7 bedroom detached house for sale

A magnificent, grade II starred listed, predominantly Georgian former rectory stands in a secluded position in the little village of Westborough. Not far from the border with Nottinghamshire and about 8 miles between Grantham and Newark on Trent, it is also conveniently close to the A1.
The 7 bedroom property is rich in decorative features and presented in very good order and surrounded by mature verdant grounds of about 1.5 acres.

Fast trains from Grantham and Newark take around an hour into central London and to cities to the north such as Leeds. Nottingham is about a 40 minute drive west, whilst highly sought after state and independent schools are in the area making this a superb, elegant, country residence for a commuter with a family.

· A fine Georgian former rectory with the Priest House dating to C16th
· Red brick with stone quoins and striking central pediment
· Grade II starred listed with original decorative features throughout
· In a private, secluded position in a quiet village location
· Surrounded by mature grounds of approximately 1.5 acres
· Well maintained and in very good decorative order throughout
· Finely proportioned, elegant rooms with high ceilings and large windows
· Floors of stone, quarry tiles and timber floorboards
· Superb main entrance with 3-flight staircase circa 1730
· 3 further entrances and 2 further sets of stairs
· 6 reception rooms, 5 in Georgian part, one in The Priest House
· 6 to 7 bedrooms, 2 en suite, over first and second floors
· Large dressing room leading to spacious family bathroom
· Bespoke fitted timber kitchen with integrated appliances
· Adjoining breakfast room and utility room with fitted cupboards
· Boot room with sink; downstairs cloakroom with WC and basin
· Extensive cellars accessed from rear hall
· Series of large attic rooms on second floor
· Barn containing garage, workshop, WC, storeroom and wood store
· Barn with potential for conversion (STP) e.g. extra accommodation/office
· Sweeping gravelled driveway with turning circle to front
· Parking for numerous vehicles
· Partly walled gardens with mature trees, shrubs, lawns and seating areas

Location

Midway between Grantham and Newark and just off the A1, the property is in the middle of the little village of Westborough which has a church dedicated to All Saints dating to the early 13th century and an active village hall. Only a mile to the west, Long Bennington is a very well served village with a school, a medical centre with dispensary, a Co-op, two pubs serving good food as well as Whittaker’s Bar & Restaurant with fine dining, a café, a fish and chip shop and an Indian takeaway. It also has a busy village hall which hosts a post office twice a week, fitness classes and clubs such as mums and toddlers, a gardening club, a thriving WI and a drama group with live productions. A football and a bowls club are housed at The Pavilion, also a well-equipped children’s playground. Long Bennington combines with surrounding villages such as Westborough to form a Rotary Club that meets twice a month.
The Viking Way and the River Witham pass through Westborough and there are many good cycle routes in the surrounding countryside with stunning scenery and wildlife.

Schools

Long Bennington, a mile to the west, has a C of E primary school which is rated Good by Ofsted. For secondary education, there is a wide choice of very good schools including several grammar schools in the area. Grantham has the co-ed Priory Ruskin Academy rated Outstanding by Ofsted, as well as the famous King’s School (for boys) and Kesteven and Grantham Girls’ School which are extremely highly regarded state grammar schools also rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Other popular secondary schools are Greenfields Academy and Walton Academy both rated Good. Newark has some excellent schools too, state and independent.

Seller Insights

“We first came to Westborough in 1988. We fell in love with The Old Rectory as soon as we saw it; there is a wonderful sense of history here.”

“The views from the house to the garden are beautiful and we have enjoyed the garden through the changing seasons with its wonderful birdsong.”

“The two principal rooms are a great place to entertain family and friends and visiting children always find it an adventurous place to explore, particularly the attics and cellars.”

“Westborough is a beautiful, peaceful, small village with a strong sense of community and an active village hall. As dog owners we have enjoyed many country walks straight from the door, with the Viking Way close by.”

Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage; oil-fired central heating
Local Authority: South Kesteven District Council
Council Tax Band: F & B
Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: Exempt