams, ceramic tiled floor, roll edge work surface with inset stainless steel sink and drainer with high rise mixer tap over, base level cupboards and drawers, space for gas cooker, space for slimline dishwasher, decorative feature former copper/washer to one corner and half glazed door to:
Walk-In Pantry/Store (3.43m x 1.55m (11'3" x 5'1"))
Having hardwood double glazed window to the side aspect, ceramic tiled floor, exposed ceiling beams, space and plumbing for a washing machine along with additional space for a further free-standing appliance.
Conservatory (5.13m x 2.69m (16'10" x 8'10"))
Of dwarf brick wall construction with uPVC double glazed units above and a polycarbonate roof, quarry tiled floor, uPVC double glazed French doors to the garden.
First Floor Landing
With smoke alarm, stripped pine door to bathroom.
Note: The bedrooms do not have individual private access, one leads through to the next, although we believe it would be relatively straightforward to add in a stud wall to extend the landing thus giving all the bedrooms individual private access.
Bathroom (3.18m maximum x 2.26m (10'5" maximum x 7'5"))
Being 'L' shaped and having uPVC obscure double glazed window to the front aspect, single radiator, stripped pine flooring, loft hatch access and a 3-piece white suite comprising low level WC, large wash hadnbasin with mixer tap and double ended panelled bath with electric shower over.
Bedroom Two (4.60m x 4.09m (15'1" x 13'5"))
Having uPVC double glazed window to the front aspect enjoying panoramic countryside views, double radiator and airing cupboard with shelving. A stripped pine door leads to:
Bedroom One (4.72m x 4.57m (15'6" x 15'0"))
Having uPVC double glazed window to the front aspect also enjoying countryside views, double radiator, built-in wardrobes and a further loft hatch access. A stripped pine door leads through to:
Bedroom Three (3.68m x 3.12m (12'1" x 10'3"))
With uPVC double glazed window to the side aspect, exposed beamwork, exposed brickwork, double radiator and loft hatch access. There is also a cupboard housing the floor standing gas fired central heating boiler.
Outside
At the rear is a cottage style garden offering a high degree of privacy with lawn, many shrubs, plants and trees, with fencing, hedging and wall to the boundaries and a selection of seating areas.
Outbuilding (3.78m x 1.98m (12'5" x 6'6"))
With power and lighting. This outbuilding backs on to the inside pantry space and if knocked through could make a very good addition to the kitchen space if required.
Right-Of-Way
A timber handgate provides access to the front elevation via the neighbouring property.
There is the liberty to pass and repass, on foot only, along the path so far as may be reasonably necessary for normal domestic deliveries and collections but not for any other purpose.
Services
Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage are connected.
Council Tax
The property is in Council Tax Band D. Annual charges for 2021/2022 - £1,834.95
Directions
From Grantham join the A1 at Downtown and continue north along the A1 turning left as signposted to Long Bennington and Foston. Take the right turn for Foston adjoining the roundabout and follow the signs for the village eventually entering the village along Newark Hill. Take the left turn on to Long Street and the property is on the right-hand side.
Foston Village
Foston is a small village some 8 miles north of Grantham just off the A1. It is also 13 miles south of Newark and 30 miles east of Nottingham. There is the popular Bakehouse Barista in the village hall.
Nearby Long Bennington is situated very close to the A1 north and south and is within the catchment area for the Grammar Schools of Grantham and schools in Newark so is very popular with families (buses to Grantham and Newark schools). There is a local Primary School and for the adults there are two very good public houses (both with restaurants), a wine bar with restaurant, coffee/tea shop with lite bites and much acclaimed cakes, Co-op, Post Office (limited opening hours), fish and chip shop, Indian takeaway and doctors' dispensing surgery. There are also local sports facilities such as bowling green, tennis courts and football pitch.
Agent's Note
Please note these particulars must not be relied upon as an entirely accurate description of the property.
Although these particulars are thought to be materially correct, their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not form part of any contract. All services and appliances have not and will not be tested.
