House For Sale £385,000
A fine Victorian School Masters House with school rooms & grounds extending to 0.305 acres and very attractive open Countryside Views. The Masters house is restored and modernised whilst retaining wonderful period features. The school rooms, requiring renovation provide an exciting project and considerable potential. Planning permission is granted for a range of works proposed with some work started and completed to an excellent standard.
The proposed design incorporates new contemporary elements which contrast with the original Victorian building. The finished property comprises 4 bedrooms, master en suite, dressing room/gym, lounge, utility, bathroom and an additional cloaks/WC off a new entrance hall. The kitchen/dining room will have bifold doors opening onto decking and the south facing garden.
The school dated 1869 pre dates the School House dated 1900 in the gable stone plaque. The steep pitched Welsh slated roof features elaborate barge boards and Fleur-de-lys crested roof ridges. The brick work, partially re pointed with lime mortar expresses the solidarity of the age.
The property provides a gross internal area of approximately 159.5 sq.m (1,716 sq.ft). School Masters house provides an entrance hall with a fascinating winding staircase, sitting room with a tall lofty ceiling with fireplace and wood stove, kitchen with modern fittings and appliances and a small bathroom. The first floor provides 2 bedrooms with vaulted ceilings. The existing sitting room with south facing bay and the former school room have vast potential as a superb open plan kitchen.
There is planning permission for a double garage in the grounds with various mature trees extending to the south of the main building. The old school playground with outbuildings is to the rear.
Stapleford is a small village approached by country lanes from the A17 at Coddington and the A46 junction. The village is approximately 6 miles east of Newark, there are Lincolnshire primary schools in the nearby villages of Brant Broughton and Bassingham. Access points to the A1 and a trunk road north and south are within 5 miles approximately. There are main line trains from Newark Northgate to London Kings Cross, with journey times of just over 75 minutes.
The following accommodation is provided:-
The School Masters House
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall
With double panelled radiator, cupboard under the stairs and a fascinating staircase to the first floor.
Sitting Room (3.66m x 3.63m (12' x 11'11))
With a brick arched fireplace with wood burning stove, centre opening double glazed French windows to the south facing garden, picture rail, shelving in the recess and pine door.
Kitchen (3.66m x 2.39m (12' x 7'10))
With base unit, twin bowl sink with mixer taps, electric hob. Chimney breast recess with high level mantle shelf and inside the reveal Classic oil fired central heating boiler. Pine internal door to the bathroom
Bathroom (2.34m x 1.22m (7'8 x 4))
With bath, shower attachment, pedestal basin, low suite WC and radiator.
First Floor
A winding staircase leads to the first floor galleried landing.
Galleried Landing
With wardrobe with mirrored doors.
Bedroom One (3.89m x 3.71m (12'9 x 12'2))
With old cast iron hob fire grate, windows in the south and east elevations and a picture rail, radiator.
Bedroom Two (3.56m x '2.44m (11'8 x '8))
Old hob fireplace, radiator, east facing window and built in cupboard.
Former School Rooms
The former school rooms provide the following ground floor accommodation
Entrance Porch
Sitting Room (7.62m x 3.91m (25' x 12'10))
Measured into the south facing bay. With fireplace with wood stove and 2 velux roof lights.
Former School Room (7.62m x 5.94m (25' x 19'6))
With casement windows in the south and west elevations (1 recently installed). 2 large raised roof lights, fireplace opening and stove.
Recess (4.42m x 3.10m (14'6 x 10'2))
Rear Porch
With centre opening doors.
Utility (2.92m x 2.74m (9'7 x 9'))
With double drainer sink unit and fitted cupboards.
Outside
The property occupies a plot of approximately 0.305 acre or thereabouts. The main gardens lie to the south east side and are laid to lawn with a vegetable garden area. There is an orchard area with fruit trees including plum and damson and there is a walnut tree.
There is an orchard area with fruit trees including plum, damson, apple and medlar and there is a walnut tree.
On the west side of the property wrought iron railings and gates allow vehicular access to a tarmac driveway providing off road car standing for up to eight vehicles.
Outbuildings
There is a range of outbuildings dated 1867 which comprise:
Store Shed One (1.83m x 2.13m (6' x 7'))
Housing an original bread oven.
Store Shed Two (4.27m x 2.44m (14' x 8'))
Having the interesting feature of a Victorian urinal. Part of the roof was left open to allow flushing with rain water. This would have been the boys' toilet when the building was used as a school.
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With high suite WC.
Timber Outbuildings
Comprising:
Open bay fuel store
Two sheds
Brick Store Shed (3.56m x 1.88m (11'8" x 6'2"))
Garden
Right Of Way
A private Right of Way exists originally to benefit the clergy visiting the school. This Right of Way crosses the garden on the south east side.
Town & Country Planning
Planning permission is granted by North Kesteven District Council under reference - 20/0271/hous for the demolition of kitchen, wood store, porch, conservatory and dormer. Reroofing and provision of roof lights. Replacement doors and windows, single storey front porch, side and rear extensions with internal conversion works and decking to the rear. Erection of detached double garage and 1.8m close boarded fence (part retrospective).
The conditional consent dated 11th September 2020 is valid for three years, however work has already started. A copy of the planning consent can be inspected on the North Kesteven District Council planning portal or on application to Richard Watkinson & Partners
Plans
Plans for the proposed extensions to the School House are attached to the particulars.
An ordnance survey plan is also attached.
Proposed Elevations
Proposed Ground Floor Plan
Proposed First Floor Plan
Ordnance Survey Plan
For identification purposes.
Services
Mains water, electricity 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.
The proposed design incorporates new contemporary elements which contrast with the original Victorian building. The finished property comprises 4 bedrooms, master en suite, dressing room/gym, lounge, utility, bathroom and an additional cloaks/WC off a new entrance hall. The kitchen/dining room will have bifold doors opening onto decking and the south facing garden.
The school dated 1869 pre dates the School House dated 1900 in the gable stone plaque. The steep pitched Welsh slated roof features elaborate barge boards and Fleur-de-lys crested roof ridges. The brick work, partially re pointed with lime mortar expresses the solidarity of the age.
The property provides a gross internal area of approximately 159.5 sq.m (1,716 sq.ft). School Masters house provides an entrance hall with a fascinating winding staircase, sitting room with a tall lofty ceiling with fireplace and wood stove, kitchen with modern fittings and appliances and a small bathroom. The first floor provides 2 bedrooms with vaulted ceilings. The existing sitting room with south facing bay and the former school room have vast potential as a superb open plan kitchen.
There is planning permission for a double garage in the grounds with various mature trees extending to the south of the main building. The old school playground with outbuildings is to the rear.
Stapleford is a small village approached by country lanes from the A17 at Coddington and the A46 junction. The village is approximately 6 miles east of Newark, there are Lincolnshire primary schools in the nearby villages of Brant Broughton and Bassingham. Access points to the A1 and a trunk road north and south are within 5 miles approximately. There are main line trains from Newark Northgate to London Kings Cross, with journey times of just over 75 minutes.
The following accommodation is provided:-
The School Masters House
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall
With double panelled radiator, cupboard under the stairs and a fascinating staircase to the first floor.
Sitting Room (3.66m x 3.63m (12' x 11'11))
With a brick arched fireplace with wood burning stove, centre opening double glazed French windows to the south facing garden, picture rail, shelving in the recess and pine door.
Kitchen (3.66m x 2.39m (12' x 7'10))
With base unit, twin bowl sink with mixer taps, electric hob. Chimney breast recess with high level mantle shelf and inside the reveal Classic oil fired central heating boiler. Pine internal door to the bathroom
Bathroom (2.34m x 1.22m (7'8 x 4))
With bath, shower attachment, pedestal basin, low suite WC and radiator.
First Floor
A winding staircase leads to the first floor galleried landing.
Galleried Landing
With wardrobe with mirrored doors.
Bedroom One (3.89m x 3.71m (12'9 x 12'2))
With old cast iron hob fire grate, windows in the south and east elevations and a picture rail, radiator.
Bedroom Two (3.56m x '2.44m (11'8 x '8))
Old hob fireplace, radiator, east facing window and built in cupboard.
Former School Rooms
The former school rooms provide the following ground floor accommodation
Entrance Porch
Sitting Room (7.62m x 3.91m (25' x 12'10))
Measured into the south facing bay. With fireplace with wood stove and 2 velux roof lights.
Former School Room (7.62m x 5.94m (25' x 19'6))
With casement windows in the south and west elevations (1 recently installed). 2 large raised roof lights, fireplace opening and stove.
Recess (4.42m x 3.10m (14'6 x 10'2))
Rear Porch
With centre opening doors.
Utility (2.92m x 2.74m (9'7 x 9'))
With double drainer sink unit and fitted cupboards.
Outside
The property occupies a plot of approximately 0.305 acre or thereabouts. The main gardens lie to the south east side and are laid to lawn with a vegetable garden area. There is an orchard area with fruit trees including plum and damson and there is a walnut tree.
There is an orchard area with fruit trees including plum, damson, apple and medlar and there is a walnut tree.
On the west side of the property wrought iron railings and gates allow vehicular access to a tarmac driveway providing off road car standing for up to eight vehicles.
Outbuildings
There is a range of outbuildings dated 1867 which comprise:
Store Shed One (1.83m x 2.13m (6' x 7'))
Housing an original bread oven.
Store Shed Two (4.27m x 2.44m (14' x 8'))
Having the interesting feature of a Victorian urinal. Part of the roof was left open to allow flushing with rain water. This would have been the boys' toilet when the building was used as a school.
Wc
With high suite WC.
Timber Outbuildings
Comprising:
Open bay fuel store
Two sheds
Brick Store Shed (3.56m x 1.88m (11'8" x 6'2"))
Garden
Right Of Way
A private Right of Way exists originally to benefit the clergy visiting the school. This Right of Way crosses the garden on the south east side.
Town & Country Planning
Planning permission is granted by North Kesteven District Council under reference - 20/0271/hous for the demolition of kitchen, wood store, porch, conservatory and dormer. Reroofing and provision of roof lights. Replacement doors and windows, single storey front porch, side and rear extensions with internal conversion works and decking to the rear. Erection of detached double garage and 1.8m close boarded fence (part retrospective).
The conditional consent dated 11th September 2020 is valid for three years, however work has already started. A copy of the planning consent can be inspected on the North Kesteven District Council planning portal or on application to Richard Watkinson & Partners
Plans
Plans for the proposed extensions to the School House are attached to the particulars.
An ordnance survey plan is also attached.
Proposed Elevations
Proposed Ground Floor Plan
Proposed First Floor Plan
Ordnance Survey Plan
For identification purposes.
Services
Mains water, electricity 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.
