5 bed property for sale

Colsterworth Road, Stainby, Grantham NG33

The Old Blue Dog dates from approximately 1790 and has a rich history in the village of Stainby. Once the local public house, the property was converted to a family home in 1956 and has been much improved and added to by the current vendors.

Located in the peaceful village of Stainby, The Old Blue Dog offers a serene and characterful extensive family home which captivates visitors with its honey stone façade, and quiet interior courtyard and garden. From the road, this impressive property is easily overlooked; its secret charms hidden behind the gates, ensuring perfect privacy. The driveway provides ample parking with the wooden gates opening onto the extensive gravel courtyard, a tranquil family space ideal for outdoor activities, parties and entertaining or simply relaxing. The courtyard is south facing with views over neighbouring countryside including fields, trees, a valley and Stainby’s impressive country church.

With 3 separate, self-contained properties, The Old Blue Dog is ideally suited for a big family and multi-generational living. Should you be considering accommodation for elderly parents or grandparents, the main house can easily be divided into 2 parts, with one wing comfortably on the ground floor with its own wood burner keeping it warm and cosy as a charming addition to the central heating.

Showing just how versatile this property is, firstly ‘The Barn;’ built in 2003. A fully self-contained, luxury apartment on two floors with its own unique character. A spiral staircase leads to the double bedroom and a new woodburning stove compliments the underfloor heating throughout. Perfect for an adult dependent who would love to work from home.

Secondly, ‘The Hayloft’; a detached self-contained annex, built in 2015. The two-story building with its six dormer windows is open plan with the ground floor currently being used for storage and as a craft room/studio. Originally conceived as a garage and built to residential specifications, large double doors open onto the driveway. The upstairs living space includes the kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. French doors open out onto the spacious balcony which also has superb views over the fields, valley and church. Perfect for enjoying morning coffee, afternoon tea or evening outdoor dining in the summer, this is the perfect party space.

As a business opportunity, both ‘The Barn’ and ‘The Hayloft’ could be used to create an additional income by short-term letting or as an Airbnb investment. It is no surprise that this property has been featured on ‘Escape to the Country’.

We enter the Main House via the large entrance hall/porch, ideal for removing shoes and coats and we start the tour in the first reception room, a charming wooden-beamed room featuring a large inglenook fireplace which creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. Nestled between the inglenook room and the second reception room is the snug, a beautiful, versatile stone room which has previously been used as both an office and a nursery and is currently being used as a single bedroom. The second reception room, with its stone interior walls, is configured as a cosy sitting room, but could also be used as an elegant, beamed dining room, perfect for hosting family dinners or entertaining guests. This room seamlessly connects with the farmhouse kitchen which is fully equipped with built-in units, ample counter space and stylish cabinetry. There is space for a large kitchen table that comfortably seats 10.

Between the kitchen and the utility room is the large, tiled, family bathroom which includes a double-ended, extra-large bath, and separate shower. The utility room compliments the kitchen perfectly with extra appliance space, a second Belfast sink and external access to the courtyard through one of the 5 authentic stable doors on the property.

A wide corridor leads from the kitchen to a third reception room with its interior stone walls, beautiful beamed vaulted ceiling and large windows which overlook the courtyard. Walking through a short hall on the ground floor leads to a third double bedroom and the new Boot Room which provides another private access to this wing of the house.

There are 2 separate staircases in the Main House, the first of which is next to the snug which leads up to the superb master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a large dressing room with fitted wardrobes. The second staircase sits next to the utility room and gives access to another double bedroom. All 3 of the double bedrooms in the Main House are generously sized and offer comfortable private sanctuaries for sleep and relaxation.

The village of Stainby is located close to the southern Lincolnshire borders with Leicestershire and Rutland, approximately 2 miles west of the A1 at Colsterworth. The village is served well by the market towns of Grantham, Melton Mowbray and Stamford and there are numerous good schools, all within a twenty-mile radius.

The Old Blue Dog is a unique family home, full of character, which must be viewed to appreciate it in full.

Main Dwelling - Ground Floor

Entrance Hall (7' 2'' x 6' 2'' (2.18m x 1.88m))

Windows to sides, door to front, open to lobby.

Lobby

Stairs to first floor.

Sitting Room (13' 7'' x 12' 0'' (4.14m x 3.65m))

Windows to front and rear, Inglenook fireplace with log burner, beamed ceiling, exposed stone work, radiators.

Snug (9' 9'' x 7' 5'' (2.97m x 2.26m))

Window to front, radiator.

Dining Room (12' 10'' x 10' 4'' (3.91m x 3.15m))

Window to front, exposed ceiling, radiator.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room (13' 5'' x 12' 10'' (4.09m x 3.91m))

High ceiling, window to front, wall and base units, work surfaces, built in oven, hob and extractor fan, Belfast sink, radiator.

Inner Lobby

Stairs to first floor.

Bathroom (10' 2'' x 6' 7'' (3.10m x 2.01m))

Sunken spot lighting, window to side, bath, separate shower, low level WC, wash hand basin, tiled walls.

Utility Room (10' 2'' x 7' 3'' (3.10m x 2.21m))

Window to side, door to side, radiator.

Study (15' 3'' x 9' 5'' (4.64m x 2.87m))

Window to side, vaulted ceiling, log burner, beamed ceiling, exposed stone.

Bedroom (9' 2'' x 9' 1'' (2.79m x 2.77m))

Window to side, radiator.

Dressing Area (9' 1'' x 5' 9'' (2.77m x 1.75m))

Access to boot room.

Boot Room (5' 1'' x 4' 8'' (1.55m x 1.42m))

Panelled walls, door to side.

Main Dwelling - First Floor

Bedroom (23' 7'' x 12' 3'' (7.18m x 3.73m))

Window to rear, beamed ceiling, exposed beams and stone work, radiator.

Dressing Room (12' 6'' x 7' 1'' (3.81m x 2.16m))

Window to rear, built in wardrobes.

En-Suite (8' 5'' x 6' 0'' (2.56m x 1.83m))

Window to rear, bath, sink, low level WC.

Bedroom

Window to side, beamed ceiling, radiator.

The Barn - Ground Floor

Grand Reception Room (30' 1'' x 12' 10'' (9.16m x 3.91m))

Double storey vaulted ceiling, exposed beamed ceiling, log burner, exposed stone, windows to side, French doors to side opening into the courtyard garden, radiators, spiral staircase to first floor.

Kitchen (10' 2'' x 8' 7'' (3.10m x 2.61m))

Window to side, door to front, range of matching wall and base units, work surfaces, built in oven, hob and extractor, sink.

Wet Room (7' 5'' x 7' 3'' (2.26m x 2.21m))

Built in cupboard, shower, sink, low level WC.

The Barn - First Floor (0' 0'' x 0' 0'' (0.00m x 0.00m))

Bedroom (15' 5'' x 13' 6'' (4.70m x 4.11m))

Windows to side, beamed ceiling, exposed stone, radiator.

The Hayloft - Ground Floor

Workshop/Garage/Craft Room (25' 6'' x 13' 6'' (7.77m x 4.11m))

Double doors to front, door to side, built in cupboards, window to rear, stairs to first floor.

The Hayloft - First Floor (0' 0'' x 0' 0'' (0.00m x 0.00m))

Bedroom/Lounge/Kitchen (25' 10'' x 13' 6'' (7.87m x 4.11m))

Windows to sides, windows to rear with views, double doors to rear with views, opening onto balcony, wall and base units, work surfaces, sink/drainer.

En-Suite (8' 0'' x 6' 6'' (2.44m x 1.98m))

Window to side, shower, low level WC, wash hand basin.

Balcony

With raised views over surrounding area.

Outside

Private Garden

Walled on all sides, mainly laid to gravel with flower and shrub borders

Driveway

Providing off road parking.

Disclaimer

1 We have not tested the services or any equipment including appliances in this property. 2 Although these particulars are believed to be correct and have been verified by, or on behalf of the Vendor, any interested party must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy and as to any other matter regarding the Property or its location or proximity to other features, or facilities which is of specific importance to them. Sizes and distances are only approximate and unless otherwise stated. Fixtures contents and fittings are not included in the sale. Prospective purchasers are always advised to have a full survey carried out of the Property. 3 In order to comply with the Money Laundering Regulations, all prospective purchasers must prove their identity by providing us with the relevant documentation.