A fantastic opportunity to acquire an imposing FOUR BEDROOM detached period property, extensively restored and reconfigured under current ownership, whilst retaining ample original features dating back to the late 19th Century, when the now substantial family home traded as a bakery. Recent works include the property being largely replastered, a full rewire, a brand new boiler, and new windows and radiators throughout. Ideal for buyers seeking character and comfort, the significantly renovated ground floor living accommodation, enjoying high ceilings and further subtle traditional details, briefly comprises a porch, welcoming entrance hall, spacious dining room/ sitting room showcasing two refurbished fireplaces, lounge, contemporary breakfast kitchen, utility room providing plentiful storage, study/ original pantry, and a modern WC. To the first floor, a galleried landing seamlessly flows into a generous, dual aspect master bedroom, two further double bedrooms, fourth bedroom currently utilised as a home office, newly installed bathroom featuring a freestanding clawfoot roll-top bath, and a separate shower room. Outside, 81 London Road exhibits a sizeable, well-manicured garden, showcasing a sheltered, south easterly aspect entertaining area- enjoying sun throughout the day, children’s play area, and a handy workshop. Accessed via an electric gate off Storcroft Road, resides a secure, blocked paved driveway catering for multiple vehicles, alongside two sheltered car ports, a detached oversized garage, and an additional single garage. Located on the highly regarded London Road in the Georgian market town of Retford, the conveniently placed property enjoys a wealth of everyday amenities, recreational facilities, boutiques, bars, restaurants, and excellent road and rail links in its locality. Bracken Lane Primary Academy and Thrumpton Lane Academy, both having most recently achieved a good Ofsted rating, are within easy reach on foot. For secondary education, Retford Oaks Academy, also having most recently achieved a good Ofsted rating, is just a short drive away. Early viewing is considered essential to fully appreciate the revamped space, and prime town setting being offered for sale.

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Porch:

Accessed via wooden front door, with decorative wall panelling, exposed original tile flooring, centre light point and opening into:

Entrance Hall:

A staircase with ornate wooden balustrade leading to first floor accommodation, access to large understairs storage cupboard, ornate cornicing to ceiling, period skirting, wood effect laminate flooring, centre light point, and door leading into:

Dining Room:

13' 11" x 16' 0" (4.24m x 4.88m) Bursting with character, a restored, original open fireplace with decorative wooden surround and mantle, dual aspect windows to side and rear elevations, wood effect laminate flooring, centre light point with ceiling rose surround, further wall mounted lighting and continuing into:

Sitting Room:

13' 11" x 16' 0" (4.24m x 4.88m) A light flooded space, showcasing a restored original fireplace with decorative wooden surround and mantle, and gas stove inset, dual aspect windows front and side elevations, wood effect laminate flooring, centre light point with ceiling rose surround, and further wall mounted lighting.

Lounge:

13' 11" x 14' 10" (4.24m x 4.52m) An ample room with high ceilings, enjoying a gas fire (currently disconnected) set within a stone fireplace, ornate cornicing to ceiling, period skirting, bay window to front elevation, refurbished original wooden flooring, and centre light point with ceiling rose surround.

Rear Entrance:

Enjoying decorative wall panelling, composite door leading to rear garden, tile flooring, centre light point and secure steel door leading into:

Study/ Original Pantry:

7' 3" x 13' 11" (2.21m x 4.24m) With exposed original tile flooring, and centre light point.

Breakfast Kitchen:

13' 6" x 23' 5" (4.11m x 7.14m) Undoubtedly the heart of the home, a range of eye and base level shaker style units with wooden worksurfaces, inset Belfast sink, space for range cooker with glass splashback, space for American-style fridge freezer and dishwasher, access to loft space- formerly a grain store, original oven dating back to late 19th Century- for decorative purposes only, composite door leading to rear garden, three Velux windows and two further windows to side elevation, Amtico vinyl flooring, four ceiling light points, and continuing into:

Utility Room:

13' 6" x 13' 9" (4.11m x 4.19m) Benefitting from plentiful storage and wooden worksurfaces, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, dual aspect windows to side and rear elevations, composite door leading to sheltered, south easterly aspect seating area- enjoying sun throughout the day, Amtico vinyl flooring, downlights to ceiling, and giving access to:

Ground Floor WC:

A two-piece suite comprising a wash hand basin set upon a vanity unit, and low level WC, decorative wall panelling, Amtico vinyl flooring, chrome heated towel rail, and centre light point.

Galleried First Floor Landing:

A galleried landing, enjoying ornate cornicing to ceiling, centre light point with ceiling rose surround, and continuing into:

Master Bedroom:

13' 11" x 16' 1" (4.24m x 4.90m) Featuring a restored Victorian cast iron fireplace, dual aspect windows to side and rear elevations, refurbished original wooden flooring, and centre light point.

Bedroom Two:

13' 11" x 14' 0" (4.24m x 4.27m) Benefitting from ample integral storage, and boasting a decorative, restored Victorian cast iron fireplace, window to front elevation, refurbished original wooden flooring, and centre light point.

Bedroom Three:

13' 11" x 13' 11" (4.24m x 4.24m) With dual aspect windows to front and side elevations, refurbished original wooden flooring, and centre light point.

Bedroom Four:

5' 11" x 10' 2" (1.80m x 3.10m) Currently utilised as a home office, with built-in units and worksurfaces, window to front elevation, refurbished original wooden flooring, and centre light point.

Family Bathroom:

7' 10" x 12' 0" (2.39m x 3.66m) A well-appointed three-piece suite, featuring a freestanding clawfoot roll-top bath, pedestal wash hand basin, and low level WC, handy full-length storage cupboards, access to loft space with retractable ladder, decorative wall panelling, window to rear elevation, Amtico vinyl flooring, and centre light point.

Family Shower Room:

4' 4" x 10' 5" (1.32m x 3.17m) A three-piece suite comprising an oversized shower enclosure with overhead electric shower handset, pedestal wash hand basin, and low level WC, decorative wall panelling, window to rear elevation, Amtico vinyl flooring, and centre light point.

Outside:

Fully bound by brick walls and hedging, and accessed via ornate metal gate, the frontage sees a low maintenance, gravelled garden with shrub borders, and sheltered front porch. Accessed via an electric gate off Storcroft Road, resides a fully enclosed, block paved private driveway catering for multiple vehicles, two sheltered car ports, detached oversized garage, and an additional single garage. To the rear, with brick wall and wooden panel fencing surround, is a substantial laid to lawn garden, children’s play area, well-stocked flowerbed borders, sheltered, south easterly aspect seating area- enjoying sun throughout the day, well-established trees and planting, log store, outdoor tap, and wall mounted outdoor lighting.

Detached Oversized Garage:

15' 0" x 17' 3" (4.57m x 5.26m) With electric roller garage door, handy loft space, window to rear elevation, door leading into rear garden, power, lighting, and giving access to:

Workshop:

11' 8" x 17' 3" (3.56m x 5.26m) Having power and lighting.

Additional Single Garage:

15' 0" x 11' 8" (4.57m x 3.56m) With electric roller garage door, and side door leading to driveway.

Tenure & Charges:

Tenure: Freehold- Vacant possession will be given upon completion.

Local Authority: Bassetlaw District Council

General:

While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office of Alexander Jacob Limited and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.

Services:

Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.

Measurements:

These approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. You must verify the dimensions carefully before ordering carpets or any built-in furniture.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS:

Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.

Particulars:

THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER ALEXANDER JACOB LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.