The Old Plough, Top Street, North Wheatley

Positioned in the heart of the ever-popular village of North Wheatley, The Old Plough is an exceptional Grade II listed residence, steeped in local history and thoughtfully transformed to meet the demands of modern family life. Once serving as the village public house, this remarkable home combines elegant period architecture with carefully considered contemporary upgrades, creating a property of rare character and versatility.

Approached via timber double gates, the property immediately commands attention. The original village plough remains proudly displayed at the entrance, providing a fitting tribute to the home's heritage, while an expansive block-paved driveway sweeps around the front elevation, framed by mature planting and beautifully established borders.

Beyond the impressive entrance door, a welcoming reception hall introduces a home where original features and modern comforts coexist effortlessly. The elegant drawing room is flooded with natural light through traditional sash windows, with high ceilings, decorative coving and a feature fireplace creating a refined yet inviting atmosphere. A useful cellar sits below.

The formal dining room offers a wonderful setting for entertaining, distinguished by its striking curved window and abundance of retained period detail.
At the heart of the home lies a beautifully appointed bespoke kitchen, finished to an exceptional standard. Corian work surfaces, premium integrated appliances and provision for a substantial AGA combine practicality with timeless style. Open to a stunning dining and family area, this impressive space features a vaulted ceiling, exposed oak framework and bi-fold doors that open seamlessly onto the gardens, perfectly suited to contemporary indoor-outdoor living. Cast iron radiators provide a subtle nod to the building's historic origins.
The adjoining snug offers a more intimate retreat, complete with oak flooring and a charming log-burning stove, ideal for quieter evenings.

A secondary entrance provides access to the self-contained annexe, offering excellent flexibility for multi-generational living, guest accommodation or home-working requirements. The accommodation includes a utility room, versatile sitting room or office, one bedroom and a bathroom.

To the first floor, the principal suite enjoys attractive views across the gardens and benefits from a dedicated dressing area with extensive fitted storage. The luxurious en-suite is fitted with a walk in shower and glass screen. A second generous bedroom also enjoys en-suite facilities, while two further double bedrooms are served by a well-appointed family bathroom featuring both bath and separate shower enclosure.

Externally, the grounds are a particular highlight. Beautifully landscaped and thoughtfully designed, they offer a wonderful balance of ornamental gardens, productive vegetable plots and extensive lawned areas. Beyond the formal gardens, a substantial paddock with a variety of fruit trees further enhances the property's lifestyle appeal. A decked seating area and pergola-covered dining space provide ideal settings for outdoor entertaining and al fresco dining during the warmer months. The property also benefits from a double garage with additional storage. Subject to the necessary planning consents, the grounds may also present potential for further extension or the construction of a separate dwelling. Mature trees, established borders and carefully considered planting ensure a high degree of privacy and year-round interest.

North Wheatley remains one of the region's most desirable villages, celebrated for its attractive period homes, picturesque surroundings and highly regarded primary school. Nearby South Wheatley offers a thriving community atmosphere with a popular tea room, tennis courts, village hall and respected cricket club. Surrounded by open countryside and scenic walking routes, the village is nevertheless conveniently located approximately six miles from the Georgian market town of Retford, which provides an excellent range of amenities, schooling options and direct rail services to London King's Cross.

Entrance Hall
A welcoming introduction to the home, featuring herringbone style flooring, a timber entrance door and an additional door with obscure glazed insert.

Drawing Room
An elegant reception room enjoying two sash windows to the front elevation, flooding the space with natural light. Herringbone style flooring, a feature fireplace and a central heating radiator complete the room.

Dining Room
A characterful formal dining space with dual-aspect windows, herringbone style flooring, a feature fireplace and central heating radiator.

Downstairs W.C
W.C, wash hand basin.

Hallway
Well-appointed with a variety of built-in storage cupboards, rear access, and a central heating radiator.

Kitchen / Family Room
Beautifully appointed and thoughtfully designed, the kitchen is fitted with Corian work surfaces, tiled flooring, a farmhouse-style sink with mixer tap, integrated dual ovens, space for an American style fridge/freezer, wine fridge, dishwasher and a range of complementary wall and base units. There is provision for an AGA-style cooker. The vaulted ceiling dining area creates a wonderful sense of space, a side aspect window complete with oak frames and front-facing bi-fold doors complete this impressive room.

Snug
A cosy and inviting retreat featuring dual-aspect windows, oak flooring, a log-burning stove and central heating radiator, laminate flooring.

Boot Room
Tiled flooring, dual access to the front and rear garden.

First Floor
Principal Bedroom
A generous double bedroom enjoying dual-aspect windows, fitted wardrobes and central heating radiator.

En-Suite
Well-appointed with tiled flooring, enclosed shower with a glass screen, W.C, wall mounted wash hand basin with a vanity unit, tiled walls, heated towel rail, partial tiled walls, central heating radiator. Rear aspect window.

Bedroom Two
A spacious double bedroom with front aspect windows and central heating radiator.

En-Suite
Tiled flooring, bath with an overhead shower and glass shower screen, heated towel rail, wash hand basin with vanity unit, W.C, partial tiled walls.

Bedroom Three
Double bedroom with front aspect windows and central heating radiator.

Bedroom Four
Further double bedroom with front aspect windows and central heating radiator.

Storage Cupboard
A useful storage room on the first floor.

Family Bathroom
Fitted with a standalone bath, separate walk-in shower, wash hand basin, heated towel rail, rear aspect window and tiled flooring.

Annex Accommodation

Utility Room
Practical utility space with tiled flooring, dual-aspect windows and sink with mixer tap and drainer, space for a washing machine and drier, space for a fridge/freezer.

Office / Snug
A versatile room ideal as a home office, additional reception room or guest lounge, with dual-aspect windows and central heating radiator.

Bedroom Five
Further double bedroom with dual-aspect windows and patio doors opening to the rear garden, carpet flooring, central heating radiator.

Bathroom
Tiled flooring, heated towel rail, W.C, wall mounted wash hand basin, enclosed shower.

Outside
The property enjoys extensive and beautifully arranged grounds. To the rear, a substantial block-paved driveway is bordered by raised planted beds and leads through to a generous paddock area planted with a variety of fruit trees. Beyond are productive vegetable gardens, expansive lawned areas and a decked seating terrace, perfectly positioned for outdoor entertaining. A charming pergola-covered dining area provides an attractive focal point and an ideal setting for al fresco dining throughout the warmer months. The property is set in a conservation area.

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Services
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Floorplans
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General
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