May Lodge Drive, Rufford, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22

A wonderful detached family home nestling on a generous plot in a highly sought after location. The property offers over 3,700 sq ft of versatile accommodation.

Description

Nestled in an exclusive, sought after location, homes such as Rufford Lodge appear once in a generation. Adjacent to the historic Rufford Abbey Park, to which residents have exclusive pedestrian access via a wooden gate.

Rufford Lodge enjoys an illustrious setting along the sought-after May Lodge Drive, believed to have been built in the 1960s along a concrete road laid to transport tanks into the neighbouring woodland during the second world war.

This home is a rare visitor to the open market, the current owners have been residents for about 50 years. During their tenure they have re modelled and extended the property to now boast over 3,700 sq ft of versatile accommodation over three floors.

Accommodation

Ground floor - A beautiful oak entrance door opens into the porch and a generous reception hall, with a tiled floor, under-stair cupboard and a sweeping staircase leading to the first floor. Doors lead off to: Downstairs cloaks, low level WC and wash hand basin.

Family room, a delightful room with a tiled floor, window to the front and side elevations and a feature fireplace surround.

Dining room, another fine room with a stunning herringbone parquet floor, window to the front elevation and access to a further sitting area and to spacious conservatory. A further archway leads to:

Formal sitting room, a generous triple aspect room with windows to the front, side and French door to the rear elevation. A feature fireplace surround, Amtico flooring, wall lights, simply a magnificent room to entertain.

Breakfast kitchen, a range of cream base and wall units, Corian worksurfaces incorporating the sink unit, tiled flooring, window to the side and rear, a range of appliances to include: integrated dishwasher, induction hob and double oven. Access to the rear porch with door leading out to the rear garden.

First Floor - Landing, window to the front, stairs to the second floor and doors off to:

Principal bedroom, a generous triple aspect room with windows to the front, side and rear elevations, numerous fitted wardrobes and fitted furniture by Hammonds. En suite bathroom / wet room.

Three further double bedrooms a separate WC and family bathroom complete the first floor accommodation.

Second floor - A versatile teenager bedroom / suite with its own en suite facility and a sixth bedroom / study.

Outside - Pull through the electric gated entrance and sense the seclusion and privacy of Rufford Lodge instantly, with neatly maintained laurel hedging providing a buffer between the home and road.

Follow the red tarmacadam driveway to the large double garage, with an up and over door and power and light. There is ample parking for numerous vehicles. The gardens are well maintained and laid mainly to lawn.

To the rear, a rear patio leading off from the Sitting room and conservatory. Again well maintained lawns, a variety of mature trees and shrubs and a modern summer house. The property sits is about 0.58 acres of well maintained grounds and really is a garden that needs to be seen in order to be appreciated.

Location

The jewel in the crown of living on May Lodge Drive, is exclusive access to Rufford Abbey Country Park via a private gate. Only residents have a key. Enjoy a coffee in the Tea Rooms, or a leisurely stroll around the superb gardens and lake, any time of the day or night.

A wildlife haven, Clumber Park is close by with its woodland walks, scenic lake, and gothic chapel.

Families are ideally placed with access to so many well regarded schools including the independent Wellow House School, Salterford House School and Worksop College. There are also local primary and secondary schools in the surrounding villages.

The nearby villages of Ollerton and Edwinstowe offer a range of shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs, alongside supermarkets, doctors and other essential amenities.

Commute with convenience – Northgate Station is about 16 miles from Rufford Lodge, allowing you to catch a 1 hour 20-minute connection into London.

Square Footage: 3,744 sq ft



Additional Info

Newark & Sherwood District Council
Band G