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4 Back Lane, Long Bennington

PROPERTY TYPE

Cottage

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Lovely Period Cottage
  • 3 Well Proportioned Bedrooms
  • Superbly Extended Open Plan Living & Dining Kitchen
  • Comfortable 25' Lounge
  • Snug Sitting Room & Study
  • Bathroom and Shower Room
  • Sought After & Well Served Village
  • Driveway & Parking for 2-3 Cars
  • Secluded Rear Gardens and Patio Terrace
  • EPC Rating E

Description

Well positioned on the charming Back Lane, in this well served village, this delightful attached period cottage offers a perfect blend of traditional character and modern living. With three well-proportioned bedrooms, served by a family bathroom and separate shower room, this home is ideal for families or those seeking extra space. The property boasts three inviting reception rooms, including a spacious 25-foot lounge, a snug sitting room perfect for relaxation, and a study that provides an excellent workspace.

The heart of the home is undoubtedly the superbly extended living and dining kitchen, which has patio doors linking to the secluded patio terrace and rear garden, creating an inviting space for entertaining or enjoying family meals. The secluded rear garden offers a tranquil retreat, ideal for outdoor gatherings or children's play area.

For those with vehicles, the property provides a driveway with parking for two cars with further on road parking, ensuring convenience for residents and guests alike. This lovely cottage combines the charm of period features with the practicality of modern amenities, making it a wonderful place to call home.

Long Bennington is a well-served village with amenities including primary school which is well regarded and rated Good by Ofsted, a Co-op store, medical centre, coffee shop, hairdresser three pubs, fish and chip shop and an Indian takeaway. The catchment area incorporates Lincolnshire secondary schooling. There are Grammar schools at Grantham and Sleaford. There is easy access to the A1 dual carriageway and Newark Northgate and Grantham railway stations which have fast LNER train services connecting to London King's Cross with journey times in the region of 75 minutes. The nearby town of Newark has supermarkets including Waitrose, Asda, Morrisons, Aldi and a recently constructed Lidl store at Balderton.

A linked period cottage likely to have been built in the late 1800's with rear extension added in 2011. Constructed of brick elevations under a tiled roof covering. The central heating system is oil fired and the windows are uPVC double glazed. The living accommodation is arranged over two levels and can be described in more detail as follows:

Ground Floor -

Entrance Hall - Wooden half glazed entrance door, ceramic tiled floor, staircase to first floor.

Lounge - 7.82m x 3.73m (25'8 x 12'3 ) - UPVC double glazed windows to the front and side elevation. Fireplace with slate hearth housing wood burning stove. Radiator, beamed ceiling, wood effect laminate flooring.



Snug/ Sitting Room - 2.16m x 2.11m (7'1 x 6'11) - UPVC double glazed window to front elevation, radiator.

Study - 4.19m x 2.06m (13'9 x 6'9 ) - UPVC double glazed windows to side elevation, ceramic tiled floor covering, radiator, wall mounted shelving.

Open Plan Dining Kitchen - 7.72m x 3.96m (25'4 x 13' ) - The kitchen was extended in 2011 and this has a full height vaulted ceiling with two Velux roof lights. Two uPVC double glazed windows to the south elevation and one uPVC double glazed window to the north elevation. West facing uPVC double glazed French doors leading to the rear garden. Tiled flooring with underfloor heating. Space for a dining table and comfortable chairs.

Moving to the kitchen area, there are fitted base cupboards and draws, wood block working surfaces, Belfast sink with mixer tap, integral dishwasher.



Utility Room - 2.57m x 1.47m (8'5 x 4'10 ) - UPVC double glazed windows to rear elevation, ceramic tiled floor covering. Grant oil fired central heating boiler. Fitted base cupboards with working surfaces over and a stainless steel sink and drainer, tiling to splashbacks. plumbing and space for an automatic washing machine, space for a dryer. Eye level wall mounted cupboards.

First Floor -

Landing - 2.64m x 2.03m (8'8 x 6'8 ) - UPVC double glazed window to side elevation, radiator.

Bedroom One - 4.04m x 3.68m (13'3 x 12'1 ) - UPVC double glazed windows to the south and west elevations, radiator. Walk in cupboard over stairs. Original cast iron hob fireplace feature, loft access hatch.

Bedroom Two - 3.81m x 3.33m (12'6 x 10'11) - Built in four bay wardrobe, uPVC window to the south elevation, radiator

Family Bathroom - 3.61m x 2.03m (11'10 x 6'8 ) - UPVC double glazed window to front elevation, wood effect laminate floor covering,. White suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal basin and low suite WC. Radiator, part tiled walls. connecting door leading to bedroom three.

Bedroom Three - 3.66m x 3.07m (12' x 10'1 ) - Built in three bay wardrobe, uPVC double glazed window to front elevation, radiator.

Shower Room - 1.93m x 1.78m (6'4 x 5'10 ) - Built in airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder and slatted shelf. Tiled shower cubicle with wall mounted electric Mira shower. Ideal Standard wash hand basin set in a tiled counter with a pine vanity cupboard under. Radiator, wood block flooring, uPVC double glazed window to side elevation.

Wc - Low suite WC, laminate floor, uPVC double glazed window to side elevation.

Outside -

Brick Built Outbuilding - 3.12m x 2.64m (10'3 x 8'8 ) - Storage or further office space. Incorporates entrance door, window, WC and outside tap. Power and light connected.

To the front of the property there is a gravel driveway with parking for two vehicles and a gravelled garden area with borders and shrubs. The frontage has an attractive curved brick wall with iron railings.

To the rear of the house there is a secluded garden laid out with a paved patio terrace. Gravelled garden area leading to a further garden area planted with laurel hedge and shrubs. Close boarded fence to the boundaries. On the north side of the property there is a concrete yard, oil storage tank and paved pathway leading to half glazed back door accessing the rear of the property.



Tenure - The property is freehold.

Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage are all connected to the property. The central heating system is oil fired.

Mortgage - Mortgage advice is available through our Mortgage Adviser. Your home is at risk if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or other loan secured on it.

Viewing - Strictly by appointment with the selling agents.

Possession - Vacant possession will be given on completion.

Council Tax - The property comes under South Kesteven Council Tax Band D

COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: D
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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About Richard Watkinson & Partners, Newark

25 Stodman Street Newark NG24 1AT
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Richard Watkinson & Partners is one of the East Midlands most established estate agencies having had a presence in the area for more than 30 years. Our experienced and trusted agency has offices across the region specialising in residential and commercial sales as well as lettings. With friendly, approachable and knowledgeable staff, Richard Watkinson & Partners is known for its expertise in all areas of property.

"I set up Richard Watkinson & Partners is 1988 with just three staff in a small office in North Gate, Newark.

"A lot has changed since then - we now have more than 30 members of staff, six offices across the East Midlands as well as dedicated lettings, new homes and commercial agents - but the core values I set out when I started the business have remained.

"High levels of customer service, a friendly, personable approach to estate agency and excellent local knowledge are all paramount in delivering a professional and effective service. These are the values upon which I built Richard Watkinson & Partners and I'm proud that these are always at the forefront of our agents' minds when dealing with customers.

"Estate agency itself hasn't changed, it's still a business which orientates around people and that is something we instil in all of our staff. People still like to walk into their local estate agency, browse properties and talk to an agent who knows the area and can provide useful advice on how to buy or sell a home. All of our staff live locally and are able to provide the best possible local knowledge, providing customers with a personal service on which they can rely.

"I'm proud that we remain a local, family-run business - always putting the customer first - and that our strong roots in the East Midlands continue to enable us to act as one of the region's leading agents across residential and commercial lettings and sales." - Founder, Richard Watkinson

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