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" This grade II listed detached property which comprises a four bedroom detached stone built farmhouse with a slate roof, and a range of traditional farm buildings set in just under one acre. There is a date stone marked 1810 on the house. It offers a wealth of character and original features, occupying a generous southwesterly plot within this highly regarded conservation village. The house is well maintained and decorated in period style but could benefit from some further updating and modernisation. The outbuildings include stables and a large brick and pantiled barn, and together with an orchard offer considerable potential for development (subject to planning permission). Entrance Hall With a quarry tiled floor, under stairs storage cupboard and panelled doors. Dining Room/Study (12'10” x 14'11”) With a cast iron feature hob grate and original marble mantelpiece. There is a window with internal panelled shutters and panelled window seat to the front and a large sash window to the side. Family Room/Dining Room (12'10” x 14'11”) With a cast iron log burner, slate hearth and wood mantelpiece. This room has a window with internal panelled shutters and panelled window seat. Sitting Room

(18' 0” x 13'2”) The sitting room has windows to the front and rear and a cast iron log burner, tiled hearth and wood mantelpiece. Kitchen/Breakfast Room

(11'11” x 14'11”) Recently refitted with a range of wall and base units with solid oak work surfaces, sink drainer unit, cooker point and plumbing for a dishwasher. There is an Aga with a brick surround and wood mantelpiece. This room has exposed ceiling beams and a window with window seat overlooking the back garden. Back Hall With a quarry tiled floor and panelled doors. A door leads to an unused servants' staircase used for storage. There is a generously sized cellar with exposed ceiling beams, original brick arched shelving and floor-mounted boiler. Dairy (now Utility Room) (5'9” x 18'7”) This is a good size and has a range of wall and base units with beech work surfaces and tiled splash backs. There is a sink drainer unit, plumbing for washing machine, spaces for fridge and freezer, exposed ceiling beams and steps up to the old cheese room. Cheese Room

(5'10” x 9' 0”) Over the cellar, this has exposed ceiling beams. A window overlooks the utility room. From the entrance hall a staircase leads to the First Floor Landing which has a window with window seat to the front. Master Bedroom

(11'11” x 14'11”) Double bedroom with a window and window seat overlooking the rear garden. There is an original cast iron fireplace with wood mantelpiece, wash hand basin, and doors to en suite and dressing room. En suite 11'6” x 4'7” Which has a three piece suite comprising: low flush wc, pedestal wash hand basin and a tiled bath with an electric shower above and tiled splash backs. Window to the side. Dressing Room

(10'5” x 13'8”) This room is built into the roof space above the sitting room. Generous storage under the eaves to each side. Fitted with power sockets and lights. Bedroom Two (12'10” x 14'11”) Double bedroom with original cast iron fireplace and wood mantelpiece, window to the front with window seat, two original built in wardrobes and wash hand basin with tiled splash back. Bedroom Three (11'11” x 11'7”) Double bedroom with walk in wardrobe, and window with window seat overlooking the back garden. Bedroom Four (11'4” x 10'0”) Double bedroom with window and window seat to front and original built in wardrobe. Original cast iron hob grate. Family Bathroom

(6'10” x 10'8”) With three piece suite to comprise: low flush wc, pedestal wash hand basin and tiled bath with tiled splash backs. Electric shower over bath. Hot water cylinder in panelled airing cupboard. Window and window seat overlooking the back garden. Outside The front garden is well tended, mainly laid to lawn with established borders and enclosed by a low stone wall. To the side are two gates providing pedestrian and vehicular access to the rear. The old farmyard is a beautiful, well established and mature garden divided into three separate lawned areas by low walls. It is well stocked with flowers, shrubs and silver birch trees. There is a brick paved area outside the back door with an old well (still in use) and a herb bed, bordered by a single stone building containing wc, workshop and store. There is pedestrian gated access to one side of the property in addition to the vehicular access on the other side, courtesy lighting, a greenhouse and two outside taps. Enclosing the garden is a range of traditional stone and brick stables, farm buildings and a barn offering considerable potential for further development (subject to planning permission). The generous sized brick built barn (40ft x 18ft) is at the rear of the property and could be converted into a two storey dwelling (subject to planning permission). Beyond this barn there is a further grassed area with established trees and a vegetable garden leading to a paddock/orchard which has gated access to farmland beyond. The Energy Rating for this property is E Situation Sproxton is an unspoilt village situated approximately 9 miles north east of Melton Mowbray and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. It is approximately 10 miles south west of Grantham where you can catch the fast train direct to London Kings Cross Station in just under an hour. The village is convenient for Nottingham, Leicester, Oakham and the A1. The village has a small and thriving friendly community with a church, village hall, public house/restaurant and cricket club. The village web site address is www.sproxton.org.uk. Further information about the potential of the property can be found at www.bank-house-sproxton.org.uk There are good local village primary schools. Children of secondary age attend grammar schools in Grantham or comprehensive schools in Bottesford and Melton Mowbray. Fast broadband (30Mb/s) is available from Buckminster Broadband. Directions From the Melton office proceed out of town along Thorpe Road (A607) for approximately 4 miles passing through Thorpe Arnold to Waltham on the Wolds. In Waltham on the Wolds turn right at the crossroads by the church on to the High Street following signs to Stonesby (approximately one mile). In Stonesby follow signs for Sproxton and continue for approximately 3 miles. On entering Sproxton turn right on to Main Street and the property is approximately 200 yards on the right. Total distance from Melton Mowbray is approximately 9 miles. "