Property history of Aslockton Grange, Grantham Road, Aslockton, Nottingham NG13 9AJ, 1st Jul 2009

A brick and pantile barn conversion completed in November 2003, The Barn is one of three individual properties at Aslockton Grange accessible off the Grantham Road on the outskirts of Whatton and Aslockton. Having double glazed accommodation with gas fired central heating, the barn has retained character features including exposed king post trusses and purlins. Other features include open fires and stone flagged floors. With gardens to two sides, the property has a further private garden area to the rear and side of the garage featuring a spinney and lawn with a country pond. The property is available with no upward chain and offers the purchaser the opportunity to purchase character accommodation with a versatile layout with two of the bedrooms located on the ground floor and the master suite on the first floor and a useful study area on the landing.
One of three individual properties located off the Grantham Road on the other side of the road to the main villages of Aslockton and Whatton, the property is surrounded by open countryside and is only a mile or so from the market town of Bingham. Amenities in Bingham include both primary and secondary schools, range of local shops, leisure centre with indoor pool and a train station having links to Nottingham and Grantham, there is a high speed train from Grantham to Kings Cross in just over an hour.

The property is also ideally placed for commuting to both the A1 and M1 and the cities of Nottingham and Leicester.

A pine front entrance door provides access to the:
Entrance hall 3.96m(13'0'') x 2.92m(9'7'')
Having stairs rising to the first floor, stone flagged flooring, recessed lighting, double glazed window to the front elevation, central heating radiator, smoke detector, useful cupboard extending beneath the stairs.

Ground floor cloakroom

With Indian stone flagged floor extending through to this room, wash hand basin, low level wc with wooden seat, extractor and light, central heating radiator.
Lounge 5.66m(18'7'') x 4.50m(14'9'')
A light and airy room with the focal point of the room being the gas fired stove with herringbone brick hearth, brick surround and timber mantle. There is a pair of double glazed French doors opening out on to the rear patio with windows to either side, four wall lights, central heating radiator.
Formal dining room 5.49m(18'0'') x 3.96m(13'0'')
A fantastic room having cathedral style ceiling with exposed roof timbers, the focal point of the room is the fireplace featuring a green oak solid timber mantle, herringbone brick hearth and exposed brick chimney breast with open fire. There is a pair of double glazed French doors opening out on to the garden and further double glazed window, two small windows in the rear elevation, Indian flagged stone floor and two central heating radiators. There is a cupboard housing the electrical consumer unit.
Returning the entrance hall a door provides access to the:
Breakfast kitchen 4.75m(15'7'') x 4.09m(13'5'') max 9'5 min
The kitchen area is fitted with a range of white shaker style units with inset one and half bowl resin sink unit, rolled edge work surfaces. There are plenty of base cupboards and drawers, space under for fridge and further eye level wall mounted cupboards. Built in appliances include a Leisure Rangemaster dual fuel range style oven featuring four ring gas burner, griddle and hot plate, two electric ovens and grill, there is a chimney style Rangemaster extractor over. Ceramic tiling above all the work surfaces, pair of double glazed French doors opening out onto the rear patio, stone flagged flooring, central heating radiator, recessed lighting, beams, windows to the front elevation.
The remainder of the ground floor accommodation features an:
Inner hall 6.10m(20'0'') x 1.04m(3'5'')
With two central heating radiators, exposed ceiling timbers and two light points.
Bedroom 2 3.35m(11'0'') x 2.79m(9'2'')
With cathedral style ceiling with exposed timbers, central heating radiator and double glazed window.
Bedroom 3 4.09m(13'5'') x 3.23m(10'7'')
With central heating radiator, double glazed window to the front elevation, exposed ceiling timbers including trusses and purlins.
Family bathroom 2.82m(9'3'') x 2.44m(8'0'')
Having a panelled bath with Mira Sport shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, low level wc, ceramic tiled flooring, central heating radiator, double glazed window, exposed purlins, airing cupboard with shelving. There is space and plumbing for washing machine.

Returning to the entrance hall A flight of stairs provides access to the:
First floor landing 4.04m(13'3'') x 3.18m(10'5'')
Which makes an ideal study area having central heating radiator, velux rooflight, exposed purlins, spotlighting, window to the front elevation and cupboard housing the Potterton gas fired central heating boiler and programmer.
Bedroom 1 4.45m(14'7'') x 4.22m(13'10'')
A superb room featuring exposed king post truss and purlins, enjoying views from the rear across open farmland and at the front over the garden, with triple glazed windows, central heating radiator.
Ensuite bathroom 4.57m(15'0'') x 2.29m(7'6'')
Having two velux rooflights, ceramic tiled flooring, central heating radiator, there is a roll top free standing bath with ball and claw feet and shower mixer attachment over, low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, shaver point, recessed lighting, fitted extractor and access to the eaves for storage.

Exterior

The property has garden predominantly on two sides with the rear featuring a south facing patio and lawn which extends round to the front of the barn screened from the drive by beech hedging and trelliswork.
At the front of the property there are brick edged beds for herbs and shrubs and trees including silver birch. There is an aluminium framed greenhouse, gravelled path, a further west facing patio with pergola and a gravel drive provides off street car parking through a pair of timber five bar gates.
The property also has a second driveway with access from the Grantham Road with another gated access which provides parking for further vehicles and access to the:
Detached double garage 5.05m(16'7'') x 5.26m(17'3'')
Of timber construction beneath a slate roof and having independent metal up and over doors and equipped with power and light.
There is a garden shed to the rear of the garage and a small spinney area with mature trees including ash and young silver birch. This is a picturesque area with pond and lawned area again enclosed by beech hedging.

Directional note

Leaving our Bingham office via Market Street turn left onto Long Acre and follow the road round to its junction with the A52. Turn left onto the A52 towards Grantham and just past the left turn for Scarrington the entrance to Aslockton Grange will be seen on the right hand side and The Barn will be found identified by a For Sale board.

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