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" A DELIGHTFUL DETACHED CHARACTER COTTAGE WHICH HAS BEEN CONSIDERABLY EXTENDED AND IMPROVED OVER THE YEARS, SITUATED IN A SEMI-RURAL LOCATION ON THE EDGE OF THIS POPULAR VILLAGE.

An opportunity to acquire a delightful detached character cottage situated in a semi-rural location on the edge of this popular Vale village. This pretty home has been considerably extended and improved over the years to provide spacious accommodation with three reception rooms and three double bedrooms. Work has been carried out sympathetically and now provides a superb mix of contemporary fixtures and fittings including refitted well equipped kitchen with granite work surfaces and replacement white bathroom suite but combines much of the original character with exposed beams, log burning stove and multi-pane cottage style windows.
The master bedroom, although a later addition, has been thoughtfully designed and offers spacious accommodation with high vaulted ceiling and exposed timbers and floor boards, with views to two elevations overlooking the garden.
To the exterior there are delightful established gardens to all sides with the plot in the region of a quarter of an acre, gravelled car standing with sliding five bar gate access and attached double garage.
Viewing comes highly recommended to appreciate the character and accommodation on offer which in brief comprises entrance hall, breakfast kitchen, laundry room, separate utility/dark room, sitting room, dining room, snug, first floor landing leading to three double bedrooms and spacious bathroom. The village of Aslockton has amenities including primary school, post office/village store, there is a public house and a railway station which has links to Grantham and Nottingham. Further amenities can be found in the nearby market town of Bingham including secondary school and leisure centre with indoor pool, further shops, doctors, dentists etc. Aslockton is convenient for commuting to the cities of Nottingham and Leicester with the A52 and A46 close by. A SEALED UNIT DOUBLE GLAZED HARDWOOD ENTRANCE DOOR GIVES ACCESS THROUGH TO AN: ENTRANCE HALL Having beamed ceiling with inset downlighters, tiled floor, UPVC double glazed window to the side elevation, door giving courtesy access to the double garage and further multi-pane door leading through to: BREAKFAST KITCHEN 4.57m(15'0'') x 3.66m(12'0'') Having been beautifully refitted with a contemporary cottage style range of wall, base and drawer units, glass fronted display cabinet, integrated wine rack, granite work surfaces, inset stainless steel one and half bowl sink and drainer unit with brushed metal swan neck mixer tap and stone tiled splashback. Central island unit with granite surface and inset de Dietrich electric induction hob, Stoves double oven beneath and ceiling mounted filter hood above, integrated fridge, beamed ceiling with inset downlighters, strip wood flooring, integrated breakfast table, Creda electric storage heater and UPVC double glazed windows to the rear and side elevations.
An open doorway with single step leads down into the: LAUNDRY ROOM 3.23m(10'7'') x 1.27m(4'2'') min Having fitted wall and base units, butchers block solid wood work surface, space for free standing appliances and plumbing for washing machine. Inset downlighters to the ceiling, tiled floor, access to loft space above and cottage latch ledge and brace door leading through to a further useful: UTILITY ROOM 2.13m(7'0'') x 1.98m(6'6'') Ideal for a keen photographer as originally designed as a dark rooom. Having two runs of rolled edge laminate work surface with inset sink, wall and base units, electric heater, ceiling light point.
Returning to the kitchen a doorway leads through to the: DINING ROOM 3.66m(12'0'') x 3.35m(11'0'') A delightful character room having exposed brick chimney breast with quarry tiled hearth and inset wood burner, exposed beams to the ceiling, alcove with doorway housing the original oven, bookcase above. Electric heater, wall light points, UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation. SITTING ROOM 3.66m(12'0'') x 3.40m(11'2'') Having chimney breast with timber fire surround and mantle, brick hearth with inset dog grate, storage shelves to alcoves, exposed beams to the ceiling, wall light points, cupboard concealing wall mounted electrical consumer unit, UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation. SNUG 3.56m(11'8'') x 2.44m(8'0'') Having exposed beams to the ceiling, deep stripped pine skirting, wall light points, built in storage cupboard, inset aquarium to one wall, UPVC double glazed windows to the side elevation. FROM THE SITTING ROOM A COTTAGE LATCH LEDGE AND BRACE DOOR GIVES ACCESS TO A TURNING STAIRCASE WHICH RISES TO THE FIRST FLOOR: SPLIT LEVEL LANDING Having inset downlighters, exposed purlin, velux skylight and further cottage latch ledge and brace doors leading to: MASTER BEDROOM 4.60m(15'1'') x 3.73m(12'3'') max An L shaped room with a considerable amount of character, forming part of a more modern two storey extension but offering a wealth of features. High vaulted ceiling with exposed purlins and trusses, inset downlighters, varnished strip wood flooring and pine skirting, electric heater and UPVC double glazed windows to the rear and side elevations. BEDROOM 2 3.61m(11'10'') max x 3.35m(11'0'') The measurements include the depth of the range of fitted wardrobes with storage cupboards above, arched alcove, ceiling light point and UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation with delightful views across open fields beyond. BEDROOM 3 3.66m(12'0'') x 3.43m(11'3'') Having useful overstairs storage cupboard, ceiling light point, UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation with delightful views across open fields beyond. BATHROOM 3.53m(11'7'') x 2.44m(8'0'') A generous bathroom having been refitted with a traditional style white suite comprising pine panelled bath with traditional style taps and wall mounted Triton electric shower over, close coupled wc, pedestal wash hand basin with traditional style taps and ceramic tiled splashback. Wood effect laminate flooring, electric heater, exposed purlin, part pitched ceiling, wall light point, inset downlighters and velux skylight. EXTERIOR Abbey Farm Cottage is situated on the outskirts of this popular village, set back from the road with sliding five bar timber gate access onto a gravel driveway which in turn leads to the attached: DOUBLE GARAGE 6.10m(20'0'') max x 5.99m(19'8'') max Having twin up and over doors, pitched roof with useful storage in the eaves, power and light and courtesy door through to the entrance hall. GARDENS The front garden is enclosed by established hedging and mainly laid to lawn and leads to a garden which continues to all sides with large lawned areas with established borders, hedged, fenced and walled perimeters. There is an ornamental pond, useful timber storage shed and separate timber summer house, outside tap and exterior lights.
To the rear of the property there is also a useful brick built lean-to coal house providing useful storage.
It is worth noting that due to the nature of the plot and subject to any necessary planning consents, it may be possible to expand the cottage further but any future purchaser will need to investigate this independently. DIRECTIONAL NOTE Leaving our Bingham office via Market Street turn left onto Long Acre and follow the road round to its junction with the A52. Turn left onto the A52 towards Grantham, passing the petrol station and taking the first left turn signposted to Scarrington & Aslockton. Continue along here for approximately half a mile and the property will be found on the right hand side just after the level crossing, identified by a For Sale board. 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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