House For Sale £400,000
Guide price: £400,000 to £425,000. A substantial and fabulous three bedroom cottage sitting in a prominent location within the heart of Balderton. This unique home has been extensively refurbished to a high specification by the present owners. In addition to the three double bedrooms, the property has three excellent reception rooms, kitchen, cloakroom, a stunning first floor wet room style shower room, and an en-suite. The property is double glazed, gas centrally heated and retains a wealth of character and charm. Early viewing is essential to appreciate this wonderful property.
Situation And Amenities
Balderton is located approximately three miles to the south of the market town of Newark on Trent. Local amenities include a post office, pharmacy, supermarkets including Lidl, Tesco and Sainsburys, a Health Centre, well respected schools and regular bus services to Newark town centre. The location is in close proximity of Route 64 of the National Cycle Network which runs from Market Harborough to Lincoln. Newark has excellent shopping facilities including major retail chains, Marks & Spencer and Waitrose. The town is ideally placed for commuter links with the A46 to Nottingham and Lincoln, and the A1 for travel North and South. In addition, Newark Northgate Railway Station is on the East Coast mainline and regular trains to London take approximately 80 minutes.
Accommodation
Upon entering the front door, this leads into:
Kitchen (13' 2'' x 11' 7'' (4.01m x 3.53m))
This stunning kitchen gives a flavour of what's to come within this very unique residence, and has a window to the front elevation with fitted shutters. This bespoke kitchen comprises an excellent range of base units contrasted with solid wood work surfaces. There is a Belfast sink, and integrated appliances include a fridge and freezer which are located within the central island, and also a slim-line dishwasher. Included within the sale is the gas fired range cooker which has an extractor hood above and is situated in the old fireplace. The kitchen has a painted beamed ceiling and a ceramic tiled floor which flows through to the dining area. There is a useful built-in storage cupboard. From the kitchen a large opening leads through into the lounge.
Lounge (13' 5'' x 13' 4'' (4.09m x 4.06m))
This charming room has window to the front elevation with fitted shutters and is once again full of character having a heavily beamed ceiling. The focal point of the lounge is the feature fireplace with log burning stove inset, and the room is further complemented with solid wood flooring and wall light points. The room has a radiator, an internal window through to the hallway and a door leads into the sitting room.
Dining Room (11' 10'' x 9' 3'' (3.60m x 2.82m))
The dining room has glazed French doors leading out into the garden, a door opens to reveal the staircase leading to the first floor and sited beneath the staircase is a useful storage cupboard. There is also a further storage cupboard which houses the Combi central heating boiler. The dining room has the same ceramic tiled floor that flows through from the kitchen, a heavily beamed ceiling, wall light points and a radiator. A door opening leads through to the internal hallway.
Internal Hallway
The internal hallway provides access to the ground floor cloakroom and the sitting room, a door leads out to the courtyard and a further door leads out onto Queen Street. There are also two useful storage cupboards and a further cupboard that has space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. This internal hallway is full of charm and character and has an exposed feature brick wall, beams, wall light points, a radiator and the same flooring that flows through from the dining room.
Sitting Room (13' 10'' x 13' 2'' (4.21m x 4.01m))
This splendid additional sitting room has dual aspect windows, one to the front elevation with bespoke fitted shutters, and one to the rear internal courtyard. The sitting room is suitable for a variety of purposes and is currently utilised as a large playroom. The room could also be used as a large home office/study if required. A further door leads out onto Main Street. The sitting room has a heavily beamed ceiling, a stone tiled floor, wall light points and a radiator.
Ground Floor Cloakroom
The ground floor cloakroom has an opaque window to the rear and is fitted with a bespoke vanity unit with wash hand basin on set and storage beneath, and a WC. The cloakroom has a ceramic tiled floor and a ceiling light point.
First Floor Landing
As previously mentioned, a door opens from the dining room to reveal the staircase leading to the first floor landing which has doors into the three double bedrooms and the master shower room. The landing has a feature circular window to the rear, recessed ceiling spotlights and an extractor which operates the air circulation system.
Shower Room (11' 10'' x 9' 3'' (3.60m x 2.82m))
This stunning shower room has a window to the rear elevation and an open plan wet room style shower with mains rainwater head shower, bespoke fitted vanity unit with 'his & hers' wash hand basins and ample storage beneath, and a WC. The shower room is complemented with contemporary ceramic floor and wall tiling, together with an exposed feature beam and recessed ceiling spotlights. There is also a radiator installed.
Bedroom One (13' 11'' x 13' 4'' (4.24m x 4.06m) (at widest points))
An excellent sized double bedroom with a window to the front elevation, recessed ceiling spotlights, a radiator and a door into the en-suite shower room. Access to the loft space is obtained from bedroom one.
En-Suite Shower Room
The well appointed en-suite is fitted with a double width walk-in shower cubicle with mains rainwater head shower, vanity unit with wash hand basin inset and storage beneath, and a WC. The room is enhanced with contemporary ceramic floor and wall tiling, together with recessed ceiling spotlights. In addition there is an extractor fan and a radiator.
Bedroom Two (13' 2'' x 11' 10'' (4.01m x 3.60m))
A further great sized double bedroom, also with a window to the front elevation. This fabulous room has a vaulted ceiling with Velux skylight window, exposed roof trusses and a brick chimney breast. Bedroom two has an extensive range of bespoke fitted wardrobes, a ceiling light point and a radiator.
Bedroom Three (12' 9'' x 10' 1'' (3.88m x 3.07m))
Bedroom three is also an excellent sized double which has a window to the front elevation and is currently utilised as a dressing room. This bedroom has a comprehensive suite of fitted bedroom furniture including wardrobe, drawers and dressing table. There is a ceiling light point and a radiator. Further access to the loft space is obtained from here.
Outside
The gardens to the rear are fully enclosed and delightfully landscaped. They are tiered in design and comprise a sizeable patio area which is situated adjacent to the rear of the cottage, with steps leading up to a patio located at the back of the garden. There is an artificial lawn edged with well stocked borders containing a vast array of mature shrubs, plants and trees.
Council Tax
The property is in Band C.
Situation And Amenities
Balderton is located approximately three miles to the south of the market town of Newark on Trent. Local amenities include a post office, pharmacy, supermarkets including Lidl, Tesco and Sainsburys, a Health Centre, well respected schools and regular bus services to Newark town centre. The location is in close proximity of Route 64 of the National Cycle Network which runs from Market Harborough to Lincoln. Newark has excellent shopping facilities including major retail chains, Marks & Spencer and Waitrose. The town is ideally placed for commuter links with the A46 to Nottingham and Lincoln, and the A1 for travel North and South. In addition, Newark Northgate Railway Station is on the East Coast mainline and regular trains to London take approximately 80 minutes.
Accommodation
Upon entering the front door, this leads into:
Kitchen (13' 2'' x 11' 7'' (4.01m x 3.53m))
This stunning kitchen gives a flavour of what's to come within this very unique residence, and has a window to the front elevation with fitted shutters. This bespoke kitchen comprises an excellent range of base units contrasted with solid wood work surfaces. There is a Belfast sink, and integrated appliances include a fridge and freezer which are located within the central island, and also a slim-line dishwasher. Included within the sale is the gas fired range cooker which has an extractor hood above and is situated in the old fireplace. The kitchen has a painted beamed ceiling and a ceramic tiled floor which flows through to the dining area. There is a useful built-in storage cupboard. From the kitchen a large opening leads through into the lounge.
Lounge (13' 5'' x 13' 4'' (4.09m x 4.06m))
This charming room has window to the front elevation with fitted shutters and is once again full of character having a heavily beamed ceiling. The focal point of the lounge is the feature fireplace with log burning stove inset, and the room is further complemented with solid wood flooring and wall light points. The room has a radiator, an internal window through to the hallway and a door leads into the sitting room.
Dining Room (11' 10'' x 9' 3'' (3.60m x 2.82m))
The dining room has glazed French doors leading out into the garden, a door opens to reveal the staircase leading to the first floor and sited beneath the staircase is a useful storage cupboard. There is also a further storage cupboard which houses the Combi central heating boiler. The dining room has the same ceramic tiled floor that flows through from the kitchen, a heavily beamed ceiling, wall light points and a radiator. A door opening leads through to the internal hallway.
Internal Hallway
The internal hallway provides access to the ground floor cloakroom and the sitting room, a door leads out to the courtyard and a further door leads out onto Queen Street. There are also two useful storage cupboards and a further cupboard that has space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. This internal hallway is full of charm and character and has an exposed feature brick wall, beams, wall light points, a radiator and the same flooring that flows through from the dining room.
Sitting Room (13' 10'' x 13' 2'' (4.21m x 4.01m))
This splendid additional sitting room has dual aspect windows, one to the front elevation with bespoke fitted shutters, and one to the rear internal courtyard. The sitting room is suitable for a variety of purposes and is currently utilised as a large playroom. The room could also be used as a large home office/study if required. A further door leads out onto Main Street. The sitting room has a heavily beamed ceiling, a stone tiled floor, wall light points and a radiator.
Ground Floor Cloakroom
The ground floor cloakroom has an opaque window to the rear and is fitted with a bespoke vanity unit with wash hand basin on set and storage beneath, and a WC. The cloakroom has a ceramic tiled floor and a ceiling light point.
First Floor Landing
As previously mentioned, a door opens from the dining room to reveal the staircase leading to the first floor landing which has doors into the three double bedrooms and the master shower room. The landing has a feature circular window to the rear, recessed ceiling spotlights and an extractor which operates the air circulation system.
Shower Room (11' 10'' x 9' 3'' (3.60m x 2.82m))
This stunning shower room has a window to the rear elevation and an open plan wet room style shower with mains rainwater head shower, bespoke fitted vanity unit with 'his & hers' wash hand basins and ample storage beneath, and a WC. The shower room is complemented with contemporary ceramic floor and wall tiling, together with an exposed feature beam and recessed ceiling spotlights. There is also a radiator installed.
Bedroom One (13' 11'' x 13' 4'' (4.24m x 4.06m) (at widest points))
An excellent sized double bedroom with a window to the front elevation, recessed ceiling spotlights, a radiator and a door into the en-suite shower room. Access to the loft space is obtained from bedroom one.
En-Suite Shower Room
The well appointed en-suite is fitted with a double width walk-in shower cubicle with mains rainwater head shower, vanity unit with wash hand basin inset and storage beneath, and a WC. The room is enhanced with contemporary ceramic floor and wall tiling, together with recessed ceiling spotlights. In addition there is an extractor fan and a radiator.
Bedroom Two (13' 2'' x 11' 10'' (4.01m x 3.60m))
A further great sized double bedroom, also with a window to the front elevation. This fabulous room has a vaulted ceiling with Velux skylight window, exposed roof trusses and a brick chimney breast. Bedroom two has an extensive range of bespoke fitted wardrobes, a ceiling light point and a radiator.
Bedroom Three (12' 9'' x 10' 1'' (3.88m x 3.07m))
Bedroom three is also an excellent sized double which has a window to the front elevation and is currently utilised as a dressing room. This bedroom has a comprehensive suite of fitted bedroom furniture including wardrobe, drawers and dressing table. There is a ceiling light point and a radiator. Further access to the loft space is obtained from here.
Outside
The gardens to the rear are fully enclosed and delightfully landscaped. They are tiered in design and comprise a sizeable patio area which is situated adjacent to the rear of the cottage, with steps leading up to a patio located at the back of the garden. There is an artificial lawn edged with well stocked borders containing a vast array of mature shrubs, plants and trees.
Council Tax
The property is in Band C.
