● Substantial Seven Bedroom Detached House
(Currently Utilised as Two Properties)
● Extended, Reconfigured and Upgraded by the Current Owner
● Ideal For Private Equestrian Use
● Barn, Stables, Manège and Paddock Grazing
● Ample Parking inc. Space for Horse Lorry / Trailer
● Open Countryside Views
● Just Over 5 Acres in All
A substantial seven bedroom house, currently configured for multi-generational living, set in approx. 5 acres with a good range of equestrian facilities and ample parking, in a lovely rural location.
The house, which has been extended and undergone significant upgrading and reconfiguration by the current owner, is currently divided into two separate dwellings to accommodate two families and their dogs, cats and horses. The property has a range of private equestrian facilities to the rear comprising stables, tack/feed room, barn, manège, paddocks and field shelter. There are formal gardens to the front, side and rear and ample parking including space for a horse lorry/trailer.
This property certainly offers potential for a great deal of flexibility and diversity of use (subject to any necessary permissions/ consents).
Located in a rural position with open views and only a few near neighbours, there is a nearby shop, pub and takeaway. Billinghay is the nearest village with local amenities including a school and doctors’ surgery. We are also informed that there are quiet country lanes for good outriding. Sleaford is the nearest market town and provides a good range of facilities and amenities.
Price Guide £950,000 Ref: AR8372
THE RESIDENCES
A beautifully presented, neutral and fully modernised large family home, benefitting from oil-fired central heating, double glazing and solar panels. The accommodation in brief is as follows, please refer to the floor plan for approximate room sizes.
RESIDENCE ONE
The front door leads into the Entrance Porch which has tiled flooring and leads through to the Hallway, which has stairs rising off to the First Floor. To the left there is a Reception Room which is ideal for use as a Snug/ Further Sitting Room.
A door leads into another spacious Reception Room with dual aspect windows and focal fireplace with log burner and tiled hearth. Double doors leads into a small Conservatory with tile effect floor covering and a door leading out to the gardens.
Straight on from the Hallway is an l-shaped Inner Hallway leading to a Utility Room, newly fitted with a range of wall and base mounted units with rolled edge work surfaces, tile effect floor covering, space for a tall fridge freezer, plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble drier. Off the Utility is a Guest WC with a continuation of the flooring from the utility room, wash hand basin in vanity unit and WC. There is also a storage cupboard with shelving.
From the Rear Hallway a door leads through to the new extension, which is utilised as a fabulous Kitchen Dining Room, a real hub of this home. It is fitted with a range of contemporary wall and base units with rolled edge work surfaces and has a 1½ bowl sink with mixer tap, electric Rangemaster cooker ( which may be available by separate negotiation) with extractor hood over, integrated appliances comprising dishwasher, microwave and fridge. There is a Walk-in Pantry Cupboard with shelving, a continuation of the tile effect flooring, windows to two aspects, a skylight, and bi-folding doors overlooking and leading out to, the rear garden and patio.
The Rear Entrance Porch has a storage cupboard, skylight and continuation of the tiled effect flooring.
To the First Floor, the Landing gives access to loft space above, has a tank cupboard and leads to Four Bedrooms. Bedroom One is to the front of the house and has an Ensuite comprising wash hand basin in vanity unit and WC, heated towel rail and double storage cupboard with shelves. Bedroom Two is also front facing with fitted wardrobes to one wall, whilst Bedrooms Three and Four are at the rear of the house.
The Family Bathroom has been recently refitted with a bath with shower off taps, separate shower with seat, WC, wash hand basin in vanity unit, wood effect vinyl flooring and extractor fan.
RESIDENCE TWO
An entrance to the rear of the house leads into a Utility/Boot Room which has plumbing for a washing machine, space for a tumble drier, a range of wall and base units with rolled edge work surfaces, sink unit with mixer tap, space for fridge freezer and laminate flooring.
The Kitchen has been recently refitted with a range of wall and base units with rolled edge work surfaces, 1½ bowl sink with mixer tap and further boiling water tap. There are integrated appliances comprising oven and grill, electric hob, Lamona microwave and fridge.
An open-plan Reception Room is currently utilised as a spacious Lounge Diner and has three front windows which let in a superb amount of natural light. This room leads into an Inner Hallway, which has a useful storage cupboard, stairs rising off to the first floor, door leading outside to the side elevation and door to a Guest WC with a wash hand basin and WC, tiled splash backs and tile effect flooring covering.
To the First Floor there are Three Generous Bedrooms, two of which have fitted wardrobes, the other being utilised as an Office.
The Family Bathroom has a bath with shower over and shower screen, as well as a separate shower cubicle, wash hand basin in vanity unit with mirror above and speakers and a WC. There is tiling to the walls, wood effect vinyl flooring, a heated towel rail and an extractor fan.
Price Guide £950,000Ref: AR8372
OUTSIDE, OUTBUILDINGS & LAND
To the front of the property there is off road parking for multiple cars, and a driveway to the right-hand side of the house with additional parking. To either side of the property there is a gated pedestrian access to the rear gardens.
To the rear of the house there is a newly erected Greenhouse, Workshop and Garden Shed, and there is an extensive Patio, ideal for entertaining, with the gardens continuing out beyond and mainly laid to lawn with some Raised Vegetable Beds.
The Equestrian Facilities lie beyond the rear garden and comprise:
Barn with lighting, water and electricity supplies, with a large door to the front.
L-Shaped Timber Stable Yard with Four Stables plus a middle/corner Stable, currently fitted out as a Tack/Feed Room. The yard benefits from water, power and LED lighting and has a concrete base and further stoned Parking Area.
Manège c. 40m x 20m with a recently added rubber surface.
Mobile Field Shelter on a concrete base (divided into 2 sections) which could be utilised as Two Further Stables
if required. There is a Second Field Shelter which is available by separate negotiation.
The Land is divided into Two Level Paddocks with post and rail fencing and could be easily subdivided further.
There is an additional gate at the front of the land which provides tractor/ horse box access.
IN ALL APPROX. 5.1 ACRES
(About 2 Hectares)
Price Guide £950,000Ref: AR8372
