No bars, no signal predictedOne bar, reliable signal unlikelyTwo bars, may experience problems with connectivityThree bars, likely to have good coverage and receive a data rate to support basic web servicesFull bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services
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4 bed
1 bath

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Service charge: £0 per annum
Council tax: Band TBC
Broadband: Super-fast 34Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Period Semi-detached Home
  • Energy Rating Exempt - Grade II Listed
  • Council Tax Band F
  • Tenure Freehold
  • Two Reception Rooms
  • Two Amdega Conservatories
  • Large Fitted Dining Kitchen
  • Downstairs Shower Room/Utility
  • Four Bedrooms
  • Family Bathroom
Situated close to the ancient village church towards the end of this tree lined no-through lane, a four bedroom period family home situated in approximately 0.51 acres of mainly walled south facing gardens. With two reception rooms and two Amdega conservatories together with a good sized dining kitchen, the property offers a wealth of original features including a magnificent fireplace in the sitting room, window shutters, deep moulded cornicings and an elegant fanlight over the front door. With gas fired central heating and part sealed unit double glazing, this fine period property also offers a good sized driveway and detached double garage with planning consent for conversion. With open views to the south over the Wreake Valley, the property demands inspection to appreciate the leafy setting and size of plot.

Rooms

Accommodation
The property is entered through a solid panel front door with delightful original fanlight over into:

Spacious Reception Hall
With high ceiling, radiator, moulded cornicing, original ceiling rose, meter cupboard and return staircase to the first floor landing with built-in storage cupboard under with hanging rail and shelving. Off:

Drawing Room 16' 9" x 16' 1"
Multi-paned windows to front and side with working shutters. Featuring a magnificent fireplace with surround and mantel with original decoration (preserved behind a Perspex screen) and incorporating a large wood burning stove on a stone hearth. Two double radiators and TV aerial point.

Living Room 16' 9" x 12' 0"
Multi-paned window overlooking the garden, picture rail, moulded cornicing, double radiator and living flame gas fire inset within a Westmorland polished slate surround with matching hearth and pine mantel. Multi-paned door to:

Conservatory 15' 5" x 8' 2"
Fitted by Amdega and constructed in brick and double glazed with picture windows and double glazed glass roof with two roof lights and matching French doors opening onto patio and garden. Ceramic tiled flooring, double radiator and trellising with attractive climbing plants within pots.

Fitted Dining Kitchen 20' 6" x 12' 6"
Fitted with a range of cream fronted units with wood handles comprising base cupboards and drawers and matching eye level units including a double glass display unit. One and a half bowl sink and drainer inset within ranges of roll top work surfacing. Integrated appliances to include a Stoves fan assisted electric double oven and four ring gas hob with extractor hood over. Fridge/freezer, dishwasher, windows through to both conservatories, tiled splashbacks, ceramic tiled flooring, built-in pine seat with adjacent cupboard, double radiator, base cupboard housing the gas central heating boiler and timer switch, kick board heater and multi-paned door to hall.

Second Conservatory 12' 2" x 8' 2"
Again fitted by Amdega and constructed with sealed double glazed picture windows and French doors opening onto garden and double glazed roof with roof light. Ceramic tiled flooring and double radiator. Off:

Downstairs Shower Room/Utility 11' 10" x 5' 7"
Fitted with a large shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. Part tiling to walls, washing machine, three quarter height unit and double wall cupboard, work surfacing, heated towel rail and double radiator.

Landing
On the first floor approached via a return staircase from the reception hall is the split level first floor landing with access to roof space, telephone point, double glazed Velux roof light, double radiator and storage alcove off with full height shelving.

Bedroom One 16' 9" x 15' 1"
With sash windows to front and side with working shutters overlooking both the south facing garden and open views to the east over the Wreake Valley. Three cast iron radiators with thermostatic controls.

Bedroom Two 16' 11" x 11' 2"
With sash window overlooking the garden, double radiator and alcove with built-in shelving.

Bedroom Three 16' 9" x 10' 10"
With multi-paned window to side, radiator and access to roof space.

Bedroom Four 11' 11" x 7' 3"
With sash window overlooking garden and cast iron radiator.

Bathroom 13' 11" x 7' 3"
Fitted with a white three piece suite comprising a panelled bath with shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. Radiator, double glazed window to side, half height tiling to three walls and built-in airing cupboard housing the insulated hot water cylinder and shelving.

Outside
The property is situated towards the end of this attractive no-through lane which ends at the ancient village church just beyond the property. With an open aspect to the side over open countryside towards the Wreake Valley, wrought iron gates lead into the side of the property to a gravelled driveway set around a circular bed of herbaceous plants and a weeping cherry tree. The drive provides hardstanding for a number of vehicles and leads in turn to the attached double garage.

Attached Double Garage 20' 4" x 15' 11"
With an up and over door, inspection pit, fitted light and power, sink unit with base cupboards, eye level units, shelving and tap.

Garden Store 13' 11" x 11' 3"
Adjacent to the garage is a brick and timber garden store with double doors and window. Adjacent is a fuel store.

The Gardens
A particular feature of Manor House are the superb south facing mainly walled rear garden which features a large number of mature shrubs, plants and magnificent trees including fir trees, horse chestnut and various fruit trees. Extending to approximately 0.52 acres, the gardens also enjoy several deep borders with a variety of shrubs and plants and an archway leads pass an attractive line of trained apple trees to the fruit and vegetable garden. The property is attached to Manor Lodge.

Fruit & Vegetable Garden
Enclosed again by brick walling and mature hedging, the fruit garden and vegetable plot is of a good size and productive.

Agents Note
There is a railway in a deep cutting at the end of the garden which handles small commuter trains and occasional goods trains.

Planning
Approved plans for the conversion of the garage to living accommodation and the construction of a new garage are available for inspection at the property, by appointment.

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