Property description
A deceptively spacious Period Character Family Home, retaining many original features which have been complimented by modern day additions, tastefully & sympathetically undertaken by the existing owner. Barham House retains a wealth of original features to include; Imposing panelled staircases, ceiling cornice, picture rails, high skirting & much more, there are ornate period style fireplaces to both principal reception rooms & cast period fireplaces to two of the bedrooms. The versatile accommodation briefly comprises: Entrance Porch, Reception Hall, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Breakfast Kitchen, Basement suitable as Office/Gym/Workroom. To the First Floor are Three Double Bedrooms, Shower Room & the Family Bathroom. To the Second Floor is the Double Master Attic Room with Innovative Balcony. Outside there are Low Maintenance Gardens to the Front & Rear. The property benefits from a gas central heating system & uPVC Double Glazing. Viewing is essential to appreciate all this most elegant of homes has to offer.
DIRECTIONS From our offices proceed along Westgate out of the Town centre, take the left at the junction onto Wharf Road. At the lights proceed over onto St.Catherine's Road proceed up St.Catherine's Road bear right onto Harrowby Road. Proceed along Harrowby Road where the property is located on the right hand side identified by our Buckley Wand For Sale Board.
SITUATION Situated on the sought after Harrowby Road within close proximity of the town centre amenities and Primary/Junior School and the Grammar schools.
Grantham is a historic and growing market town situated on the old Great North Road (A1) and East Coast main line linking the town to London (Kings Cross) in just over an hour. Within the town there are both girls' and boys' grammar schools, also a number of primary, secondary and nursery schools. Grantham boasts a wealth of further amenities such as health, leisure and shopping including a variety of independent boutiques and National chain shops as well as a Saturday street market.
ACCOMMODATION Photographs are taken using a wide angled lens. All dimensions are approximate and are taken from plaster to plaster.
GROUND FLOOR Entered via a:
ENTRANCE PORCH Open porch with feature stone mullion pillars and lintel, tiled floor, light and uPVC double glazed entrance door with matching side panels providing access to the:
RECEPTION HALL Feature painted panelled and spindled staircase providing access to the the First Floor, wood flooring, coved ceiling, picture rail, feature corbels, radiator, telephone point and doors to:
BASEMENT A staircase leads down to this useful area which has a utility area with free standing appliance spaces and opening into:
Office/Gym/Workroom 3.24m (10' 8') max x 3.05m (10' 0') max
Currently utilised as office/store room, suitable for a variety of uses with radiator and power points.
SITTING ROOM 4.35m (14' 3') max into bay x 3.83m (12' 7') max
Feature period style timber fire surround with decorative tiled backing and hearth, inset living flame gas fire. Fitted painted book case, coved ceiling, picture rail, TV point, radiator and uPVC walk in double glazed window to the front elevation.
DINING ROOM 3.69m (12' 1') x 3.59m (11' 9')
Feature Cast period fireplace with original period decorative tiles, open grate and hearth, two book cases fitted into alcoves, coved ceiling, picture rail, radiator and a pair of uPVC double glazed doors providing access to the rear garden. A pair of part glazed oak doors lead to the:
BREAKFAST KITCHEN 5.92m (19' 5') x 3.34m (10' 11')
A comprehensive range of bespoke oak fronted units with roll edge worktop over which extends into a breakfast bar, central work station and tiled splashbacks. Belfast white ceramic sink with chrome Victorian style mixer tap over, feature exposed chimney breast with timber lintel and space for freestanding cooking range. Four free standing appliance spaces, plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, wall mounted boiler and programmer, tiled floor, radiator. Oak panelled door to reception hall, uPVC double glazed window to the side elevation and a pair of uPVC double glazed doors leading to the rear garden.
FIRST FLOOR-LANDING Painted feature panelled spindled staircase to first floor and split level galleried landing. Coved ceiling, built in airing cupboard with stripped double doors and factory lagged water cylinder, access to roof space, smoke detector and radiator. Doors to:
BEDROOM THREE 3.53m (11' 7') max x 3.35m (11' 0') max
Radiator and uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation.
FAMILY BATHROOM Three piece white suite comprising, panelled curved shower bath with electric shower and screen over, vanity unit with toiletry cupboards and shelf, inset wash hand basin and close coupled WC, part tiled walls, ladder style radiator/towel rail, tiled floor and uPVC double glazed window to the side elevation.
BEDROOM TWO 3.78m (12' 5') max x 3.63m (11' 11') max
Cast period decorative fireplace, picture rail, radiator and uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation.
BEDROOM ONE 3.72m (12' 2') max x 3.61m (11' 10') max
Period cupboard fitted into alcove, cast period decorative fireplace, coved ceiling, radiator and uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation.
SHOWER ROOM Three piece white suite comprising low level WC, wall mounted wash hand basin and walk in shower cubicle with folding door and Mira electric shower.
READING ROOM Panelled door from the first floor landing leads into a reading room/inner landing with uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, coved ceiling and radiator. Exposed brick wall and pine panelled spindled staircase leads up to the:
MASTER ATTIC ROOM 5.09m (16' 8') max x 4.47m (14' 8') max
Exposed brick wall, under eaves storage cupboard, recessed open storage, radiator and fitted wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors. Two double glazed skylight windows and feature innovative window which opens into a railed balcony to the rear elevation.
MASTER ATTIC ROOM Balcony window.
OUTSIDE The front of the property is accessed via a metal hand gate which leads to a decorative paved footpath and onto the entrance porch. The front cottage style garden is established and gravelled with shrubs and enclosed by brick built wall.
REAR GARDEN Designed for low maintenance with split levels of paving and seating areas, standing for shed/storage unit, courtyard to the side of the property with outside tap, there is a timber handgate at the bottom of the garden which provides pedestrian access onto Cecil Street. The garden is enclosed by timber fencing and a brick built wall.
VIEWINGS By appointment only directly with the selling agents Buckley Wand 01476 56 11 00 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.
TENURE & COUNCIL TAX The property is understood to be freehold.
SKDC current Council Tax Band for this property is: B
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.
Property Features :
- CHARACTER FAMILY HOME
- RECEPTION HALL & BASEMENT
- SITTING ROOM & DINING ROOM
- WELL EQUIPPED DINING KITCHEN
- THREE FIRST FLOOR BEDROOMS & MASTER ATTIC ROOM