Old Mill Farm, Low Street, North Wheatley, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 9DR

Old Mill Farm is a Grade II Listed four bedroom detached period property situated within grounds extending to approximately 1.2 acres. Great care and attention to detail has been taken with the complete refurbishment, from the quality of the fixtures and fittings to the tasteful décor.

This property offers the complete package with an abundance of living accommodation, a very large barn prime for conversion, charming, landscaped gardens, an orchard, horse paddock with field shelter and attached hay store and a central courtyard offering more stabling and storage, all located within the highly sought-after village of North Wheatley.

Accommodation

As you enter the property through the heart of the home into the beautiful and very inviting kitchen you get a feel for the quality and finish on offer throughout the entirety of the property and grounds.  The kitchen has been recently fitted with a bespoke range of wall and base units all having wooden work surfaces. The gem of this kitchen is the royal blue electric Aga. There is flag stone flooring, dual aspect windows and door to the courtyard.

Inner hallway having an under stairs storage cupboard.

Spacious drawing room, having oak flooring, triple aspect windows and French doors opening out to a charming side garden. The focal point of the room is the free-standing, cast-iron log burning stove.

The sitting room offers the ideal space to cosy up on a winters evening having a central log burning stove set onto a stone hearth. There is also a window and a door to the front elevation.

Ground floor shower and laundry room. Fitted with a three-piece suite including a double rainfall shower, WC and a wash hand basin set into a vanity wall unit.

Fitted full length cupboards house the airing cupboard and utility area with space and plumbing for a washing machine.

18th Century Pigeon Cote with a first-floor mezzanine office. A breath-taking double height room with a vaulted ceiling. There is an absolute wealth of charm and character on show with exposed beams and brickwork along with an open fireplace having an inset log burning stove. An oak staircase leads up the mezzanine office providing a serene space to work from, flooded with natural light from the Velux windows.

Attached barn with a first floor, utility room and separate cloakroom. Subject to listed building consent this could be easily converted into further accommodation or a self-contained annex.

First floor landing

Master bedroom suite, this is a spacious and light room having a window looking out over the beautiful courtyard and orchard beyond.

Two sets of double doors reveal the en-suite shower room, fitted with a three-piece suite including a double rainfall shower, WC and a wash hand basin set in a vanity unit.

The second set of doors reveal the fully fitted walk in wardrobe.

Bedroom two is again a spacious and light double bedroom with a window to the side elevation overlooking the lawns and orchard, having a built-in wardrobe.

Family bathroom, this has been stylishly fitted with a three-piece suite including a large bath, WC and wash hand basin set into a vanity wall unit.

Bedroom three, a double bedroom with a window to the front elevation along with two fitted wardrobes.

Bedroom four, a double bedroom having a window to the front elevation along with a walk in dressing area and a built-in wardrobe.

Off the landing is a large linen room.

Grounds

The property sits within grounds extending to approximately 1.2 acres. An electric gate opens onto the tarmac driveway where there is ample parking for a number of vehicles.

The central gravelled and paved courtyard is an absolute suntrap ideal for alfresco dining, incorporating an attractive brick walled well stocked fishpond. This courtyard is flanked by a range of outbuildings to include a stable/hay barn, a further stable, storage room and log store.

Encompassing the front and side of the house are delightful, formal, landscaped gardens with vibrantly planted beds and borders.

To the left-hand side of the driveway is a large, grassed lawn and orchard leading to the horse paddock, where there is a timber field shelter and attached hay store. A shepherd’s hut in the paddock offers further storage.  

Location

Old Mill Farm is located on Low Street in the popular village of North Wheatley. Bridleways can be accessed within minutes from the property in all directions. The Primary school is a short walk away along with the playing field that hosts a Cricket and Tennis Club.

The village also benefits from a shop and coffee shop as well as having lovely countryside walks. Activities and social events all year round happen at the Village Hall. The village also sits well within the catchment area for Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School. Further schooling options are available in Retford as well as Private schooling at Ranby House and Worksop College.

The market town of Retford offers a host of shops, restaurants and bars as well as a mainline train station giving direct links to London Kings Cross. Gainsborough is a short drive away and has the popular Marshalls Yard. The City of Lincoln is also very accessible.

The A1 access gives links to the region’s major towns and cities and is approximately 10 miles distance.

Tenure – Freehold

Services - Mains water, electricity, and drainage are connected. Oil fired central heating.

Council tax - This home is in Council Tax Band G.