Gorse Hill, Ravenshead

Something Quite Special on Gorse Hill...

An incredible detached property boasting attractive gardens with driveway parking and a double garage, all standing on the most enviable plot and set in a highly sought-after address in the exclusive village of Ravenshead. This idyllic setting is where you’ll find this elegant home with so much natural light, space and flexible accommodation. There are multiple open-plan reception rooms, a super family dining kitchen lifestyle with breath-taking design and vaulted ceiling, three spacious bedrooms, and a contemporary shower room. All of this comes with no end of further scope and potential.

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity with no onward chain – please quote Ref NL1140 when scheduling your viewing by appointment.

A “One-of-a-Kind” Property…

Filled with style, character and the most versatile arrangement, there is endless flexible potential on offer. A neutral décor scheme runs throughout, with quirky charm sitting next to modern touches. Entering through the front door, the foyer opens into a welcoming entrance hall with a soaring vaulted ceiling and heads through to the seamless accommodation. A fantastic connected open-plan dining room turns and flows into a sophisticated lounge. This links into a gloriously sun-filled garden room showcasing expanses of windows with all-round views of the private garden. The vast open-plan family kitchen diner is quite special with a striking design statement vaulted ceiling and continued garden views. There is room for informal kitchen dining alongside room for relaxed family seating. A huge utility room offers the possibility to remodel and would make the perfect work-from-home office or study, as there is alternative capacity for utility needs elsewhere. Both the pantry and a useful cellar add optimised storage space. A practical shower room is positioned near to the secondary front door beside the internal access to the garage. Returning to the front entrance hall, set away from the main living areas, there are three double bedrooms peacefully located together, along with the luxury of a recently fitted, on-trend-designed modern shower room to serve the bedrooms.

Step Outside…

This unique and spacious single-level home is set back from the road with an air of tranquillity in its substantial plot. With driveway parking in front of an attached garage, there is also a stretch of front lawn with mature planted edges and a privacy screen shrub and hedgerow. The rear garden is extremely private, laid out with pretty patios against a generous lawn enclosed with a mature surround. The expansive plot includes lapsed planning permission for a detached building.

Please look through the photographs to get a true appreciation of the gardens and grounds.

Now Let’s Get Down to Details… 

Entrance Lobby
Entering through the front door the lobby opens into a substantially proportioned reception hall.

Reception Hall
The reception hall with a neutral décor is well-lit and bright thanks to an impressive vaulted ceiling with two Velux windows. A large storage cupboard is housed here, and there is a radiator.

Dining Room 3.56m x 3.35m (11'8" x 11'0")
The stylish dining room offers plenty of space for a table and chairs. A fabulous big picture uPVC window giving a view through to the stunning kitchen offers a glimpse of what is to come. Decorated with a plate rack, there is a radiator, and the room links through to the open lounge.

Lounge 6.07m x 3.73m (19'11" x 12'3")
This well-appointed reception room continues from the dining room. Full of natural light, there is a uPVC window to the rear overlooking the garden and wide patio doors opening directly into the sunny garden room. A feature living flame gas fire with a stone surround takes centre stage of the room, and there is also a radiator. The whole area is finished with character beam detailing.

Garden Room 3.66m x 3.61m (12'0" x 11'10")
Another lovely light-filled room with two sets of patio doors benefitting from a backdrop of far-reaching views across the garden and having access out to the patio. With practical tiled flooring, this is a super tranquil spot to relax and a glorious connection to the garden.

Family Kitchen Diner 5.54m x 5.16m (18'2" x 16'11")
The show-stopping kitchen is a wonderful open-plan space that still manages to feel warm and comfortable as the separate areas for cooking, dining and entertaining merge cleverly together. The real ‘wow statement’ is immediately apparent on entering with architect-designed features, including the dramatic elevated vaulted ceiling and picture windows to the rear overlooking the garden with uPVC double doors opening out onto the patio. The kitchen is fitted with bespoke Oak wall and base units offering storage. There is lots of preparation with the contrasting granite worktop, which is inset with a one-and-a-half-bowl sink and drainer and is decorated with splashback tiling. Quality appliances include a multi-oven range with electric hobs, and there is a fridge. There is room for informal kitchen dining and additional space to add a relaxed family seating area. The kitchen is finished with tiled flooring, and there is a personnel door to the side that connects out to the garden. There is access through the kitchen to the functional ancillary areas that are situated out of the way but conveniently close to hand, including a pantry, as well as access to the cellar and a personnel door leading into the garage.

Utility Room 3.56m x 2.97m (11'8" x 9'9")
Currently fitted out as a utility room, with a multitude of wall and base units, and with a built-in fridge, this large room offers versatile uses to configure as you need. There is much scope here to remodel the room to suit your own lifestyle, i.e., a potential study or a work-from-home office if required. There is a uPVC window to the front and a radiator.

Cellar 5.49m x 3.18m (18'0" x 10'5")
Steps lead down to the cellar, a space that is totally useable, being warm, dry and clean. There is power and lighting. This multi-purpose area is ideal as a storage area and is also adaptable to convert to suit your needs. The boiler and hot water cylinder are housed here.

Second Entrance Hall
This is a practically placed secondary entranceway into the bungalow, making it easy and convenient to enter the ancillary areas without walking all the way through the property.

Shower Room 2.16m x 1.55m (7'1" x 5'1")
A shower room is conveniently situated here. Fitted with a shower enclosure, a washbasin and a low-flush w.c. There are two uPVC windows to the front.

Inner hall
There is a storage cupboard here and access to the loft.

Principal Bedroom 3.86m x 3.63m (12'8" x 11'11")
Privately tucked away in a quiet corner, the principal bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes that provide plenty of storage. There is a radiator and a uPVC window to the rear.

Bedroom Two 3.58m x 3.3m (11'9" x 10'10")
The second double bedroom is another tranquil room with a built-in wardrobe. There are two uPVC windows to the side and rear and a radiator.

Bedroom Three 3.38m x 3.3m (11'1" x 10'10")
Bedroom three is another bright and airy room with two uPVC windows to the front and side, plus there is a radiator.

Shower Room 2.92m x 2.16m (9'7" x 7'1")
The shower room is right up to date having been recently fitted with a modern suite, comprising a walk-in shower cubicle, a washbasin in a vanity unit, and a low-flush w.c. Finished with tiled flooring and tiled walls, there is a heated towel rail, and two uPVC windows to the front.

Gardens and Grounds
Occupying extensive and particularly beautiful grounds that create an immediate impression on Gorse Hill, this delightful home boasts a premium position. A wide frontage with driveway parking leads to the attached double garage (19'10" x 17'8") with power, lighting, an electric door, a ceramic sink, and plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher. A useful potting shed is located to the side of the garage. A broad front lawn sits behind a low front boundary wall and has mature planted borders. Decorative shrubs line the path leading to the front entrances, and there is access on both sides continuing around to the rear. Here is a large and impeccable westerly-facing rear garden. A most appealing sun-soaked patio offers more than enough room for outdoor furniture and overlooks a lawn that has been meticulously landscaped with a tapestry of borders to offer all-year-round colour and interest. A greenhouse tucked away to the rear is great for the green-fingered. A secondary patio offers another quiet, relaxing spot to enjoy the garden views underneath a pergola that adds pleasant dappled shade. The plot is enhanced by even further lawned grounds that previously had planning permission for a detached bungalow. The garden is all wonderfully private with a mature surround framed and enclosed by a hedged boundary.

Gorse Hill - A Best Kept Secret…

“A charming dwelling perfectly situated on Gorse Hill, where a mix of quaint, traditional and bold contemporary properties sit side by side beneath a canopy of mature trees. A best-kept secret, this desirable residential postcode in the heart of Ravenshead enjoys a tranquil no-through-road setting. Just a stone’s throw away from amenities, the local shops are within flat strolling distance and include a deli/butcher, grocers, a post office, and a Nisa convenience store. Also in easy walking distance are the necessary facilities, including the doctor's surgery, a dentist, a chemist, hairdressers, and beauticians. The village also has a Sainsbury's Local for additional shopping, a handy petrol station and a farm shop for a taste of country life. Mansfield and Nottingham are easy to reach by car or bus for more shopping amenities, and there are quick travel links to junction 27 of the M1 for commuters. For families, primary schooling is within walking distance in the village, and there are reputable secondary schools close by. The North Nottinghamshire countryside is on your doorstep with rolling fields and woodland. And if you ever tire of soaking up the scenery, there are inviting pubs, plus excellent places to eat in or take away.”- Nick Lawton eXp.

Agents Notes 

These details, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property, or tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property. With this in mind, we would advise all intending purchasers to carry out their own independent survey or reports prior to purchase. All measurements and distances are approximate only and should not be relied upon for the purchase of furnishings or floor coverings. Your home is at risk if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or other loan secured on it.

Anti-Money Laundering

Important Information on Anti-Money Laundering Check
We are required by law to conduct Anti-Money Laundering checks on all parties involved in the sale or purchase of a property. We take the responsibility of this seriously in line with HMRC guidance in ensuring the accuracy and continuous monitoring of these checks. Our partner, Move Butler, will carry out the initial checks on our behalf. They will contact you and where possible, a biometric check will be sent to you electronically only once your offer has been accepted.
As an applicant, you will be charged a non-refundable fee of £30 (inclusive of VAT) per buyer for these checks. The fee covers data collection, manual checking, and monitoring. You will need to pay this amount directly to Move Butler and complete all Anti-Money Laundering checks before your offer can be formally accepted and the sale instructed.
You will also be required to provide evidence of how you intend to finance your purchase prior to formal acceptance of any offer.