5 bedroom character property for sale

A SUBSTANTIAL DOUBLE FRONTED PERIOD DETACHED HOME BOASTING A WEALTH OF CHARACTER AND FEATURES, SITUATED IN A PROMINENT POSITION WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF THE WEALTH OF LOCAL AMENITIES. THIS INTERESTING HOME BOASTS FOUR RECEPTIONS AND FIVE BEDROOMS, IN ADDITION THERE IS A SUBSTANTIAL CELLAR, WHICH OFFERS FURTHER GREAT POTENTIAL. TO THE REAR THERE IS A PLEASANT SOUTH FACING GARDEN AND GARAGE.

A substantial double fronted period detached home boasting a wealth of character and features, situated in a prominent position within walking distance of the wealth of local amenities.
The property is understood to date back to the 17th Century and is recorded on the Bingham Heritage Website as being in existence in 1663. It is understood that in the 1800s the dwelling used to house knitting machines and hence the more robust beams in one quarter of the property. It is likely that the double fronted facade was added to create a more grand aesthetic appearance, altering what was more likely to be a more typical cottage on the site.
The current vendors have lived in the property for over 40 years and have painstakingly renovated and extended it, retaining and reinstating much of the original character. The property now boasts beamed ceilings to many rooms, live fireplaces to four rooms with the study having a particularly attractive fossilised stone period fire surround, with a wood burning stove to the family room and to the kitchen a beautiful gas fired Aga which provides both cooking and hot water facilities. In addition there is also a modern gas central heating system.
The property now boasts five bedrooms and main family bathroom to the first floor whilst to the ground floor there are four receptions and kitchen. The family room is a particularly attractive part of the house having windows to two elevations overlooking the garden.

Beneath the property lies additional space by way of three barrel vaulted cellars which provide further flexible space and excellent storage, they could even be converted into additional accommodation subject to any necessary consents.
The property fronts Long Acre and has double timber gates providing both security and privacy leading onto a walled private rear garden with large sweeping gravel driveway providing turning facility and leading to an open fronted garage/workshop to the foot. The gardens have been lovingly established over the years with central lawn area and well stocked borders.
Overall viewing comes highly recommended to appreciate this truly interesting and unique characterful home located right at the heart of the town.
The market town of Bingham is well equipped with local amenities including both primary and secondary schools, leisure centre, railway station with links to Nottingham and Grantham, range of local shops, doctors and dentists, several pubs and restaurants. Bingham is also conveniently located close to the A46 and A52 with further links to the A1 and M1 providing good road links to Nottingham and Leicester.

A UPVC DOOR WITH LEADED EFFECT DOUBLE GLAZED LIGHTS, LEADS THROUGH INTO AN L SHAPED:

Entrance Hall

2.97m(9'9'') x 2.26m(7'5'') max

Having coved ceiling, light point, cloaks hanging space, staircase rising to the first floor and door to:

Sitting Room

3.71m(12'2'') x 3.51m(11'6'')

A delightful third reception benefitting from windows to two elevations with pleasant aspect through a double glazed arched window down Long Acre. The main feature of the room is a chimney breast with attractive Beeston solid fuel stove and brick corbelled arch over, high ceiling, four wall light points, central heating radiator, dado rail, UPVC double glazed window with original sash windows behind.

Study

3.86m(12'8'') max x 3.45m(11'4'') max

A further versatile L shaped reception currently utilised as a home office but would make an excellent second sitting room or snug. Having chimney breast with a superb fossilised stone mantle and surround, cast iron inset period fireplace and slate hearth, corniced ceiling with two roses and light points, central heating radiator, UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation with original sash windows behind.

Kitchen

3.30m(10'10'') x 3.07m(10'1'')

Having attractive heavily beamed ceiling, gas fired Aga which provides cooking and hot water facilities, separate four ring Whirlpool gas hob, L shaped configuration of rolled edge work surface with inset stainless steel sink and drainer unit with chrome taps, fitted base units, plumbing for dishwasher, space for fridge freezer, shelved alcove and UPVC double glazed window to the side elevation. The kitchen is open plan to the:

Family Room

5.18m(17'0'') x 3.23m(10'7'')

A particularly versatile reception space being light and airy with windows to two elevations and attractive views on to the rear garden. The main feature of the room is an attractive Musgrave original Amber 10 solid fuel stove with quarry tiled hearth and surround, heavily beamed ceiling, UPVC double glazed windows to the rear and side elevations.
From the kitchen an open doorway leads through to an:

Further Aspect

Inner Lobby

1.30m(4'3'') x 1.02m(3'4'')

Leading through into the dining room as well as providing access onto the rear garden. A multi-pane door leads down to the cellars.

Dining Room

3.56m(11'8'') x 2.87m(9'5'')

A pretty room having beamed ceiling, chimney breast with inset New Leader solid fuel stove, two central heating radiators, UPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden.
From the inner lobby, brick steps lead down into the cellars, segregated into three sections:

Further Aspect

Cellar 1

4.60m(15'1'') x 2.46m(8'1'')

Having block set floor, power and light, barrel vaulted ceiling, wall mounted electrical consumer unit, glass block window to the front elevation. A multi-pane door leads through into:

Cellar 2

3.28m(10'9'') x 2.26m(7'5'')

Having original cold slab, block set floor, power and light, barrel vaulted ceiling.

Cellar 3

5.87m(19'3'') max x 3.66m(12'0'') max

A particularly versatile room which may offer further scope to be converted into additional accommodation and would make an ideal games room. Having power and light, small raised alcove off which was presumably the original coal scuttle, glass block window to the front elevation and steps leading up to an additional UPVC double glazed door which returns to the exterior.

RETURNING TO THE ENTRANCE HALL, A STAIRCASE RISES TO THE:

Galleried Landing

Having beamed ceiling, central heating radiator, UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation and pine door to:

Master Bedroom

5.03m(16'6'') x 3.25m(10'8'')

A well proportioned double bedroom being light and airy having windows to two elevations and pleasant aspect onto the rear garden. Having deep skirting, beamed ceiling with light point, alcove ideal for wardrobe, UPVC double glazed windows to the rear and side elevations.

Bedroom 2

3.76m(12'4'') max x 3.48m(11'5'')

Having chimney breast with attractive sandstone fire surround and mantle, inset period cast iron fireplace with arched alcove to the side, ceiling light point, central heating radiator and UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation.

Bedroom 3

3.76m(12'4'') x 2.87m(9'5'')

Having chimney breast with alcoves to either side, central heating radiator, ceiling light point and UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation.

Bedroom 4

3.58m(11'9'') max x 3.05m(10'0'') max

An L shaped room currently utilised as a single bedroom/dressing room, situated adjacent to the master bedroom and which, subject to any necessary consents, may offer potential to be converted into an ensuite.
Having beamed ceiling with light point, alcove ideal for wardrobe, UPVC obscure double glazed window to the side elevation.

Bedroom 5

2.87m(9'5'') x 1.75m(5'9'')

Although large enough for a small single bedroom for a child or ideal as a nursery, this room would make an excellent reading room or study. Having ceiling light point, central heating radiator and UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation.

Bathroom

2.97m(9'9'') x 2.90m(9'6'')

Having a three piece white suite comprising panelled bath with chrome traditional style mixer tap and integrated shower handset, close coupled wc, pedestal wash hand basin with chrome traditional style taps, ceramic tiled splashbacks, useful built in storage cupboard, chrome heated towel radiator, beamed ceiling with light point and UPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden.

Exterior

The property fronts Long Acre with two pairs of double timber gates giving vehicular access to the rear of the property where there is a large gravel driveway providing off road car standing with ample turning facility and leading to a detached open fronted:

Garage / Workshop

6.50m(21'4'') x 3.35m(11'0'')

Having power and light, there is an additional covered car port with brick columns and polycarbonate roof.

Rear Garden

The rear garden is enclosed in the main by brick walls and offers a relatively high degree of privacy. It has been lovingly established over the years with central lawn area and well stocked borders.

Rear Elevation

Attached to the side of the property is a slightly raised covered verandah providing a place to sit and relax.

Directional Note

Leaving our Bingham office on Market Street, turn right onto Long Acre and proceed for approximately one hundred yards where the property will be seen on the left hand side identified by our For Sale board.

Council Tax Band

Rushcliffe Borough Council - Tax Band E.

Floor Plans

Cellar Plan

Detail Map

Street Map

Location Map

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