House For Sale £525,000
Goodman Close, Great Gonerby, Grantham NG31 8PX

Cocoon yourself within and build special memories in this versatile family home. Extended over time and tucked away on a quiet cul de sac, it's just birdsong and breezes down here. You'd never know you were minutes from the A1 and Grantham town with its high speed rail link to the Capital.

Built in 2001 and extended later by nearly 50 square metres, this handsome stone built home has a lovely country feel, and with one owner from new, has been thoughtfully extended to give flexible living space for growing families. Radiating off a spacious entrance hall are a living room with open fireplace, an enlarged study, an exceptionally long living/kitchen/diner with fabulous Range cooker and french doors to a pretty rear garden, a separate snug, a garden room with vaulted ceiling, utility room and WC. Upstairs are five good bedrooms, most with fitted wardrobes, plus two en-suites and a family bathroom. Floating above the bedroom in the extension is an accessible loft space which is sure to inspire youngsters as well as providing great storage.

Sitting comfortably on its plot, the surrounding gardens are divided into individual spaces for dedicated use. Judicious planting has created a beautifully private spot behind which are a formal front garden with central flower bed, a children's play area, a utility space for the compost and laundry, and a pretty rear garden with patio, lawn and decking. Backing onto mature woodland it feels tranquil here. A gate in the boundary fence leads to a tarmac drive adjacent where there is room to park up to four vehicles before a detached double garage.

This home has gas central heating controlled by HIVE with the added benefit of underfloor heating in the kitchen and garden room. It is uPVC double glazed, has an intruder alarm and can access high speed broadband.

Goodman Close is an exclusive development of executive styled detached homes on the edge of the village of Great Gonerby, THE location of choice.. Minutes from the centre of Grantham, with its main line links to Kings Cross and Grammar Schools, and with easy access to the A1 trunk road, this village offers everything you need. Shops, Pub, Post Office, Primary School, Church, Village Hall are all within easy walking distance and its only minutes by car to the popular Boundary Mills/Downtown Superstore and nearby Service Station. Why live anywhere else?

This property includes:

• 01 - Entrance Hall
  
  An overhead canopy keeps you dry while fishing out your key. Step through into an asymmetrical entrance hall with smart laminate flooring and neutral decor. There's a guest WC and large cloaks cupboard off, plus handy storage beneath the staircase. There's room for a console table too.
  
  
• 02 - Living Room
  
  5.74m x 3.52m (20.2 sqm) - 18' 9" x 11' 6" (217 sqft)
  
  A door from the hall leads into a warmly carpeted living room. Position your furniture around the open fireplace, curl up with family and enjoy some down time. Alternatively open the connecting doors to the kitchen and extend the space for larger gatherings.
  
  
• 03 - Kitchen/Dining/Living Room
  
  9.46m x 5.18m (49 sqm) - 31' x 16' 11" (527 sqft)
  
  Truly the heart of the home this sunny space seems to stretch forever! It is fitted in a range of units with Tuscan Sepele worktops and a wonderful Rangemaster cooker which takes centre stage. The peninsula bar is ideal for lite bites and there's plenty of room for formal dining as well as space for a comfy chair or two. French doors open into the lovely rear garden so you can bring the outside in, and the underfloor heating keeps your toes warm in winter.
  
  
• 04 - Snug
  
  4.41m x 2.42m (10.6 sqm) - 14' 5" x 7' 11" (114 sqft)
  
  Adjacent to the kitchen this is a versatile space perfect for enjoying morning coffee or perhaps a spot of piano practise. Alternatively you could position a desk beneath the window or just relax on a comfy sofa.
  
  
  
• 05 - Garden Room
  
  4.63m x 2.54m (11.7 sqm) - 15' 2" x 8' 4" (126 sqft)
  
  The garden room has under floor heating beneath practical laminate and a vaulted ceiling so you can indulge your passion for a grand chandelier. It has two sets of french doors opening to the garden where you can let the kids out and the breezes in. Its a perfect retreat from the family buzz.
  
  
  
• 06 - Utility Room
  
  1.84m x 2.1m (3.8 sqm) - 6' x 6' 10" (41 sqft)
  
  Positioned adjacent to the drive, this is the tradesman's entrance. Kick off your muddy boots and dry the dog before entering the house proper. There's space for both washing machine and tumble dryer and room for the outdoor clothing too.
  
  
• 07 - WC
  
  Just off the hall, the guest WC has a vinyl laid floor and is part tiled. It is fitted with a pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC.
  
  
• 08 - Study
  
  3.81m x 2.72m (10.3 sqm) - 12' 6" x 8' 11" (111 sqft)
  
  The study has a pleasant view over the front garden so it's a pleasure to work in here. A fitted cupboard gives handy storage for the filing and there's room for a sofa too.
  
  
• 09 - Landing
  
  A traditionally styled kite staircase winds upward to the first floor. A window in the front elevation brings light to the gallery landing above. Here there is an airing cupboard with cylinder and shelving for the linens, and a loft hatch in the ceiling. An enclosed corridor gives access to two of the bedrooms.
  
  
  
• 10 - Master Bedroom
  
  6.36m x 3.61m (22.9 sqm) - 20' 10" x 11' 10" (247 sqft)
  
  The principal bedroom has exposed floorboards and a twin set of fitted wardrobes. Generously proportioned, there's ample room for additional furniture too. It has a pleasant outlook over Goodman Close.
  
  
• 11 - Ensuite Shower Room
  
  2.46m x 1.68m (4.1 sqm) - 8' x 5' 6" (44 sqft)
  
  Tiled from floor to ceiling this room has a white suite comprising traditionally styled pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC plus a separate shower cubicle with mains shower. There's a handy tiled shelf above the sanitary ware, and windows to both side and rear elevations bring in the light.
  
  
• 12 - Bedroom 2
  
  3.82m x 2.83m (10.8 sqm) - 12' 6" x 9' 3" (116 sqft)
  
  This is a good double room at the front of the house which enjoys a leafy outlook over the front garden. It has a double fitted wardrobe offering plentiful storage.
  
  
• 13 - Bedroom 3
  
  4.28m x 2.41m (10.3 sqm) - 14' x 7' 10" (111 sqft)
  
  This double bedroom sits in the extension. It is a light and airy space with exposed pine floorboards and a window overlooking the front garden. Ideal for teenagers or younger children, it has a removable ladder to the loft room above.
  
  
• 14 - Ensuite Bathroom
  
  1.82m x 2.08m (3.7 sqm) - 5' 11" x 6' 9" (40 sqft)
  
  The ensuite to bedroom three has a sparkly granite floor and is fully tiled.
  It is fitted with a white suite comprising panelled bath with mains fed shower over, a pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. A chrome heated towel rail keeps things warm. Recessed spotlights complete the look.
  
  
• 15 - Bedroom 4
  
  3m x 3.32m (9.9 sqm) - 9' 10" x 10' 10" (107 sqft)
  
  This double bedroom has fitted wardrobes and an aspect over the rear garden with woodland beyond.
  
  
• 16 - Bedroom 5
  
  2.72m x 3.18m (8.6 sqm) - 8' 11" x 10' 5" (93 sqft)
  
  Reduced slightly in size to make way for the extension, this bedroom can still take a double bed. There's a fitted wardrobe in the corridor adjacent that serves this room. If you don't need the bedroom space it would make an excellent office, craft room or homework area for the kids.
  
  
• 17 - Family Bathroom
  
  3.32m x 2.06m (6.8 sqm) - 10' 10" x 6' 9" (73 sqft)
  
  A vision in blue and white, the family bathroom is fully tiled and is fitted with a panelled bath with mains fed shower, a pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC.
  
  
• 18 - Loft Room
  
  2.42m x 2.71m (6.5 sqm) - 7' 11" x 8' 10" (70 sqft)
  
  The loft room has somewhat limited headspace however it provides excellent storage and makes an exciting play space for younger children. It is fully decorated, carpeted, and has a skylight with views towards the woodland.
  
  
• 19 - Double Garage
  
  5.08m x 5.2m (26.4 sqm) - 16' 8" x 17' (284 sqft)
  
  Sitting at the end of a long tarmac drive is a generous double garage. It has twin up and over doors, light and power, and with its pitched roof there is excellent storage in the overhead rafters. You can park up to four vehicles on the driveway in front.
  
  
• 20 - Front Gardens
  
  The front garden is divided by panelled fencing into two private spaces. A gate in the hedge gives access to the formal front garden with central flower bed, screened from view by ornamental trees. A footpath leads to the front door. The other space is perfect for children's play equipment including the ubiquitous trampoline.
  
  
• 21 - Rear Garden
  
  A riot of colour, this glorious, sunny, tree filled garden is tranquil and family friendly. A pergola frames access from the kitchen onto the patio where you can dine al fresco in summer and you can take coffee on the deck in the corner. There's lawn for play and borders for the gardener. Scoot through the rear gate into the woodland beyond and enjoy a leafy shortcut to the village.
  
  
• Please note, all dimensions are approximate / maximums and should not be relied upon for the purposes of floor coverings.

Additional Information:

Council Tax:

Band E

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Rating:

Band D (55-68)

Service Included:

Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage

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