Balderton Gate, Newark

DESCRIPTION Compton House is an impressive Grade II listed Georgian residence, perfectly positioned in the heart of Newark, a historic market town with excellent transport connections, including the A46, A1, and two nearby train stations, one offering direct services to London King's Cross. Currently a stunning family home, the property also features a self-contained two-bedroom annex, currently operating as an Airbnb, providing potential income for a new owner. Originally a bed and breakfast, the house still retains seven additional en-suite bedrooms, a welcoming reception hallway, and a drawing room with an open fireplace. The lower ground floor offers further versatile living space, including a beautifully fitted Shaker-style kitchen, lounge diner, and utility room, making this an ideal home for those seeking both business opportunities and generous family accommodation.

Brimming with character, Compton House showcases many original features, from elegant doors and decorative coving to intricate ceiling roses and deep skirtings, all of which contribute to its timeless appeal. Outside, a private walled courtyard garden provides a peaceful retreat, while off-street parking adds practical convenience. Viewings are strongly recommended to fully appreciate the flexibility, space, and unique lifestyle this remarkable historic property offers. 

LOCATION Newark-on-Trent is a historic Market Town located in Nottinghamshire, known for its charming blend of old and new. The town's rich history is evident in its impressive medieval castle, which offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Additionally, Newark boasts an array of cultural attractions, including the National Civil War Centre, which delves into the town's pivotal role in the English Civil War. Newark-on-Trent offers a range of amenities and facilities including a bustling market square, numerous shops, restaurants and cafes, parks, sports fields and a leisure centre. The town is also well-connected in terms of transportation, with easy access to major roads and a railway station that provides links to nearby cities. 

ENTRANCE RECEPTION HALL Sash window to the front elevation, feature panelling to walls, radiators, tiled flooring with inset mat, coving to the ceiling, ceiling rose, door to drawing room, door to Annex, feature arch, stairs to the first floor, door to ground floor en-suite bedroom, door to rear courtyard garden and stairs to the lower ground floor. 

DRAWING ROOM Sash windows with fitted shutters to the front elevation, coving to ceiling, picture rails, ceiling rose, radiator, built-in bespoke cabinetry and open fireplace. 

BEDROOM TWO Sash window to the rear elevation, radiator, coving to the ceiling, picture rail, ceiling rose, and door to en-suite. 

EN-SUITE Fitted with a white suite comprising a pedestal wash handbasin, low-level WC and panelled bath with a mixer shower attachment and a mains fed shower over. Tiled splashbacks, coving to the ceiling, extractor, heated towel rail and opaque sash windows to the rear elevation. 

LOWER GROUND FLOOR  

HALLWAY Stairs up to the ground floor, under stair storage cupboard, door to utility room/boiler room, doors to lounge diner, and door to kitchen breakfast room. 

UTILITY ROOM/BOILER ROOM Space and plumbing for a washing machine and dryer, wash hand basin and Butler style ceramic sink, wall mounted boiler, tiled splashbacks, tiled floor, wall mounted units and opaque window to the rear elevation. 

KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM Fitted with a range of Shaker style wall and base units with a granite work surfaces incorporating double undercounter ceramic sinks. Space for a large Range style cooker with fitted extractor above. Space for a fridge freezer, integrated dishwasher, inset spotlights, centre island with butcher block style worksurface incorporating a breakfast bar. Double glazed sash window to the rear elevation, under floor heating and open plan to the lounge diner  

LOUNGE DINER Windows to the front elevation with built in shutters, inset spotlights, feature chimney breast with lighting, column radiators, underfloor heating and built in wall and base units. 

HALF LANDING Stairs to the first floor and steps leading to cloakroom and laundery room. 

CLOAKROOM WC Fitted with a low-level WC and wash handbasin. Tiled splashback, radiator, heated towel rail, picture rail, coving to ceiling and opaque sash window to the rear elevation. 

LAUNDERY ROOM Housing the hot water cylinders and built-in shelving. 

FIRST FLOOR LANDING  

BEDROOM THREE Sash window to the rear elevation, radiator, coving to the ceiling, picture rail, wall light points, and door to en-suite. 

EN-SUITE Shower cubicle with an electric shower and tiled splashbacks, low-level WC and pedestal wash handbasin. Tiled splashbacks, coving to the ceiling, built-in wardrobes, inset spotlights and extractor. 

MASTER BEDROOM Sash windows and balcony at the front elevation, coving to ceiling, picture rails, radiator, ceiling rose, door to en-suite and archway to bath tub. 

BATH Freestanding roll top bath, heated towel rail, wall light points, coving to the ceiling, picture rails and sash window to the front elevation. 

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Fitted with a shower cubicle with a mains fed shower, low-level WC and wash handbasin set with a vanity unit. Tiled splashbacks, extractor, chrome heated towel rail and coving to the ceiling. 

HALF LANDING Stairs to the second floor and door to bedroom 

BEDROOM SEVEN Sash window to the rear elevation, radiator, coving to the ceiling, picture rail, wall light point and door to en-suite WC. 

ENSUITE WC Fitted with a low-level WC and wash hand basin. Tiled splashbacks, extractor, coving to the ceiling and picture rail. 

SECOND FLOOR LANDING Access to roof space, coving to ceiling, ceiling rose and doors to three further bedrooms. 

BEDROOM FIVE Sash window to the rear elevation, radiator, coving to the ceiling, picture rail, ceiling rose, built in wardrobe and door to en-suite. 

EN-SUITE Fitted with a low-level WC, wash handbasin set within a vanity unit and panelled bath with a mixer shower attachment and mains fed shower over. Tiled splashbacks, heated towel rail, coving to the ceiling, picture rail and extractor. 

BEDROOM FOUR Sash windows to the front elevation, built-in wardrobe, radiator, coving to ceiling, picture rail, ceiling rose, wall light points and door to en-suite. 

EN-SUITE Fitted with a low-level WC, pedestal wash handbasin and panelled bath with an electric shower over. Tiled splashbacks, coving to the ceiling, picture rail, heated towel rail and extractor. 

BEDROOM SIX Sash window to the front elevation, radiator, coving to the ceiling, picture rail, ceiling rose, wall light points, built-in wardrobe and door to en-suite. 

EN-SUITE Fitted with a low-level WC, pedestal wash handbasin and shower cubicle with a mains fed shower. Tiled splashbacks, heated towel rail, sash window to the side and extractor. 

ANNEX  

ANNEX HALLWAY Accessible from the reception hallway of the main house, radiator, doors to a kitchen diner, two bedrooms, bathroom, and living room. 

ANNEX KITCHEN DINER Fitted with modern white base units with a worksurface incorporating a sink unit with a stainless steel mixer tap. Splashbacks, radiator, skylight window and recess with shelving. 

ANNEX BEDROOM ONE Window to the side elevation, radiator and wall light points. 

ANNEX BEDROOM TWO Window to the side elevation, radiator, wall light points and built-in wardrobes. 

ANNEX LIVING ROOM Windows to the rear elevation, French doors onto the courtyard, radiators, wall light points and an electric fire suite. 

OUTSIDE There is an enclosed courtyard style garden at the rear with gated access and parking with shared access.