5 bedroom detached house for sale

Property description

A substantial detached character property built of stone set within an established plot extending to approximately 1.3 acres. In addition there are outbuildings offering potential for conversion and a substantial modern barn(45'6 x 30') with separate drive access. The property is believed to date back to the 17th century and has many attractive features to include beamed ceilings, open fires and lattice windows. Well presented throughout the property offers extensive accommodation to include reception hall, three large reception rooms, re-fitted kitchen, cloak/WC, master bedroom with en-suite shower room, four further bedrooms and family bathroom. Situated on the edge of the Vale of Belvoir within a semi-rural location conveniently placed for Grantham and the A1. The property offers a rare opportunity and viewing is highly recommended.Front elevationWaltham on the Wolds is situated between Melton Mowbray and Grantham. The village features a large variety of stone cottages and houses and excellent local facilities including a primary school, two popular pubs, Dr's Surgery and dispensary, Post Office and general store. The village is well placed for commuting to Nottingham, the nearby market towns of Grantham and Melton Mowbray providing good local facilities. The Inter-city line at Grantham provides a fast service to London.Ground floor planPorch 2.92m(9'7'') x 1.47m(4'10'')The property is entered through a canopy porch into:-Entrance hall6.10m(20'0) x 2.39m(7'10)Beamed ceiling, flagstone floor, exposed stonework, electric storage radiator, lattice French doors leading to rear garden.Sitting room 5.49m(18'0'') x 4.95m(16'3'')Feature open fire grate set in period stone fireplace, electric storage heater, exposed oak beamed ceiling polished timber floor, three lattice windows.Inner hall 4.37m(14'4'') x 1.88m(6'2'')Beamed ceiling, exposed stonework, flagstone floor, understairs storage cupboard, built-in book case.Cloaks/WC 1.83m(6'0'') x 1.60m(5'3'')Two piece traditional white suite with brass fittings comprising of low level flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled splashback, exposed stonework, flagstone floor, heated towel rail, lattice window to front.Dining room4.47m(14'8) x 2.92m(9'7) Feature open fire grate with period stone surround, electric storage radiator, beamed ceiling, exposed stonework, timber flooring, two lattice windows to front.Breakfast room 4.47m(14'8'') x 3.63m(11'11'')4.47m(14'8) x 3.63m(11'11) Oak beamed ceilings, solid oak flooring, oak panelling to dado height, gas fired Aga double oven providing cooking facilities and supplementing hot water set within a brick fireplace, large porcelain sink and drainer unit with brass mixer taps over, lattice window to side. Leading into:-re-fitted kitchen 5.26m(17'3'') x 2.41m(7'11'')5.26m(17'3) x 2.41m(7'11) Porcelain sink unit with mixer taps over, hand made wall and base kitchen units with laminate worksurfaces, built-in aeg oven with housing for microwave, electric hob with extractor hood over, integrated Whirlpool dishwasher, electric storage radiator, windows to side and rear, door leading to garden.First floor planlandingAccess to loft space, built-in airing cupboard, exposed stonework, lattice window overlooking rear gardens.Bedroom one 5.49m(18'0'') x 4.98m(16'4'')Fitted with a range of traditional wardrobes with hanging and shelving space, double aspect windows giving views to open countryside, electric storage radiator.En-suite shower room 1.88m(6'2'') x 1.45m(4'9'')Four piece white suite comprising of bidet, low level flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashbacks, separate shower cubicle, lattice window to front.Bedroom two 4.45m(14'7'') x 2.92m(9'7'')Built-in wardrobe and book shelf, lattice window with open views over countryside, electric storage heater.Bedroom three 3.66m(12'0'') x 3.05m(10'0'')Lattice window to side.Bedroom four 4.89m(16'1'') x 2.41m(7'11'')Lattice window to side, electric storage radiator.Bedroom five 2.11m(6'11'') x 2.74m(9'0'')Lattice window to rear with open views over countryside, electric storage heater.Bathroom2.24m(7'4) x 2.06m(6'9)Three piece white traditional suite comprising of roll top free standing bath, low level flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin with attractive tiled splashbacks, electric storage heater, lattice window to front.ApproachTo the front of the property a sweeping gravelled driveway giving access to parking/turning area, screened by a range of mature trees, extensive lawns.Side elevationrear gardenA landscaped rear garden with large flagstone patio area incorporating pond and further gravelled patio area with adjoining rockery garden, well stocked with many plants and shrubs, wooden pergola with central gravelled walkway, predominately laid to lawn edged with a variety of trees. Lawns adjacent to the house and a range of outbuildings comprising:-Feature lattice windowspondrear patiocovered walkwaytool storePower connected.Wash houseConnected with power and water, deep porcelain sink.OutbuildingsOffering potential for conversion to create additional accommodation or annex (subject to local planning permission). Benefiting mains electricity and separate vehicular access.Substantial detached barn 9.14m(30'0'') x 13.87m(45'6'')A separate drive with gate provides access to this modern former workshop, fitted with security system, electric storage heating, currently providing two offices, large workshop, three storerooms, two toilets and suitable for a variety of uses excluding retail (subject to local planning permission)Site plandirectional noteFrom Melton Mowbray take the A607 out towards Waltham on the Wolds before entering the village there are three properties on the right hand side set behind trees - this is the middle property.Location mapCopyright (c) 1988 - 2003 Microsoft Corp. And/or its suppliers. All rights reserved. Copyright (c) 2002 Navigation Technologies B.V. And its suppliers. All rights reserved. (c) Crown Copyright 2002. 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