Mill Lane, Marston

** DELIGHTFUL DETACHED PERIOD COTTAGE ** ACCOMMODATION IN REGION OF 1,900 SQ.FT. ** 3 BEDROOMS ** 2 RECEPTIONS ** TASTEFULLY REFURBISHED THROUGHOUT ** PLOT APPROACHING 1/3 ACRE ** UTILITY & GROUND FLOOR CLOAK ROOM ** SOUTH FACING REAR GARDEN ** OFF ROAD PARKING ** VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED **

We have pleasure in offering to the market this truly unique and interesting detached period cottage tucked away in a quiet backwater on a slightly elevated position and enjoying established generous gardens which extend to just in excess of 1/3 of an acre. In addition the property benefits from an aspect across to paddocks to the front as well as open fields to the rear and enjoys a southerly rear aspect.

The cottage itself offers a fantastic level of accommodation lying just in excess of 1,900 sq.ft. with a light and airy feel having unusually high ceilings to the main rooms as well as much of the accommodation enjoying dual aspects across the property's established gardens and views beyond.

The property has seen a tasteful programme of refurbishment over the years and is neutrally decorated throughout with upgraded sealed unit double glazed windows and timber casements to the rear retaining its period feel. The property benefits from both traditional and contemporary elements with updated kitchen and bathrooms retaining a cottage atmosphere.

The accommodation has been reconfigured providing three bedrooms, one of which could potentially lie on the ground floor adjacent to a ground floor cloak which could be reconfigured to create a ground floor ensuite facilities. There are two main receptions flooded with light having large walk in bay windows with southerly aspects into the rear garden. The kitchen is, again, of generous proportions, is tastefully appointed and links through into the useful addition of a conservatory at the rear. A utility room provides a further good level of storage leading off a central hallway with ground floor cloak room off.

To the first floor there are two well proportioned double bedrooms, both with dual aspects, and an impressive tastefully appointed central bathroom.

As well as the internal accommodation the property occupies a wonderful, lovingly established, plot benefitting from a southerly rear aspect with a central lawn, well stocked borders and encompassing a useful brick outbuilding and summer house which could provide a home office. A separate orchard area to the south easterly side provides a horticultural space with greenhouse and metal storage container. There is off road parking to the front.

Overall the only way to truly appreciate this unique home is by internal inspection.

Marston - Despite its peaceful village setting, Marston enjoys a strong sense of community and is surrounded by rolling Lincolnshire countryside. The property is conveniently placed for access to the A1, with Grantham just five miles away. The historic market town of Grantham offers a wide range of amenities including restaurants and cafes, shops and leisure facilities as well as highly regarded schools including the King's School (KGGS) and High School for Girls. In addition Grantham offers excellent road links via the A1 and A52 but also high speed rail link to London King's Cross in just over an hour.

Inner Hallway - 6.35m x 2.39m (20'10" x 7'10") - A well proportioned space which would make a further reception, ideal as a home office; having a pleasant aspect to the front, attractive oak flooring, traditional style column radiator and a pair of glazed internal doors leading to:

Lounge - 4.32m x 4.24m (4.88m max into bay) (14'2" x 13'11" - A delightful reception with a wonderful aspect into the established rear garden with large walk in bay window; focal point to the room being chimney breast with slate hearth, inset Aga log burning stove and oak mantle over; oak flooring and a further door to :

Sitting Room - 4.27m (4.93m into bay) x 4.80m (14' (16'2" into ba - A delightful room offering a wealth of character, having windows to the wide and French doors set within a walk in bay window overlooking the rear garden; focal point to the room is a chimney breast with slate hearth, timber mantle above and alcoves to the side, oak flooring, staircase rising to the first floor landing and a further door leading to:

Bedroom 3/Study - 4.80m x 2.49m (15'9" x 8'2") - A versatile light and airy reception space benefitting from a dual aspect with windows to the front and side, currently utilised as a home office/snug but alternatively could be used as a ground floor bedroom with reconfiguration of the adjacent cloak room to provide ensuite facilities. Having access to loft space above and wall mounted cupboard housing electrical consumer unit.

Returning to the inner hallway further doors lead through into:

Kitchen - 4.37m x 4.72m (14'4" x 15'6") - A fantastic well proportioned light and airy space benefitting from a dual aspect and linking through into the useful addition of a conservatory at the rear. This area of the house will undoubtedly become the hub of the home with ample room for a living or dining area with a delightful aspect into the gardens. The kitchen is tastefully appointed with a generous range of Shaker style wall, base and drawer units and complementing central island unit finished in heritage style colours with oak effect breakfast bar for informal dining and creating an excellent working space; inset ceramic sink and drain unit with chrome swan neck mixer tap and tiled splash backs; integrated appliances including pop up power point, dishwasher and fridge; space for free standing range, chimney breast with alcoves to the side, LVT flooring, windows to the rear and side and further sliding patio door leading into:

Conservatory - 3.66m x 3.28m (12' x 10'9") - A useful addition to the property providing a further reception space benefitting from a southerly aspect into the rear garden; providing a further sitting or dining space having full height windows with opening top lights, pitched roof, continuation of LVT flooring and sliding patio door.

Utility Room - 2.39m x 2.34m (7'10" x 7'8") - Having fitted base unit with laminate work surface over and inset sink and drain unit with chrome swan neck mixer tap; tiled splash backs, plumbing for washing machine, space for further free standing under counter appliance, floor standing oil fired central heating boiler, cloaks hanging space, access to loft space above, tiled floor, window to the front and traditional style exterior stable door.

Ground Floor Cloak Room - 2.41m x 1.70m (7'11" x 5'7") - Having a two piece white suite comprising close coupled WC and pedestal washbasin with chrome taps; tongue and groove affect panelled walls, continuation of the oak flooring and window to the front.

Returning to the inner hallway a pair of glazed internal doors lead through into:

RETURNING TO THE SITTING ROOM A STAIRCASE WITH OAK HANDRAIL RISES TO:

First Floor Landing - 5.49mx 1.22m (18'x 4') - A well proportioned space having a wonderful elevated aspect to the front across opposing paddocks; attractive part pitched ceiling, traditional style column radiator, inset dormer windows and, in turn, further oak doors leading to:

Bedroom 1 - 4.72m (including wardrobes) x 4.24m (15'6" (includ - A well proportioned double bedroom having an elevated aspect into the rear garden and additional windows to the side; benefitting from a run of integrated wardrobes providing a good level of storage.

Bedroom 2 - 4.88m x 4.57m (16' x 15') - A further well proportioned double bedroom benefitting from a dual aspect with windows to the side and rear with a delightful aspect into the rear garden; having a good level of storage with built in over stairs cupboard, part pitched ceilings and chimney breast with alcoves to the side.

Bath/Shower Room - 4.32m x 3.12m (14'2" x 10'3") - A fantastic space of generous proportions, beautifully appointed having been tastefully modernised with four piece suite comprising both traditional and contemporary elements; large walk in shower enclosure with glass screen and wall mounted shower mixer with rainwater rose over, ball and claw double ended roll tap bath with centrally mounted mixer tap, close coupled WC set in a vanity surround with concealed cistern and oak vanity shelf over, pedestal washbasin with useful shelved alcove to the side; traditional style column radiator, tiled floor, combination towel radiator, electric under floor heating and window overlooking the rear garden.

Exterior - The property occupies a truly delightful established and private plot which in total extends to approximately 1/3 of an acre, set in a slightly elevated position with wonderful views to the rear across adjacent fields and countryside beyond and an elevated aspect across a neighbouring paddock to the front. The majority of the gardens lie to the rear and side of the property, benefitting from a southerly aspect, flooding the house with light. The gardens have been lovingly established over the years and are well stocked with a variety of trees and shrubs, a large central lawn, perimeter borders and block set pathways sweeping through secluded areas within the plot. Overlooking the garden is an attractive timber summer house and an additional brick and pantiled outbuilding providing a useful storage space. A further timber workshop/storage shed is secluded behind established hedging. To the easterly side of the property is a substantial tarmacadam driveway providing a good level of off road parking and in turn leads to a small orchard area enclosed by a picket fence to the front; encompassing a wild area with inset fruit trees, a useful greenhouse also with power and a former storage container providing a fantastic storage space secluded from the main house.

A TRADITIONAL STYLE STABLE DOOR LEADS THROUGH INTO:

Summer House - 3.05m x 1.83m (10' x 6') - An insulted summer house benefitting from double glazing with pitched ceiling, power and light, tongue and groove panelled interior, windows to three elevations and French doors opening onto a veranda overlooking the garden.

Council Tax Band - South Kesteven District Council - Band F

Tenure - Freehold

Additional Notes - The property is understood to have mains drainage, electricity and water. Central heating is oil fired (information taken from Energy performance certificate and/or vendor).

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