4-bedroom Bungalow, Detached for sale in Grimsby

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Property type: 4-bedroom Bungalow, Detached for sale

Number of bedrooms: 4

A rare opportunity to purchase a prestigious, country residence within private mature grounds, set in excess of ten acres, with unparalleled views over surrounding countryside.

Living Room and Dining Room ? both having commanding views

Impressive handmade Kitchen and utility

Superb Master Bedroom with en-suite Bathroom, Dressing Room and Sitting Room

Three further double Bedrooms and high quality Family Bathroom

Integral double garage and detached range of offices, stables and stores.

Set in excess of ten acres with extensive York stone walled terrace, formal mature gardens, paddocks, orchard and small lake with central island.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Ten Acres is an exceptional detached residence having generous accommodation which has been specifically designed to take full advantage of the magnificent far reaching views the property enjoys over open countryside. The accommodation is finished to a contemporary elegant style and now boast a handmade and hand painted 'Scottwood of Nottingham' breakfast kitchen, utility and a stylish family bathroom.

The property was built in 1977 to the current owner's specification by 'Taylor & Colbeck' of Cleethorpes and is constructed of hand thrown bricks under an 'Acme' tiled roof and in recent years a magnificent walled York Stone terrace has been added. This exceptional terrace is afforded commanding views but maintains a high degree of privacy and provides an unequalled entertaining area.

The range of offices and stables are discreetly positioned to the side of the property, these are currently rated for business purposes but lend themselves to a variety of other uses, subject to the necessary planning consents being obtained.

The formal gardens are well stocked with an abundance of mature shrubs, firs, spruce, hard and soft wood trees. The planting has been designed to provide screening and interest but also to ensure that the magnificent view is not interrupted.

Ten Acres, as the name suggests, lies in just over ten acres of land and stands in an elevated position on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds, a designated area of outstanding natural beauty. The land is divided between orchard, cover and paddock land leading down to a small freshwater lake with foot bridge to a private island. This area provides an ideal habitat for a variety of plants and wildlife as well as a quiet haven for the owners.

Viewing of this substantial property is strongly recommended to fully appreciate not only the quality of accommodation offered but also the versatility of the holding together with the magnificent location and commanding view.

LOCATION

Ten Acres is situated in a private position on the outskirts of the much sought after village of Ashby Cum Fenby, lying approximately 7 miles from Grimsby, 30 miles from Lincoln and 35 miles from Kingston upon Hull. Easy access can be obtained onto the M180 motorway and there are regular train services from Grimsby Town Station and national and international flights from Humberside International Airport.

The attractive rural village offers a well respected restaurant and 13th Century Church. Primary schooling is in the nearby village of East Ravendale and secondary schooling is at Waltham. Waltham also offers a variety of local amenities to include post office, public houses, restaurants, and general store. There are two golf courses within close proximity of the property and the town of Grimsby provides a wide range of shops, restaurants, bars, sport and leisure facilities.

Glazed entrance door with side panel, four radiators, walk in storage cupboard with hanging rails and shelving, airing cupboard with shelving and radiator, coving, dado rail, glazed panel and door leading to a side entrance cloakroom with radiator,.

Bay windows to the front and rear elevations, two windows to the side elevation, four radiators, impressive Limestone fire surround and hearth inset with a wood burning stove, coving.

Open plan leading to:

French doors with glazed side panels leading to the terrace area, two radiators, coving.

Window to the rear elevation, radiator, Handmade 'Scottwood of Nottingham' fitted kitchen incorporating a range of high and low level cupboards and drawer units, display shelving, wine rack, 'Franke' single stainless steel draining sink, granite work surfaces. Matching recessed mantel with cupboards to either side housing a 'Britannia' electric range cooker with double oven and five-ring ceramic hotplate, 'Miele' deep fat fryer with 'Thermex' extractor fan above. 'Whirlpool' American Style fridge freezer, 'Bosch' dishwasher, 'Smeg' microwave, 'Panasonic' television in housing unit. A matching dresser with cupboards and shelving, central canopy with down lighting and wooden coving complement the kitchen. Canadian Maple wood flooring complements the overall appearance.

Window to the rear elevation, radiator, fitted with a matching range of handmade cupboards and drawer units incorporating a one and three quarter stainless steel draining sink with mixer taps, larder cupboard, 'Liebherr' American style fridge and separate freezer, ceramic tiled floor, tiled splash backs, down lighting.

Window to the rear elevation, radiator, built-in storage cupboard, wood panelling to walls.

Bay window to the side elevation, window to the side elevation, two radiators, Limestone fire surround and hearth with open fire grate, coving. The Sitting Room gives access to the master Suite.

Bay window to the rear elevation, window to the side elevation, two radiators, dado rail.

Window to the side elevation, range of fitted wardrobes and drawer units, matching dressing table, down lighters.

Window to the side elevation, radiator, white 'Heritage' suite comprising: panelled bath, vanity wash hand basin with cupboards beneath, w.c., separate fully tiled shower cubicle housing an 'Aqualisa' mixer shower, part tiled walls.

Bay window to the front elevation, radiator, range of fitted wardrobes and drawers with matching dressing table with recess lighting.

Bay window to the front elevation, radiator, range of fitted wardrobes and drawers with matching dressing table with recess lighting, laminate wood effect flooring.

Bay window to the front elevation, radiator, range of Mahogany fitted wardrobes and drawer units with matching bed head and bedside cabinets, dado rail, coving.

Window to the front elevation, radiator. Superbly designed high quality hand painted units incorporating a white suite with double ended roll top bath built into a mirrored recess with marble surround and down lighting, vanity wash hand basin set into a marble surface with cupboards beneath, display shelving and vanity lighting, w.c. and fully tiled shower with glass bifold doors and mixer shower, heated towel rail, recess lighting, wall panels to dado height, 'Antico' flooring

Integral door leading to:

Two windows to the side elevation, electrically operated double up and over door. A Storage Room is located to the rear of the garage, which has access to a fully boarded loft above, and Workshop with a window to the side elevation. The 'Potterton' oil fired central heating boiler is located in a separate Boiler Room accessed from the garage.

Outside

Ten Acres is approached from the A18 through electrically operated double wrought iron entrance gates controlled via a video intercom system. The driveway leads past the office/stable block and along to the front of the property with feature central island and turning area. The front garden is laid to lawn with established shrub borders and mature screening trees. The formal gardens continue down the sides and to the rear of the property with feature beds and borders. York stone pavements lead around the property and to the magnificent Terrace built of the same material. Ideal for outside entertaining the terrace is spit into two levels and incorporates inset flowerbeds, water feature, lighting and brick archways to provide shade. Steps lead from this to the formal gardens to the side and rear of the property.

OFFICE / STABLE BLOCK

Half glazed entrance door leading to hallway.

Window to the front elevation.

Windows to the side elevations.

Windows to both side elevations, external door leading to the stables and tack room.

Stainless steel sink unit, fitted cupboards with work surface over.

Window to the front elevation, w.c. and wash hand basin.

Attached to the rear of the offices there is a Tack Room, Stable, Feed Room and Dog Kennel. All of these have an electricity supply and water. The Feed Room also has plumbing for an automatic washing machine.

The office is rated separately for business purposes, and, in the Agent's opinion, could be used for a variety of uses, subject to the necessary planning permission being obtained.

Hidden away behind the office/stable block are a range of utility buildings comprising:

Two Bay General Purpose Building (6.48m x 7.84m and 5.99m x 7.87m) with steel portal frames and having power and light connected, concrete floor, four poster car lift, work bench and twin sliding doors.

Gardner's Cabin (5.15m x 2.76m) having power and light connected.

Log Store of galvanised steel construction.

Hay Store (5.40m x 4.85m) having power and light connected and stable door.

Beyond the formal gardens are two paddock areas and an orchard with a variety of young fruiting trees and enclosed by traditional Lincolnshire post and rail fencing, hedging and electric fencing. A separate hardcore driveway gives access to this part of the property with entrance gates.

There is a water supply to both fields and a Field Shelter on the south/west boundary. Partially dividing these paddocks is a central area of fir trees (previously used as game cover), and vegetable garden area with Greenhouse, which has power and water connected.

To the southern boundary is a small lake, having a foot bridge to a central island with seating area. Walkways lead around the lake which provides an ideal environment for nature.

General Remarks and Stipulations

Services

The property benefits from mains water and electricity, drainage is to a private system. The central heating system is run by oil, the offices have electric heaters. There is also a combined burglar and fire alarm programmable dialling out system installed. Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances at the property. Accordingly we strongly advise prospective purchasers to commission their own survey reports before finalising their offer to proceed.

Local Authority and Outgoings

North East Lincolnshire Council, Civic Offices, Knolls Street, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 8LN. Ten Acres is banded G for Council Tax purposes £2,355.77 payable for 2007/2008. The offices are rated separately in the sum of £1,218.05 for 2007/2008.

Fixtures and Fittings

All fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale unless specifically referred to in these particulars.

Tenure and Possession

The property is Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Viewing

Viewing is strictly by appointment with the Agent's Brigg office, 10, Market Place, Brigg, North Lincolnshire. DN20 8ES. Telephone: 01652 654833. E.mail: brigg@brown-co.com.

Property agent

Brigg 10 Market Place, Brigg, DN20 8ES Click here to show the agents telephone number Click here to hide the agents telephone number Click here to email the agent 01652 654833