Detached house for sale in Gainsborough DN21, 4 Bedroom

Strawberry Farm is approached from Laughton Lane along a tree lined driveway and is a former Lincolnshire farmhouse, tastefully renovated and extended circa 1997. Within the mature grounds of approximately 2.25 acres is a secluded pond being a focal point for a wealth of flora and fauna including native British birds, geese, deer and a variety of game birds. Conservation and seclusion have been a prime considerations when creating this delightful rural haven. Entrance Porch, Reception Hall, Cloakroom, 4 Reception Rooms, Farmhouse Kitchen, Utility Room. Extensive Landings, 4 Bedrooms (Two With Ensuite Facilities), Bathroom, Lumber Room, Double Glazing, Oil Fired Central Heating. Outside: Courtyard area with detached Double Garage and Workshop with Greenhouse to the rear. Mature grounds with pond and area of paddock.

Situation
Strawberry Farm is situated south east of Laughton Lane with views towards Thonock Hill. Whilst enjoying a high degree privacy within 1 mile is a convenience store, Parish Church and Primary School. About 2 miles distant is the highly acclaimed High School, the Medieval Old Hall, Gainsborough town centre and the prestigious Marshall’s Yard Retail, Commercial and Leisure Complex. Further to the east is the well known 36 hole Thonock Park Golf Club. Scunthorpe and the city of Lincoln are easily accessible also motorway and rail networks and the Robin Hood International Airport about 4 miles north of Bawtry.

Description
This splendid property originally comprised a Victorian brick and pantiled farmhouse comprehensively extended and tastefully renovated circa 1997. Reclaimed brickwork and natural wood beams and timbers being used to great effect to create a home of considerable charm and character. The Sandyford oil fired range provides for cooking and also central heating. Double glazing is also installed. A particular feature of Strawberry Farm are the mature grounds with pond and paddock which provide a high degree of tranquility and seclusion. This is certainly the property for the family interested in a country lifestyle and rural pursuits. It is approached from the north along a shared driveway and via a gravelled and brickset courtyard area through wooden double entrance gates onto a circular driveway, with raised turning circle, which gives access to:

South facing corner entrance porch
Natural brick features, timbered ceiling, part glazed door, Yorkstone floor leading to:

Reception hall
4.16m (13' 8") x 3.56m (11' 8")
Natural brick feature walling, revealed timbers. Yorkstone floor and fireplace. Staircase with turned wood balustrading, shaped handrail to first floor galleried landing with vaulted ceiling above. Two radiators.

Cloakroom
Panelled to dado height, low flush w.c., pedestal wash basin, window, wall light point, extractor, coat pegs, radiator.

Dining room
5.71m (18' 9") x 3.94m (12' 11")
Victorian style fireplace with cast iron and tiled inset, carved pine surround, flanked by arched recess with built in cupboard, beamed ceiling, two south facing windows, one north facing window. Natural wood boarded floor, radiator.

Study
3.96m (13' 0") x 3.97m (13' 0")
Windows to the north and south, beamed ceiling, fitted shelves, built in safe, two wall light points, radiator.

Double georgian style doors
with bevelled glass from reception hall to:

Sitting room
6.27m (20' 7") x 4.44m (14' 7")
Beamed ceiling, internal window to Kitchen. Handsome reclaimed brick inglenook style fireplace with cast iron wood burning stove with substantial lintel over and Yorkstone hearth, picture light above. Built in natural wood corner unit with fitted bookshelves and cupboards under. In the opposite corner is a matching cupboard and shelf unit, Double French doors to south facing terrace with views to Thonock Park. Two radiators. Double Georgian style doors with bevelled glass to:

Garden room
5.85m (19' 2") x 5.27m (17' 3")
A splendid room enjoying panoramic views over the lawns towards the pond with iris’s in the background. Beamed ceiling to the apex of the roof with timber kingposts, Gothic style double glazed window units. Reclaimed brick plinth around the room with natural wood seating above. Double French doors to terrace and lawns. Three Velux type skylights, four wall light points, three radiators. Georgian style door and steps down into:

Farmhouse kitchen
5.16m (16' 11") x 3.96m (13' 0")
Windows to the north and east, comprehensive range of bespoke pine drawer and cupboard units with brass cupped and knob handles, rolled edged work surfaces, tiled splashbacks, recess with Sandyford oil fired cooking range which also provides central heating and domestic hot water. Customised refrigerator, plumbing for dishwasher, inset twin bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and filter. Fitted bench seating flanked by built in cupboards, matching eye level cupboards. Beamed ceiling with downlighter spotlights, wall light points.

Hall
3.01m (9' 10") x 3.52m (11' 7")
Built in cupboard, west facing window, downlighter spotlights, radiator. Georgian style door to patio.

Utility room
3.18m (10' 5") x 3.26m (10' 8")
West facing window, range of built in drawer and cupboard units under rolled edged work surfaces incorporating refrigerator. Inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and tiled splashback, plumbing for automatic washing machine, matching eye level cupboards, quarry tiled floor, downlighter spotlights, outlet for tumble dryer. Provision for radiator.

Rear hall
2.31m (7' 7") x 1.65m (5' 5")
Recess with coat pegs, wooden effect floor. Giving access to:

External portico/car port
With arch brickwork and quarry tiled floor.

From the reception hall:

staircase to first floor galleried landing
3.80m (12' 6") x 3.68m (12' 1")
Plus original brick feature walling, exposed timbers and beams to apex of the roof.

Landing area
Access to roof space, Delph rack, airing cupboard with pre-lagged hot water cylinder, electric immersion heater, linen cupboard with slatted shelves. Window seat overlooking west facing courtyard area, radiator. Step down to lower level with range of two built in double wardrobes with natural wood doors.

Master bedrom
3.94m (12' 11") x 4.13m (13' 7")
Revealed beams, four wall light points, south and north facing windows, radiator.

En suite shower room
2.59m (8' 6") x 2.01m (6' 7")
Panelled to dado height, tiled shower cubicle with Mira electric shower, pedestal wash basin, low flush w.c., south facing window, downlighter spotlights, shaver and light point. Towel rail/radiator.

Bedroom
3.09m (10' 2") x 3.96m (13' 0")
South facing window, radiator.

Bathroom
3.92m (12' 10") x 2.29m (7' 6")
Panelled to dado height, west facing window with window seat overlooking courtyard. Corner panelled bath with feature tiled surround, low flush w.c., pedestal wash basin with shaver and light point above, radiator.

Bedroom
4.19m (13' 9") x 4.00m (13' 1")
Windows to the north and east, two wall light points, radiator.

Lumber room
3.01m (9' 10") x 1.67m (5' 6")
Sloping ceiling.

Bedroom
4.11m (13' 6") x 4.07m (13' 4")
An intriguing room with revealed timber vaulted ceiling and external Owl box, locker cupboard storage, windows to the north and east, wall light point. Cottage door to:

En suite shower rooom
Panelled to dado height, vanity unit wash basin with cupboards under, light and shaver point above, extractor, low flush w.c., tiled shower cubicle with Triton electric shower, Velux type skylight, radiator.

Externally
To the side of the courtyard is a brick and pantiled Garage block comprising double garage 7.13m x 4.91m (23’4 x 16’1), one arched entrance and one with timber doors. Electric light and power. Adjoining Workshop. Greenhouse to the rear, bunded oil storage tank. The garage block is linked to the house by a reclaimed brick wall with recessed planters, wooden double doors giving access to the circular driveway with raised brick central feature and rockeries beyond. On the south side of the house are paved terraces with climbing roses and ornamental hydrangeas. To the east is an area of enclosed grass paddock. Further to the north is a well established pond with willow trees, iris’s, lilies and an abundance of wildlife. In the north west corner is an orchard with apple, pear and plum trees.

Services
Mains electricity and water. Septic tank drainage.