Stockwell Gate, Whaplode, Spalding

A large detached house, together with an adjoining warehouse and commercial distribution yard. An ideal opportunity to create a work-from-home facility. This attractive house includes a large living room, separate dining room, kitchen, a good-sized office, snug/sun room/second living room, utility room, 3 good-sized bedrooms, en-suite bathroom to one, and a separate family bathroom. Flexible accommodation. Scope to improve/re-model or extend the interior. Scope to extend. Large plot with established gardens. The separately sited modern warehouse has an external floor area of 116 sq. m/1249 sq. ft (or thereabouts). The yard has plenty of scope for open storage/commercial vehicles, etc.

Eastern Forge is located in a semi-rural setting about three quarters of a mile from the village centre and amenities, including a local Convenience Shop, Co-Op, two Petrol Stations, a Primary School and Bus Stop. It is then only a 2 minute drive to the village of Moulton, with its local Convenience Shop, Post Office, Butchers, Public House, Primary School and a Doctors Surgery. A further 5 minute drive then takes you to Holbeach and a 10 minute drive to the market town of Spalding.

Entrance Hall - Coved, textured ceiling. Ceiling light. Smoke detector. uPVC door with uPVC double-glazed privacy side panel. Wooden framed privacy window to the kitchen. Under-stairs storage cupboard. Wall-mounted 'Dimplex' storage heater.

Living Room - 7.96 (to bay) x 3.96 (26'1" (to bay) x 12'11") - Coved, textured ceiling. Ceiling light. uPVC double-glazed bay-style window to front. 2 x uPVC double-glazed arched windows to side. Aluminium-framed double-glazed patio door to rear. Coal fire with grate on raised brick hearth. Wall-mounted 'Dimplex' storage heater. 6 x double power-points.

Dining Room - 3.68 x 3.22 (12'0" x 10'6") - Coved, textured ceiling. Ceiling light. uPVC double-glazed window to front. Wall-mounted 'Dimplex' storage heater. 2 x double power-points. BT point.

Office - 4.46 x 2.76 (14'7" x 9'0") - Coved, textured ceiling. Inset ceiling lights and 2 x strip lights. Loft hatch. uPVC double-glazed window to front. uPVC privacy-glazed door to side. Wall-mounted 'Dimplex' storage heater. 4 x double power-points.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 4.17 x 3.21 (13'8" x 10'6") - Coved, textured ceiling. Inset ceiling lights. Strip light. Ceiling light. uPVC double-glazed window to rear. Fitted range of matching wall and base units with worktop over and tiled splashback. 1 and 1/2 bowl composite sink and drainer with stainless steel mixer tap. Integrated 'Neff' dishwasher. Freestanding 'Beko' electric oven, grill and hob with integrated extractor over. Breakfast table. Wall-mounted 'Dimplex' storage heater. 4 x double power-points.

Sun Room/Snug - 3.27 x 2.66 (10'8" x 8'8") - Coved, textured ceiling. Ceiling light pendant. Smoke detector. Aluminium framed double-glazed patio door to rear. Wall-mounted 'Sunhouse' heater. 1 x double power-point. TV point.

Utility Room - 2.75 x 2.41 (9'0" x 7'10") - Coved, textured ceiling. Strip light. uPVC double-glazed window to rear. uPVC part double-glazed door to rear. Pantry measuring 0.81 x 0.86m. Wall-mounted consumer units. Plumbing for washing machine. Space for appliances.

Wc - 1.82 x 0.87 (5'11" x 2'10") - Coved, textured ceiling. Ceiling light. uPVC double-glazed privacy window to side. Wall-mounted hand basin. Low-level WC.

Landing - Coved, textured ceiling. Ceiling light. Smoke detector. Loft hatch. uPVC double-glazed window to front. Airing cupboard housing hot-water cyclider with shelving measuring 1.55 x 0.97m. Wall light. Wall-mounted 'Dimplex' heater.

Bedroom 1 - 7.97 x 3.42 (26'1" x 11'2") - Coved, textured ceiling. Ceiling light. Ceiling light pendant. uPVC double-glazed window to front. Aluminium-framed double-glazed patio door to rear. Pedestal hand basin. Fitted wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors. Floor-mounted 'Dimplex' storage heater. 3 x double power-points. TV point.

Bedroom 2 - 3.57 x 2.87(min) (11'8" x 9'4"(min)) - Coved, textured ceiling. Ceiling light pendant. Aluminium-framed double-glazed patio door to rear. 3 x wall lights. 2 x built-in wardrobes with hanging rail. 2 x double power-points. BT point. TV point.

En-Suite - 2.52(max) x 1.60 (8'3"(max) x 5'2") - Coved, textured ceiling. Ceiling light. uPVC double-glazed privacy window to rear. 3-piece suite comprising low-level WC, pedestal hand basin and bath with panel and stainless steel mixer tap. Part-tiled walls.

Bedroom 3 - 3.68 x 2.95 (12'0" x 9'8") - Coved, textured ceiling. Ceiling light pendant. uPVC double-glazed window to front. Wall light. Wall-mounted 'Dimplex' heater. 1 x double power-point.

Bathroom - 3.27 x 2.05 (10'8" x 6'8") - Coved, textured ceiling. Ceiling light. uPVC double-glazed privacy window to rear. 4-piece suite comprising low-level WC, pedestal hand basin, bath with panel and wall-mounted shower attachment and shower cubicle with 'Mira' electric shower. Heated towel radiator.

Outside - The house is set on a substantial plot, with gardens to the front and rear. They are currently laid to lawn, bordered by established hedges and mature trees. To the side of the property is a gated driveway leading to off-road parking for multiple vehicles. Further to the side is the store.

Warehouse And Yard - The warehouse is a substantial building measuring approximately 13.4m x 8.79m internally. Suitable for a number of business uses. See Important Note below for more information.

Important Note - Outline planning consent was granted in respect of the House under reference H23/0342/87 on the 30th June 1987 for the “erection of directors house including garage, office and conference room”. The Planning Consent is subject to a Habitation Clause (Condition 6) which restrict occupancy of the house to a person associated with the adjacent fertiliser and cereal seed warehouse/storage building and distribution centre. This clause has now been removed under planning reference H23-0133-24. Accordingly, it is no longer necessary for the house to be occupied by a person associated with a business carried out at the adjoining warehouse and yard.

Planning Permission was granted in respect of the warehouse/storage building and distribution centre under reference H23/0343/87 on the 1st July 1987. The planning consent is subject to a Use Clause (Condition 2) which restricts the use of the building and yard to a fertiliser and cereal seed storage area and distribution centre only. However, Planning Permission has now been granted under planning reference H23-0546-24 to use of the site restricted under class E(g)(iii). This will enable the warehouse and yard to be occupied by any business which will not cause nuisance and annoyance to nearby residents:- change of use restricted within Use Class E(g)(iii). Defined as any industrial process being a use which can be carried out in any residential area without detriment to the amenity of the area by reason of noise, vibrations, smell, fumes, smoke, soot, ash, dust or grit. Please contact David Wilson at Geoffrey Collings & Co to discuss your particular business and whether or not it will comply with Use Class E(g)(iii). There are, for example, restrictions regarding the number and the size of lorries which can enter and leave daily, and restrictions on working hours.

Council Tax - Council Tax Band E. For more information on Council Tax, please contact South Holland District Council on .

Business Rates - The warehouse and yard have a rateable value of £4,900. Businesses with a rateable value of £12,000 or less currently pay no business rates, provided you only occupy one commercial property.

Energy Performance Certificate - EPC Rating D. If you would like to view the full EPC, please enquire at our Long Sutton office.

Material Information - All material information is given as a guide only and should always be checked and confirmed by your Solicitor prior to exchange of contracts.

Services - Mains electric, water and private drainage are all understood to be installed at this property.

Central heating type - Electric storage heaters throughout.

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Directions - From the Geoffrey Collings & Co Long Sutton office, head north-west on High Street/B1359 for approximately 1.5 miles. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto the A17. Continue for 3.7 miles. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit to stay on the A17. Continue for 0.4 miles to Peppermint roundabout, and take the 2nd exit to stay on the A17. In 0.7 miles, turn left onto Stockwell Gate. In approximately 0.5 miles, the property is on the right-hand side.

FURTHER INFORMATION and arrangements to view may be obtained from the LONG SUTTON OFFICE of GEOFFREY COLLINGS & CO. Monday to Friday: 9.00am to 5:30pm. Saturday: 9:00am - 1:00pm.

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