Detached house for sale in Doncaster DN10, 7 Bedroom

The farmhouse has been sympathetically renovated retaining a wealth of charm and character. There are exposed beams and timbers to many rooms, natural oak floors, sash windows and traditional cast iron stoves to several rooms. The property benefits from oil fired central heating and a security system.

There are four reception rooms in addition to the conservatory, and a ground floor bedroom which could be used as an extra living room if required. The dining room is open plan to the kitchen which has handcrafted natural oak cabinets with granite surfaces, and integrated appliances. There is a utility room and WC off the rear hall. Of the seven bedrooms, four are on the first floor, and two on the second floor. There are also two bathrooms.

The grounds include formal gardens and two enclosed
paddocks. There is a brick coal shed and a store attached to the house, and two garden sheds.

Ground Floor

Reception Hall
Panelled entrance door, oak flooring, return staircase with oak banister rising to the first floor and secondary staircase also rising to the rear landing, under stairs storage cupboard, oak beam to ceiling.

Drawing Room
Open fireplace with inset cast iron stove, brick recess and
hearth and oak surround, 4 wall light points, heavy oak beam to wall and ceiling, built in storage cupboard.

Snug
Exposed beams and timbers, oak flooring, inglenook fireplace with quarry tiled hearth, brick recess and inset cast iron stove, 2 wall light points, door to steps down to 2 vaulted cellars.

Bedroom/Sitting Room
Oak flooring, cast iron stove set in on brick hearth, built in
cupboard to recess, 3 wall light points, exposed beam to ceiling.

Study
Oak flooring, door to the garden, fitted shelving.

Dining Room
Tiled floor, cast iron stove set on tiled hearth, exposed beams, under stairs storage cupboard, built in pine corner seat.

Kitchen
Fitted with an extensive range of hand crafted oak cupboards and drawers with granite work surfaces over, double bowl Belfast sink with brushed chrome mixer tap, Falcon range, integrated dishwasher, fridge, washing machine and tumble drier, matching wall cabinets, tiled floor, heated towel rail, walk in Pantry with shelving.

Conservatory
Slate tiled floor, cast iron stove set in raised recess, twin doors to the garden.

Rear Hall
Glazed panelled door to the conservatory, tiled floor.

Boot Room

Oak cabinets and work surface, Belfast sink with brushed
chrome mixer tap, fitted shelving, oil fired central heating boiler.

Cloakroom
Closed couple WC and wash hand basin, part panelled walls.

First Floor

Landing
Stairs continue to the second floor, exposed beam to ceiling.

Bedroom
Oak floor, exposed beam to ceiling, 2 wall light points, built in storage cupboard.

Bedroom
Exposed beam and timbers, 2 wall light points, built in storage cupboard.

Rear Landing
Built in linen cupboard.

Bedroom
Oak flooring, shelving to recess.

Bathroom
Double ended bath sunk into raised travertine floor, close
coupled WC and pedestal wash hand basin, heated towel
rail, part tiled walls, exposed wall timbers, built in airing
cupboard with hot water cylinder and shelving.

Bathroom 2
Double ended bath with Victorian style chrome mixer tap
with shower attachment, wall hung WC and hand basin,
travertine floor, part tiled walls, extractor fan.

A separate staircase form the snug leads to a further bedroom.

Bedroom
Oak flooring, traditional cast iron fireplace with tiled slips
and hearth, 3 wall light points.

Second Floor

Landing
Exposed timbers, built in storage cupboard.

Bedroom
Exposed timbers, wall light point.

Bedroom
Exposed timbers, 2 wall light points.

Outside

The property stands in extensive grounds of around 7 acres, including formal gardens, the ruins of the C12 priory, and paddocks with frontage and fishing rights on the River Idle.

The front of the property is hard landscaped with cobbled and gravel parking for several cars to the side.

There are split level, attractively laid out formal gardens to the rear, lawns and established beds and borders. There are 2 garden sheds, and a brick and pantile coal shed and store attached to the rear of the farmhouse.

Beyond the formal gardens are two enclosed paddocks running down to the river. The ruins of the priory are enclosed by fencing.

Tenure
We are given to understand that the tenure of the property is Freehold.

Services
Mains water and electricity are connected. There is an oil fired central heating system to radiators. Drainage is to a septic tank.

Rating Assessment
We are advised by Bassetlaw District Council that Abbey Farm is in Council Tax Band G.

Location
Abbey Farm is located around a mile from the village of Mattersey, in open countryside with river frontage and fishing rights on the River Idle. The village is around 8 miles from the thriving market town of Retford, with its excellent communication links, and 5 miles to the south east of Bawtry. Retford serves the local villages and has a main line rail link with London Kings Cross (105 minutes). Mattersey is conveniently located for the A1 network
at Ranby and Blyth.

The A1 motorway gives excellent access to London and to the North, the M18, M62 and M1. Retford has a small market place which is home to the local market on a Thursday and Saturday with a range of local shops and Asda and Morrisons Superstores. There is a good selection of local junior and secondary schools and private education is available at Ranby School and Worksop College. On the doorstep is Sherwood Forest, National Trust Clumber Park and a variety of other attractions. The historic city of Lincoln is just a short drive away, which offers Lincoln Cathedral, Castle, University, Cinema and numerous shops and boutiques along with many eating establishments.

Directions.
From our office in Bawtry, leave the town to the East on the A631 and continue for about 3 miles, until reaching the village of Everton. Turn right signposted to Mattersey and follow the road directly to the village. Turn left into Main Street and at the sharp right bend in the road, continue straight on into Abbey Road. Abbey road is a bridleway, and Abbey House is found after around 1 mile at the very end of the lane.