House For Sale £650,000
Constructed in the late 18th century, the Grade II Listed, Muskham Hall occupies a well-proportioned plot on Waltons Lane, bordering the A1. The Hall has remained relatively untouched since its construction, sparing some alterations made in the 1960s and a couple of additions such as the fire system put in by the current owners.
Being offered to the market for the first time in over 30 years, this Georgian property demonstrates predominantly British Gothic architecture with strong Scottish and French influences evident throughout. It offers potential purchasers the fabulous opportunity to own a piece of history, and through substantial renovation, restore the property to its former glory whilst creating a wonderful home suitable to their taste.
Subject to the necessary planning consents, the Hall not only offers the potential to be a fabulous home however, could also be turned to alternate uses such as a boutique hotel, wedding venue or other commercial premises.
Ground Floor - A central hallway runs from the front to the rear of the house, with Georgian doors offering external access at either end.
Entering from the front of the property, a door to the left-hand side leads into a secondary hallway, with the original wooden staircase rising to the first floor. This formally constituted part of the parlour, located through a second door, but has been separated with a firewall by the current owners.
The parlour, located to the front left hand side of the property, features the original strip pine floorboards, Georgian sash window with accompanying Georgian shutters and an open fireplace.
Turning left at the end of the central hall provides access to the single compartment cellar with barrel vaulted ceiling and brick floor, via brick and stone steps.
To the rear of the parlour, accessed by the central hall and passing the cellar steps, is the kitchen. Whilst currently not fitted with units, this room has retained its original wood burning stove with wood surround, and also demonstrates the addition of an Italian Tile Terrazzo floor fitted in the 1960s.
A door leads from the kitchen to the utility room and porch, part of a small extension added in the 1960s. This porch also used to lead to a conservatory which has now been partially demolished, but retains the full front wall with Georgian window, and a half wall to the rear. This area can be viewed externally.
Returning to the central hallway, a door to the right, leads into a fabulous dual aspect reception room that spans the depth of the property with a Georgian sash window and accompanying shutters to the front and a French door with shutters to the rear. This large room also benefits from the original floorboards and two brick and tile fireplaces.
From the main reception room, two doors lead into the Follie, a door leading to the ground floor room and a second to the staircase that rises to the first floor.
The Follie - Descending two steps from the main reception room through an internal gothic arched door, leads into the ground floor of the Follie.
Thought to be built at around the same time as the main house, we are unsure of whether the Follie was in situ before the main property was built or in fact was built as an addition a short while after.
This two story portion of the property links with the main house on both floors, however it could easily be adapted to form a separate annex as it benefits from its own staircase or incorporated further within the house subject to necessary planning consents.
The ground floor room benefits from high ceilings as evident throughout the entirety of the property however it also retains the original rum cornice and architraves. A large gothic arched door provides external access to the side of the property. Two internal gothic arched doors provide access to the understairs cupboard and bottom of the staircase, whilst these are mirrored in two gothic arched alcoves to the rear wall adorned with lion heads reflecting the original owners coat of arms.
The staircase has three doors at the bottom, providing access to the ground floor reception room of the Follie, the main reception room and an external fire door provides access to the front.
At the top of the stairs, a small hallway provides access to the principle bedroom, and two WCs. Subject to planning permission, these large toilets could be reconfigured to provide an ensuite to the principle bedroom and the fourth bedroom accessed via the staircase in the main house.
The principle bedroom is a very large room, benefitting from two beautiful gothic arched windows, a Victorian fireplace and secret door disguised as a full height cupboard providing access to the main house's first floor hallway.
First Floor - Rising to the first floor from the internal hallway, the staircase splits at the top. To the left is the well-proportioned second bedroom, with sash window and strip pine floor.
Turning right at the landing steps onto an internal hall mirroring the one below, spanning the depth of the property. A beautiful Georgian arched picture window lets light in to this hall and provides stunning views over the rear garden, whilst a sash window provides views to the front.
The third bedroom is a large double, located to the front of bedroom two, with strip pine floor, sash window and a cast iron fireplace.
A second hall, leads from the central hall between the two remaining rooms on the first floor. At the end of this hall is the secret door providing access to the Follie's principle bedroom.
To the rear of the hall is a bathroom fitted with a cast iron fireplace, panelled bath, pedestal sink and WC. A large built in cupboard with panelled doors houses the immersion heater tank and acts as an airing cupboard. A Georgian sash window provides views to the rear.
Whilst to the front of the hall is the very large fourth bedroom benefitting from Georgian sash windows, a 1930's art deco fireplace, and built in panelled cabinetry. A door leads into a dressing room, which backs on to the Follie's WCs and could therefore provide access to create an ensuite for this bedroom, subject to necessary planning consent.
Attic - A door from the first-floor hall provides access to the attic staircase. The attic benefits from good ceiling height, and is separated into three sections. This could potentially provide space for further accommodation subject to necessary planning consents.
Grounds And Gardens - To the front of the property is an enclosed front garden, bordered by a wall with Listed wrought iron railings and planted with established Victorian Robinia. To the right of this enclosed area is a double gate providing vehicular access to the property.
The rear garden has a wealth of natural roaming plants ranging from bluebells to established white lilac trees, yew trees and an Oak that is listed on the ancient tree register. As the trees are within listed curtilage there are numerous tree preservation orders in place.
To the left-hand side of the property is the trap shed, stables and a brick outbuilding. There are fenced borders to the both sides.
Viewings - Due to the condition of this property, Digby & Finch advise that appropriate clothing and footwear should be worn when viewing the property and a torch may also be required.
Viewers must take extreme care and access is at the viewer's own risk and Digby & Finch accept no responsibility for any accidents or injuries.
All viewings are strictly through Digby & Finch, access is not available under any other circumstance.
Agents Note - The land to the rear of the property is potentially available for purchase through separate negotiations. Whilst there is currently no planning permission active on this land, it has previously been earmarked on the community plan for its development potential. As such, purchase of this land would be likely to include an overage.
Services - Mains water, drainage and electricity are understood to be connected. The property has storage heaters and an immersion water heater tank in the bathroom. None of the services or appliances have been tested by the agent.
Fixtures And Fittings - Every effort has been made to omit any fixtures belonging to the Vendor in the description of the property and the property is sold subject to the Vendor's right to the removal of, or payment for, as the case may be, any such fittings, etc. whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
Finer Details - Local Authority: Newark & Sherwood District Council
Council Tax Band:
Tenure: Freehold
Possession: Vacant possession upon completion.
EPC rating: Exempt
Plans - The site and floor plans forming part of these sale particulars are for identification purposes only. All relevant details should be legally checked as appropriate.
Being offered to the market for the first time in over 30 years, this Georgian property demonstrates predominantly British Gothic architecture with strong Scottish and French influences evident throughout. It offers potential purchasers the fabulous opportunity to own a piece of history, and through substantial renovation, restore the property to its former glory whilst creating a wonderful home suitable to their taste.
Subject to the necessary planning consents, the Hall not only offers the potential to be a fabulous home however, could also be turned to alternate uses such as a boutique hotel, wedding venue or other commercial premises.
Ground Floor - A central hallway runs from the front to the rear of the house, with Georgian doors offering external access at either end.
Entering from the front of the property, a door to the left-hand side leads into a secondary hallway, with the original wooden staircase rising to the first floor. This formally constituted part of the parlour, located through a second door, but has been separated with a firewall by the current owners.
The parlour, located to the front left hand side of the property, features the original strip pine floorboards, Georgian sash window with accompanying Georgian shutters and an open fireplace.
Turning left at the end of the central hall provides access to the single compartment cellar with barrel vaulted ceiling and brick floor, via brick and stone steps.
To the rear of the parlour, accessed by the central hall and passing the cellar steps, is the kitchen. Whilst currently not fitted with units, this room has retained its original wood burning stove with wood surround, and also demonstrates the addition of an Italian Tile Terrazzo floor fitted in the 1960s.
A door leads from the kitchen to the utility room and porch, part of a small extension added in the 1960s. This porch also used to lead to a conservatory which has now been partially demolished, but retains the full front wall with Georgian window, and a half wall to the rear. This area can be viewed externally.
Returning to the central hallway, a door to the right, leads into a fabulous dual aspect reception room that spans the depth of the property with a Georgian sash window and accompanying shutters to the front and a French door with shutters to the rear. This large room also benefits from the original floorboards and two brick and tile fireplaces.
From the main reception room, two doors lead into the Follie, a door leading to the ground floor room and a second to the staircase that rises to the first floor.
The Follie - Descending two steps from the main reception room through an internal gothic arched door, leads into the ground floor of the Follie.
Thought to be built at around the same time as the main house, we are unsure of whether the Follie was in situ before the main property was built or in fact was built as an addition a short while after.
This two story portion of the property links with the main house on both floors, however it could easily be adapted to form a separate annex as it benefits from its own staircase or incorporated further within the house subject to necessary planning consents.
The ground floor room benefits from high ceilings as evident throughout the entirety of the property however it also retains the original rum cornice and architraves. A large gothic arched door provides external access to the side of the property. Two internal gothic arched doors provide access to the understairs cupboard and bottom of the staircase, whilst these are mirrored in two gothic arched alcoves to the rear wall adorned with lion heads reflecting the original owners coat of arms.
The staircase has three doors at the bottom, providing access to the ground floor reception room of the Follie, the main reception room and an external fire door provides access to the front.
At the top of the stairs, a small hallway provides access to the principle bedroom, and two WCs. Subject to planning permission, these large toilets could be reconfigured to provide an ensuite to the principle bedroom and the fourth bedroom accessed via the staircase in the main house.
The principle bedroom is a very large room, benefitting from two beautiful gothic arched windows, a Victorian fireplace and secret door disguised as a full height cupboard providing access to the main house's first floor hallway.
First Floor - Rising to the first floor from the internal hallway, the staircase splits at the top. To the left is the well-proportioned second bedroom, with sash window and strip pine floor.
Turning right at the landing steps onto an internal hall mirroring the one below, spanning the depth of the property. A beautiful Georgian arched picture window lets light in to this hall and provides stunning views over the rear garden, whilst a sash window provides views to the front.
The third bedroom is a large double, located to the front of bedroom two, with strip pine floor, sash window and a cast iron fireplace.
A second hall, leads from the central hall between the two remaining rooms on the first floor. At the end of this hall is the secret door providing access to the Follie's principle bedroom.
To the rear of the hall is a bathroom fitted with a cast iron fireplace, panelled bath, pedestal sink and WC. A large built in cupboard with panelled doors houses the immersion heater tank and acts as an airing cupboard. A Georgian sash window provides views to the rear.
Whilst to the front of the hall is the very large fourth bedroom benefitting from Georgian sash windows, a 1930's art deco fireplace, and built in panelled cabinetry. A door leads into a dressing room, which backs on to the Follie's WCs and could therefore provide access to create an ensuite for this bedroom, subject to necessary planning consent.
Attic - A door from the first-floor hall provides access to the attic staircase. The attic benefits from good ceiling height, and is separated into three sections. This could potentially provide space for further accommodation subject to necessary planning consents.
Grounds And Gardens - To the front of the property is an enclosed front garden, bordered by a wall with Listed wrought iron railings and planted with established Victorian Robinia. To the right of this enclosed area is a double gate providing vehicular access to the property.
The rear garden has a wealth of natural roaming plants ranging from bluebells to established white lilac trees, yew trees and an Oak that is listed on the ancient tree register. As the trees are within listed curtilage there are numerous tree preservation orders in place.
To the left-hand side of the property is the trap shed, stables and a brick outbuilding. There are fenced borders to the both sides.
Viewings - Due to the condition of this property, Digby & Finch advise that appropriate clothing and footwear should be worn when viewing the property and a torch may also be required.
Viewers must take extreme care and access is at the viewer's own risk and Digby & Finch accept no responsibility for any accidents or injuries.
All viewings are strictly through Digby & Finch, access is not available under any other circumstance.
Agents Note - The land to the rear of the property is potentially available for purchase through separate negotiations. Whilst there is currently no planning permission active on this land, it has previously been earmarked on the community plan for its development potential. As such, purchase of this land would be likely to include an overage.
Services - Mains water, drainage and electricity are understood to be connected. The property has storage heaters and an immersion water heater tank in the bathroom. None of the services or appliances have been tested by the agent.
Fixtures And Fittings - Every effort has been made to omit any fixtures belonging to the Vendor in the description of the property and the property is sold subject to the Vendor's right to the removal of, or payment for, as the case may be, any such fittings, etc. whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
Finer Details - Local Authority: Newark & Sherwood District Council
Council Tax Band:
Tenure: Freehold
Possession: Vacant possession upon completion.
EPC rating: Exempt
Plans - The site and floor plans forming part of these sale particulars are for identification purposes only. All relevant details should be legally checked as appropriate.
