The Manor HouseBurton Pedwardine | Sleaford | Lincolnshire | NG34 0BX

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The Manor HouseA handsome stone farmhouse believed to date from the mid 18th Century, with superb rolling countryside views. The property boasts gardens and paddocks of approximately 6 acres.

The Manor House stands well back from the Helpringham Road and is adjacent to the delightful Grade II Listed St Andrews church. The property is approached from the north by a long driveway with an electric gate and is constructed of mellow local Ancaster stone with mullioned windows throughout, beneath a slate roof. The principal elevation is to the west where there is a magnificent stone portico and the house overlooks a delightful parterre walled garden with lovely views to open countryside.

The accommodation is very well presented and character features include fireplaces, two wood burning stoves, exposed beams and shuttered windows. A central hall gives access to a well proportioned drawing room and separate dining room, each enjoying fine outlooks. There is a cosy snug/study, a fitted kitchen with a Mercury cooker and granite work surfaces, breakfast room with french doors opening onto lawned herbaceous gardens, utility/boot room, a cloakroom, as well as three dry vaulted cellars. The adjoining brick and pantile outbuildings could be converted to provide additional accommodation if required, perhaps a spectacular garden room, to take further advantage from the views (subject to obtaining any required approvals). At first floor level there is a master bedroom with an en suite shower room, dressing room/bedroom five, two further double bedrooms, a family bathroom with Villeroy and Boch and Lefroy Brooks fittings and an additional separate WC. A further bedroom and adjoining room are located on the second floor.

Outside there is ample parking for several vehicles and four garages. The gardens are a particular feature and comprise a superb walled formal garden, productive fruit orchard, lawns, kitchen garden with Gabriel Ash greenhouse, raised beds and a hard tennis court. The paddocks beyond are around four acres in area and offer the possibility of developing a modest equestrian facility if required. The paddocks contain a trough with mains water refill supply and extensive stock and electric fencing.

Both internally and externally The Manor House offers many appealing facets which will appeal to those seeking a rural lifestyle in an attractive period home with the ambience of a small country estate, whilst not too far off the beaten track.

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ACCOMMODATION

A lovely carved stone portico and wide six panel entrance door to:

Entrance Hall

An L-shaped hall with part stone flagged floor, two radiators, arch, staircase off to first floor, understairs cupboard with access to cellars, wall light points and intruder alarm panel.

Cloakroom

A good sized cloakroom that previously received the cellar stairs which could be re-instated if the cellars are to be brought back into general use. White suite with low level WC and wash basin with tiled splash back. Radiator and extractor fan.

Cellars

Three useful vaulted dry cellars.

Kitchen

A contemporary RWK Linea kitchen, with a range of matching base cupboards with granite work surfaces over and glazed wall mounted cabinets. Inset one and a half bowl ceramic sink with mono bloc mixer tap, Mercury stainless steel range cooker with five burner propane gas hob, stainless steel splash back and

matching extraction hood over. Integrated Miele dishwasher, pan drawers, waste/recycling bin storage, Boiler cupboard containing Boulter oil fired boiler, tiled floor, electric under floor heating and recessed spotlights. The kitchen also has dual aspect windows with views to the orchard.

Breakfast Room

With twin French doors to south facing garden, uplighters and Dimplex electric storage heater.

Snug/Study

A delightful and cosy room in which to relax, with a brick built fire place and Morso multi-fuel stove. Bookshelves to one wall and uplighter. TV/Satellite points and BT socket. Glazed double doors to breakfast room.

Utility/Boot Room

Fitted base cupboards with solid oak work surface, deep glazed butlers sink with mixer tap and plumbing for automatic washing machine. Larder cupboards and basket drawers. Tapworks water softener, and half glazed external stable door to south facing garden.

Drawing Room

Overlooking the formal walled garden with impressive views beyond. Wide shuttered sash windows, marble fireplace with Chesney’s multi-fuel stove and slate hearth. Fitted cupboard with display shelves and concealed lighting over, radiator and uplighter.

Dining Room

Also with wide shuttered sash windows overlooking the formal walled garden and again those enthralling views. Marble fireplace with Baxi grate, radiator and wall lights. This room is capable of accommodating large gatherings and is very desirable for entertaining friends and family.

First Floor

Landing

Arch to inner landing and enclosed staircase off to second floor. Radiator. Loft trap to roofspace.

Master Bedroom

Wide sash windows and splendid views over miles of gently rolling countryside. Original fireplace with iron grate, slate hearth and back light. Two radiators and coving. Concealed door leading to en suite shower room.

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En Suite Shower Room

Tiled floor and matching fully tiled walls, shower head, low level WC and pedestal wash basin. Electric under floor heating and radiator.

Dressing Room/Bedroom Five

Adjacent to the master bedroom and currently utilised as a dressing room but easily adapted as a further single bedroom if required. An extensive range of floor to ceiling fitted wardrobes with hanging space and shelving. Second lit walk in wardrobe. Radiator.

Bedroom Two

With dual aspect stone mullion windows and views as for the master bedroom. Cast iron fireplace with glazed tiled insets and slate hearth. Radiator.

Bedroom Three

A further good double bedroom. Fitted wardrobe with top cupboards over, cast fireplace with iron grate, beam to ceiling and radiator.

Bathroom/Wetroom

Stylishly fitted with a contemporary suite, with quality fittings from Villeroy and Boch and Lefroy Brooks, comprising a large bath on heavy wooden supports, wet area with rain head shower, and rectangular wall mounted wash basin.

Stone tiling to floor and walls, heated towel rail and electric under floor heating. Cleverly designed concealed storage cupboards with shelving, recessed spotlights and extractor fan.

Separate WC

Low level WC. with concealed cistern, wash basin, glass shelf, fitted airing cupboard, housing mains pressure hot water cylinder, radiator and recessed spotlights.

Second Floor

Approached by a winding enclosed staircase and comprising a further bedroom with an interconnecting study/dressing room.

Bedroom Four

End north facing window and additional velux window. Exposed roof timbers. Electric storage heater.

Dressing Room/Study

Vanity unit of inset sink with cupboards below. Tiled splash back. End south facing window and additional velux window.

OUTSIDE

The Manor House is approached by a long tarmac drive (100 m) leading from the Helpringham Road and through an electric five bar gate with a matching side pedestrian gate to a large gravelled parking and turning area.

Garages

Two side by side double garages of timber construction and with four sets of double doors. Light and power connected, water supply and outside lighting.

Outbuildings

There are three useful brick and pantile outbuildings, together with a potting shed adjoining the house and giving potential for conversion to additional accommodation if required and subject to obtaining any necessary consents. These buildings could be combined to make a splendid garden room if required taking further advantage of the views.

To the west of the house is a delightful formal walled garden which includes a terrace with ornamental pond and fountain. Steps down to a lower level with yew hedging, gravelled and grass paths and crescents, and contains a wealth of perennial plants and shrubs, divided into separate sections including a cottage border, grass and ornamentals and an iris bed.

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Double iron gates open to the paddock beyond. The paddocks extend to about four acres and offers the possibility of creating a modest equestrian facility if required.

There are both nut and fruit orchards together with further lawns to the south with mature trees, including a walnut, ash, curved island herbaceous beds and fruit cage, enclosed by hornbeam hedging. A productive kitchen garden and a Gabriel Ash red cedar greenhouse. A well with electric pump provides water for garden use and the greenhouse also has mains electricity.

A full size hard tennis court is a useful leisure facility.

Services

Mains electricity and water are connected, (new metered main water pipe installed). Drainage to a private system. Oil fired central heating is installed. Electric under floor heating to kitchen and all bathrooms. Bottled gas for Mercury range cooker. Intruder alarm.

Local Authority North Kesteven District Council, Kesteven Street, Sleaford, NG34 7EF. Telephone 01529 414155

Council Tax

Band G

Directions

From Sleaford take the A17 eastbound and shortly after leaving the dual carriageway section of the road take a right hand turn signposted to Burton Pedwardine. Arriving into the village follow the road round to the left and

immediately on your right you will see a red postbox and a blue barn. The Manor House will be found on the right down a long tarmac drive, adjacent to the Church. A Fine & Country for sale board will be erected at the entrance. Postcode NG34 0BX.

Situation

Burton Pedwardine is a small rural village lying approximately 5 miles to the south east of Sleaford amidst attractive countryside characterised by some lovely views over rising farmland to the south and west. The village also offers convenient access to the surrounding centres of Grantham (17 miles) Lincoln (22 miles) Stamford (30 miles) and Peterborough (35 miles).

Sleaford contains a range of national retailers as well as general amenities and the nearby larger village of Heckington, well known for its famous eight sailed tower windmill, also offers an excellent range of local facilities including an award winning butcher, post office, GP’s surgery and pharmacy, shops and micro-brewery. Educational opportunities include the Carres Grammar School (Sleaford). There are leisure and recreational opportunities with a choice of golf courses with a 15 mile radius, as well as an excellent main line rail link into London Kings Cross Station from Grantham.

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Fine & Country Grantham 69 High Street, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG31 6NR

Tel 01476 584164

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