Long Street, Great Gonerby, NG31

One of the most prominent and important private residences in the local area, this exquisite home sits in nearly 4.5 acres with some of the finest views in the East Midlands, yet just an hour from London Kings Cross. **Photos of the stunning interior are available upon request**

DESCRIPTION

Dating back to 1865, this charming Grade II listed residence sits tucked away on the edge of this sought-after village, enjoying both unspoilt rural views, together with local amenities within walking distance. Meticulously renovated and updated by the current owners, the property is immaculate internally with the refurbishments remaining sympathetic to the period aesthetics of this magnificent house, successfully incorporating modern living at it's finest.

A spacious entrance hall accommodates doors leading off to the various reception rooms. The dining room enjoys a double aspect over the gardens with a beautiful fireplace and high ceilings. The drawing room revels in similar grand proportions with attractive mullion windows benefiting from far reaching views over the paddocks, woodland and onwards over the Belton estate and Belmont Tower. The relaxing sitting room is conveniently located in the corner of the house between the formal reception rooms and the heart of the home; the kitchen.

The Aga kitchen is equally impressive as the rest of the house, with under heated stone-floors and a beautifully presented bespoke kitchen that is in keeping with the traditional aesthetics of the structure that surrounds it, yet with all the modern fittings and appliances that a property of this calibre deserves. The annexing garden room floods the kitchen and dining/seating areas with natural light, enjoying the same stunning views and opens out onto the elevated terrace. Additional rooms include a boot room, laundry and two spacious and private studies for working from home. The cellar is particularly of note, converted with no expense spared to create an additional space underground that is useful for a number of purposes as a reception room, retaining additional space as a wine cellar.

The first floor benefits from five generous and well-proportioned bedrooms, with a family bathroom and a master suite that is complimented by both an ensuite and a large dressing room.

OUTSIDE

Set within around an acre of grounds, the formal gardens have been very well attended to and are a pleasure to admire and to walk around. The gated driveway to the front of the property is paved and has a large turning circle in front of the principal entrance. There are beautiful lawns that drop towards a Capability Brown inspired ha-ha wall and ditch that cleverly separates the gardens from the paddocks. Stone steps leads down to the more formal gardens with high hedges, beds and a central water feature. A side lawn enjoys a seating area with a pleasant orchard alongside it. A vegetable garden and greenhouse sits alongside the entrance into the paddock land. Sitting above the gardens and immediately outside the impressive garden room is a gravelled terrace with seating for outdoor dining and entertaining with a glorious aspect over the open countryside.

There is a rear entrance with electric gates and a spacious paved driveway leading to the triple garage block. The land is accessed through a gate which extends to around 3.42 acres of permanent pasture.

LOCATION

There are amenities within walking distance with two village shops and a public house in close proximity, as well as the primary school. Grantham benefits from a fast and reliable rail service into London Kings Cross (1 hour). The town has its own multiplex cinema and already benefits from an arts centre and theatre, along with an excellent leisure centre with facilities for swimming, fitness training and racquet sports. Nearby, the 17th Century Belton House offers beautiful grounds, as well as being home to the superb Belton Park Golf Club where visitors and members are offered 27 challenging holes. Neighbouring Belton Woods also has three golf courses on offer, as well as leisure facilities and spa.

Local residents will delight in the charming selection of tea rooms, caf?s, restaurants and traditional inn-keeper style pubs, typical of a vibrant market town such as this one. The shopping centre provides an intriguing mix of independent stores and family-run boutiques, alongside several major high street names and a good range of supermarkets. A designer outlet is currently being constructed off the A1 trunk road.

SCHOOLS

Grantham is well-regarded for the quality of its local schools, which regularly achieve some of the best academic results in the area. Both community and independent schools are available for children of all ages, and the town s two grammar schools, Kesteven and Grantham Girls School and The King s Grammar School, are in particularly high demand.

SERVICES

The property is centrally heated throughout with mains gas, water, drainage and electricity all connected.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE

Rating: Exempt

COUNCIL TAX

Band: G

METHOD OF SALE

The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty.

TENURE

Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

VIEWING

Strictly by prior arrangement with the Agents (01476 851400).

BUYER IDENTITY CHECKS

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