4 bedroom detached house for sale

A beautiful four-bedroom character cottage situated in a rural setting with electric gated access, offering an abundance of charm with exposed features throughout, sits on a delightful plot of approximately 0.5 acres. The property includes a detached double garage, double barn garaging with versatile space above, and excellent eco-friendly upgrades such as a biomass boiler and solar panels. The property is being offered for sale with no onward chain.

Upon entering this beautiful character cottage via the side entrance, you are welcomed by a vaulted hallway with exposed beams, leading to a well-appointed utility room featuring a dog shower and a separate cloakroom/WC. The open-plan, farmhouse-style kitchen, with quality work surfaces and a spacious dining area, is a standout feature, serving as the hub of the home and ideal for socialising and entertaining. A central island with exposed brick detail houses a Rangemaster cooker.

A cosy sitting room located off the kitchen enjoys double-aspect views to the front and side and includes a multi-burning stove. The lounge, also with double-aspect views to the front and rear, features a second multi-burning stove. Additionally, a front entrance hallway, where stairs lead to the first-floor landing, complements the ground floor accommodation.

The first-floor accommodation includes a principal suite with an ensuite shower room. The second and third bedrooms (both doubles), along with the fourth bedroom/office (single room), share the family bathroom.

Externally, the property occupies a delightful position in this rural location, with electric gates providing access to a driveway that offers parking for several vehicles. The property boasts extensive lawned gardens to the front, rear, and side, along with a paved sun terrace. Additionally, it includes a detached double garage with electric doors, as well as a detached open barn, one side featuring open bay parking and the other with an electric door. There is a versatile room accessed via its own external staircase, located above, ideal for use as a home office or workshop. In total, the plot is approximately 0.5 acres.

Wigsley is a charming Nottinghamshire village nestled alongside Thorney and Harby. Just a short drive away, the neighbouring villages of Harby and Thorney provide convenient amenities, such as a reputable primary school and the award-winning Bottle & Glass pub. The village of Collingham, a mere 10-minute drive to the south, offers an array of amenities, including a medical centre, a sports centre, and a well-connected train station with direct routes to Lincoln, Nottingham, Leicester, and London King's Cross via Newark.

The historically rich city of Lincoln, with its magnificent cathedral and castle high on the hill, is a short distance away and offers a charming shopping area known as Bailgate. The city provides a vibrant urban experience, including a train station with direct links to London in approximately 2 hours. Newark Northgate station, a 22-minute journey, also offers fast trains to London, enabling commuters to reach the heart of the capital in around 75 minutes.

For families with school-age children, the nearby village of Harby is home to Queen Eleanor Primary, rated "Good" by Ofsted, which serves as a feeder school to the outstanding co-ed Tuxford Academy, located approximately 12 miles away. Tuxford can be reached within a 20-minute drive, and a school bus conveniently collects students in the village. Alternatively, other outstanding schools in the vicinity include The Priory Academy LSST in Lincoln, approximately 10 miles away, and William Farr C of E Comprehensive, situated around 15 miles away. For those seeking private education, the highly regarded Lincoln Minster Schools.

Services: Mains electricity and water. Drainage via a septic tank, biomass boiler and solar panels

Local Authority: Newark and Sherwood District Council

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax Band: F

Epc Rating: D

Sat Nav: NG23 7DF

Contact: Adam Lascelles