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A picturesque four double bedroom detached farmhouse having an attached one bedroom annexe, barns and stables with full planning permission for conversion to a three bedroom residential dwelling. Private gardens.

By separate negotiation there is a paddock available extending to approx. 0.67 of an acre.

• The main farmhouse has four double bedrooms
• Property dates back to 1680
• Four generous reception rooms
• Two bathrooms
• Farmhouse kitchen
• Character and period features throughout
• One bedroom attached annexe with a fitted kitchen and shower room
• Mature private gardens
• Range of barns and stables with full planning permission
• Gravelled courtyard giving ample off street parking
• Highly sought after village location

 Situation

Priory Farmhouse occupies a delightful position towards the edge of the highly sought after village of South Leverton close to open countryside. Located within the village is the Grade 2 listed All Saints parish church as does the Priory next door. There is also a village hall, a public house, a garage and the private Orchard School (Ofsted rated "Good") which takes pupils from 5 to 16 years of age. An hourly bus service goes to Retford and Gainsborough. The neighbouring village of North Leverton provides a wider range of amenities including a post office, village shop, public house, garage, church, village hall, doctor's surgery and an academy junior school. The property also lies within the catchment area of the well respected Queen Elizabeth Grammar School at Gainsborough (Ofsted rated "outstanding") South Leverton itself is well positioned  for accessing the areas excellent communication links. The A57 to the south provides ready access to the A1 and the wider motorway network. Both Retford and Newark have mainline railway stations providing a direct service to London King's Cross in under 1hr 30 minutes. Air travel is provided by international airports at Doncaster Sheffield (Robin Hood) and East Midlands.

Description

Priory Farmhouse dates back to 1680 and was originally the home farm to the grade 2 listed Priory next door which may date to the twelfth century. The property has flexible accomodation both internally and externally, the main farmhouse has four reception rooms, four double bedrooms, and bathrooms to both ground and first floors. There is a one bedroom annexe offering separate living accomodation which can be accessed through both the farmhouse and externally. There are formal lawns to the front and sides of the property. The property offers charming period and character features throughout and occupies a delightful position towards the edge of the village close to open countryside.

Accomodation

To the ground floor;

Entrance vestibule which is open plan through to the

Lounge, South facing and having solid oak flooring and two large sash windows overlooking the gardens. There is coving to the ceiling and a central exposed beam, a feature of the room is the ornate victorian cast iron open fireplace.

Inner hallway with an understairs cupboard and stairs leading to the first floor accomodation.

Ground floor bathroom which is fitted with a four piece suite including a large shower, bath with shower attachments, WC and a wash hand basin. There is half height tiling and exposed beams to the ceiling.

Snug, A lovely cosy room being the oldest part of the property dating back to 1680, having exposed beams to the ceiling and an open fireplace fitted with a cast iron multifuel stove.

Dining room, having exposed timber framework to the walls and exposed beams to the ceiling along with a door giving access to the annexe.

Library, having exposed beams to the ceiling and stairs leading to the first floor accomodationand an understairs cupboard.

Breakfast kitchen, the large farmhouse kitchen has a slate stone floor, exposed beams and has been fitted with a range of bespoke base units and granite work surfaces. There is a rustic brick fireplace with a beamed mantle inset with a double oven oil fired Aga.

Conservatory, having quarry tiled floor, a wash hand basin and access to the front of the property.

External utility room having power, water and lighting.

To the first floor;

Bedroom one, a generous master double bedroom having a large sash window to the front along with built in wardrobes.

Bedroom two, a double bedroom also having a large sash window to the front and built in wardrobe.

Family bathroom, fitted with a three piece suite including a bath with shower attachments, WC and a wash hand basin.

Bedroom three, a double bedroom with a fitted wardrobe and a wash hand basin.

Bedroom four, a double bedroom having two built in wardrobes and stairs leading down to the library.

Annexe, Open plan kitchen, sitting area/bedroom with wooden flooring and double glazed windows to front and rear. The kitchen area has a range of wall and base units to include a cooker and for ring hob with extractor fan above. There is a walk in wardrobe and a shower room which has a three piece suite of shower , WC and wash hand basin. There is a door to the garden and a door to to the dining room of the farmhouse. The annexe was formerly rented out generating an annual income exceeding £4,000.

Outside

The property is entered through wide timber double gates which open onto the large gravelled courtyard providing ample off street parking. On the left of the courtyard is the "L" shaped range of barns and stables. To the front of the double storey barn are lawned gardens with mature trees and shrubbery. The gardens are very private and extend to the front of the farmhouse and the annexe. They are mainly laid to lawn incorporating planted borders and many mature trees, a greenhouse and a fish pond. The range of barns and stables were once agricultural buildings comprising threshing barns and stables. The double storey barn is now used a a double garage. They have full planning permission  to be converted to a separate three bedroom residential dwelling with a garden to the front and off street parking.

By separate negotiation there is a paddock available that extends to 0.67 of and acre and is located a short distance from the property. A metal five bar gate give access to the padock which is currently grassed and contains a small orchard and kitchen garden.

Fixtures and fittings

All fixtures and fittings such as carpets, curtains, light fittings and garden ornaments are excluded from the sale both internally and externally.

Planning

The barns and stables have full planning permission to be converted to three bedroom residential dwelling under planning application reference P/A43/10/00015 with Bassetlaw district council. The council's contact details are:

Bassetlaw District Council, Queen's Buildings, Potter Street, Worksop, Notts. S80 2AH. Tel: 01909533533

Tenure

The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession.

Services

Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. Heating is by oil fired central heating. None of the services or appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agent.