Property description
The 1.3 acre property enjoys prime position within the heart of the cliff village of Fulbeck. The Grange appeals to a wide range of purchasers, with it's impressive arrangement of accommodation together with a beautifully manicured lawn and paddock.Accommodation briefly comprises entrance porch, grand entrance hallway, sitting room, formal dining room, snug, flower room, open plan breakfast kitchen with pantry, study, rear porch, ground floor cloak room, and wine cellar, outside wc, and underground rainwater collection tank. On the first floor, a galleried landing at the top of the main stairs, a back stairs, 2 shower rooms, additional bathroom and wc, laundry room, and seven bedrooms. One of these bedrooms is used as a gym, and another used as a studio having a roof terrace overlooking the rear courtyard. Outside, the property has an indoor heated swimming pool, summer house, green house, electric front and rear gated entrances, gravelled driveway and beautifully landscaped gardens. There is an added benefit of a potential building plot on the paddock, subject to planning permissions.SituationFulbeck is a desired Lincolnshire cliff conservation village just 9 miles north of Grantham and therefore mainline rail links to London in approximately 70 minutes. The village boasts many features such as the grade I listed Anglican church originating from the 10th century. Fulbeck Hall and the village public house is the Hare & Hounds which is also a grade II listed building originating from the 17th century. Other facilities within the village include an active craft centre and children's play area on the village green, sports ground and pavilion. A range of neighbouring villages provide additional facilities to include shops, post office, garage and primary school, with a highly rated academy school just 1.5 miles away. Grantham and Sleaford also have a reputable grammar school. Transport links include the A1 which is approximately 8 miles away and the A17.
The Grange
This recently renovated mid Victorian family residence enjoys a south facing aspect over its beautifully landscaped garden. The property is delightfully presented both internally and externally, blending original period features with contemporary styling that can only be fully appreciated when viewed in person. There are several vantage points within the property that give views across the grounds ranging from bay windows in the reception rooms, roof terraces and the wonderful aspect from the swimming pool over the gardens. The detached two storey coach house still has its original stables, which are currently utilised as storage garages for implements, and wood sheds. This building has great potential for further developments, subject to relevant planning permissions.
The Property In Greater Detail
Entrance Porch
Having glazed door opening to:
Grand Oak Panelled Entrance
Having ornate staircase rising to the first floor of the property, feature glazed shelving overlooking the sitting room.
Sitting Room
Was previously 2 separate rooms and has been opened to provide an impressive space enjoying a double bay aspect over the gardens with a feature clear view multi fuel burning stove, original shutters, picture rails and French door opening to garden patio.
Formal Dining Room
Having feature oak panelling and bay window overlooking the garden patio.
Office
Having original shutters, bookcase and desk.
Breakfast Kitchen
A stunning room which epitomises the blending of contemporary styling with period features with the bespoke modern fitted kitchen opening to an excellent social area with 4 oven oil fired Aga and shutters on the main window overlooking the rear courtyard. The kitchen itself has a range of integrated features to include a bank of Miele appliances including steam oven, conventional oven and warming drawer, Miele dishwasher, Miele fridge freezer and Insinkerator, an under counter heater giving immediate hot water to the sink, Zip tap giving instant boiling water for hot drinks and filtered chilled water, larder storage, 4 ring Gaggenau induction hob, Gaggenau in counter fan, vegetable prep sink and breakfast bar. Also within the breakfast kitchen is a walk in pantry, underfloor heating with thermostatic controls, water softener and the main boiler controls.
Flower Room
Having extensive cupboard space with automatically lit coat cupboards, stand alone drawer unit with power points, central vacuum dustpan, Belfast sink unit with extending tap, Miele wine cooler, alarm system and steps to the wine cellar.
Wine Cellar
Incorporates storage cupboard and old wine bays.
Snug
Having original shutters on the bay windows and dresser unit on either side of the original feature fireplace.
Remaining Hallway
Rounding off the ground floor is a wc and additional secondary staircase located betwen the breakfast kitchen and flower room.
First Floor
Having 7 bedrooms, 2 of which are utilised by the current owners as a gym and a studio, the studio having the added benefit of the access to the roof terrace, 2 shower rooms and a bathroom - all underfloor heated, and an additional wc provide ample facilities to service the bedrooms. The rooms themselves are well proportioned and combine wonderful features such as bay windows, feature fireplaces and panoramic views over the grounds of the property.
Laundry Room
Having tumble dryer, Miele washing machine, heated clothes drying hall and underfloor heating system.
Central Vacuum System
Covering all areas both upstairs and downstairs, hard floors with fitted dust pans, and carpeted areas with hose outlets.
Intruder Alarms
Cover the main house and the coach house, either individually or separately.
Outside
Swimming Pool - 27' 0'' x 14' 0'' (8.22m x 4.26m)
The indoor swimming pool which is a walk in heated pool within a Swedish style enclosure.
Gated Entrances
Positioned by the manor stables and from A607 lead to a large gravelled driveway, with opening views of the beautiful gardens. Both entrances have wirelessly operated electric gates.
Grounds
Within the courtyard area of the grounds is a green house, coal house, work shop and boiler room. Detached coach house boasts 2 garages, tool shed, wood shed, 2 additional stores and first floor storage. This building is alarmed with power and lighting.In the agents opinion several areas of the property provide excellent potential for development, such as the coach house which could be developed either as a house or offices. Also at the southern end of the plot is a hidden garden which itself is a potential building plot subject to all the necessary planning consents.
Garage Block
Has had planning in the past to convert the first floor for an apartment and has the potential for restatement subject to all the planning consents and permissions.
Property Features :
- Mid Victorian Detached Residence
- 7 Bedrooms & 5 Reception Rooms
- Stunning Breakfast Kitchen
- Grounds Approaching 1.3 Acres
- Heated Swimming Pool