Property description
A five bedroom detached 19th century cottage set in an idyllic spot in the old part of Aslockton village in the Vale of Belvoir. The property has rendered elevations with a clay pantiled roof and is believed to pre-date 1850.
Ideal for familiies the property has large versatile accommodation featuring three large reception rooms with a magnificent lounge almost 28ft in length. The breakfast kitchen is ideal for families again almost 20ft in length and overlooking the beautiful rear garden.
The property is only sadly for sale due to the present owners down-sizing.
In recent years the property has seen the central heating system upgraded with new radiators and individual thermostatic valves, it is offered for sale in excellent decorative order throughout and an internal inspection is recommended.
Ideal for families Aslockton has a thriving village community, the local Church of England primary school is close by within walking distance of the property, as is the local post office/village store, there is a public house and a railway station which has links to Grantham and Nottingham.
Aslockton is surrounded by beautiful countryside with plenty of walks, it is also accessible to Nottingham and Leicester, the village is bypassed by the A52 providing excellent road access. There is the nearby market town of Bingham, some 2-3 miles from the village where further schooling including secondary schools and leisure centre with indoor pool can be found. Bingham also has more comprehensive shopping facilities including two supermarkets, several restaurants, doctors and dentists etc.
A solid panelled entrance door with glazed side panels gives access to the:
Having ceramic tiled floor, wall light point, central heating radiator, security alarm, two small steps to the staircase and a door to the shower room.
Lounge 8.48m(27'10'') x 4.17m(13'8'')
With heavily beamed ceiling and feature fireplace at one end of the room having a brick chimney breast with beamed mantle and stone hearth. There is a TV aerial point with digital aerial, three wall light points, telephone point, central heating radiator, two windows to both front and side elevations.
Study 3.81m(12'6'') x 3.76m(12'4'')
Having ceramic tiled floor, two wall light points, central heating radiator, door to the shower room, two windows to the rear elevation and a further window to the side elevation. There are built in pine cupboards, one housing the Glow Worm gas fired central heating boiler with separate programmer, the other housing gas and electric meters with the electric fuse box. A half glazed door leads to the outside.
There are two separate telephone lines into the property ideal for occupants working from home.
It may be noted that there is a pedestrian access to the side of the property providing access to the study and would suit a purchaser requiring to work from home with visitors.
Having a ceramic tiled floor with a fully tiled shower cubicle with mains feed antique style shower, pedestal wash hand basin, low level wc, two wall light points, central heating radiator, window to the side and rear elevation and a door to the entrance hall.
Sitting room 4.52m(14'10'') x 3.86m(12'8'')
Having ceramic tiled floor and beams to the ceiling, floor to ceiling brick fireplace with slate hearth housing a cast iron stove, three wall light points, central heating radiator, two windows to the side elevation and large walk-in understairs storage cupboard.
Breakfast kitchen 5.82m(19'1'') x 3.71m(12'2'')
Having beams to the ceiling, ceramic tiled floor and extensive range of pine fronted base and wall units with laminated work surfaces, two and half bowl sink unit, complementary tiling, electric cooker with an additional gas four ring hob with extractor hood over, central heating radiator.
Laundry 1.88m(6'2'') x 1.73m(5'8'')
Having ceramic tiled floor, beams to the ceiling, plumbing for washing machine and spaces for appliances, window to the rear elevation.
From the entrance hall an extra wide wooden staircase gives access to A magnificent;
With three pairs of wall lights, exposed roof trusses, telephone point, central heating radiator and window to the rear elevation.
Bedroom 1 3.76m(12'4'') x 4.27m(14'0'')
Having a vaulted ceiling with a range of wall to wall fitted wardrobes with hanging rails and further storage into the eaves, two wall light points, central heating radiator, window to the side and front elevations.
Bedroom 2 3.84m(12'7'') x 2.82m(9'3'')
Having a range of traditional pine wardrobes, central heating radiator and window to the front elevation.
Bedroom 3 2.82m(9'3'') x 1.83m(6'0'')
Having loft access, central heating radiator and window to the front elevation.
Bedroom 4 3.78m(12'5'') max x 3.51m(11'6'')
Having two wall light points, a range of wall to wall fitted wardrobes with drawers below, central heating radiator and window to the front elevation.
Bedroom 5 3.76m(12'4'') x 2.49m(8'2'')
Having a range of wall to wall fitted wardrobes with hanging rails and cupboards incorporating an airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and a window to the side elevation.
Family bathroom 3.81m(12'6'') x 3.81m(12'6'')
Having a four piece suite comprising a ball and claw roll topped bath, low level wc, two pedestal wash hand basins with tiled splashback, ceramic tiled floor, four wall light points, central heating radiator, heated towel rail, loft access and window to the rear elevation.
The property has a large driveway providing access from Dawns Lane and parking for a number of vehicles with turning facility. There is access down both sides of the property round to the rear garden which is fully enclosed with timber panel fencing and climbing plants, well stocked flower and herbaceous borders featuring hardy geraniums and traditional English cottage plants including forget-me-nots and hollyhocks. There are a number of mature shrubs and trees including two plum trees and a mature ash tree. There is an extensive paved sun terrace with two timber garden sheds with outside electric and water points.
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, passing the Jet Service Station taking the sliproad signposted to Aslockton and Whatton. Continue along this road turning left into Dark Lane, over the railway line and into the village of Aslockton. Turn left into Abbey Lane and then right into Dawns Lane, follow the road round and The Cottage can be seen on the left hand side although there is no For Sale board.
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