3 bed detached house for sale

The Old Forge, Royal Oak Lane, Aubourn, Lincoln LN5

Beautiful grade II listed property with 0.3 acres and outbuildings! Located within the picturesque village of Aubourn is this beautifully presented, grade II listed detached period property, which stands in approximately 0.3 acres and comes with the original village forge, thought to date back to the mid 1700's. The property extends to approximately 2600 sq ft (including outbuildings) and has versatile accommodation which briefly comprises entrance hallway, 22'3 sitting room with multi fuel burner fireplace, additional lounge which also has a multi fuel burner, rear entrance hallway/boot room, modern 16'5 kitchen, dining room with French doors overlooking the garden, large utility room, garden room which is also used as an occasional fourth bedroom and a ground floor shower room. On the first floor, there are three double bedrooms, a dressing room to the master bedroom with a large walk-in wardrobe, first floor bathroom, and an additional storage room/play den. Outside the property stands in grounds of approximately 0.3 acres, with a large driveway and mature gardens which are mainly lawn and offer an excellent degree of privacy. The former village forge is currently used as a garage and workshop with adjoining utility/WC and offers a wide variety of potential uses subject to the required consents. In the agent's opinion, viewing of this property is considered essential in order for it to be truly appreciated. Call today to arrange a viewing! Council tax band: E. Freehold.

Entrance Hallway

Having part glazed front entrance door, a beamed ceiling, and stairs rising to the first floor.

Sitting Room (22' 3'' max x 12' 0'' max (6.78m x 3.65m))

Having a feature cast-iron multi-fuel burner fireplace with a tiled hearth and a brick-built surround, a radiator, a beamed ceiling, a dado rail, and wall lights.

Lounge (14' 0'' x 12' 2'' max (4.26m x 3.71m))

Having a feature cast-iron multi-fuel burner fireplace with quarry tiled hearth and a brick-built surround, a radiator, a dado rail, and a beamed ceiling.

Kitchen (16' 5'' max x 10' 0'' max (5.00m x 3.05m))

Having a range of matching wall and base units, glass display cabinets, a one-and-a-half-bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps over and tiled splash backs, a built-in oven, hob and cooker hood, plumbing for a dishwasher, space for a full height fridge freezer, ceramic tiled floor, a radiator, and a coved ceiling. Wall-mounted Vaillant central heating boiler.

Dining Room (12' 7'' x 11' 10'' (3.83m x 3.60m))

Having laminate wood effect flooring, a radiator, a coved ceiling, and a feature exposed brick wall with French doors leading onto the rear garden.

Utility (11' 9'' x 8' 10'' (3.58m x 2.69m))

Having a range of matching wall and base units, a larder unit, a one-and-a-half-bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps over and tiled splash backs, plumbing for a washing machine, space for additional appliances, tiled effect vinyl flooring, 2 radiators, a beamed ceiling, access to roof space, and a stable style door leading onto the garden.

Shower Room

Having 3 piece suite comprising a large tiled shower cubicle with an electric shower appliance and a glass shower door, a pedestal wash hand basin, a low-level WC, ceramic tiled floor, heated towel rail, a radiator, part tiled walls, a Velux window, and an extractor.

Study Area

Being currently used as a gym area. Having a radiator and a wall light.

Garden Room (11' 9'' x 11' 9'' (3.58m x 3.58m))

Having a feature high vaulted ceiling, laminate wood effect flooring, a radiator, wall lights, and French doors leading onto the garden. This room has occasionally been used as a fourth bedroom.

First Floor Landing

Master Bedrooom (13' 0'' x 11' 10'' (3.96m x 3.60m))

Having a radiator, a Velux window, a large dressing area with an additional radiator, and a large walk-in wardrobe.

Bedroom 2 (14' 1'' x 12' 0'' into wardrobes (4.29m x 3.65m))

Having a fitted wardrobe with a matching chest of drawers, a walk-in wardrobe area with an additional feature wardrobe, a window to the front, a radiator, and loft access.

Bedroom 3 (14' 1'' x 12' 1'' max (4.29m x 3.68m))

Having a radiator.

Storage Room/Play Den (15' 8'' max x 7' 7'' max (4.77m x 2.31m))

Having a built-in storage cupboard, a radiator, and a wall light.

Family Bathroom

Having a spacious 4-piece suite comprising a double-tiled shower cubicle with an electric shower appliance and sliding glass shower door, a panelled bath with hand-held shower attachment over, a pedestal wash hand basin, a low-level WC, a ceramic tiled floor, a traditional style heated towel rail/radiator, and an extractor.

Outside Front

To the front of the property is a lawned garden area, a storm canopy leading to the front entrance door, double wooden gates leading to the driveway giving access to the garage/forge, and leading to the rear with ample parking and turning area for several vehicles.

The Forge

Being the original forge for the village of Aubourn and dating back to mid 1700's, and currently comprising 27'8" workshop area, an additional garage area, and a utility/WC. This building offers a wide variety of potential uses subject to the necessary planning consents.

Outside Rear

To the rear of the property, there is a generous, established garden offering an excellent degree of privacy and being mainly laid to lawn with a wide variety of flowers, plants, shrubs, and fruit trees, a large patio/entertaining area with a summer house, outside lighting, and outside power point, a greenhouse, and a vegetable patch.