Property description

Fine and Country Northern Lincolnshire are proud to offer for sale this stunning Grade II Listed four bedroom farmhouse in the popular commuter village of Laceby. A property of immense history and charm the accommodation briefly comprises of a dual aspect drawing room, large dining room with wood burning stove, study, WC, utility room and farmhouse style kitchen. To the first floor there are two principal bedrooms both with listed fireplaces together with a further two bedrooms and family bathroom. A separate shower room and two attic rooms complete the accommodation. The gardens are primarily lawned and enclosed and there is vehicle access from Cooper Lane. College Farm – where your family history begins.

Understood to date back to the 16th Century, this outstanding Grade II Listed four bedroom detached farmhouse is a home of undoubted character and intimate charm integral to the history of the commuter village of Laceby. There are details aplenty to entrance and beguile the viewer: the blind fan light over the recessed arched entrance, shuttered sash windows, superb timber fire surrounds and unusual sliding vent to the utility door, however, College Farm is not a museum – it is a vibrant living home proud of its history.

The main reception hall defines the home with its flagged floor, distinctive open well staircase with bulb-on-vase baluster and panelled doors. The dual aspect drawing room with open fire and beam work is a stunning family room and the dining room with large cast iron stove is ideal for family celebrations and relaxed dinner parties. A side hallway leads past a study with garden views, a practical utility and on to the 16’3 beamed breakfast kitchen with both gas fired Rayburn and separate six burner range – the informal social heart of the home.

The two principal bedrooms – both with fireplaces mentioned on the listing – lie to the front of this stunning home and an inner hallway leading from bedroom two opens to a further two bedrooms together with a traditionally appointed family bathroom. The accommodation is completed by a further shower room and two large attics.

Occupying a prominent corner position, College Farm enjoys private lawned gardens to the side and rear which are best viewed from the Clematis covered deck adjacent to the raised brick store and double gates allow vehicle access from Cooper Lane.

College Farm is so much more than a collection of details: it is a unique family home which delights and surprises at every turn.

College Farm – where your family history begins.

ACCOMMODATION
Distinctive arched and recessed side entrance with six fielded panelled door and blind fan light over to:

RECEPTION HALL
A wonderfully welcoming space with flagged floor and outstanding open well staircase with bulb-on-vase baluster rail and an L shaped corridor linking to the rear entrance hall.

CLOAKROOM - 5' 9'' x 4' 7'' (1.75m x 1.40m)
With suite to include wash hand basin, low flush wc, exposed beam work to three walls.

DRAWING ROOM - 16' 3'' max x 14' 11'' (4.95m max x 4.54m)
A stunning dual aspect room with shuttered sash windows to the front and rear, one of which includes a window seat, cornicing, dado rail, painted timber fire surround with swag relief decoration and cast iron fireplace on a flagged hearth, boxed central beam, TV point and radiator in ornamental grille.

DINING ROOM - 16' 3'' max x 15' 7'' (4.95m max x 4.75m)
A further dual aspect room ideal for family celebrations centred on the wide cast iron stove in brick fireplace with raised flagged hearth, two radiator and central beam.

REAR ENTRANCE HALL
Sealed quarry tiled floor, delft rail, wainscot panelling, sash window to the side aspect, original meat hooks and radiator.

STUDY - 9' 9'' x 7' 8'' (2.97m x 2.34m)
Yorkshire sliding sash window overlooking the rear gardens, radiator, cable broadband and telephone point.

UTILITY ROOM - 9' 9'' x 7' 10'' (2.97m x 2.39m)
A uniquely practical room with Yorkshire sliding sash window to the side aspect, quarry tiled floor, a range of painted base units with inset Belfast style deep glazed sink and timber work surfacing, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer and door with unique sliding vent.

KITCHEN - 16' 3'' x 14' 5'' max (4.95m x 4.39m max)
The undoubted informal social heart of the home being appointed with a range of eau-de-nil base units with oak effect work surfacing including one and a half bowl ceramic sink unit, spaces for refrigerator and freezer, panelled splash areas, inset six burner gas range with steel back, beamed ceiling with meat hooks, high level storage cupboard with the original doors and shelves, further larder press, wide recess with inset boxed mantel shelf housing a gas fired Rayburn with drying dolly and antique gas lamp over, sash window to the side aspect and six panelled side entrance door.

FIRST FLOOR
A staircase from the reception hall to:

HALF LANDING
To:

BOX ROOM
Fitted shelves, additional gas fired central heating boiler and beams.

MAIN LANDING
Sash window to the front aspect, ceiling rose and staircase to the attics.

BEDROOM 1 - 15' 8'' x 16' 10'' max (4.77m x 5.13m max)
Shuttered sash window to the front aspect, beamed ceiling, two radiators, outstanding fireplace with wooden chimney pieces and moulded cornice mantel and stone hearth.

BEDROOM 2 - 16' 4'' x 15' 0'' (4.97m x 4.57m)
Shuttered sash window to the front aspect, radiator, telephone point, painted central beam, two fitted hanging cupboards with original doors, exposed wall timbers and further stunning fireplace with wooden chimney piece and moulded cornice mantel. Steps and door up to:

INNER LANDING
Radiator, sash window, picture rail.

BEDROOM 3 - 16' 0'' max x 12' 0'' (4.87m max x 3.65m)
A superb guest room with sliding sash window to the side aspect, beamed ceiling, radiator, painted decorative fireplace and fixed leaded window overlooking the rear landing.

BATHROOM - 11' 10'' x 5' 7'' (3.60m x 1.70m)
Traditional suite in white to include pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, close coupled wc, bath in timber panelled recess with telephone style mixer shower attachment, coving, radiator and airing cupboard.

BEDROOM 4 - 16' 8'' x 10' 0'' plus 2'8\" into the door recess (5.08m x 3.05m plus door recess)
Sash window to the side aspect, picture rail, central beam, radiator and painted fire surround with small cast grate.


From the main landing a staircase leads to an additional quarter landing with:

SHOWER ROOM - 9' 1'' x 4' 10'' (2.77m x 1.47m)
Vanity unit, close coupled wc, glazed and tiled shower enclosure, radiator, exposed wall timbers and part sloping ceiling.


Beyond this there is access to two attic spaces.

OUTSIDE
The property occupies a prominent position on the corner of the High Street and Cooper Lane. A low coped wall with iron gate leads from the High Street to a block walkway which bisects a lavender edged lawn with traditional border. The walkway continues to the rear flagged terrace and there are steps up to the raised lawn with inset Monkey Puzzle tree. There is also a useful brick built store with Clematis covered pergola over a box edged deck. The lawn continues to the remaining side of the property and high hedges ensure a high degree of security and privacy. Twin high timber gates open from Cooper Lane to the two car driveway.

NOTE
The property enjoys the benefit of gas fired heating and hot water from the gas fired Rayburn situated in the kitchen and there is a supplementary gas fired boiler.

FINE AND COUNTRY NORTHERN LINCOLNSHIRE
Fine & Country Northern Lincolnshire covers the northern area of Lincolnshire and specialises in marketing and selling period & country homes, cottages, large town houses, luxury apartments, houses with equestrian use and barn conversions.Fine and Country Northern Lincolnshire covers Grimsby, Cleethorpes, Louth, Market Rasen, Brigg, Barton upon Humber, Scunthorpe, Gainsborough and the Isle of Axholme.

Property Features :

• Outstanding four bedroom detached Grade II Listed farmhouse in commuter village
• Stunning entrance with open well staircase
• Superb dual aspect drawing room with feature fireplace
• Beamed dining room with wood burning stove, study, utility & farmhouse style kitchen with both Rayb
• Four first floor bedrooms - two with stunning fireplaces, family bathroom & separate shower room