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" THE OLD FORGE IS A BEAUTIFUL SUBSTANTIAL FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOM GRADE II LISTED HOME WHICH OCCUPIES A LARGE MATURE PLOT AND IS SET WITHIN THE CONSERVATION AREA OF THIS SOUGHT AFTER VILLAGE.

The Old Forge is a beautiful substantial four double bedroom Grade II Listed home which occupies a large mature plot and is set within the Conservation Area of this sought after village.
Sitting in front of the property is a distinctive local landmark, one of the highest stacks of horse shoes in the world. A unique and distinctive reminder of the village's heritage. The property features the old forge which is circa 1790 and in the mid 19th century a substantial Victorian house was constructed which was then subsequently extended in the 1990's.
The property offers a large amount of living space on the ground floor with five good size reception rooms in addition to a large breakfast kitchen over 25ft in length, there is also a conservatory, useful utility room and ground floor cloakroom.
On the first floor there are four double bedrooms, two ensuites and a shower room and the whole property has been well maintained by the present owners who have refurbished and enhanced the accommodation since they occupied it a number of years ago.
The property has mainly sealed unit double glazing with mock sash windows, oil fired central heating with electric underfloor heating in the large breakfast kitchen. It also benefits from solar heating panels that were installed by the present owners. Outside the property features large formal gardens with a small paddock, triple garage block and extensive drive. Subject to any necessary planning consents, the garage block could be converted to provide ancillary accommodation, offices or granny annexe.
The village of Scarrington features a number of historic buildings, mature trees and wide grassy verges with a tree shaded main street and the Grade I Listed church of St John of Beverly close to the Old Forge.
The village is located some 2-3 miles from the A52, there is an excellent Church of England primary school in the adjacent village of Aslockton and further facilities and secondary schooling can be found in the nearby market town of Bingham seom 3-4 miles from the property. There are excellent bridleways and public footpaths and the village is surrounded by beautiful countryside on the edge of the Vale of Belvoir.
The sale of the Forge represents a fantastic opportunity for a family to purchase a substantial country home in an enviable village setting accessible to all the nearby major towns and cities, the A1 and M1, Nottingham and Leicester. A HARDWOOD FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR PROVIDES ACCESS TO AN: ENTRANCE LOBBY With light point, double radiator, large built in cloaks cupboard with additional storage over, also housing the electrical consumer unit. A glass panelled door leads through to a large T shaped: ENTRANCE HALL With three double radiators, stairs leading to the first floor accommodation, coved ceiling, large walk-in storage with shelving and hanging space. CLOAKROOM Having low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, double radiator, light point and extractor.
From the hallway are two steps down to the main: LOUNGE 6.58m(21'7'') x 4.22m(13'10'') Formerly the forge and converted by the present owners approximately 12 years ago. A light and airy room having solid oak wooden floor, the focal point is the fireplace housing a Villager wood burning stove with stone hearth, brick surround and timber mantle, display shelving to either side, exposed king post trusses, five wall light points and two spotlights, two central heating radiators, TV aerial point, secondary double glazed window to the side and front elevation and velux window.
From the lounge a door provides access through to the: STUDY / GAMES ROOM 4.14m(13'7'') x 3.96m(13'0'') Again featuring exposed king post truss and solid oak flooring, exposed brick wall, four wall light points and spotlight, central heating radiator. SITTING / DAY ROOM 4.60m(15'1'') x 3.99m(13'1'') A light and airy room having coved ceiling, wood burning stove set on a quarry tiled hearth, internet access in one corner and central heating radiator. FORMAL DINING ROOM 4.67m(15'4'') x 3.53m(11'7'') Having two double radiators, coved ceiling, three wall lights and wall mounted dimmer switch, two sash windows to the rear elevation. KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM 7.75m(25'5'') x 4.55m(14'11'') A large open plan room having a range of solid English 'pippy oak' cabinets with Moonstone granite worktops featuring an island unit with granite preparation surface incorporating vegetable baskets, oak cupboards and drawers beneath. Built in appliances include a Britannia electric range cooker with extractor, five ring ceramic hob, built in microwave, space and plumbing for dishwasher, integral fridge and freezer. There is an oak plate rack and glass fronted display cabinet, matching window seating with Myson heater beneath, ceramic tiled flooring incorporating electric underfloor heating, waste disposal in the sink unit, telephone point, five triple spotlight fittings.
From the kitchen there is access to a: GARDEN ROOM 3.45m(11'4'') x 3.45m(11'4'') Located off the kitchen and being light and airy with vaulted ceiling and full height glazed area, tiled floor, three wall lights and double glazed double doors out to the rear of the property. UTILITY ROOM 3.61m(11'10'') x 2.21m(7'3'') Housing a Camray oil fired central heating boiler, there is storage for further fridges and freezers, plumbing and space for washing machine, door out to the rear of the property, plenty of fitted cupboards and drawers, strip lighting and hat and coat pegs. CONSERVATORY 3.96m(13'0'') x 2.79m(9'2'') max An Amdega conservatory having access from the entrance hall with a pitched glass roof, terracotta tiled flooring, fitted conservatory blinds and double doors opening out on to the garden. FROM THE ENTRANCE HALL A FLIGHT OF STAIRS PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE: FIRST FLOOR LANDING Having double radiator, two light points, very large walk-in airing cupboard housing the copper hot water cylinder and solar heating panel controls. BEDROOM 1 4.67m(15'4'') x 3.53m(11'7'') Located to the rear of the property and having double radiator, two sash windows, telephone point. ENSUITE BATHROOM Refitted by Palmers of Trent Bridge featuring a traditional roll top bath with ball and claw feet, wash hand basin with cupboard beneath, low level wc, walk-in shower with Leroy Brook shower with double doors and deluge shower head, heated towel rail incorporating a radiator, large velux skylight, part tiled walls. BEDROOM 2 4.60m(15'1'') x 3.99m(13'1'') Having double radiator.
These three further bedrooms all have lovely views of the Vale of Belvoir and Belvoir Castle. ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM Serving both bedrooms 2 and 3.
Featuring a Heritage suite having walk-in shower with a shower off the central heating with shower pump, pedestal wash hand basin, low level wc, half tiled walls. BEDROOM 3 4.29m(14'1'') x 3.58m(11'9'') Having radiator. BEDROOM 4 4.60m(15'1'') x 3.33m(10'11'') With radiator. ENSUITE BATHROOM 2.26m(7'5'') x 2.21m(7'3'') Featuring a panelled bath, low level wc and pedestal wash hand basin, Aqualisa shower, central heating radiator and laminate wooden flooring. EXTERIOR The property occupies a large plot and at the rear of the property gated access provides access onto an extensive block paved driveway which leads to the detached triple garage block currently divided into one large double garage and a single garage: DOUBLE GARAGE 5.66m(18'7'') x 5.64m(18'6'') Having two independent doors, one electrically operated wtih remote control, two velux windows, equipped with power and light. SINGLE GARAGE 5.74m(18'10'') x 2.79m(9'2'') With timber up and over door, one velux window, equipped with power and light.
To the side of the double garage is a concealed bin store and oil tank housing. To the rear of the garage block is a: SMALL GRASS PADDOCK Ideal for a child's pony, with sycamore and apple tree, enclosed on four sides. FORMAL GARDENS On the south side of the property there are large formal gardens featuring an extensive terrace area with steps down onto a large lawn with shaped flower and shrub borders, a gravel path runs around the perimeter of the lawn. There are a number of mature trees and the gardens enjoy a high degree of privacy and seclusion and a sunny aspect. VILLAGE PINFOLD On the street side of the property and its gable end, there is the original pinfold to the village. This Grade II Listed building features a circular wall with gabled brick coping and wrought iron gate and was used to house stray farm animals which could be reclaimed on payment of a fine.
Adjacent to the pinfold and outside the former old forge, stands a famous landmark known as Scarrington Horse-shoes. It is at present a pile of some 30,000 horse shoes, constructed originally between 1945 and 1965 by George Flinders who was the blacksmith for 31 years at Scarrington Forge. This monument stands about 17 feet high and the stack was dismantled and rebuilt in 2007 following disintegration and the taking of souvenirs by treasure hunters and is the largest known stack of used horse shoes in the world. DIRECTIONAL NOTE Leaving our Bingham office turn left onto Long Acre and follow the road round to its junction with the A52. Turn left onto the A52 towards Grantham and travel past the petrol station taking the next left turn signposted to Scarrington. Continue along this road and upon entering the village travel through the village along Main Street and continuing out along Aslockton Road where the property will be seen on the right hand side. COUNCIL TAX BAND Rushcliffe Borough Council - Tax Band G. Nothing herein contained shall be a warranty or condition and neither the Vendor nor ourselves will be liable to the Purchaser in respect of any mis-statement or misrepresentation made at or before the date hereof by the Vendor, his servants or agents or otherwise.
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