Property description
A UNIQUE CONVERSION OF A RANGE OF PERIOD OUTBUILDINGS, FORMALLY PART OF THE ADJACENT GRADE II LISTED ROCKINGHAM HOUSE, WHICH NOW PROVIDES ALMOST 1600 SQ FT OF LIVING ACCOMMODATION OF GREAT CHARM AND CHARACTERThis individual home offers versatile living accommodation being currently arranged to provide four bedrooms and two bathrooms plus a large living room and a spacious bespoke painted kitchen with separate utility room. Many features have been retained including exposed brick walls and roof trusses to many of the rooms. Viewing is highly recommended. No onward chain.
LOCATION
The Conservation Area country village of Lockington lies around six miles to the North of the Historic Market Town of Beverley and a similar distance to the South of Driffield, being situated to the West of the A164 Beverley to Driffield Road. Foldyard Cottage occupies a fringe of village location and lies to the North of Front Street, the entrance drive being between numbers 48 and 52, the full address being 50 Front Street.
ACCOMMODATION
The property is arranged on the ground and one upper floor and briefly comprises as follows:
GROUND FLOOR - 40' 1\" x 13' 8\" (12.22m x 4.17m)
Having an extensive range of bespoke handmade wall and floor mounted units having a Farrow and Ball painted finish with oak worktops and Travatine tiling. The units incorporate a Belfast sink together with an integral dishwasher and refrigerator in addition to which there is an LPG cooking Range and attractive African slate to the floor. Doorways from the kitchen lead to the rear of the property and to a walled, south facing courtyard.
LIVING ROOM - 26' 9\" x 14' 6\" (8.15m x 4.42m)
Having exposed brick work to one wall together with a rustic brick chimney breast which incorporates a wood burning stove. Tongued and grooved re-claimed timber flooring together with a exposed timber trusses to the ceiling. Double opening French doors lead to a walled courtyard.
INNER HALL
A doorway from the main living room leads to an inner hallway which serves various bedrooms and a bathroom and off the hallway there is an airing cupboard with hot water cylinder.
BEDROOM 2 - 11' 1\" x 9' 1\" (3.38m x 2.77m)
With floor to ceiling picture window overlooking the south/west facing walled courtyard. Oak flooring and exposed beams to the ceiling.
CLOAKROOM/TOILET
Having slate flooring containing a low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin.
BATHROOM - 10' 9\" x 6' 1\" Min (3.28m x 1.85m)
Having a slate floor together with Travatine tiling to the walls. The bathroom contains a freestanding claw foot bath with mixer taps and shower attachment in addition to which there is a pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. Heated towel radiator.
BEDROOM 3 - 14' 2\" x 9' 9\" (4.32m x 2.97m)
With exposed timbers to the ceiling and television aerial point.
RECEPTION/DRESSING ROOM/BEDROOM 4 - 18' 2\" Max x 14' 2\" Max (5.54m x 4.32m)
Doorways from bedroom 3 and from the walled courtyard lead to a small reception area which has a timber staircase leading to the upper floor. Currently used as a dressing room for the master bedroom above, this room could really be sub-divided to make a further separate bedroom there being a separate shower room off.
SHOWER ROOM - 8' 0\" x 4' 5\" (2.44m x 1.35m)
Having a large walk-in shower, Travatine tiling to the walls and floor in addition to which there is a pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC and heated towel rail.
FIRST FLOOR
MASTER BEDROOM - 18' 4\" x 14' 3\" (5.59m x 4.34m)
With exposed tongued and grooved timber flooring and beams to the ceiling. The feature of this room is the doorway which leads to external granary steps.
EXTERNAL
UTILITY ROOM - 14' 6\" x 10' 0\" (4.42m x 3.05m)
Forming part of the property having an external doorway the rear courtyard, this good sized room has a wall mounted central heating boiler, single drainer sink unit and plumbing for an automatic washing machine.
GARDENS AND GROUNDS
The property is approached from Front Street. A timber gated entrance leads to the rear of the property where there is a substantial tarmacadam area suitable for parking several motorcars. To one side of the rear courtyard, there is lawned area with shrubs and mature trees to the Eastern boundary beyond which there is a much larger lawned garden which has timber fencing to the boundaries and adjoins open countryside across which extensive views are available. In addition, there is a south and west facing paved courtyard bounded on three sides by the living accommodation with the fourth boundary being formed by rustic brick walling.
SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected to the property.
CENTRAL HEATING
The property has a LPG radiator central heating system with underground gas tank.
DOUBLE GLAZING
The property is double glazed within timber frames.
COUNCIL TAX
Council Tax is payable to the East Riding Of Yorkshire Council. From verbal enquiries we are advised that the property is shown in the Council Tax Property Bandings List in Valuation Band E.*
FIXTURES & FITTINGS
Certain fixtures and fittings may be purchased with the property but may be subject to separate negotiation as to price.
DISCLAIMER
*The agent has not had sight of confirmation documents and therefore the buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor.
VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment with the sole agents.
MORTGAGES
We will be pleased to offer independent advice regarding a mortgage for this property, details of which are available from our Beverley office on 01482 870832. Independent advice will be given by Licensed Credit Brokers. Written quotations on request. Your home is at risk if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or other loan secured on it.
VALUATION/ MARKET APPRAISAL
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Property Features :
- Barn Conversion
- Great Character
- Four Bedrooms
- Two Bathrooms
- Extensive Parking