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House For Sale £350,000
High Road, Londonthorpe, Grantham NG31


Description
Wake up to awe inspiring views and feel glad to be alive. This period cottage with three double bedrooms perched at the edge of Londonthorpe has a stunning aspect towards Belton Park. With garage, extensive parking and a third of an acre plot, it's the perfect retreat.

Tucked out of sight yet minutes from Grantham town, this historic building, once the old dairy, offers great living space and plenty of garden for those who enjoy the outdoors. Set in a third of an acre with views across the valley, it has been sympathetically extended and now comprises an entrance porch and hall, dual aspect sitting room, a contemporary kitchen with integral appliances, dining room with inglenook fireplace and multi fuel stove, sun room with stunning views, a large utility room and downstairs WC. Upstairs are three good double bedrooms, all with fitted wardrobes and a beautiful fitted 4 piece bathroom.

Decorative aluminium gates signal entrance to an enormous drive which sits adjacent to an english country garden. Gently tiered and laid mostly to lawn it is punctuated with mature trees and hedging, old stone walls, flower beds, hidden seating and of course those amazing views. A garden shed and converted pig sty offer plenty of storage and a summer house in the corner is perfect for a lazy afternoon.

As befits it's age and period, this home is characterised by thick walls with deep window ledges, beamed ceilings, some quarry tiled floors, rough plastered ceilings and inglenook fireplace. Dark wood architraves and skirtings contrast with the simple white decor. The living areas are spacious and each bedroom has it's own stunning view over the countryside. It has oil fired central heating backed up by a multi-fuel stove, and is uPVC double glazed throughout. It can also now be connected to super fast broadband.

Londonthorpe is a linear village of mostly character properties which lies about a mile east of Grantham. This makes it an ideal base for those who enjoy the rural feel whilst retaining easy access to facilities. Grantham is an historic market town conveniently located on the A1 and with the East Coast Main Line to London Kings Cross taking only 70 minutes, this is a great place to be. Offering all the usual amenities such as leisure and shopping facilities, the town has numerous good primary and secondary schools including both girls and boys grammar schools. The surrounding countryside is easily accessible as are local country houses such as Belton House and Woolsthorpe Manor, home of Sir Isaac Newton. Nottingham, Newark, Stamford and Peterborough are all within easy reach, and its only 90 minutes to the East Coast for a day at the seaside

This property includes:
  • Porch

    Step through a half glazed door onto a quarry tiled floor with rough plaster ceiling above and a radiator shelf where you can toss the car keys. Doors lead off to the utility room and separate WC. A further door opens into the...

  • Entrance Hall

    3.73m x 1.8m (6.7 sqm) - 12' 2" x 5' 10" (72 sqft)

    The past descends as you move through into the entrance hall with its deep window recess, oak beams and polished banisters. Beautiful and hard wearing, the Karndean flooring in shades of pale oak lift this space and contrast with a traditional patterned carpet on the staircase.

  • Dining Room

    5.19m x 2.84m (14.7 sqm) - 17' x 9' 3" (158 sqft)

    The Karndean flooring spills over into this magnificent dining room with it's brick built inglenook and oak lintel, large enough to swallow the family! Sitting within is a multi fuel stove which roars its presence in winter, and can be linked to the central heating system improving efficiency. There's ample room in here for dining table and chairs plus attendant dresser. Wooden bi-fold doors divide the space from the sun room beyond. Part them and enjoy those first tantalising views of the countryside.

  • Sun Room

    2.5m x 2.42m (6 sqm) - 8' 2" x 7' 11" (65 sqft)

    A more recent addition, the sun room has a sloping glass roof with ceiling blinds and enjoys panoramic views over the undulating countryside. West facing, it's a wonderful spot in which to just sit and ponder, watching the elements in all their glory and enjoying magnificent sun sets. In summer, open the french doors and let the breezes in. It holds a secret too. A trap door opens into a mini cellar beneath where you can store the wine!

  • Kitchen

    3.84m x 2.89m (11 sqm) - 12' 7" x 9' 5" (119 sqft)

    Fitted in a range of country style off white wall and floor units, the worktop in a stylish composite with inset sink and drainer, the kitchen retains its nod to the past with sectioned beams on the ceiling, whitewashed decor and recess in the thick walls, handy for the microwave! The free standing AEG cooker is included, and there is an integral fridge and dishwasher. The window looks out over the countryside so you can wave to the hikers as they follow the footpath below.

  • Sitting Room

    5.62m x 3.57m (20 sqm) - 18' 5" x 11' 8" (215 sqft)

    Dual aspect, the sitting room enjoys sun morning and evening, and the square bay window takes full advantage of the views. Warmly carpeted, it has a beamed ceiling and a brick built fireplace with Rayburn fire, so you can hunker down on colder evenings and enjoy the wintry aspect in comfort.

  • Utility Room

    2.04m x 3.58m (7.3 sqm) - 6' 8" x 11' 8" (78 sqft)

    What a great utility space! With cool quarry tiled floor, this room is divided into two sections, one with fitted cupboard housing the water softener, plus a sink unit and space for full height fridge/freezer, the other with matching wall and floor units with plenty of workspace and room beneath the counter for a washing machine. With half glazed back door and a window to the side it is light and bright.

  • WC

    Super handy for the gardener, Just off the porch is a separate cloakroom with quarry tiled floor. Fully tiled, it has a wash hand basin perched over a tiled shelf and a low level WC. A window to the side brings in the light.

  • Landing

    The traditional spindled staircase rises to a first floor galleried landing with window overlooking the rear aspect.

  • Bedroom 1

    4.75m x 3.03m (14.3 sqm) - 15' 7" x 9' 11" (154 sqft)

    The principal bedroom is dual aspect so lovely and light. It is a large double room with fitted wardrobes and shelving in the recess. Like all the bedrooms you can lie in bed and look out across the valley drinking in those wonderful views. Coffee and papers in the morning anyone? You might never rise!

  • Bedroom 2

    4.51m x 2.88m (13 sqm) - 14' 9" x 9' 5" (140 sqft)

    At the opposite end of the house, this large double is warmly carpeted and also has fitted wardrobes. There is a loft hatch in the ceiling.

  • Bedroom 3

    3.27m x 2.97m (9.7 sqm) - 10' 8" x 9' 8" (104 sqft)

    Sandwiched between the other bedrooms and with its wonderful outlook, this double room also has fitted wardrobes and shelving. Currently used by the grandchildren, the deep window recess is a super spot for youngsters to curl up with the ipad or, heaven forbid, a book!

  • Bathroom

    3.79m x 2.02m (7.6 sqm) - 12' 5" x 6' 7" (82 sqft)

    In keeping with the style and age of this home the bathroom is beautifully appointed with a tongue and groove panelled bath with hand held period shower attachment, a fitted vanity unit with smart composite counter and inset sink, a low level WC and bidet. It has practical vinyl on the floor and the airing cupboard houses the hot water tank and has shelving for the linens.

  • Single Garage

    6.6m x 2.88m (19 sqm) - 21' 7" x 9' 5" (204 sqft)

    The brick built garage has an electrically operated roller shutter door, light and power, and houses the floor standing oil central heating boiler. It has a courtesy door from the garden and a window to the rear.

  • Garden

    The quintessential english country garden is gently terraced and has a large summer house in the far corner, perfect for lazy days in warmer weather, a brick built outhouse, formerly the old pig sty with an inbuilt heated kennel, plus a large timber shed and adjacent wood store for the gardener. The lawns are interspersed with pretty seating areas and the flower beds are a riot of colour. Mature trees provide welcome shade and old stone walls divide garden from countryside. A hidden lawn gives a front row seat towards mother nature. It's an absolute delight.

  • Parking

    A generous tarmac drive sits adjacent to the house. Here, you can comfortably place 4 or 5 vehicles plus a trailer and caravan as required. It is softened on two sides by raised beds with colourful planting.

    Please note, all dimensions are approximate / maximums and should not be relied upon for the purposes of floor coverings.


Additional Information:
  • Council Tax:

    Band D

  • Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Rating:

    Band E (39-54)

  • Service Included:

    Mains electricity, water and drainage + oil fired central heating

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