Eastfield House, Gainsborough Road, North Wheatley DN22 9BH

GUIDE PRICE £1,100,000 - £1,250,000 Set within approximately three acres of exquisitely maintained grounds in the highly regarded village of North Wheatley, Eastfield House is a truly outstanding country residence, offering a refined lifestyle defined by elegance, scale, and timeless sophistication. Coming to the market with a guide price of £1,100,000 - £1,250,000, this substantial seven-bedroom home spans three impressive floors and presents a rare opportunity to acquire a distinguished period residence in a beautifully private rural setting.

Approached via a sweeping in-and-out gravel driveway, the property makes an immediate statement of exclusivity, framed by mature trees, manicured lawns, and formal planted borders. The driveway winds gracefully across the frontage and continues to the substantial garage complex, providing extensive parking for multiple vehicles. The grounds wrap elegantly around the home, creating a remarkable sense of seclusion, privacy, and arrival, perfectly suited to a home of this calibre.

Internally, Eastfield House is rich in period grandeur and refined detailing, with ornate cornicing, original doors, impressive fireplaces, and beautifully proportioned rooms throughout. A striking entrance hall sets an exceptional tone, enhanced by a feature fireplace with dark wood surround and an elegant chandelier, immediately reflecting the home’s sense of refinement and stature. Through a graceful archway, the hallway flows towards the staircase rising to the first floor, before opening into a series of distinguished reception rooms designed for both elegant entertaining and relaxed family living.

At the heart of the home is a superb bespoke family kitchen, appointed with traditional hardwood cabinetry, integrated appliances, generous preparation surfaces, and a dedicated breakfast area with space for informal dining. Large picture windows and French doors flood the space with natural light and frame idyllic views over the gardens, with the doors opening directly onto a beautifully appointed stone patio terrace, ideal for al fresco dining and summer entertaining. The kitchen is further enhanced by a walk-in pantry, separate laundry room, and guest WC, combining practicality with understated luxury.

A magnificent formal dining room provides an exceptional setting for entertaining, featuring an impressive recessed fireplace and French doors opening directly onto the terrace, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. Complementing this are the elegant snug and principal sitting room, each centred around character fireplaces, offering warm, inviting spaces for quieter moments.

Off the inner hallway, a beautifully appointed cloakroom with twin basins, extensive bespoke storage, and WC further enhances the practicality and luxury of the ground floor accommodation.

To the first floor, the principal suite is an exceptional private retreat, generously proportioned and enjoying dual-aspect views across the gardens. The suite is fitted with built-in wardrobes and leads to a luxuriously appointed en-suite bathroom, complete with twin sinks, whirlpool bath, and a separate walk-in corner shower, finished to a high standard throughout. Adjacent to the suite, a private balcony offers a serene vantage point over the grounds, ideal for morning coffee or evening relaxation. This floor also offers five further spacious bedrooms, each finished with comfort and elegance in mind. Five of the bedrooms benefit from fitted wardrobes, while bedroom two is further enhanced by an attractive feature fireplace with stone surround and hearth.

The first floor is further served by two beautifully appointed family bathrooms, both offering separate bath and shower facilities, with one also benefiting from a whirlpool bath.

The second floor provides superb flexibility, comprising a seventh bedroom, an additional sitting room, and a generously sized bathroom with both bath and separate shower facilities, creating an ideal space for guests, extended family, or independent living.

Externally, the property continues to impress with substantial quadruple garaging, offering excellent potential for conversion into annex accommodation, a studio, or home offices, subject to necessary consents. The grounds have been thoughtfully landscaped to create a tranquil and highly individual outdoor environment, featuring a large pond with an adjoining covered patio area positioned perfectly to enjoy the peaceful surroundings. A bespoke tree house provides an ideal retreat for children, while a greenhouse and dedicated vegetable plot will appeal to keen gardeners and those seeking a more self-sufficient lifestyle. In addition, there is a post and railed paddock, expansive green spaces, mature trees, and a variety of charming tucked-away nooks throughout the grounds, all contributing to the property's sense of character, privacy, and countryside lifestyle.

Eastfield House represents a rare and distinguished opportunity to acquire a refined country residence of exceptional scale and character, set within beautifully landscaped grounds in one of Nottinghamshire’s most desirable village settings.

North Wheatley – Local Area Information

North Wheatley is a highly regarded and attractive village set within the Nottinghamshire countryside, approximately 6 miles from the market town of Retford. The village is known for its strong community feel, period character properties, and peaceful rural setting, while still offering convenient access to surrounding towns and transport links.

Local amenities

The village benefits from a good range of day-to-day amenities including a village shop, café, post office facilities in nearby settlements, a village hall, and active recreational facilities. There is also a strong sporting presence with local cricket, tennis, bowls, and football clubs, alongside nearby countryside walks and open green space, making it particularly well suited to family living and those seeking a village lifestyle.

For a wider selection of amenities, nearby Retford provides supermarkets, independent and high street shops, restaurants, leisure facilities, and Kings Park, as well as regular markets and riverside walks.

Schooling

North Wheatley is served by a well-regarded local primary school within the village, with further highly regarded primary and secondary schooling options available in Retford and surrounding villages. The wider area also offers access to both grammar and independent schooling, including options in Retford and nearby locations such as Ranby and Worksop.

Transport links

The village is ideally positioned for access to the A1, providing excellent road connections both north and south. Retford railway station is within easy reach and offers direct mainline services to London King’s Cross in approximately 90 minutes, making the area well suited to commuters. The surrounding road network also provides convenient access to Gainsborough, Newark, Doncaster, and Lincoln.