A double fronted unlisted detached period house set in a generous secluded garden in the conservation area of this attractive village just minutes from the A1 and mainline railway station.

Description

The Property
A double fronted unlisted detached house set in a generous secluded garden in the conservation area of this attractive village just minutes from the A1. Decorated in neutral colours and with solid wood flooring running seamlessly throughout the ground floor, its elegantly proportioned rooms and period features are sympathetically showcased. Planning permission is granted for a two storey extension - two double bedrooms and a second en suite, with a large ground floor reception room.

Accommodation
A welcoming hallway leads past the sitting room and dining room to the south facing kitchen/family room at the rear. The sitting room is a beautiful dual aspect room with a feature fireplace and French doors that open onto a terrace at the side of the property. In the summer this room is a late afternoon and evening sun trap and in the winter a warm cosy place to snuggle up in front of a roaring fire. Also dual aspect, the dining room/study is a light airy room with plenty of space for a dining table, book shelves and casual seating. A quiet reading room as well as a formal dining room and a wonderful place to enjoy the morning sun.

Overlooking a secluded sunken south facing terrace, the Shaker style kitchen provides plenty of preparation and storage space, an integrated larder fridge, a dishwasher and a Stoves range cooker with both induction and radiant hobs. With space for a dining table, this room is ideal for informal dining. Also overlooking the terrace, the adjoining family room/snug is the perfect place to relax and chill out. Conveniently located off the family room are the downstairs cloakroom and a utility room with the central heating boiler, a range of fitted units, a washing machine, pulley maid and chest freezer.

On the first floor a wide and inviting landing with a sash window overlooking the front garden provides access to the three double bedrooms. With wooden flooring, fitted wardrobes and a modern en suite, the principle bedroom is dual aspect with views to the north and east over roof tops to the fields beyond. Also at the front is a second dual aspect room with practical wood effect laminate flooring and to the rear the third bedroom with views facing south over the garden. Generously proportioned, the house bathroom has a white three piece suite with a thermostatic shower over the bath and a range of bespoke fitted storage cupboards.

Outside
Hidden behind a mature beech hedge, the garden rises gently from the pedestrian entrance on Colsterworth Road to the garage and gated parking area off Lords Lane. With lawns, terraces and decking interspersed with deep borders, the garden is a series of beautiful spaces that provide a level of privacy rarely found in the centre of a village. The sunken terrace, with stone walls and planted borders, is a south facing suntrap, totally private and perfect for entertaining family and friends in the warmer months.

Location

The conservation village of Skillington lies west of the A1 in attractive rolling countryside, eight miles south of Grantham, a market town just off the A1 with East Coast Mainline rail connections to London Kings Cross in 70 minutes.

Skillington supports a public house, The Cross Swords, St James Parish Church and a Methodist chapel, as well as a busy and active village hall.

In the wider area, the village of Buckminster (2.5 miles) has a primary school, gliding club, public house and farm shop The village of Colsterworth has a doctors surgery and two shops as well as a primary school and public house. There are a good choice of secondary, grammar and independent schools in the market towns of Grantham, Melton Mowbray (12 miles), Oakham (16 miles) and Stamford (17 miles).

For leisure enthusiasts, the local area has a wide range public footpaths and countryside to explore. Stoke Rochford Golf Club is just three miles to the north east and for sailing, Rutland Water Sailing Club 16 miles to the south.

Square Footage: 1,633 sq ft



Additional Info

Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage
Oil central heating

Local Authority
South Kesteven District Council

Fibre Broadband is available

All journey times and distances are approximate