April Cottage, Aisby, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32

A charming cottage set within approximately 1.44 acres, featuring excellent equestrian facilities, located in the picturesque hamlet of Aisby.

Description

Retaining a wealth of character, April Cottage sits in the heart of the hamlet offering a deceptive amount of gardens and land that extends to about 1.4 acres and is ideal for equestrian use. The extensive facilities and grounds include a 45x27m arena, home office, four stables (including a foaling box), hay store and outbuilding with its own road access. There is an additional 3.1 acres of land further along the road, available by separate negotiation to purchase or rent.

Beautifully presented, the cottage combines original features with modern finishing touches and benefits from off-road parking and a detached home office. The charming layout of the home extends to over 1300 sq ft and includes a reception room with feature fireplace, a double aspect kitchen/breakfast room, three bedrooms and two bath/shower rooms.

Behind a traditional yellow stone facade, a picture perfect home offers charm and character with exposed beams, brickwork and wood floors, while the equestrian facilities offer a host of possibilities. On the ground floor the welcoming entrance leads directly into a homely sitting room with a focal point log burner. The light filled double aspect kitchen/breakfast room with a superb solid oak floor opens onto the south-facing garden and is fully fitted with traditional wood cabinets and countertops that accommodate a range cooker. An adjoining boot room has further access to the garden and an excellent ground floor shower room has a feature wall and beams. The first-floor accommodation features three generous bedrooms, including a double aspect main bedroom that looks over the grounds and has ample fitted storage, and a further family bathroom.

The extensive south-facing gardens to the rear of the cottage are mainly laid to lawn generating a wonderful amount of space for al fresco dining. A vegetable garden is ideal for gardeners and a home office/studio gives dedicated business space. Together with a private driveway a detached single garage supplies ample off-road parking.

Location

The village of Aisby has a thriving community with a country inn, village hall and Church hosting social events. April Cottage looks out on to the village green. The Village is situated approximately eight miles from Grantham, with a range of local services in the surrounding villages. Grantham offers two excellent grammar schools and a range of high quality primary and prep schools within a few miles of Aisby.

In the neigbouring village of Oasby, Bede run two Horse Trials a year and there are local gallops for hire. There is also excellent off road hacking around the area. There is excellent local walking upon the rolling limestone uplands of South Lincolnshire.

Grantham has high speed train services to London (Kings Cross) from 70 minutes and Leeds in from 65 minutes.

Lincoln is approximately 25 miles and also offers a full range of amenities including shops, leisure facilities, the quaintly historic Cathedral Quarter, universities and the County Hospital. The well-respected Minster and St Mary's private schools are also situated in Lincoln.

Stamford is approximately 27 miles and has the private Stamford school and train service to London (Kings Cross) from 75 minutes.

Disclaimer: All journey times and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,743 sq ft


Acreage: 1.44 Acres

Additional Info

Mains Water

Electricity

Private Drainage

Central Heating

Oil Fired

Local Authority: South Kesteven District Council

Photographs taken August 2021

Please note: There are two public footpath that cross the property