House For Sale £575,000
The Manor House is believed to date from 1760 and is a delightful period stone built property situated in a popular and thriving village community just to the west of Grantham. The house has been sympathetically extended to offer spacious and characterful family accommodation ideally suited to family occupation together with good sized private and south facing gardens. There is an entrance hall with cloakroom off, a splendid library with a lovely oak floor, vaulted ceiling and fireplace, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, sitting room, a separate dining room with sun lounge off and bi-fold doors to the garden, four good sized bedrooms, and en suite shower room and family bathroom. There is ample off road parking with a gated front drive and an attached garage is divided to provide two versatile general purpose rooms but could easily be reinstated as a garage if preferred. The Manor House will appeal to those looking for a substantial character property in a well served village community.
Barrowby offers easy access to both Grantham and Newark with fast trains to London Kings Cross and a journey time from around 70 minutes. There are also excellent road communications with the A1 and the A52 joined on the edge of the village. Village amenities include an excellent local primary school, a Public House and deli/coffee shop. Comprehensive facilities are available in nearby Grantham where educational opportunities include the well known boys and girls Grammar Schools.
Council tax band: F, Tenure: Freehold
Entrance Hall
A substantial oak front door opens into a light hallway with ceramic tile flooring and stairs rising to the first floor. (6.45m x 2.51m)
Cloakroom/WC
Circular ceramic hand basin with mixer tap, low level WC and space for hanging coats.
Library
This excellent extension was completed in November 2009 and complements the property very well with its vaulted ceiling, exposed oak flooring and imposing stone fireplace with Charnwood Country 12 multi-fuel cast iron stove. There are full height bespoke French doors and sash windows out to the side gardens. (7.24m x 3.78m)
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
Has a comprehensive range of Shaker style wall and base units with beech work surfaces, ceramic tiled flooring and breakfast bar. Integrated appliances include a stainless steel 5-ring gas hob with extractor hood and additional lighting, dishwasher, twin electric ovens, fridge and freezer. There is a round stainless steel sink with mixer tap and a window above overlooking the side gardens. (3.73m x 3.71m)
Utility Room
Steps down from the hall lead to this good sized room with a further range of fitted cupboards with beech work surfaces, ceiling beam, single stainless steel sink and drainer and window overlooking the drive with wooden shutters. There is plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, also a space for an American style fridge freezer. (3.07m x 2.57m)
Sitting Room
A glazed door opens from the hall into this double aspect room with open fireplace and stone mantle, original ceiling beam and glazed door to the side garden. (5.05m x 3.78m)
Dining Room/Sun Lounge
With ceramic flooring, open fireplace on flagstone hearth with mantle over with tri-folding doors from the sun lounge opening out to the patio and south-facing rear garden. (4.09m x 3.81m)
Landing
Stairs from the hall lead up to the galleried landing with Velux window.
Master Bedroom
Overlooks the front of the property and benefits from two double-depth fitted wardrobes. The en-suite comprises walk-in shower unit, low level WC, circular hand basin rests on a tiled vanity unit with cupboard below, ceramic flooring and heated ladder towel rail. (4.45m x 3.84m)
En Suite Shower Room
Containing a shower cubicle, wash basin and low level WC. Velux window to rear.
Bedroom 2
With hand basin and overlooks the rear and side gardens. (5.08m x 3.76m)
Bedroom 3
With airing cupboard and overlooking the side garden. (3.76m x 3.63m)
Bedroom 4
Overlooks the rear garden and has fitted shelves. (4.11m x 2.67m)
Family Bathroom
Refurbished to a high standard with mosaic tiled walls, tiled bath with hand held shower, low level WC, circular marble hand basin set on a vanity unit with storage cupboard below, heated ladder towel rail, 2 Velux windows and Amtico flooring.
Garage
Double wooden doors, equipped with electricity, carpeted, Currently partitioned to provide two useful storage/general purpose rooms but easily reinstated as a garage if required. (5.33m x 4.60m)
Outside
The property is accessed through iron double gates, onto a tarmac driveway leading to the garage and front door.
Gardens
There are two garden areas: One to the rear south facing area and one to the side. There is a paved patio and lawn leading down to the garden office. To the side there is a further lawned area. Both gardens have mature borders, shrubs and trees, including two mature holly trees.
Garden Office
Of timber construction. Set up with electricity and telephone point, this building could be used for a variety of uses.
Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Gas fired central heating is installed. High speed broadband is available. We have not tested the services or appliances and purchasers must rely on their own enquiries in this respect.
Council Tax
The property is in Council Tax Band F. Annual charges for 2022/2023 - £2,785.90
Directions
Leave the centre of Grantham via the A52 Barrowby Road and proceed out of town. Cross the A1 and after a short section of dual carriageway turn left into Rectory Lane. Follow Rectory Lane and turn left into High Road and the property is on the right-hand side.
Barrowby
Barrowby is a popular and thriving village located just to the west of Grantham and offers easy access to the A1 for rapid north south road communication and the A52 to Nottingham (23 miles). The village is a very practical commuter destination with trains from Grantham to London Kings Cross with a journey time from around 70 minutes. There is also a useful cross country train from Grantham to Nottingham. Amenities within the village include a good C of E Primary School, a well-known local butcher, bistro/coffee shop, the White Swan public house and a Post Office. There are comprehensive facilities and a range of national retailers represented in nearby Grantham. Opportunities for secondary education include the renowned Kings School and Kesteven and Grantham Girls School.
Agent's Note
Please note these particulars may be subject to change and 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. Some measurements are overall, not maximum measurements. All services and appliances have not and will not be tested.
Barrowby offers easy access to both Grantham and Newark with fast trains to London Kings Cross and a journey time from around 70 minutes. There are also excellent road communications with the A1 and the A52 joined on the edge of the village. Village amenities include an excellent local primary school, a Public House and deli/coffee shop. Comprehensive facilities are available in nearby Grantham where educational opportunities include the well known boys and girls Grammar Schools.
Council tax band: F, Tenure: Freehold
Entrance Hall
A substantial oak front door opens into a light hallway with ceramic tile flooring and stairs rising to the first floor. (6.45m x 2.51m)
Cloakroom/WC
Circular ceramic hand basin with mixer tap, low level WC and space for hanging coats.
Library
This excellent extension was completed in November 2009 and complements the property very well with its vaulted ceiling, exposed oak flooring and imposing stone fireplace with Charnwood Country 12 multi-fuel cast iron stove. There are full height bespoke French doors and sash windows out to the side gardens. (7.24m x 3.78m)
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
Has a comprehensive range of Shaker style wall and base units with beech work surfaces, ceramic tiled flooring and breakfast bar. Integrated appliances include a stainless steel 5-ring gas hob with extractor hood and additional lighting, dishwasher, twin electric ovens, fridge and freezer. There is a round stainless steel sink with mixer tap and a window above overlooking the side gardens. (3.73m x 3.71m)
Utility Room
Steps down from the hall lead to this good sized room with a further range of fitted cupboards with beech work surfaces, ceiling beam, single stainless steel sink and drainer and window overlooking the drive with wooden shutters. There is plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, also a space for an American style fridge freezer. (3.07m x 2.57m)
Sitting Room
A glazed door opens from the hall into this double aspect room with open fireplace and stone mantle, original ceiling beam and glazed door to the side garden. (5.05m x 3.78m)
Dining Room/Sun Lounge
With ceramic flooring, open fireplace on flagstone hearth with mantle over with tri-folding doors from the sun lounge opening out to the patio and south-facing rear garden. (4.09m x 3.81m)
Landing
Stairs from the hall lead up to the galleried landing with Velux window.
Master Bedroom
Overlooks the front of the property and benefits from two double-depth fitted wardrobes. The en-suite comprises walk-in shower unit, low level WC, circular hand basin rests on a tiled vanity unit with cupboard below, ceramic flooring and heated ladder towel rail. (4.45m x 3.84m)
En Suite Shower Room
Containing a shower cubicle, wash basin and low level WC. Velux window to rear.
Bedroom 2
With hand basin and overlooks the rear and side gardens. (5.08m x 3.76m)
Bedroom 3
With airing cupboard and overlooking the side garden. (3.76m x 3.63m)
Bedroom 4
Overlooks the rear garden and has fitted shelves. (4.11m x 2.67m)
Family Bathroom
Refurbished to a high standard with mosaic tiled walls, tiled bath with hand held shower, low level WC, circular marble hand basin set on a vanity unit with storage cupboard below, heated ladder towel rail, 2 Velux windows and Amtico flooring.
Garage
Double wooden doors, equipped with electricity, carpeted, Currently partitioned to provide two useful storage/general purpose rooms but easily reinstated as a garage if required. (5.33m x 4.60m)
Outside
The property is accessed through iron double gates, onto a tarmac driveway leading to the garage and front door.
Gardens
There are two garden areas: One to the rear south facing area and one to the side. There is a paved patio and lawn leading down to the garden office. To the side there is a further lawned area. Both gardens have mature borders, shrubs and trees, including two mature holly trees.
Garden Office
Of timber construction. Set up with electricity and telephone point, this building could be used for a variety of uses.
Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Gas fired central heating is installed. High speed broadband is available. We have not tested the services or appliances and purchasers must rely on their own enquiries in this respect.
Council Tax
The property is in Council Tax Band F. Annual charges for 2022/2023 - £2,785.90
Directions
Leave the centre of Grantham via the A52 Barrowby Road and proceed out of town. Cross the A1 and after a short section of dual carriageway turn left into Rectory Lane. Follow Rectory Lane and turn left into High Road and the property is on the right-hand side.
Barrowby
Barrowby is a popular and thriving village located just to the west of Grantham and offers easy access to the A1 for rapid north south road communication and the A52 to Nottingham (23 miles). The village is a very practical commuter destination with trains from Grantham to London Kings Cross with a journey time from around 70 minutes. There is also a useful cross country train from Grantham to Nottingham. Amenities within the village include a good C of E Primary School, a well-known local butcher, bistro/coffee shop, the White Swan public house and a Post Office. There are comprehensive facilities and a range of national retailers represented in nearby Grantham. Opportunities for secondary education include the renowned Kings School and Kesteven and Grantham Girls School.
Agent's Note
Please note these particulars may be subject to change and 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. Some measurements are overall, not maximum measurements. All services and appliances have not and will not be tested.
