Property description

Apple Tree Cottage is an Individual home of character sympathetically improved and extended to an extremely high standard of elegance by the existing owners to combine period charm with modern practical living. Situated on the western side of the village in conservation area the property has been identified by English Heritage as being built circa 1840 and commissioned by the Lord of the Manor of Harlaxton in traditional stone, covered with slate roof. The property has been designated a 'Building of Merit' by the Local Authority. The accommodation provides flexible living accommodation and comprises of Entrance Hall, Cloakroom, Living Kitchen, Sitting Room, Garden Room and Utility. To the first floor are Three Double Bedrooms, master having en-suite shower room, and Family Bathroom. Ample parking, A particular feature of this superb home is the cottage gardens that extend to the front and side of the property with courtyard garden to rear. Internal Viewing is strongly recommended of this most well appointed home.

VIEWINGS
By appointment only directly with the selling agents Buckley Wand 01476 561100 or e-mail: info@buckleywand.co.uk. If you have any questions or require further information regarding this property or any other matter please do not hesitate to contact us.

SITUATION
Situated in one of the most popular villages in the locality. Harlaxton is famous for its Grade I listed Manor House built by the Gregory Pearson Family in 1837. The Village has well respected primary school and parish church, post office and public house. and is convenient for access for A1 Trunk Road. The market town of Grantham with local shopping facilities, secondary schools including grammar schools, train and bus service and leisure facilities. Grantham is a traditional market town with local Saturday street market and trains reach London Kings Cross in just over one hour.

DIRECTIONS
From our offices proceed along Westgate and follow the signs for Melton Mowbray. Continue onto Harlaxton Rd/?A607Continue to follow A607. Take the third turning into Rectory Lane and the second right the onto West End. The property is situated on the right hand side and is identified by a Buckley Wand For Sale board.


ACCOMMODATION
Photographs are taken using a wide angled lens. All dimensions are approximate and are taken from plaster to plaster.



GROUND FLOOR
The property is entered via a oak effect part glazed entrance door which provides access to the:

ENTRANCE HALL
Tiled flooring, radiator and doors to:

CLOAKROOM
A two piece suite comprising of low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Radiator, Travertine tiled floor, tiled splashbacks and glazed roof window.

LIVING KITCHEN Overall 8.00m (26' 3') x 3.47m (11' 5')
KITCHEN AREA
A range of modern fitted wall mounted units with concealed lighting under, complementary cupboards and drawers below with wooden roll top worksurface over, open fronted cupboard, glazed display cabinet, stainless steel one and a half sink and drainer unit with contemporary swan neck mixer tap over, Hotpoint four ring ceramic hob with stainless steel Hotpoint oven and stainless steel extractor hood over, stainless steel splashbacks, beamed ceiling, Karndean flooring, appliance space, oak effect double glazed window to the side elevation, spindled stairs case leading to the First Floor Landing, door to Sitting Room and opening through to:

LIVING AREA
Hand painted Adam style fire surround with inset stone fireplace and dog grate, beamed ceiling, TV point, Karndean flooring, radiator and Georgian style uPVC double glazed oak effect window to the front elevation.

SITTING ROOM 3.83m (12' 7') x 3.19m (10' 6')
Radiator, contemporary electric fire place with stainless steel backing, uPVC double glazed oak effect window to the rear elevation, uPVC double glazed oak effect double doors providing access to the front garden.

GARDEN ROOM
Being of brick base and uPVC double glazed oak effect windows construction with polycarbonate roof. TV point, door leading to outside and Travertine tiled flooring.

UTILITY ROOM
Wooden roll top worksurface, ceramic Belfast sink with swan neck mixer tap over, full length storage cupboard, appliance space, floor mounted Worcester oil fired central heating boiler, Travertine tiled flooring, access to loft and uPVC double glazed Georgian style oak effect window to the rear elevation.

A hand painted spindled staircase leads from the Living Kitchen and provides access to the:

FIRST FLOOR-LANDING
Stone mullion window to the side elevation, radiator and feature original doors leading to:

BEDROOM ONE 3.84m (12' 7') Max x 3.54m (11' 7')
Part sloping ceiling, radiator, access to loft, uPVC double glazed oak effect window to the front elevation and door to:

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
A three piece suite comprising of low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash back, shower cubicle with mains fed chrome stainless steel shower, tiled flooring and radiator.

BEDROOM TWO 3.47m (11' 5') x 3.32m (10' 11')
Part sloping ceiling, uPVC double glazed oak effect window to the front elevation, cast iron fireplace, built in wardrobes, radiator.

BEDROOM THREE 3.01m (9' 11') x 2.44m (8' 0')
Part sloping ceiling, radiator, access to loft and uPVC double glazed oak effect window to the rear elevation.

FAMILY BATHROOM
A modern white piece suite comprising of low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, panelled bath with Victorian style mixer tap with shower attachment over and mains fed shower. Ladder style radiator, tiled flooring and walls and spotlights to ceiling.

OUTSIDE
A five bar gate provides access to the approach to the property with gravelled driveway and ample off-road parking.
Cottage style gardens which are abundantly stocked with a wide selection of plants and shrubs that are set behind perimeter stone wall to front and side of property and form an important feature. There is also block paved patio. The mature extend also to the side and rear. with front garden with fruit trees and gardens that are enclosed by post and wire perimeter fencing, garden to sides and rear form an additional private patio courtyard garden which provides access to the entrance of the property. The rear garden is set for low maintenance with oil tank.

TENURE & COUNCIL TAX
The property is understood to be freehold.

SKDC current Council Tax Band for this property is: Band C

OUR SERVICES
We are able to offer the following services:
Free Market Valuations (for selling purposes)
Energy Performance Certificates (EPC's)
Professional Valuations (Probate, Insurance & Matrimonial)

MONEY LAUNDERING
All clients offering on a property will be required to produce photograph proof of Identification, and proof of financial ability to proceed, we understand it is not always easy to obtain the required documents and will assist you in any way we can.