1 bed flat for sale

The Bell Tower, Barnby Road, Newark NG24

Set within The Bell Tower, a distinctive conversion of a Victorian school building on Barnby Road, is this beautifully presented one-bedroom duplex apartment offering an unusual combination of character, space and flexibility rarely found at this price point. Extending to approximately 75 sq m (807 sq ft) of accommodation arranged over two floors, the apartment is ideally suited to first-time buyers, investors and anyone seeking a low-maintenance home within easy reach of Newark town centre.

The heart of the home is a superb open-plan living space with vaulted ceilings, exposed brickwork and a wood-burning stove creating a genuine focal point. Tall windows allow natural light to flood the room throughout the day, while the generous proportions - the living room alone extends to over 25 sq m - comfortably accommodate both lounge and dining furniture. The ground floor is completed by a breakfast kitchen fitted with sage-green cabinetry, an integrated oven, hob and extractor, and a ground-floor shower room.

Currently the ground floor offers an adaptable open-plan arrangement, with the dining area sitting alongside the living space. With the simple reinstatement of a partition wall, this could easily form a second double bedroom on the ground floor, creating a two-bedroom home with two bathrooms - genuine flexibility for buyers planning ahead for guests, children or home working.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom is a generous double with characterful sloped ceilings, serviced by a well-appointed first-floor bathroom with bath. Heating throughout is by electric panel heaters, complemented by the wood-burning stove in the living space. Outside, the apartment comes with the considerable benefit of one allocated parking space - a valuable commodity this close to the town centre.
The area


Barnby Road is well placed for access to Newark town centre while retaining an established residential feel. Newark's historic centre offers a broad selection of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday services, centred around its Market Place and castle. Road connections are also convenient, with access towards both the A1 and A46, making the property well positioned for those travelling throughout Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and further afield.

Rail commuters are particularly well served by Newark Northgate, with East Coast Main Line services including connections towards London King's Cross. Newark Castle station provides further regional connections towards Nottingham and Lincoln. Barnby Road Academy is located close by on the same road, with a selection of other primary and secondary schools in the surrounding area.
The home


Living Room (7.29m x 3.43m)

Kitchen (3.39m x 2.35m)

Dining Room/Potential Bedroom Two (3.20m x 2.84m)

Shower Room (1.72m x 2.10m)

First Floor Landing

Bedroom One (4.28m x 3.34m)

Bathroom (3.02m x 1.83m)

Externally - One allocated parking space plus an enclosed yard accessed from the living room doors.
Council tax band - A

energy performance rating - C



Size - Approximately 75 sq m (807 sq ft)


Tenure - Leasehold with 977 years remaining.

Service charge - No ground rent. Service charges around £1,500 per annum.

Parking - One allocated parking space

Viewings - Available 7 days a week, strictly by appointment and availability. Call to book your viewing .
The boring bits


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