Property description

BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED GRADE II LISTED BUILDING SET IN MATURE GROUNDS OF APPROXIMATELY 3/4 OF AN ACRE

HISTORICAL NOTE
The village of Horkstow has its origins in Roman times with the famous Horkstow pavements, now an exhibit within the Hull and East Riding Museum. The church of St Maurice has strong Knights Templar connections. In addition, the village had a famous resident in George Stubbs, famous for his equine paintings and \"The Anatomy of a Horse\".

LOCATION
The property lies on the western side of the main street within the exclusive rural village of Horkstow with the rear garden having open views across farmland to the west.

ACCOMMODATION
The property is arranged on the ground and two upper floors as shown by the dimensioned floorplan forming part of these particulars of sale, a brief description being as follows:

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE HALL - 9.3m x 1.83m
With original tiled flooring, being arranged centrally to give direct access to four of the ground floor reception rooms. An elegant stairway leads to the upper floors.

SITTING ROOM - 4.37m x 3.96m
Being arranged in semi open plan style to the entrance hall having panelling to dado height, oak parquet flooring arranged in herringbone style together with an open cast iron fire set within a timber fireplace surround. Ornate mouldings to the ceiling.

DINING ROOM - 4.57m x 4.37m
Having panelling to dado height, oak parquet flooring together with double opening French doors to a garden terrace. A separate doorway from the dining room leads to the entrance hall.

DRAWING ROOM - 4.78m x 4.65m
Having an open dog grate set within an attractive timber fireplace surround with marble inset and hearth. Views over the front gardens and the courtyard. T.V. point.

SNUG - 4.7m x 4.01m
Having a multi fuel stove which makes an attractive feature, delft rack to the walls and double opening Fench doors which lead to a block paved courtyard. T.V. point.

INNER HALL - 2m x 1.9m
With tiling to the floor. The inner hall has a cloakroom with the usual toilet facilities off and a doorway leads to a large kitchen/breakfast room. A further doorway leads down to a cellar which runs beneath part of the property.

CLOAKROOM - 2.97m x 1.22m
Having recently been completely re-modelled containing a low level w.c., vanity wash hand basin with cupboards below, tiling to the walls and floor.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM - 8.38m x 4.6m
This superb room has been re-modelled in recent times being arranged on two levels with tongued and grooved flooring and timber beams to the ceiling. The kitchen area has an extensive range of fitted floor and wall mounted units together with an island unit which has a built-in microwave oven. The units have a single drainer sink unit, an integrated dishwasher and refrigerator together with a Rangemaster cooking range. Set within the breakfast area there is an oil fired Aga cooker to one side of which there is a built-in cupboard to one side of which there is a bow window overlooking the garage court. Doorways from the breakfast room lead to a block paved courtyard and a further door leads to a flagged west facing terrace. A further doorway leads to a separate utility room. T.V. point.

UTILITY ROOM - 3.1m x 3.05m
Having a series of fitted wall and floor mounted units having a single drainer sink unit with plumbing for an automatic washing machine. The gas fired central heating boiler is located within this part of the property.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
An elegant stairway from the ground floor hall leads to a half landing off which there is a recently upgraded shower room. Access can also be gained to a large bathroom recently re-modelled, which serves the master bedroom.

SHOWER ROOM - 1.37m x 1.22m
With walk-in shower cubicle.

BATHROOM - 3.05m x 3m
Being fully tiled containing a modern suite in contemporary design comprising a bath with shower attachment, vanity wash hand basin with cupboard below, low level w.c. with concealed cistern together with a bidet.

MASTER BEDROOM - 8.4m x 4.67m
Having an extensive range of fitted wardrobes and drawers that extend across the whole of one wall. Extensive views to the south. Ceiling hatch to the roof void. T.V. point.

BEDROOM 2 - 4.8m x 4.57m
Having an attractive cast iron fireplace set within a high level timber fireplace surround with mirror. Direct access can be gained to the family bathroom.

FAMILY BATHROOM - 4.78m maximum x 3.99m
Having ceramic tiling to the floor and part tiling to the walls containing a suite comprising a panelled bath with shower attachment, low level w.c. and pedestal wash hand basin. A further doorway from this bathroom gives direct access to the first floor landing.

BEDROOM 3 - 4.57m x 4.37m
Having a cast iron fireplace with timber surround. Views to the west over the rear gardens.

BEDROOM 4 - 4.34m x 3.96m
Having a cast iron fireplace and views over the mature front gardens.

SECOND FLOOR

LANDING
A permanent stairway from the first floor landing leads to a large landing at second floor level being arranged centrally to give direct access to four good sized rooms. The ceilings follow the roof pitch which slopes down to one floor in each of the rooms and the measurements quoted are of usable floor space.

BEDROOM 5 - 4.72m x 3.5m
With beamed ceiling and extensive high level views to the south.

BEDROOM 6 - 4.34m x 3.2m
With beamed ceiling.

STUDIO - 4.34m x 3.66m
With views to the north and beamed ceiling.

STUDY/OFFICE - 4.72m x 3.05m
With beamed ceiling and far reaching views to the south.

EXTERNAL

GARDENS & GROUNDS
The property is approached through a gated entrance across a long private block paved drive which leads to a good sized courtyard and onward to the garaging. The drive is lined with mature shrubs, bushes and trees with the main front gardens lying to the right hand side of the drive being predominantly laid to lawn and bounded by a series of evergreen and deciduous mature shrubs, bushes and trees. The gardens extend along the northern side of the property where paved walkways are arranged on varying levels and extend to the rear where a stone flagged courtyard with low brick walling gives panoramic views across the sweeping lawned gardens to open farmland that lies to the west. The rear gardens extend to provide a small orchard with a number of fruit bearing trees there being various mature trees that sit along the southern boundary. A particular feature of the rear garden is a gazebo which stands close to the western boundary.

GARAGING
A brick built double garage stands at the head of a privat drive giving overall dimensions of 23'4\" wide x 20'1\" deep, there being two sets of double opening timber doors that give vehicular access. Doorways from the garage lead to a potting shed which lies on the southern side of the garage, there being a further doorway from the potting shed to the rear gardens. To the rear of the garage an additional doorway leads to a gymnasium or games room approximately 23'4\" x 8'0\" which is of brick construction and overlooks the rear gardens to the west. An electric light and power supply is installed to all of these outbuildings.

SERVICES
All mains services are connected to the property.

CENTRAL HEATING
The property has a comprehensive gas fired central heating system installed and the Aga cooker within the breakfast room is oil fired with a modern oil tank located on the northern side of the property.

TENURE
We understand the tenure of the property to be freehold.*

COUNCIL TAX
Council Tax is payable to the North Lincolnshire Council. From verbal enquiries we are advised that the property is shown in the Council Tax Property Bandings List in Valuation Band G.*