House For Sale £600,000
Church Lane, Hougham, Grantham NG32 2JF

If you're looking for the rural idyll whilst retaining excellent transport links, look no further. Tucked away on a quiet country lane this versatile family home has four double bedrooms, five reception rooms and outstanding views. Anyone for a slice of Lincolnshire country life?

The permutations are endless in this wonderful family home, including the option to create an annexe for those who seek multi generational living. With generous dimensions throughout, it has front and rear entrance halls off which are a bespoke fitted kitchen, a triple aspect lounge with log burner, a snug, dining room, breakfast room and home office as well as a spacious utility room and guest WC. Upstairs is an enormous Master bedroom with fitted wardrobe, en-suite shower room and french doors opening onto two separate balconies each giving lovely views over surrounding countryside. A galleried landing off the main hall leads to three more good double bedrooms, all with fitted storage and a large family bathroom.

Sitting on approximately quarter of an acre, the gardens are particularly lovely with a plethora of mature trees and large expanses of lawn with borders. The rear garden is fully enclosed, the front garden has a more open layout with gravelled drive, ornamental pond and plentiful flora with glimpses of the wider view beyond.

Built in the 1970's, this cottage style home with dormer windows has solid oak flooring and is equipped with excellent storage throughout. It has oil fired central heating, is uPVC double glazed and has access to high speed broadband. It also has an intruder alarm.

Hougham is a small village located conveniently between the market towns of Sleaford, Grantham and Newark. This makes it an ideal base for those who wish to enjoy a more rural lifestyle but who need to retain easy access to the East Coast Main line to London, the excellent local Grammar schools and the A1 trunk road. Nearby Marston has a highly regarded primary school plus village hall and a community run shop with post office and hostelry.

This property includes:

• 01 - Entrance Hall
  
  3.76m x 3.28m (12.3 sqm) - 12' 4" x 10' 9" (132 sqft)
  
  The formal entrance hall sets the tone and gives a hint of the dimensions to come. It has crisp pale decor which contrasts with oak flooring and a warmly carpeted staircase giving it a welcoming feel. There's ample room here for a console table and there's a handy under stairs cupboard too.
  
  
• 02 - Sitting Room
  
  4.99m x 5.67m (28.2 sqm) - 16' 4" x 18' 7" (304 sqft)
  
  The focal points in this triple aspect sitting room are the stone fireplace with inset log burner and the pretty arched windows giving uplifting views across the grounds. There's ample room for squishy sofas and comfy chairs where you can curl up with loved ones and enjoy quality downtime.
  
  
• 03 - Snug
  
  3.72m x 3.27m (12.1 sqm) - 12' 2" x 10' 8" (130 sqft)
  
  This multi-functional room is dual aspect and has french doors which open into the garden. Currently used as a snug/library, it would equally well make a study, playroom, or chill out zone for teenagers.
  
  
• 04 - Dining Room
  
  5.19m x 2.69m (13.9 sqm) - 17' x 8' 9" (150 sqft)
  
  Situated close to the kitchen, this is a formal dining space with ample room for table and chairs plus attendant furniture. With twin windows in the rear elevation it has an uplifting view towards neighbouring woodland making it a pleasant space for entertaining.
  
  
• 05 - Kitchen
  
  3.83m x 3.68m (14 sqm) - 12' 6" x 12' (151 sqft)
  
  This bespoke kitchen is a country delight with its painted units and built in dresser. Dual aspect, it has a lovely outlook to the lane where you might spot the odd passer by as they stroll towards the church. Integrated appliances include fridge/freezer, double oven, microwave and LPG fired gas hob.
  
  
• 06 - Utility Room
  
  2.7m x 3.36m (9 sqm) - 8' 10" x 11' (97 sqft)
  
  The ceramic tiled floor spills over from the kitchen into this generous utility room with matching livery. There are plenty of wall cupboards plus an inset stainless steel sink and space beneath the counter for both washing machine and tumble dryer. The floor standing oil fired boiler sits in a nook behind the door.
  
  
• 07 - Rear Lobby
  
  4.84m x 3.21m (15.5 sqm) - 15' 10" x 10' 6" (167 sqft)
  
  Currently used as the 'tradesman's entrance' the rear hall is also fitted with oak flooring. It is open to the utility room so is the perfect place for bringing in children and dogs after muddy walks. A stable door to the garden lets in the summer breezes and gives everyone easy access to the WC. Here you can kick off the wellies and hang up the outdoor clothing, wash the dog and nip to the loo!
  
  
  
• 08 - WC
  
  Located off the rear hall, the WC has oak flooring and is part tiled. It is fitted with a wall mounted wash hand basin and low level WC. A window to the side elevation brings in the light.
  
  
• 09 - Breakfast Room
  
  5.3m x 1.96m (10.3 sqm) - 17' 4" x 6' 5" (111 sqft)
  
  Dual aspect and with french doors to the garden, this is a sunny space for breakfast with family or perhaps morning coffee or a light bite with friends. This room forms one of several which could potentially be converted into an annexe. Follow it through to the office beyond. A hidden staircase leads you up to the Master suite.
  
  
• 10 - Office
  
  5m x 3.1m (15.5 sqm) - 16' 4" x 10' 2" (166 sqft)
  
  The oak floor continues through to a spacious office at the end of the house. Another versatile room with a set of french doors open to the rear garden, it would also make a great gymnasium. A cupboard under the stairs gives more storage.
  
  
• 11 - Master Bedroom
  
  7.86m x 5.67m (44.5 sqm) - 25' 9" x 18' 7" (479 sqft)
  
  This enormous bedroom sits above the double garage. It has oak flooring, a large fitted wardrobe and benefits from three sets of french doors leading onto balconies ideal for breakfasts and sundowners. Triple aspect, it enjoys far reaching views over the garden and countryside beyond.
  
  
• 12 - Ensuite
  
  3.14m x 2.98m (9.3 sqm) - 10' 3" x 9' 9" (100 sqft)
  
  A smart monochrome theme enhances the sense of space in this generous ensuite. With ceramic tiled floor, it is fitted with a high gloss vanity unit with basin over, a low level WC and a large enclosure with mains fed shower and a shelf for seating. There is an airing cupboard where you can store the linens and a window gives a pleasant view towards neighbouring woodland.
  
  
• 13 - Galleried Landing
  
  The staircase from the formal hall leads up to a galleried landing where there is a dormer window overlooking the front. Warmly carpeted, it gives access to three double bedrooms and the family bathroom. It has plentiful storage in the eaves.
  
  
• 14 - Bedroom 2
  
  3.49m x 3.24m (11.3 sqm) - 11' 5" x 10' 7" (121 sqft)
  
  Like all the bedrooms up here, this is a good sized double. Situated at the front of the house it has a built in cupboard with hanging rail in the eaves and a pleasant outlook over the front garden.
  
  
• 15 - Bedroom 3
  
  4.16m x 3.31m (13.7 sqm) - 13' 7" x 10' 10" (148 sqft)
  
  This double bedroom has a window overlooking the side garden and the monkey puzzle tree. Currently used as the nursery, it has plentiful built in storage.
  
  
• 16 - Bedroom 4
  
  8.25m x 3.21m (26.4 sqm) - 27' x 10' 6" (285 sqft)
  
  Originally two separate rooms, this bedroom has two dormer windows facing the rear garden. Currently used as a large office/music room, if you don't need the bedroom space it would make a very good games room too. There is plentiful storage at each end.
  
  
• 17 - Bathroom
  
  3.7m x 3.16m (11.6 sqm) - 12' 1" x 10' 4" (125 sqft)
  
  Dotty ceramic wall tiles add warmth to this cavernous bathroom with ceramic tiled floor and two storage areas in the eaves. It has a statement raised bath with hand held shower attachment, a pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC with seaside seat.
  
  
• 18 - Double Garage
  
  6.4m x 5m (32 sqm) - 20' 11" x 16' 4" (344 sqft)
  
  A courtesy door from the rear hall gives access to a large double garage with twin up and over doors, light and power. For those seeking multi generational living this could be incorporated into the rooms behind and above to create an annexe, subject to building regulations.
  
  
• 19 - Front Gardens
  
  The gardens to front and side are bordered with lush shrubbery with post and rail fencing giving an open outlook which enhances the views across neighbouring gardens, leafy Church Lane and the countryside beyond. A gravelled drive abuts a garden pond and gives parking for up to three vehicles.
  
  
• 20 - Rear Garden
  
  The rear garden is fully enclosed making it both child and dog friendly, and backs onto neighbouring woodland. Laid mostly to lawn with deep borders, it has a generous patio, perfect for al fresco dining, and lots of space for family friendly fun.
  
  
• Please note, all dimensions are approximate / maximums and should not be relied upon for the purposes of floor coverings.

Additional Information:

Council Tax:

Band F

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Rating:

Band D (55-68)

Service Included:

Mains electricity, water and drainage + oil fired central heating. Cooking on LPG

Can you imagine yourself living here? Well don't delay, call 24/7 and book your viewing now!

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