Detached house for sale in Gainsborough DN21, 6 Bedroom

Beautifully positioned in picturesque grounds, in the heart of the Lincolnshire countryside, Scotterwood House stands on a plot of some 40 acres.

A truly unique 1825 Georgian property which stands ½ mile back from the road, the house and its adjoining facilities is approached via a gated avenue lined with ancient woodland and beautiful shrubbery.

Extended over the years, the property has timeless architectural design and internally combines period detailing with complementary fittings as well as a wealth of interesting features.

Highlights original to the house include a well, located in the rear entrance of the property, viewed by looking down into the cellar, feature fire surrounds, beautifully decorated plaster moulded ceilings as well as modern features such as a hallway glass floor and a glass atrium looking out on to the rear gardens.

The ground floor comprises a sitting room, dining room and spacious kitchen/breakfast diner and a large library leading to a further reception room. There is also a conservatory and a cloak and shower room leading to an indoor swimming pool. A further large games room is accessible from the library located in the cellar.

The first floor accommodates 6/7 well proportioned bedrooms (3 en-suite) as well as a family bathroom. Each room offers stunning views of the grounds and surrounding countryside.

Externally, is a detached 2/3 bed annexe (subject to change of use), a brick built barn holding 4/5 stables, hay and tack rooms.

Beyond is a 20m x 40m sand manège, securely fenced paddocks and further outbuildings ideal for an equestrian enthusiast or offering a potential business opportunity.

Scotterwood House has all the benefits of privacy, luxury and spaciousness yet is conveniently located within a village hamlet with motorway links nearby. This breathtaking property makes a superb family home or the perfect spot for a tranquil haven.

Entrance

A large solid oak entrance door leads into a spacious entrance hallway with Victorian mosaic style flooring, large ceilings, feature glass chandelier, radiator and a large archway with stairs rising to the first floor.

Lounge

With uPVC double glazed window to front aspect, coved ceiling, two radiators, large open fire with tiled and solid oak surrounding, feature glass chandelier, glass feature wall lights and uPVC double glazed door providing access to the library.

Drawing Room

A solid oak door leads into the drawing room with a uPVC double glazed window to the front aspect, patio double doors to the side aspect, coved ceiling, two radiators, two feature wall displays with wall lights, open fire with tiled and solid oak surrounding and access into the dining room through wooden pattered stained glass double doors.

Dining Room

Having uPVC double glazed patio doors to the side aspect, pattern coved ceiling, half wall coving, ceramic tiled flooring, large open arch fireplace with marble tiles and electric feature fire, two radiators and access into the kitchen.

Library

Accessed via the Lounge, the library boasts four uPVC double glazed windows to the front and side aspects, two uPVC double glazed privacy glass entrance doors leading to the indoor swimming pool, pattern coved ceiling, solid oak flooring, four radiators, open solid wood fire surround, two chandeliers and access to the cellar/games room.

Cloakroom

A solid oak door leads into the cloakroom, offering coved ceiling, radiator and tiled flooring.

Washroom

Having tiled walls, tiled flooring, wooden ceiling, standing shower, wash hand basin, WC, radiator and access into the indoor swimming pool via a uPVC double glazed door.

Indoor Swimming Pool

Having a heated swimming pool with electric roller cover, tiled flooring, Yorkstone pillars, glulam beams, ceiling surrounding lights with dimmer, uPVC double glazed windows and doors surrounding leading onto patio area to the rear of the property.

Utility Room

Having uPVC double glazed door into the swimming pool area, tiled walls, ceramic tiled flooring, wall and base units, sink and drainer unit and boiler.

Family Room

This ideal family setting boasts uPVC double glazed patio doors leading into the indoor swimming pool, uPVC double glazed patio door to the side aspect leading into the conservatory, coved ceiling, feature chandelier, laminate wood flooring, two radiators and three wall lights.

Rear Entrance Hall

Having uPVC double glazed patio doors to the rear aspect, access into the conservatory, ceramic tiled flooring, feature glass roof and two radiators.

Conservatory

A spectacular uPVC double glazed and brick built construction with patio doors leading onto the rear grounds and a uPVC double glazed glass roof.

Kitchen/Diner

A perfect open plan setting for dining and entertaining with uPVC double glazed windows surrounding to the side and rear aspects, wall and base units with work surfaces over, inset sink and drainer, Rayburn cooker, island with integral electric cooker, electric hob, integral microwave, ceiling spotlights, ceramic tiled flooring, integral fridge and freezers and feature chandelier.
Dining Area: Having wood flooring and uPVC double glazed windows surrounding.

Atrium

A private area of paradise located off the first floor landing, featuring a glass floor and glass roofing overlooking the extensive rear gardens.

First Floor Landing

Having two feature chandeliers, archway and stairs on two levels.

Master Bedroom

A solid oak door gives access to the master suite. The master bedroom boasts uPVC double glazed patio doors leading to the glass skyroof overlooking the indoor swimming pool, coved ceiling, wood effect laminate flooring, feature fireplace with surround, two radiators and feature chandelier.

Dressing Room

Having uPVC double glazed windows overlooking the rear gardens, coved ceiling, laminate flooring and radiator.

En-Suite 1

Having standing clawfoot bath, WC, wash hand basin, towel rail, tiled flooring, part tiled walls and coved ceiling.

Bedroom 2

Having uPVC double glazed windows to the side aspect, coved ceiling and two radiators.

En-Suite 2

Having bath, WC, wash hand basin, urinal, radiator, and coved ceiling.

Bridal Suite/Bedroom 3

Having uPVC double glazed windows to front and side aspects, coved ceiling, two radiators, solid wood flooring and feature chandelier.

En-Suite 3

Having uPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect, standing clawfoot bath, WC, wash hand basin, solid wood flooring, part tiled walls, radiator and coved ceiling.

Bedroom 4

Having uPVC double glazed windows to front and side aspects, coved ceiling and two radiators.

Bedroom 5

Having uPVC double glazed window to front aspect, coved ceiling, wood flooring, access to the loft and radiator.

Bedroom 6

Having uPVC double glazed window to front aspect, coved ceiling and two radiators.

Bedroom 7/Office

Having uPVC double glazed windows to the side and rear aspects and radiator.

Family Bathroom

Having uPVC double glazed windows to front aspect, built in bath, standing shower, wash hand basin, WC, urinal, ceramic tiled flooring, part ceramic tiled walls, coved ceiling, feature chandelier, vanity unit and radiator.

Garage

The brick built detached garage has a side entrance door, electric roller shutter doors and loft space.

Woodlands At Scotterwood House

The spectacular woodland set within the grounds has a diverse species mix which offers a range of trees and plants to include Cherry trees, Wisteria trees, Clematis trees, Honeysuckle trees, Weeping Willow trees, Beech trees, mature Oak trees, Rose trees, Chestnut trees, Ash trees, Sycamore trees, Aspen trees, Silver birch trees, Mountain Ash trees, Field Maple trees, Elm trees, Hazel trees and Blackthorn trees. Conifers include Scots Pine and Larch.
An array of woodland animals and birds can be found within the Scotterwood House woodlands to include Roe Deers, Foxes, Squirrels, Hedgehogs, Pheasants, Partridges, Magpies, Tawny & Barn Owls, Rooks, Green & Greater Spotted Woodpeckers, Buzzard and song birds in the garden.

Scotterwood Annex

Set in the grounds of Scotterwood House lies this detached dwelling ideal for separate living accommodation subject to change of use. The internal accommodation comprises:

Entrance Hall

Having uPVC double glazed front entrance door, tiled flooring and window to rear aspect.

Utility

Having one uPVC double glazed window to rear aspect, two uPVC double glazed doors to the side aspect, tiled flooring, wall and base units, sink and drainer unit, ceiling spotlights and access to the WC.

WC

Having uPVC double glazed privacy glass windows to rear aspect, tiled flooring and WC.

Kitchen

Having uPVC double glazed window to side aspect, two uPVC double glazed windows to front aspect, part tiled walls, coved ceiling, wall and base units, sink and drainer unit and double Kenwood oven.

Lounge

Having two uPVC double glazed windows to the front aspect, coved ceiling, wooden flooring, radiator and electric wall mounted feature fire.

Family Room

Having uPVC double glazed bi-folding doors to the front aspect leading to the conservatory, coved ceiling, feature multi fuel burner and radiator.

Conservatory

Having uPVC double glazed windows and patio doors surrounding, ceiling fan light and tiled flooring with underfloor heating.

Bedroom 1

Having uPVC double glazed window to front aspect, uPVC double glazed window to side aspect, wooden flooring, ceiling spotlights and radiator.

Bedroom 2

Having two uPVC double glazed windows to the front aspect, coved ceiling and radiator.

Bedroom 3

Having uPVC double glazed window to side aspect, coved ceiling and radiator.

Bathroom

Having tiled flooring, tiled walls, double wash hand basin, single standing bath with separate mains fed standing shower, WC, towel rail, ceiling spotlights and uPVC double glazed privacy door to rear aspect.