Property description
A delightfully situated farmhouse with comprehensive equestrian facilities and grounds of approximately six acres.
Situation and Description
The Holt is an enviable equestrian property situated in a lovely rural position within the south western quarter of Lincolnshire and only some nine miles east of Grantham. The property is believed to date from the late 19th Century and is of attractive appearance and constructed of red brick beneath a slate roof. A particularly appealing approach is made by a long driveway from the west running past three well fenced paddocks to the house beyond. The accommodation is of considerable character and has been tastefully arranged to provide well for family needs and rural life. The Equestrian facilities comprise a substantial range of stables and additional loose boxes together with an all-weather menage and holding paddock. There is ample parking for several vehicles and easy lorry access.Hanby is situated amidst attractive rolling countryside and offers convenient access to Grantham with its range of amenities and much favoured grammar schools. Grantham station gives access to London Kings Cross with a journey time from around 70 minutes making this a very practical commuter destination. The market towns of Sleaford and Bourne where there are also popular grammar schools are about 13 and 11 miles respectively, and the famous Georgian town of Stamford where there are well known public schools is approximately 18 miles to the south. There is hunting with the Belvoir and Cottesmore and Arena UK is located at Allington, just to the north of Grantham.
Entrance Hall
Solid wood front door with glazed panels, sealed unit sash window to side and radiator.
Inner Dining Hall
Sealed unit sash windows to side and front, open fireplace and stairs to first floor.
Study
Sealed unit window to front.
Drawing Room
Feature inglenook fireplace, open hearth, original bread oven, character door, wall light point, sash windows overlooking garden and paddock, French doors opening out on to conservatory and door to kitchen.
Kitchen
Hand built wood fronted units, with roll edge work surface, double bowl single drainer sink, plumbing for dishwasher, island breakfast bar, area with further drawers and cupboards under, space for range cooker set in to chimney breast with extractor over, opening for fridge space for settee and French doors to conservatory.
Conservatory
French doors to garden, radiators and double glazed construction.
Boot Room
Tiled floor, drying cupboard, cupboard housing boiler, shelving and hanging, radiator.
Utility/Cloakroom
Single drainer enamelled sink with wood work surface, cupboard under, plumbing for automatic washing, low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin and radiator.
Family Room
French doors to garden, sealed unit windows to side and rear.
First Floor Landing
Loft Access.
Master Bedroom
Built in wardrobes, radiator, double glazed window overlooking gardens and stable yard beyond. Archway leading through to dressing room.
Dressing Room
En Suite Shower Room
Tiled shower cubicle, low flush WC, bidet, pedestal wash hand basin, frosted double glazed window to side and radiator.
Guest Bedroom
Original feature fireplace, radiator, sash window overlooking paddocks and window to front.
Bedroom 3
Double panel radiator and sealed window unit to front and original feature fireplace.
Bedroom 4
Radiator and original cast iron fireplace.
Family Bathroom
Panelled bath, low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled shower cubicle with electric shower and frosted window to side.
Outside
The Holt enjoys a lovely approach and is situated some 350 yards along an attractive drive with post and rail fencing to 3 paddocks running alongside. There are good sized gardens that enjoy a sunny south facing aspect and the drive continues to the stable yard and parking beyond. There is a well-designed brick built stable block with a further barn and loose boxes adjoining and a good sized holding paddock leading to an all-weather ménage. Wooded backdrop and high levels of privacy.
Property Features :
- Attractive Rural Situation
- Three Reception Rooms and Conservatory
- Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility/WC, and Study
- Master Bedroom with En Suite Dressing Room and Shower
- Three Further Bedrooms and Family Bathroom
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