Property history of Babbington Hall, Babbington, Nottingham NG16 2SS, 11th Sep 2010

Enjoying a lovely rural setting, this exceptional five bedroom period home, which dates back some 250 years, offers the opportunity for a delightful family property.

Babbington House is a delightful character property, tastefully presented throughout with the benefit of gas heating and sealed unit double glazing. There are characteristic features throughout, including exposed beams and stripped pine internal doors and provides excellent family accommodation. This briefly includes Entrance Hall, Lounge, Sitting Room, superb Family Room 22' x 13', Breakfast Kitchen 19' x 9', including appliances. To the first floor there are three Double Bedrooms and a stunning Family Bathroom 17' x 11'. Two further Double bedrooms and Shower Room to the second floor.

This truly is a lovely rural idyll with gardens adjacent to open countryside yet there is easy access to all major routes, including the M1 Motorway, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

The approach to Babbington House is via a small private lane, which adds to the ambience of this peaceful location.

Accommodation

Ground floor

Entrance Hall With glazed entrance door, two finned radiators and terracotta patterned tiled floor.

Cloakroom With low level WC, pedestal wash basin with tiled floor, heated towel radiator, beamed ceiling, recessed lighting and access door to Cellar compartments.

Lounge 15' x 12' (4.57m x 3.66m). With exposed beam, tiled floor, ornamental fireplace surround to inset coal effect gas fire.

Sitting Room 13' x 12' (3.96m x 3.66m). With tiled floor, period style surround to Victorian fireplace, having decorative tiled inset. Exposed beams and double patio doors to front gardens.

Superb Family Room 22' x 13' (6.7m x 3.96m). With bordered floor, Velux skylight windows to pitched ceiling and two double radiators.

Fitted Breakfast Kitchen 19' x 9' (5.8m x 2.74m). With terracotta tiled floor, comprehensive range of base and wall units, inset one and a quarter bowl sink unit with mixer tap. Integrated Bosch dishwasher, stainless steel DeLonghi five burner oven with Smeg extractor hood over.
Period slate and marble fireplace to open grate and recessed lighting. Laundry/Utility cupboard with plumbing for an automatic washing machine. Stable rear entrance door from the kitchen to the garden.

First floor

Semi-Galleried Landing Stairs to semi galleried landing with bordered floor and radiator.

Bedroom One 13'10" x 12' (4.22m x 3.66m). With bordered floor, double radiator and walk-in wardrobe.

Bedroom Two 12' (3.66m) x 9' (2.74m) plus 5' (1.52m) x 3' (0.91m). With double radiator.

Bedroom Three 14'10" x 9' (4.52m x 2.74m). With exposed beam and double radiator.

Family Bathroom 17' x 11' (5.18m x 3.35m). With bordered floor, free standing roll top enamel bath with Victorian style chrome mixer tap shower attachment, two vanity wash basins with cupboards beneath. Fully tiled shower with Victorian style chrome rose and chrome towel radiator. Boiler cupboard with Baxi gas fire boiler. Wall tiling, Velux skylight windows and double radiator.

Second floor

Landing With Velux skylight window.

Bedroom Four 14' x 11' (4.27m x 3.35m). With exposed beams, bordered floor and stripped pine door to Eaves storage, double radiator and walk-in wardrobe.

Bedroom Five 13' x 13' (3.96m x 3.96m). With exposed beams, fitted storage units, double radiator, Velux skylight windows and bordered floor.

Shower Room Fully tiled shower with low level WC, circular wash basin to stripped pine vanity unit, Velux skylight window, recessed lighting, wall tiling and Eaves storage space.

Outside Extensive lawns and gardens with delightful views overlooking open countryside, numerous plants, shrubs and trees, different varieties. Summer House and extensive parking.