Terraced house for sale in Grantham NG31, 3 Bedroom

Looking for some Victorian grandeur? You've found it here! Situated in historic Dudley Terrace, this gorgeous three bed home with private garden, garage, and period features could fulfil your dreams. In outstanding condition, there's even potential to add value. Come and see!

Built in 1882 this wonderful Victorian terraced home, The Laurels, is an absolute delight. Stand on the mosaic tiled doorstep and contemplate what's to come before stepping onto original floorboards and beginning your journey through times past. On the ground floor is a living room with feature fireplace and bay window with views across to the Town Hall, then pass through a generous hallway with door to half cellar, and into a large dining room also with feature fireplace and plaster mouldings. Beyond is an exceptionally long kitchen/diner with handcrafted painted units and Range Master cooker. The grand stairwell with elegant mirror and traditional banisters leads up to a wide landing giving access to the front bedroom which has plentiful built in storage. Follow the landing along to bedroom two, another good double with fitted wardrobes and washing facilities, and beyond to a re-fitted family bathroom and on to bedroom three. With a large attic space above, there is potential to add value by extending into the loft.

The house has a traditional front garden, gravelled, and bordered with low conifers giving privacy from the street, and a wrought iron gate opens onto the quintessential garden path, The rear garden is tiered over a number of levels including a dining terrace, perfect for summer entertainment, and a large decked area for relaxation. At the top is a single garage with electrically operated door and courtesy entrance from the garden. A garden gate opens onto the service road behind the terrace.

This home is characterised by multiple period features, including high ceilings, floor boards, fireplaces, panelled doors, and plaster mouldings, many of which are thought to be original. It enjoys gas central heating, is fully uPVC double glazed with period style sash windows and has access to super fast broadband?

Grantham is an historic market town conveniently situated on the A1 and with the East Coast main line to London taking just 70 minutes to Kings Cross, this is a great place to be. Offering all the usual amenities such as leisure and shopping facilities, the town has numerous good primary and secondary schools including both girls and boys grammar schools. Dudley Road is a prime location within easy walking distance of the town centre, the main line railway station, parks and riverside walks, and is in close proximity to the Kesteven and Grantham Girls School and the Kings School for Boys.

This home includes:

• Entrance Hall
  
  It's a smart approach as you step onto a covered porch with original mosaic tiled floor. The name of the house "The Laurels" welcomes you in the glass panel above the door. The entrance hall has original floorboards, and a bespoke carpet runner draws you forward and round the corner to admire an impressive stairwell. The high ceiling, cornicing, dado rail and chandelier add to the grandeur. There's room here to place a console table. Doors lead off to the principle rooms and to a half cellar
  
  
• Living Room
  
  4.42m x 3.71m (16.3 sqm) - 14' 6" x 12' 2" (176 sqft)
  
  The tasteful decor in muted colours emphasises the features of this room. Centre stage is a period fireplace with decorative tiling and brass fender. The bay window with its full length curtains frames an outstanding view of the town hall in the distance. Wooden flooring, picture rail and ceiling rose signal times past. Despite being smart, this room has a homely feel. Packed with squishy sofas and occasional furniture, and with shelving in the alcove for knick knacks and books, it's a lovely room for relaxing with family and friends.
  
  
• Dining Room
  
  4.88m x 3.41m (16.6 sqm) - 16' x 11' 2" (179 sqft)
  
  Currently used for formal entertaining, this room has a period fireplace, wooden flooring and some quirky features including a decorative plaster shelf and internal arched window to the kitchen. A deep window recess will hold a comfy sofa, ideal for curling up with a good book, and there's ample room in here for table and chairs, sideboards, dressers and more. A decorative radiator cover enhances the look
  
  
• Kitchen / Dining Room
  
  8.43m x 2.72m (22.9 sqm) - 27' 7" x 8' 11" (246 sqft)
  
  With ceramic tiled floor, recessed LED spotlights and multiple windows to the side, the kitchen is light, bright and very long. Fitted with a range of bespoke painted wall and floor units, supplemented by a large cupboard set into an old chimney breast, there is plenty of storage. The Rangemaster cooker and belfast sink enhance the period feel and complement the wooden worktops. There's ample space for appliances including an american style fridge freezer, and the dining end will easily take table and chairs plus a dresser.
  
  
• Cellar
  
  A handy half cellar situated beneath the staircase is clean and dry. With original tiled floor it's the perfect space for storing the cleaning equipment, camping gear, bicycles and other family detritus.
  
  
• Landing
  
  The enormous mirror on the half landing accentuates the height of the stairwell as you rise upwards. The polished wooden banister and quality patterned carpet is in keeping with the period, as is the chandelier. At the top of the staircase is a landing large enough to hold a bookcase and occasional chair. A hatch in the ceiling gives way to the loft which has a ladder and light and is partially boarded. There is potential to convert this into additional living space.
  
  
• Bedroom 1
  
  4.88m x 3.71m (18.1 sqm) - 16' x 12' 2" (194 sqft)
  
  Spanning the width of the house and overlooking the front elevation, the main bedroom has two tall windows giving even better views of Grantham Town Hall. It's a generous space, so plenty of room for a king sized bed and attendant furniture. There are fitted wardrobes on either side of the chimney breast.
  
  
• Bedroom 2
  
  3.89m x 3.4m (13.2 sqm) - 12' 9" x 11' 1" (142 sqft)
  
  This is a generous double bedroom with an aspect over the rear garden. It has it's own pedestal wash hand basin in the corner with tiled splash back so it's ideal for guests, and a fitted double wardrobe with mirrored doors gives plentiful storage. It has an interesting floral patterned window in the wall above the stairwell.
  
  
• Family Bathroom
  
  3.02m x 1.7m (5.1 sqm) - 9' 10" x 5' 6" (55 sqft)
  
  Recently re-fitted, the bathroom is family size. Fitted with a white suite, at one end is a wood effect panelled bath with rainfall shower, period style taps and a half screen, and at the other is a wash hand basin inset into a handy vanity unit with lots of storage. Between is a low level WC with pine seat. A chrome heated towel rails keeps things warm, there are practical ceramic tiles on the floor and a window to the side elevation brings in the light. A delightful stained glass panel in a leaf design sits above the door.
  
  
• Bedroom 3
  
  2.72m x 2.5m (6.8 sqm) - 8' 11" x 8' 2" (73 sqft)
  
  Located at the end of the landing is the third bedroom which could be used as a small double but is probably better utilised as a single. It would also make an excellent study or office. It has a window overlooking the side elevation and a stained glass panel above the door.
  
  
• Single Garage
  
  5.13m x 2.97m (15.2 sqm) - 16' 9" x 9' 8" (163 sqft)
  
  A service road behind Dudley Terrace gives access to a single garage with electrically operated roller shutter door. It also has light, power and walls of racking. It has a courtesy door for pedestrian access and positioned as it is, gives considerable privacy to the rear garden.
  
  
• Front Garden
  
  To the front is a wrought iron gate giving way to a garden path leading to the front door. The garden is gravelled with feature beds containing plants and shrubs, and a row of low conifers provide privacy from passers by.
  
  
• Rear Garden
  
  This lovely walled garden is ideal for entertaining. It is set out over four levels, including one for dining, an ornamental space with circular paving, and a large area of decking at the top, perfect for seating in summer. Between each tier and along the side are raised beds hosting a range of shrubs, plants and climbers. A garden path leads to a gate in the rear perimeter giving access to the service road. There is also side access to the garage.
  
  Please note, all dimensions are approximate / maximums and should not be relied upon for the purposes of floor coverings.