High Street, Laxton, Newark

An exciting renovation project comprising the former Post Office and house together with a range of outbuildings and extending to 7623 sq.ft (0.175 acre or thereabouts). Evidently dating back to the 18th Century with later additions the property stands within the historic village of Laxton Conservation Area, derived from it's medieval origins. This genuinely unspoilt village, rural and farming community, covers an area of beautiful rolling countryside with the last remaining working open fields system managed through the Manorial Court.

The existing accommodation comprises on the ground floor, former sales shop, stock room, entrance lobby and staircase, living room, kitchen, walk-in pantry, bathroom and second staircase to the first floor. The first floor provides four double sized bedrooms. Externally there is a range of outbuildings constructed of brick elevations under a pantile roof comprising coal house with loft above, small garage, stable and garden store. There is an area to the west side of the cottage and a long rear garden.

The village of Laxton is situated approximately 9 miles north of Newark, convenient for access to the A1 and within commuting distance of Southwell, Newark and Nottingham. Laxton village is steeped in history and is unique in that the Open Fields System of farming has survived unchanged since before the Norman Conquest. The Dovecote Inn is a popular local public house with excellent restaurant facilities, The village is within the Tuxford Academy catchment area for secondary schooling and Kneesall primary school, both having excellent reputations. The property stands on High Street and there are mostly period houses, cottages and farmsteads within the immediate vicinity. The Church of St. Michael the Archangel stands within a prominent position within Laxton and is a landmark for someway around. The oldest parts of the church have been dated to about 1190.

Recreational facilities in the locality include Rufford Abbey Country Park, the National Holocaust Centre with also miles of country lane walks surrounding the village.

Newark on Trent is on the East Coast mainline railway with services from Newark Northgate to London King's Cross and journey times of just over 75 minutes.

The property is constructed of brick and part rendered elevations under a pantiled roof (evidently re-roofed circa 2002) and the following accommodation is provided:

Ground Floor -

Sales Shop - 4.65m x 3.58m (15'3 x 11'9) - With front window and door, old brick floor.

Stock Room - 3.78m x 2.72m (12'5 x 8'11) - With old meat hooks and Quarry tiled floor.

Entrance Lobby And Staircase -

Living Room - 3.86m x 3.86m (12'8 x 12'8) - (plus 10' x 5')

With a tiled fireplace, built in cupboard and night storage heater.

Kitchen - 3.94m x 3.81m (12'11 x 12'6) - With uPVC double glazed window, old range-type fireplace, double drainer sink unit, cupboard containing the hot water cylinder.

Walk In Pantry - With shelving.

Bathroom - 2.06m x 1.73m (6'9 x 5'8) - With bath and basin.

Separate Wc - With close coupled WC.

Staircase to the first floor.

First Floor -

Bedroom One - 3.91m x 3.89m (12'10 x 12'9) - UPVC double glazed window.

Bedroom Two - 3.86m x 3.86m (12'8 x 12'8) - With UPVC double glazed window and connecting door to the second staircase.

Inner Landing & Second Staircase -

Bedroom Three - 3.48m x 2.74m (11'5 x 9') - With hatch to the roof, uPVC double glazed window.

Bedroom Four - 3.66m x 3.66m (12' x 12') -

Outside - There is a range of outbuildings constructed of brick elevations under a pantiled roof comprising:

Integral Coal House - With store above.

Small Garage - 3.96m x 3.05m (13' x 10') -

Stable - 3.96m x 3.05m (13' x 10') -

Garden Store - 3.96m x 3.05m (13' x 10') -

There is an area to the west side of the cottage with a now redundant septic tank. Pedestrian and vehicular access on both sides of the property frontage leads to a long rear garden.



Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage are all connected to the property. Mains water subject to an easement with the adjoining property, Green Peace Cottage.

Tenure - The property is freehold.

We are aware of an historic Easement and subject to legal advice Indemnity can be obtained.

Note - The red post box is in use by Royal Mail.

Viewing - Strictly by appointment with the selling agents.

Possession - Vacant possession will be given on completion.

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.

Council Tax - The property comes under Newark and Sherwood District Council Tax Band D.