The Cloisters And Priory Lodge - A Grand Imposing Town House And Separate Lodge.
Hidden In The Very Heart Of The Georgian Market Town Of Retford.
Offered Together As One Sale.
The Cloisters
Built in 1876 for the Spencer family, a well known family of local auctioneers and noted in the Retford Heritage Trail.
The house stands on the once named 'The Avenue' now a splendid tree lined private driveway alongside the original Lodge House.
Once the home of George Marshall, Mayor of Retford in 1897 and his brother Charles, an illustrator for Punch magazine.
Priory Lodge
Beautifully restored and refurbished. Modernised in parts but with many original features in keeping with the style of the main house.
The present owners have added some fabulous touches to both properties to modernise and enhance this lovely home.
Main House
Hallway
The porch and original oak panel door lead to an impressive hallway with Lincrusta moulded ceilings, carved oak panelling and a fine staircase.
Drawing Room
Mahogany panelling and an intricately carved grand open fireplace. A hand painted stained glass window dating back to 1632 is a lovely feature.
Reception Room
Pitch pine panelling and carved antique fire surround. Hunter log burning stove. Side facing glass panelled door. A bright day room or a lovely cosy evening snug.
Dining Room
A spendid carved wooen door leads to a room with feature fireplace. Hunter log burning stove. A small alcove and open plan access to kitchen.
Kitchen
Large modern and stylish, enhanced with swivel and larder pull out cupboards. Granite work top and a double ceramic sink. Integrated double ovens and five burner gas hob. Siemens 'smart' combi oven. Coffee machine and Warming Drawer. Corner breakfast bar and seating area.
Rear Entrance Lobby
Checkerboard flooring to cloakroom, WC with traditional basin, Worcester Bosch Gas Boiler and storage unit.
First Floor
A commanding landing on two levels to four bedrooms, two with ensuite facilities
Master bedroom
Recently modernised with impressive touch opening wardrobes. Hidden vanity unit and purpose built shoe storage. A new ensuite with bespoke designed sink unit and large walk in two level rainfall shower.Underfloor heating and towel rail.
Front bedroom
A magnificent intricate carved oak fireplace which illustrates the story from Greek mythology of 'Arion' and The Dolphin, dominates this large airy bedroom.Fitted wardrobes and above door wall carving.
Rear bedrooms
Good sized rooms including one with ensuite facilities.Storage and loft access
Family Bathroom
Modern and stylish with walk in shower and glass panel. Free standing luxury bath.Sensor mood lighting in ceiling, two contemporary heated towel rails. Chinese slate to feature wall. Airing cupboard with hot water cylinder.
Property Exterior
Spendid high walled gardens with large hedge to one side. Beautiful seasonal planting and landscaping. Cast iron archway and slate path leads inside the walls. Raised private paved seating area with pond feature. Brick built Summer House, Georgian windows and French Doors. Pot bellied stove, power and internet. A lovely recreation area and a seculded sun trap.
Garages
Two double garages both with electric doors, lighting and sockets. Large loft space.
Rear of Property
Walled court yard kitchen garden with wrought iron side gate. Outdoor seating and dining area. Log store and decking. Hidden bin storage and potting shed.
Leisure suite
Brick built gymnasium with Tylo sauna and shower cubicle. Mirrors to the walls and central heating radiator with spot lights to ceiling. Power sockets.
Priory Lodge
Lounge
Impressive lounge with original wooden front door. Oak beams to the ceiling and mix of contemporary design features. Hallway leads to a large fitted kitchen.
Kitchen
Large modern fully fitted kitchen and larder cupboard. Gas hob and overhead extractor fan.
Cloakroom
WC and basin unit. Extractor fan
Priory Lodge Upper Floor
Master bedroom
With Ensuite walk in shower. WC and hand basin unit. Modern Towel Rail
Family Bathroom
White bath suite with shower above. WC and fitted vanity unit with storage.
Bedroom Two
Fitted closet and further storage space.
Exterior of Lodge
A back door leads from the kitchen to a paved walled courtyard garden. Raised planters. Log store. Outside tap.
Points of interests
Two minute walk to Retford's historic Market Square and Cannon Square. Situated opposite the impressive St Swithun’s Church.The local area boasts a popular thriving market, lovely independent shops and restaurants. River and canal side walks.
Museum and historical heritage points of interest. The main east coast London to Edinburgh railway station is within a 20 minute walk or a 4 min drive. The main A1 is 8 miles to the west of Retford.
Gamston Airport is less than 5 miles away providing private and small commercial flights.East Midlands Airport is 53 miles to the south.Retford town is associated with historic sites to the Mayflower Pilgrims' story including William Brewster.
Here the roots were formed of the founding fathers of the United States of America.The Mayflower Pilgrims Visitor Centre is close by.The area is famous for Robun Hood and Sherwood Forest.The National Trust property Clumber Park is 9 miles to the west.
Council Tax Band
The council tax band for this property is F.