GUIDE PRICE £475,000 to £485,000. An impressive detached family home situated on the outskirts of this idyllic village location. The property stands on an excellent sized plot with sizeable gardens, ample off road parking and two detached garages. The accommodation includes two reception rooms, a fabulous dining kitchen, ground floor bedroom and bathroom, and three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. The property has been considerably improved by the present owner and represents excellent value for money. Double glazing and oil fired central heating are installed.
Location and Amenities
Besthorpe is a charming semi-rural village, conveniently located for ease of access onto the A1133, with the neighboring villages of Girton, Clifton, North Scarle and the extremely well-served village of Collingham close-by. There is also ease of access onto the A46 and A1. The village offers a charming nature reserve, 'The Lord Nelson' public house and community village hall. The nearest amenities in Collingham, are located approx. 2 miles away, which include: a highly regarded Primary School (John Blow), two public houses both with restaurant facilities, large Co-Operative store, further convenience store (One-Stop), Newsagents/Post Office, Butchers, Dentist, Medical Centre and Pharmacy. Collingham Railway Station serves the community of Collingham. Its passing tracks that stop at the station's two platforms are part of the Nottingham to Lincoln Line. Both the station and the trains that pass through are managed by East Midlands Trains. Besthorpe is located approximately 8 miles from Newark where there is a direct line railway station from Northgate to London Kings Cross taking from a little over an hour. Newark also has the Castle Station with trains running from Nottingham to Lincoln.
Accommodation
Upon entering the front door, this leads into:
Entrance Porch
The porch has a recessed ceiling spotlight and a half glazed door into the reception hallway.
Reception Hallway
The welcoming reception hallway has the staircase rising to the first floor, beneath which is sited a useful storage cupboard. From the hallway doors provide access to the lounge and the sitting room. The hallway has cornice to the ceiling, recessed ceiling spotlights, wall light points, a feature timber clad wall and a radiator.
Lounge
13' 0'' x 11' 10'' (3.96m x 3.60m) (excluding bay window)
This delightful reception room has a bay window to the front elevation and a further window to the side. The focal point of the lounge is the dual aspect multi-fuel burning stove set on a tiled hearth. The room has cornice to the ceiling, a ceiling light point and a radiator.
Sitting Room
12' 11'' x 11' 11'' (3.93m x 3.63m)
This second reception room has a window to the side elevation and is open plan to the dining kitchen. Once again the focal point of the sitting room is the dual aspect multi-fuel burning stove shared with the lounge. The sitting room has solid wood flooring, recessed ceiling spotlights and a vertical panel radiator.
Dining Kitchen
20' 10'' x 14' 9'' (6.35m x 4.49m) (at widest points)
This wonderful room is the heart of the home and has dual aspect windows to the rear and side elevations and a half glazed door leading out to the rear. The kitchen is fitted with an excellent range of contemporary base and wall units, complemented with solid wood square edge work surfaces and complementary splash backs. There is a stainless steel sink, an integrated eye level double oven and a ceramic hob with extractor hood above. In addition there is space and plumbing for a dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. There is a central island which incorporates yet further storage. From the kitchen area a door leads into the inner hallway. The dining kitchen is of sufficient size to comfortably accommodate a large dining table and has the same flooring that flows through from the sitting room and recessed ceiling spotlights. Access to the roof space is obtained from here.
Inner Hallway
The inner hallway provides access to the ground floor bedroom and bathroom.
Bedroom One
16' 2'' x 13' 2'' (4.92m x 4.01m)
This excellent sized double bedroom is located on the ground floor and has a window to the rear elevation and French doors providing access to the patio towards the front. The bedroom has cornice to the ceiling, recessed ceiling spotlights, a ceiling light point and a radiator.
Ground Floor Bathroom
8' 9'' x 5' 9'' (2.66m x 1.75m)
The bathroom has an opaque window to the rear elevation and is fitted with a white suite comprising a 'P' shaped bath with mains shower above, vanity unit with wash hand basin inset and storage beneath, and a WC. The bathroom has mermaid board, recessed ceiling spotlights and a heated towel rail.
First Floor Landing
The staircase rises from the reception hallway to the first floor landing which has a window to the side elevation and doors into the three further bedrooms. The landing has cornice to the ceiling, a feature timber clad wall, ceiling light point and a radiator. Further access to the loft space is obtained from here.
Bedroom Two
12' 11'' x 11' 11'' (3.93m x 3.63m)
A fabulous double bedroom with a window to the side elevation, cornice to the ceiling, a ceiling light point and a radiator.
Bedroom Three
12' 11'' x 11' 11'' (3.93m x 3.63m) (at widest points)
Once again an excellent sized double bedroom having dual aspect windows to the front and side elevations. The bedroom has a fitted double wardrobe, a ceiling light point, wall light point and a vertical radiator.
Bedroom Four
7' 0'' x 6' 5'' (2.13m x 1.95m)
A single bedroom with a window to the front elevation, cornice to the ceiling, a ceiling light point and a radiator. Currently utilised as a dressing room and would serve equally well as a home office/study if required.
Bathroom
7' 11'' x 6' 11'' (2.41m x 2.11m)
The bathroom has an opaque window to the side elevation and is fitted with a white suite comprising bath with electric shower above, vanity unit with wash hand basin inset and storage beneath, and WC. The bathroom has mermaid board, recessed ceiling spotlights and a vertical panel radiator.
Outside
Brass Farthing stands on a delightful plot and is approached via wrought iron gates leading onto a long sweeping driveway providing off road parking for numerous vehicles. The gardens are predominantly to the front and side of the property, are fully enclosed and laid primarily to lawn edged with borders containing a vast array of mature shrubs, plants and trees. Located to the side of the property is a sizeable patio with pergola above which is ideal for outdoor seating and entertaining. There is gated access either side of the property to the rear where there is a further large and enclosed patio providing an alternate seating area.
Double Garage
17' 6'' x 16' 7'' (5.33m x 5.05m)
This garage has an up and over door to the front elevation and is equipped with power and lighting.
Outside WC
This is situated adjacent to the double garage and is fitted with a WC and wash hand basin.
Single Garage
18' 6'' x 11' 8'' (5.63m x 3.55m)
Having an up and over door to the front elevation and equipped with both power and lighting. Situated next to this garage is a large timber storage shed which is included within the sale.
Council Tax
The property is in Band D.