Back Lane, Claypole

Situation and Amenities

Claypole village offers a range of amenities which include a village shop, a public house and an excellent primary school. Newark, Grantham and Lincoln are within easy commuting distance and for those wishing to travel further afield fast GNER trains are available from Newark Northgate Station to London King's Cross with a journey time of approximately 80 minutes.

Accommodation

Upon entering the front door, this leads into:

Reception Hallway

The reception hallway has the staircase rising to the first floor and is open plan through to the sitting room. A door leads through to the dining room. The hallway has a recessed ceiling spotlight and wooden flooring.

Sitting Room

14' 6'' x 13' 2'' (4.42m x 4.01m)

This nicely proportioned reception room has dual aspect windows to the front and side elevations, and a door leading into the office/study. The sitting room has wooden flooring, a ceiling light point and a radiator. There is also a useful storage cupboard which is sited beneath the staircase.

Study/Home Office

14' 0'' x 8' 2'' (4.26m x 2.49m)

This room has two windows to the rear elevation and French doors leading out to the side garden. The study/home office has wooden flooring, a ceiling light point and a vertical panel radiator.

Dining Room

14' 6'' x 11' 10'' (4.42m x 3.60m)

This superb dining room has dual aspect windows to the front and rear elevations, wooden flooring, wall light points and a radiator. The focal point of the room is the feature fireplace (non working). A door leads through to the rear hallway.

Rear Hallway

The rear hallway is 'L' shaped in design and has a window to the front elevation and a door that leads out to the rear of the property where the parking and outbuildings are located. Accessed from this hallway are the cloakroom, utility and breakfast kitchen.

Utility Room

6' 2'' x 4' 5'' (1.88m x 1.35m)

The utility room is fitted with a range of base and wall units with roll top work surfaces and metro tiled splash backs. There is a stainless steel sink and space and plumbing for a washing machine. The room has a ceramic tiled floor, a recessed ceiling spotlight and a radiator.

Ground Floor Cloakroom

The ground floor cloakroom has an opaque window to the rear elevation and is fitted with a WC and wash hand basin. The room is complemented with a ceramic tiled floor, part ceramic tiling to the walls and a recessed ceiling spotlight.

Breakfast Kitchen

13' 11'' x 12' 9'' (4.24m x 3.88m)

The breakfast kitchen has dual aspect windows to the side and rear elevations and is open plan through to the lounge. The kitchen is of sufficient size to comfortably accommodate a dining table and is fitted with an excellent range of base and wall units complemented with roll top work surfaces and metro tiled splash backs. There is a one and a half bowl ceramic sink, and integrated appliances include two fridges and a dishwasher. In addition there is space for a gas fired Range cooker with extractor hood above. The breakfast kitchen has wood laminate flooring, two ceiling light points and a radiator.

Lounge

16' 8'' x 14' 11'' (5.08m x 4.54m)

This wonderful reception room has two windows to the rear elevation and twin French doors leading out to the side and the gardens beyond. The focal point of the lounge is the feature fireplace with log burning stove inset. The lounge has the same flooring flowing through from the breakfast kitchen, both wall and ceiling light points and a vertical panel radiator.

First Floor Landing

The staircase rises from the reception hallway to the first floor landing which has windows to the front and rear elevations and doors into all four bedrooms and the family bathroom. Also on the landing are two useful storage cupboards, recessed ceiling spotlights and two radiators. Access to the loft space is obtained from here.

Bedroom One

16' 4'' x 15' 0'' (4.97m x 4.57m)

A superb sized double bedroom with dual aspect windows to the front and side elevations enjoying views across the expansive gardens. The bedroom has a ceiling light point and two radiators. A door leads through to the walk-in wardrobe. From the walk-in wardrobe there is further access to the loft space and a door into the en-suite shower room.

En-suite Shower Room

6' 2'' x 5' 0'' (1.88m x 1.52m)

The well appointed en-suite has an opaque window to the side and is fitted with an oversized walk-in shower cubicle with mains rainwater head shower, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. The en-suite is enhanced with ceramic floor and wall tiling, together with recessed ceiling spotlights. In addition there is an extractor fan, a shaver socket and a heated towel rail.

Bedroom Two

14' 0'' x 12' 0'' (4.26m x 3.65m)

A further excellent sized double bedroom with a window to the front elevation, a ceiling light point and a radiator.

Bedroom Three

15' 0'' x 10' 0'' (4.57m x 3.05m)

Bedroom three is also a double and has dual aspect windows to the front and side elevations, a ceiling light point and a radiator. This bedroom has a useful storage cupboard which is sited above the staircase, and yet further access to the loft space.

Bedroom Four

12' 8'' x 9' 6'' (3.86m x 2.89m)

A double bedroom with a window to the rear elevation, a ceiling light point and a radiator.

Family Bathroom

10' 9'' x 5' 10'' (3.27m x 1.78m)

This fabulous and well appointed family bathroom has an opaque window to the rear elevation and is fitted with a white suite comprising bath with shower mixer tap attachment and electric shower above, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. The bathroom is complemented with part ceramic tiling to the walls and recessed ceiling spotlights. In addition there is a shaver socket, an extractor fan and a heated towel rail.

Outside

This unique property, in the heart of the village, is set in delightful grounds. The principal access is located to the side off Back Lane and is via twin iron gates which lead onto a substantial gravelled driveway providing off road parking for numerous vehicles. Situated adjacent to the driveway are a series of outbuildings which are illustrated on the floor plan and are currently utilised purely for storage but could be suitable for a variety of uses or possible conversion subject to the appropriate consents. The gardens at the front of the farmhouse are primarily laid to lawn and are informally divided by mature hedgerow. There is a sunken ornamental fishpond and a spectacular array of mature shrubs, plants and fruit trees. The timber summerhouse is included within the sale. The rear garden contains a number of mature shrubs and trees and enjoys a high degree of privacy.

Services

The property is double glazed and has gas central heating.

Council Tax

The property is in Band D.