The Old Farmhouse, Everton, DN10

Built circa 1760 with Victorian and 2010 additions, “The Old Farmhouse” has been at the nerve centre of farm operations for over 250 years.  The current owners are the 3rd generation of the same family to work from and raise their children, in this beautiful home in Everton’s Conservation Area.  The property comes onto the open-market for the first time and is sold with no upward chain in this bustling, well located village.

Ground Floor

ENTRANCE HALL 

Built 2010 and tiled with underfloor heating.  Views of the mature, south facing garden are provided via glass door.

LAUNDRY ROOM 

Built 2010 and tiled with underfloor heating.  Pretty outlook onto the walled garden.

FAMILY ROOM 

Built 2010 to double height, tiled with underfloor heating and with high-level Velux in the catslide roof for the evening sun.  The Cloaks Cupboard here is in the aperture that housed the servant’s back staircase whilst the Victorian outer (now inner) wall has been stripped.  A (7ftx9ft) steel reinforced opening into that wall enables an open plan layout with the kitchen.  That large steel beam is “faced” by 10ft seasoned timber, poached from a seed drill on the farm, ensuring a seamless blend between old and new.

KITCHEN 

Tiled with underfloor heating.  Navy blue floor units spliced with faux rusted-steel double height units, solid beech worktops and bright white metropolitan tiles.  Halogen hob is located within the Victorian Chimney; built-in oven and microwave oven are located opposite with broad, beech-topped serving counter between the two.  Sink unit window overlooks cobbles with landscaped planting beyond, across what is a busy walkway for the village. 

LARDER

Shelved, tiled, and accessed via oak door from kitchen.

SITTING ROOM 

Situated in the original farmhouse kitchen and retaining original beams and distemper plus stone hearth, the Sitting Room has double patio door access and views onto the garden. 

VESTIBULE 

As indicated by the impressive Georgian staircase, the original front door was sited here.  Access to the downstairs WC/Boot Room and Cellar is also provided from the Vestibule which externally, leads to a path through the pergola and out onto The Crew Yard via pedestrian gate.

WC/BOOT ROOM

Tiled floor and walls, trap door to cellar with ample room for boots, umbrellas.    The cellar has been partially excavated and vendors are unsure as to its full extent. 

First Floor

BEDROOM ONE 

Stripped wooden floor and retaining hearth to the Victorian fireplace (which could be opened).  The high ceiling contains west facing Velux with the main window providing views onto Everton’s High Street and Conservation Area.  This room could be split. 

BEDROOM TWO 

Georgian room with original lime ash floor, walk in wardrobe, single enormous beam spanning circa 25ft (likely maritime), south facing view over garden and beyond to Pusto Hill.  Currently housing an emperor-sized bed, there is ample space to provide an en-suite bathroom.

BEDROOM THREE 

Built 2010, this spacious double is presented as a twin with views onto Everton’s Conservation Area and boasts its own study/dressing room.

DRESSING ROOM/STUDY 

Accessed via oak door from Bedroom 3 with 3 x chrome rails, south facing window with views, ample space for desk.

FAMILY BATHROOM

Built 2010, this dramatic bathroom contains free standing black bath, his and her basins, built in separate shower, wall to ceiling/floor over-sized, matt “lime mortar” porcelain tiles, south facing window, tall chrome heated towel rail.  The exposed Georgian wall showcases the burnt bricks and lime mortar that were never intended for public view but which importantly, dictate the colour scheme for this stunning room.

AIRING/LINEN CUPBOARD 

Walk-in facility situated next to the family bathroom, fully shelved.

MEZZANINE OFFICE 

Situated on the Georgian staircase on one of the large landings, this office area has a south facing window and inbuilt shelving plus power points and land line.

MEZZANINE BATHROOM

Pretty guest bathroom in cottage style with large Velux window.  Painted oak panelling to bath, matching painted oak dresser housing basin and multiple drawers plus handy cupboard.  Small scale white metropolitan floor and wall tiles, original Georgian beam.

Second Floor

PRINCIPAL SUITE 48.58m2

v  DUAL ASPECT SITTING ROOM and BEDROOM

v  SPACIOUS DRESSING ROOM and STUDY 

v  GENEROUS ENSUITE BATHROOM 

v  FAR REACHING VIEWS to Harwell Woods and Pusto Woods and beyond

Other

INTEGRAL GARAGE 

Corner Farm Drive is a cobbled private, landscaped, drive and a “through road” for pedestrians only.  Access to the rear of the property is obtained via The Crew Yard in addition to through the integral garage.  The LPG gas tank is situated in the garden. 

GARDENS

Fruit trees on the private drive (plum, pear, hazel) augmented by ornamental trees to the rear and front (birch, rowan, fig, evergreen oak, eucalyptus, pine, laurel etc).  The back garden is almost 14m wide with that entire width terraced, giving ample room for seated outdoor entertaining whether dining or relaxing.  That width becomes a “long lawn” if used for outdoor play.  The back garden is walled and south facing. 

THE VILLAGE

Allotments, playpark, billiards, tennis courts, bowling green, football and cricket pitch are provided without recourse to public funds owing to charitable bequest to the Village.  A number of societies meet in the village hall, including the Village Choir. 

Everton boasts two pubs and two cafes’ with “The Village Yurt” also providing a village shop.  Buses for Gainsborough Grammar and several private and state schools stop in the village, whilst the village primary school is a short walk away.  To the north, Everton abuts over 7000 acres of Carr land, excellent for running/cycling/riding and walking.  An extensive Public Footpath and Bridleway network radiates in all directions with horse livery/grazing/schooling and tuition also available within the Parish. 

BAWTRY – 3miles RETFORD – 7miles LINCOLN – 26miles PEAK DISTRICT – 32miles (Ringinglow) NOTTINGHAM – 36miles

Direct from Retford East Coast Mainline Station with the fastest journey times: YORK (37mins), LEEDS (48mins), LONDON KX (1hr 24mins), EDINBURGH (3hrs 18mins)