Exceptional Opportunity: Three-Bedroom Cottage with Established Car Garage in Long Bennington.
An increasingly rare chance to acquire a three-bedroom semi-detached cottage with an active car garage, situated in the highly sought-after village of Long Bennington.
This versatile property offers significant potential for continued use in its current configuration or for redevelopment to suit individual requirements, subject to the necessary planning consents. Its combination of residential charm and commercial utility makes it an ideal proposition for owner-occupiers, investors, or developers seeking to unlock further value. Set within one of the area's most desirable villages known for its community, excellent amenities, and convenient transport links. The Cottage well presented accommodation briefly comprises: Entrance Hall, Family Room, Sitting Room, Living Kitchen, Garden Room/ Dining Area, Rear Lobby & Storage Room. To the First Floor are Three Bedrooms & Family Bathroom. Outside of the property is a low maintenance Front Garden & a Small enclosed Courtyard. The property benefits from timber framed double glazed windows and an Oil Fired Central Heating System. The Garages' accommodation consists of a Gated Forecourt providing ample Off-Road Parking, Two Large Workshops, various store rooms, Brick WC, Gravelled Area & Enclosed low maintenance Garden To Rear.
Viewing Is Highly Recommended To Appreciate This Well Appointed Property.
Tenure: Freehold / Council Tax: Band B
VIEWINGS
By appointment only directly with the selling agents Buckley Wand 01476 561100 or e-mail: info@buckleywand.co.uk. If you have any questions or require further information regarding this property or any other matter please do not hesitate to contact us.
DIRECTIONS
From the Buckley Wand office on Westgate continue on the A52, at the traffic signals continue forward onto the A607 towards Melton Mowbray. At the roundabout take the second exit and then merge onto the A1 heading North. Continue until you reach the slip road signposted Long Bennington - continue at the roundabout take the turning signposted Long Bennington and proceed into the village. Continue along Main Road where the property is situated on the left hand side and can be identified by a Buckley Wand 'For Sale' board.
SITUATION
Long Bennington is conveniently situated midway between Grantham and Newark. The village has a thriving and active local community with a village hall, St Swithin's Church, a chapel, children's nursery and a respected primary school. It is well served by a Convenience Store, a Newsagent, Hairdressers and Medical Centre. There are various public houses in the village, and also a Fish & Chip Shop and Indian Takeaway. The village is within the catchment area of Grantham's two grammar schools, The Kings School for Boys and Kesteven and Grantham Girls School. Long Bennington has convenient access to the A1 and many commute from the village to Newark, Nottingham and Grantham.
ACCOMMODATION
Photographs are taken using a wide angled lens. All dimensions are approximate and are taken from plaster to plaster.
GROUND FLOOR
The property is accessed via a timber entrance door with glazed panel which provides access to the:
ENTRANCE HALL
Radiator, stairs to First Floor, double glazed windows to either side elevations and doors to:
FAMILY ROOM 3.61m (11' 10') x 3.41m (11' 2')
Feature cast iron fireplace with timber surround and tiled hearth, beamed ceiling, two wall lights, TV point, radiator, electric panel heater and double glazed window to the front elevation.
SITTING ROOM 3.61m (11' 10') x 3.40m (11' 2')
Feature cast iron fireplace decorative tiling with timber surround and tiled hearth, beamed ceiling, two wall lights, TV point, radiator, double glazed window to the front elevation and door to:
LIVING KITCHEN 7.87m (25' 10') x 2.18m (7' 2') Overall Measurment
KITCHEN AREA
Hand painted wall mounted units with complementary cupboards and drawers set beneath granite square edge work surface, ceramic sink with victorian style taps over, wall mounted Oil boiler, Range cooker with stainless steel cooker hood over, space and plumbing washing machine, further appliance space, tiled splashbacks, tiled floor, beamed ceiling, door to understairs storage cupboard and double glazed windows to the side and rear elevations.
LIVING AREA
Cast iron multi-fuel burner with exposed brick surround, fitted shelving to alcoves, radiator, tiled floor and a pair of glazed panelled doors to:
GARDEN ROOM / DINING AREA 3.72m (12' 2') x 2.18m (7' 2')
Polycarbonate roof, two wall lights, radiator, tiled floor, double glazed window to the side elevation and door to:
REAR LOBBY
Polycarbonate roof, tiled floor, timber entrance door to Enclosed courtyard and door to:
STORE ROOM 3.88m (12' 9') x 3.15m (10' 4')
An ideal space for storage or could be utilised as workshop/hobby room.
Light, power and window to the side elevation.
FIRST FLOOR-LANDING
Stairs lead from the Entrance Hall to the First Floor-Landing with doors to:
BEDROOM ONE 3.62m (11' 11') x 2.70m (8' 10') Max To Wardrobes
Two built-in double wardrobes with hanging rails and shelving, open display shelving, radiator and double glazed window to the front elevation.
BEDROOM TWO 3.62m (11' 11') x 2.70m (8' 10') Max To Wardrobes
Two built-in double wardrobes with hanging rails and shelving, latch lever door to storage cupboard with access to loft, radiator, TV point and double glazed window to the front elevation.
BEDROOM THREE 4.41m (14' 6') Max x 2.62m (8' 7')
Fitted storage cupboard with hanging rail, radiator, TV point and two double glazed windows to the rear elevation.
FAMILY BATHROOM
Three piece white suite comprising of low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and P-shaped bath with mains fed shower over, tiled splashbacks, tiled floor, ladder style radiator, inset ceiling lights, extractor, exposed beam, built-in storage cupboard and double glazed window to the side elevation.
OUTSIDE - FRONT
The property is approached via a wrought iron hand gate which provides access to a block paved path to the main entrance. The front garden is mainly block paved with border of established plants and shrubs, there is a perimeter brick wall and external lighting.
To the side of the property is a small gated Courtyard which is paved and has an external tap and power and door to Rear Lobby.
OUTSIDE - GARAGE FORECOURT
A pair of wrought iron vehicular gates provide access to the Forecourt which mainly tarmac and provides ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles. The Yard provides access to the two Workshops and to a concrete drive which provides access to Store Room, Brick WC and to large gravelled area, this area may be suitable for further development (subject to usual consents).
WORKSHOP ONE 13.70m (44' 11') x 6.09m (20' 0')
An impressive space currently utilised as car mechanic workshop but suitable for a variety of uses.
Electronically operated metal roller door, light power, stainless steel sink with cupboard below, uPVC personal door and window to the side elevation.
LOW MAINTENANCE GARDEN AREA
Paved patio, artificial lawned area, borders of plants and shrubs and enclosed by timber fencing.
WORKSHOP TWO / SPRAY SHOP 9.56m (31' 4') x 5.67m (18' 7')
Another impressively sized space currently utilised as Spray Shop but suitable for a variety of uses.
Large timber doors, light, power, inspection pit, extraction unit and personal door to:
STORE 5.51m (18' 1') x 3.30m (10' 10')
A useful space with light and power.
STORE ROOM
Located to the back of Workshop Two.
Accessed via a pair of timber doors and housing Oil Tank for Cottage, extraction unit for Workshop Two, light and power.
BRICK WC
Located to the back of Store Room is the brick built WC with low level WC and corner wash hand basin.
SITE PLAN
For illustration purposes only to show the entirety of plot.
TENURE & COUNCIL TAX
The property is understood to be freehold.
SKDC current Council Tax Band for this property is: Band B
ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
All clients offering on a property will be required to produce photograph proof of Identification, and proof of financial ability to proceed, we understand it is not always easy to obtain the required documents and will assist you in any way we can.