4 bedroom detached house for sale

AGENTS NOTE AGENTS NOTE Martin & Co. are delighted to offer to the market The Lock House. A fabulous period-built home in a delightful setting on the banks of the Grantham canal. The property stands in a secluded yet not isolated setting approx. 1 mile to the North of the centre of the village of Woolsthorpe by Belvoir. Set in the heart of the picturesque Vale of Belvoir the property is a mere 2.5 miles to the beautiful Belvoir Castle the seat of The Duke of Rutland. Despite its rural setting the property is also only 7 miles to the centre of Grantham. The LNER rail line from Grantham to London Kings Cross means that the Capital is less than an hour away. 

DIRECTIONAL NOTE DIRECTIONAL NOTE The property is approached from a track leading from Sedgebrook Road down to the Grantham Canal, Woolsthorpe Lock along with the Dirty Duck Public House and the subject property being located a short distance ahead. Twin wooden gates opening to the driveway and gardens to the cottage.  

ENTRANCE HALL 9' 7 (max)" x 5' 0 (max)" (2.92m x 1.52m) A period, pine panelled entrance door opens into the entrance hall. The hallway having a stylish and practical period effect tiled floor finish. Exposed rustic timber beams to ceiling. Doors leading to the Garage and the Kitchen.  

LIVING DINING KITCHEN 26' 8 (max)" x 10' 0 (max)" (8.13m x 3.05m) This stunning living dining kitchen has immense period charm and character with a wealth of period features including original bread ovens, exposed rustic brickwork and timber beams. This triple purpose, open plan space also has a contemporary feel and enhanced by a fabulous modern fitted kitchen. The room can be thought to be in two sections the first being the fitted kitchen, the second the family/dining area.  

KITCHEN SECTION 15' 6" x 10' 0" (4.72m x 3.05m) The kitchen skilfully blends the period and the modern being fitted with a comprehensive range of both base and eye level units. The base level units being surmounted by a mix of complementary marble and timber butchers block work-surfaces with splash back tiling. Inset ceramic sink unit with swan neck mixer tap. Plumbing for dishwasher. Window to side. Exposed oak beams to ceiling. Recess to house "range style" cooker. Timber effect ceramic tiled floor finish, this continuing through to the breakfast/family area.  

BREAKFAST/FAMILY AREA 15' 6" x 10' 0" (4.72m x 3.05m) A delightful continuation of the kitchen creating an ideal space for the family to breakfast/dine informally. The space has immense charm and character with not only the exposed timber beamed ceiling, but also an original bread oven with brick surround, quarry tiled cooking surface and fireplace beneath. There is also a second original fireplace again in rustic brick. This section also has dual aspect with windows to the side and rear plus box seating door leading through to the Snug/Dining Room.  

SNUG/DINING ROOM 12' 7" x 11' 7" (3.84m x 3.53m) Another room exuding tremendous charm and character with a truly warm and cosy feel. Ideal for use as a formal dining room and to "hunker" down in during winter months. This room also has an exposed timber beamed ceiling and an especially notable feature is the fabulous period cast iron fireplace with dog grate, warming drawer, cooking surface / hot water boiling plate. (These are not tested and no warranty is given to the working nature of the same). This being fronted by a flag stone hearth. The room also has a sash window to the front elevation, radiator and is finished off by a wonderful "chequer pattern" red and black quarry tiled floor.  

CONSERVATORY/PORCH 6' 5" x 5' 4" (1.96m x 1.63m) An atrium style porch/small conservatory with access to and a delightful aspect over the garden. PVCu double-glazed units are situated over a brick base.  

SITTING ROOM 16' 7" x 14' 2" (5.05m x 4.32m) The principal reception room to the house, equally impressive in terms both of its size and character/appeal. Once again this room has a feature fireplace, this time an inglenook style recess with quarry tiled hearth and arch shaped timber mantle inset over. Timber effect floor finish. Sash windows to two elevations. TV aerial point. Beams to ceiling. "Old school" style radiator.  

STUDY 13' 9" x 10' 0" (4.19m x 3.05m) Currently used as a study the room would, being once again of generous proportions, make an ideal home office, media or playroom. The room having radiator, and double doors which both open onto and look out over the delightful garden.  

LANDING Returning to the snug/dining room a door opens to a staircase which rises to the first floor.

LANDING With sash windows giving a lovely aspect over the Grantham canal, its grassed banks and the lock from whence the cottage draws its name.  

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM SUITE This principal suite affording a well-proportioned double bedroom with en-suite shower room.  

BEDROOM 1 14' 7 (max)" x 13' 7 (inc. en-suite & wardrobes)" (4.44m x 4.14m) Generous double bedroom with built in wardrobes, sash window to the front elevation and two radiators. Timber effect floor finish. Door to en-suite. Further door to the rear elevation which opens onto a timber balcony which affords a lovely view over the canal and lock. 

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 6' 2" x 5' 0" (1.88m x 1.52m) With three-piece suite comprising shower cubicle, close coupled wc and wash hand basin inset to tile topped vanity unit. Extractor fan. Sash window and timber effect floor finish.  

BEDROOM 2 11' 6" x 11' 0" (3.51m x 3.35m) Further generous double bedroom again with sash window to the front elevation. Feature period fireplace, radiator and door to built in wardrobe/storage cupboard.  

BEDROOM 3 12' 0" x 10' 1" (3.66m x 3.07m) Another well-proportioned double room with ceiling in part following the sloping roof line. Radiator. Double glazed windows to two elevations. This bedroom has the benefit of an adjacent shower room and as such would make an ideal room for teenager and or guest bedroom.  

BEDROOM 4 12' 10" x 8' 6" (3.91m x 2.59m) With sash window to front, radiator and door to built in storage/wardrobe.  

FAMILY BATHROOM 9' 3 (max)" x 8' 2 (max)" (2.82m x 2.49m) Very attractively fitted with a three-piece suite comprising bath with shower/mixer tap, close coupled wc and wash hand basin inset to timber stand with swan neck mixer tap. Sash window. Wall lighting points. Radiator.  

SHOWER ROOM 5' 6" x 2' 8" (1.68m x 0.81m) Comprising drying area and shower cubicle with "drench" head, part tiling and extractor fan.  

OUTSIDE In addition to the charming spacious and characterful accommodation the property enjoys a truly splendid setting on the banks of the Grantham Canal in its own generous grounds with delightful gardens, attached garage and outbuildings. The property is approached through double wooden gates from the lane leading to the canal and Lock. The gates open to a gravelled drive affording ample off street parking, this leading in turn to double doors opening to the GARAGE - (17'2 X 14'5) The garage having power and lighting. The garden is laid predominantly to lawn but also has well stocked beds and borders with a mix of mature plants and shrubs. There is also a charming canal-side seating area flanked by box hedging. Timber built log store. Externally the property has other facets including a detached brick outbuilding which would be thought to be in need of some repair. It may also (subject to achieving the necessary consents) be suitable for conversion to additional accommodation or ancillary use.  

These particulars are for the guidance of proposed purchaser/s and do not represent the terms of a contract, they must be accepted as a guide only and are issued without any responsibility for the vendor, Martin & Co or its employees. Measurements shown in these particulars are approximate and a guide only, they should not be relied upon or taken as correct. We have not tested any services or equipment within this property. We recommend purchasers obtain legal advice & survey/s before committing to purchase. No person representing this firm has the authority to give any warranty or representation in respect of this property. New money laundering regulations require us to verify the identity of any prospective purchaser.