Little Humby, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33

A beautifully detailed Grade II listed village farmhouse with attractive interiors, extensive grounds and paddocks and excellent outbuildings, in an idyllic and accessible village location

Description

Old Manor House is a distinguished Grade II listed former farmhouse, rich in character and positioned in the heart of an attractive semi rural village with convenient access to Grantham.

Believed to date from 1631, with the original date stone set above the entrance, the house retains an exceptional range of period features, including stone mullion windows, exposed beams, York stone and oak flooring, and beautifully preserved stone walling, all of which contribute to its warm, authentic atmosphere.

The accommodation is extensive, well arranged and full of charm and period detail. The entrance hallway, with its solid oak door, York stone flooring and exposed stonework, sets the tone for the rest of the house. The sitting room is a wonderfully inviting space, featuring mullioned windows with an inset seat, a cast iron fireplace with inset burner, exposed beams and original stone textures. The dining room continues the theme, with oak panelling, oak floorboards, a stone mullion window and a traditional open grate fireplace.

The breakfast kitchen is a focal point of the house, combining quarry tiled floors and decorative beams with an oil fired two oven Aga and electric Aga Companion, set into a deep chimney breast with a brick back and a charming ornamental bread oven. An adjoining outer kitchen/utility, with beech work surfaces, Belfast sink, pantry and appliance space, provides excellent practicality.

Further ground floor rooms include a study with exposed beams and stone detailing, an a generous ground floor fifth bedroom suite (or fabulous family room), with French doors to the garden and an en suite bathroom.

The first floor offers a characterful principal bedroom with mullion window, exposed beams and stonework wall, and an en suite with whirlpool bath and walk in shower. A second double bedroom and a Jack & Jill en suite family bathroom, with shower over the bath, complete this level. The second floor provides two further double bedrooms, each with exposed beams and countryside views, together with a shower room.

Outside
The grounds are a major feature, extending to about 2.67 acres, or thereabouts in total. The formal gardens of around 0.5 acres include lawns, established planting, paved terraces and an orchard, creating a natural extension of the living space. Beyond this lies further ground of approximately 0.5 acres with stabling, yard, vegetable patch and an adjoining paddock/play area, with a second drive entrance to the property. The main paddock, of about 1.5 acres, features a large natural pond and open rural views, offering a superb amenity for equestrian or small holding interests.

There are two substantial stone outbuildings. An adjoining barn to the house serves as garaging and workshop space and accommodates various utilities. A detached two storey barn within the garden provides excellent storage, with a large open upper room suitable for a variety of uses; a 2010 planning consent (now lapsed) existed for conversion to a two bedroom annexe (ref: S10/2097).

Old Manor House represents a rare opportunity to acquire a historic and beautifully detailed period home with extensive accommodation, generous outbuildings and attractive grounds, all within a tranquil yet accessible village setting.

Location

The hamlet of Little Humby is positioned within attractive Lincolnshire countryside, a mile and a half south of Ropsley, with its public house, post office and primary school.

Little Humby is also on the bus route to Grantham’s grammar schools, as well as accessible road connections to Stamford, Oakham and Oundle. The market towns of Grantham (seven miles), with mainline East Coast mainline commuter rail services to London Kings Cross from 67 minutes, Bourne (13 miles), Stamford (18 miles) and Oakham (22 miles), are easily accessible and all have renowned private, grammar and state schools.

The surrounding area provides a wide range of leisure and recreational opportunities.

There are golf courses nearby at Stoke Rochford and Belton Park (8 miles), with Belton House, a National Trust property near it too.

Square Footage: 3,139 sq ft


Acreage: 2.67 Acres

Additional Info

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

Fixtures and Fittings - Only those mentioned in these sale particulars are included within the sale. All others such as curtains, light fittings and garden ornaments are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.

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All journey times and distances are approximate.