Detached house for sale in Grantham NG32, 4 Bedroom

A quintessential detached English country cottage abutting beautiful countryside and within easy reach of town facilities. Dating back to the 1500's, it has lovely gardens, far reaching views, garage and parking, plus characterful accommodation. Book your viewing now!

Sitting on approximately quarter of an acre, this characterful house seems to have it all. Melded from two cottages originally it enjoys lots of period features including quarry tiled floors, stripped and waxed latch and brace doors, original fireplaces and beams galore! Hugely versatile, this home would suit growing or even extended families who want the rural feel but wish to retain easy access to town facilities and good connections. Downstairs are two generous reception rooms each with multi fuel stove, plus a dining room with original bread oven, a study, an office, a fitted kitchen with pantry, large utility room, WC and two conservatories. Climb either of the two enclosed staircases to reach four good double bedrooms, two of which have exceptional storage, plus a dressing room and ensuite to the Master, and a very large family bathroom. Outside is a gated gravelled drive with ample parking and a double garage which has a large room overhead, ripe for conversion. Numerous outbuildings give additional storage and there's also a permanently fixed gazebo, a greenhouse and two summer houses. A cottage garden wraps around the rear and side of the house, and steps beyond lead to the lawn which seems to stretch forever and backs onto open countryside.

This home is fully uPVC double glazed, has oil central heating and an intruder alarm. The thickness of the walls make it exceptionally warm in winter and beautifully cool in summer. It is offered for sale with all its light fittings, blinds and curtain poles, and will have no onward chain.

Normanton on Cliffe is a hamlet on the A607, sitting amidst stunning countryside and is located conveniently between the market towns of Sleaford, Grantham and Newark. This makes it an ideal base for those who wish to enjoy a more rural lifestyle but who need to retain easy access to the East Coast Main line to London, the excellent local Grammar schools and the A1 trunk road. The nearby village of Caythorpe offers generous facilities including a Primary school, grocery store, doctors surgery, ladies hairdressing salon, village hall, Post Office, park, playing fields and a choice of 2 public houses.

This home includes:

• Conservatory
  
  6.13m x 2.08m (12.7 sqm) - 20' 1" x 6' 9" (137 sqft)
  
  South facing and catching the best of the sunshine, the conservatory is constructed of brick and uPVC and enjoys a rustic feel as the remaining elevations are of Ancaster stone. A vinyl floor covering hides a solid wood floor beneath, and a second door with insect screen leads directly into the rear garden. Adjustable venetian blinds on the glazed roof help control the light. It's a pleasant spot to while away the hours with friends and family.


• Dining Room
  
  3.62m x 3.11m (11.2 sqm) - 11' 10" x 10' 2" (121 sqft)
  
  The quarry tiled floor gives a warm glow and off-sets the beams on the ceiling beautifully. There's an original cast iron bread oven in the chimney breast and plenty of light too, as its window looks out over the conservatory. It's an ideal dining space being adjacent to the kitchen, and will easily take a 6 seater table and attendant furniture. Doors lead off to one of the reception rooms, the kitchen and the office.


• Office
  
  2.14m x 2.11m (4.5 sqm) - 7' x 6' 11" (48 sqft)
  
  Also with a quarry tiled floor, the office faces the rear garden so it's a pleasant spot in which to work. It has a range of fitted storage cupboards and a work station too.


• Kitchen
  
  3.61m x 3.24m (11.6 sqm) - 11' 10" x 10' 7" (125 sqft)
  
  There's a real country feel in here with a range of white painted bespoke wall and floor cabinets with space to hide a dishwasher and a slot in the chimney breast for a free standing electric cooker. A combination of ceramic tiled and laminate worktops offer plenty of counter space, complemented by pale splash backs, exposed brick and a twin bowl composite sink. The light bounces off the white painted panelled ceiling, and the quarry tiles and old pine doors add warmth. There's a handy larder cupboard beneath the stairs.


• Utility Room
  
  3.22m x 2.1m (6.7 sqm) - 10' 6" x 6' 10" (72 sqft)
  
  A generous space, there are further wall and floor units in here with ample room for the washing machine and tumble dryer. There's also space for a full height fridge/freezer. A stainless steel sink sits beneath the window and a water softener is installed in the cupboard below.


• WC
  
  The ever useful downstairs WC is sensibly located just off the utility room and close to an exterior door to the garden. It is fitted with a white suite comprising low level WC and a wall mounted basin in the corner. A window to the side elevation brings in the light.


• Sun Room
  
  2.65m x 2.65m (7 sqm) - 8' 8" x 8' 8" (75 sqft)
  
  Just off the utility is the sun room. Facing south and east, and with french doors directly into the cottage garden, it's a lovely place to enjoy morning coffee with the papers. Built in brick and uPVC, it has a polycarbonate roof and a laminate floor.


• Reception Room
  
  4.33m x 3.64m (15.7 sqm) - 14' 2" x 11' 11" (169 sqft)
  
  Dual aspect, this spacious room is accessed via the kitchen or study. Heavily beamed with exposed stonework and window seats, it has a brick built fireplace with polished oak mantle and stone hearth housing a multi-fuel burner. With its slightly lower ceiling, it gets cosy in here so its an ideal place in which to hunker down with family in winter, while the elements do battle outside. A door opens into an enclosed staircase which leads upstairs.


• Study
  
  4.58m x 2.14m (9.8 sqm) - 15' x 7' (105 sqft)
  
  Sandwiched between the two main reception rooms, this extra space is highly versatile and can serve multiple purposes. Currently used as a study, it would equally well make a dining room, a play room, a gym or even a library. It too has a quarry tiled floor and has its own separate access to the kitchen. Its window looks out over the front elevation.


• Reception Room
  
  4.63m x 4.05m (18.7 sqm) - 15' 2" x 13' 3" (202 sqft)
  
  Between the dining room and this reception is a handy under stairs broom cupboard with original pine door. Then step through into another lovely room also situated at the front of the house. It too has a multi fuel burner enclosed in a brick built fireplace, and for a change it has carpet on the floor. The beams and window seats add to the character. In symmetry with the other reception, a door opens into a further enclosed staircase.


• Landing
  
  Upstairs the landing is fed at either end by the two enclosed staircases and has a very cottagey feel with a beautiful Wilton carpet on the floor. Windows at each end keep things light, and quirky steps in various places signal access to the bedrooms and the family bathroom.


• Master Bedroom
  
  3.64m x 3.17m (11.5 sqm) - 11' 11" x 10' 4" (124 sqft)
  
  The Master suite is a haven of tranquility. The delicate decor, neutral carpet, the cast iron fireplace, the dado rail and white fitted furniture by Hammonds, all add to that restful feeling. It's a perfect room to retire to at the end of the day. The dressing room and en-suite are beyond.


• Dressing Room
  
  4.13m x 2.14m (8.8 sqm) - 13' 6" x 7' (95 sqft)
  
  What a pleasure - lots and lots of bespoke fitted furniture by Hammonds including wardrobes, dressing table and drawers. It's dual aspect, so lovely and light, with one of the windows overlooking the garden. An attractive radiator cover adds interest. A door leads to the en-suite shower room.


• Ensuite Shower Room
  
  2.22m x 2.12m (4.7 sqm) - 7' 3" x 6' 11" (50 sqft)
  
  Tiled from floor to ceiling, the en-suite is fitted with a 4 piece Heritage suite in white, comprising shower cubicle with Mira mains shower, a pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC and bidet. There's an airing cupboard with louvered doors and shelving for the linens, a white heated towel rail and vinyl flooring which feels comfortable under foot. A bathroom cabinet is included and a window to the side elevation brings in the light.


• Bedroom 2
  
  4.12m x 3.81m (15.6 sqm) - 13' 6" x 12' 6" (168 sqft)
  
  What amazing storage! This large double bedroom is fitted with a comprehensive range of bespoke furniture including wardrobes, dressing table, chests, over-bed cupboards and bedside tables. And there's still room for a king sized bed. Warmly carpeted, it has a window overlooking the front.


• Bedroom 3
  
  3.67m x 3.2m (11.7 sqm) - 12' x 10' 5" (126 sqft)
  
  This bedroom has a sloping ceiling and exposed beams and lintels along with a feature cast iron fireplace and shelving in the alcove. It all adds immense character to this generous double room.


• Bedroom 4
  
  3.56m x 2.88m (10.2 sqm) - 11' 8" x 9' 5" (110 sqft)
  
  Another good double bedroom, this one also has exposed beams and lintels, and a window overlooking the front.


• Family Bathroom
  
  3.62m x 2.71m (9.8 sqm) - 11' 10" x 8' 10" (105 sqft)
  
  There's amazing space in here! Step up and into the double ended bath with decorative tiling on the wall and a Mira mains shower, all screened by folding panels. Dual pedestal wash hand basins with individual mirrors line the adjacent wall, and there's a wonderful linen cupboard carved into those thick walls alongside. The other elevation takes the low level WC and bidet, also with decorative tiling above, and the final elevation holds the window.


• Double Garage
  
  6.16m x 4.84m (29.8 sqm) - 20' 2" x 15' 10" (320 sqft)
  
  The plot is accessed via bi-folding wrought iron gates leading onto a gravelled drive which will accommodate multiple vehicles. To the right is a large double garage with electrically operated door. To the rear is a metal staircase leading to the upper level where there is a large room with circular window. This is ideal for storage, however it could easily be converted into a useable space for instance a games or hobbies room.


• Rear Gardens
  
  The main gardens face east, beginning with a cottage style garden with plants, specimen trees and a water feature. Beyond are steps up to the lawn upon which are a large greenhouse behind the garage, a permanently erected gazebo and two Summer houses, each with light and power. There are a number of fruit trees, flower beds, shrubs and borders and views from here are over open countryside. An absolute delight, stone walls and mature hedging keep everything private and secure.

Please note, all dimensions are approximate / maximums and should not be relied upon for the purposes of floor coverings.

• Council Tax:
  
  Band F


• Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Rating:
  
  Band E (39-54)


• Service Included:
  
  Mains electricity, water, drainage plus oil fired central heating