£795,000
Main Street, Hougham, NG32
- 5 beds
£795,000
- 5 beds
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A charming private residence, offering flexible living accommodation with bedrooms on both the ground and first floors, finished to a premium standard throughout with splendid gardens and a delightful character feel from top to bottom.
DESCRIPTION
Set in the heart of this tranquil village, in landscaped grounds and up a sweeping gravel driveway, this is a prominent residence. It offers the discerning buyer the chance to acquire a property that has been meticulously maintained to create a comfortable and welcoming home. Here is a rare opportunity to enjoy flexible living on one or two storeys with a bedroom at either end of the ground floor. One is a master bedroom with French door onto a small breakfast terrace, the other a large guest bedroom/games room, both with ensuite bathrooms.
The house s west wing includes a spacious entrance hall with a feature log burner, downstairs toilet, an informal breakfast room, an impressive vaulted kitchen with exposed beams and access out onto the rear terrace, and utility room. The east wing comprises a family library/office with French doors out on to the garden, a formal dining room, and large lounge with attached kitchenette. There are four bedrooms on the first floor, complimented by two bathrooms, including an ensuite to an alternative master bedroom with Juliet balcony overlooking the rear garden.
OUTSIDE
The property is accessed through an entrance onto a gravel driveway with lawns on either side and attractive flower beds to the front of the house. There is access to the double garage, with generous further parking. A side gate leads round to the rear of the property with an enclosed vegetable garden and large lawned area. The rear is entirely private and enjoys a variety of mature trees and flower beds and a rose garden with water feature. There are three seating terraces, providing ideal spots for outdoor eating and entertaining, together with a deck overlooking a large, attractive pond. In all the plot extends to around 0.75 of an acre.
LOCATION
Hougham is a residential village with its own church. Local services including a primary school, joint village hall, community public house with shop for local delicacies and daily essentials are on the edge of neighbouring Marston. These can be easily accessed by a short walk by road or country path across the river and through adjoining farmland. A small supermarket, dining pubs, a hairdresser s and a GP surgery can be found in nearby Long Bennington. Grantham benefits from a fast and reliable rail service into London Kings Cross (1 hour).
The town has its own multiplex cinema and benefits from an arts centre and theatre, along with an excellent leisure centre with facilities for swimming, fitness training and racquet sports. Nearby, the 17th Century Belton House offers beautiful grounds, and is adjacent to the superb Belton Park Golf Club where visitors and members are offered 27 challenging holes. Neighbouring Belton Woods also has three golf courses on offer, as well as leisure facilities and spa. Local residents will delight in the charming selection of tea rooms, caf?s, restaurants and traditional inn-keeper style pubs, typical of a vibrant market town such as this one. The shopping centre provides an intriguing mix of independent stores and family-run boutiques, alongside several major high street names and a good range of supermarkets. A designer outlet is currently being constructed.
Hougham is also conveniently located close to Newark, a charming market town, steeped in Civil War history. It is renowned as an antiques centre. It has several large supermarkets including a large Waitrose, independent stores and relaxed bistros, all centralised around a cobbled market square. Newark enjoys popular heritage sites including Newark Castle where visitors can take tours or enjoy a stroll through the Victorian gardens. Other local attractions include a state-of-the art cinema, a popular museum, art gallery and the town's notable Palace Theatre. Newark Markets are also popular among locals and visitors alike, offering fresh organic produce, locally-caught fish and artisan gifts.
SCHOOLS
As well as the neighbouring primary school in Marston, Long Bennington Church of England Academy is located 4 miles west of the village. Grantham Prep International School is about ten minutes away, just off the A1. Grantham s two grammar schools, Kesteven and Grantham Girls School and The King s Grammar School are in high demand, and there is a private mini-bus service to Lincoln Minster.
SERVICES
The property is centrally heated (oil) with mains electricity, water and drainage all connected.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE
Rating: TBC
COUNCIL TAX
Band: F
METHOD OF SALE
The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty.
TENURE
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
VIEWING
Strictly by prior appointment with the Agents.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For further details please contact Mount & Minster:T: 01476 851400e: [email protected]
BUYER IDENTITY CHECKS
Please note that prior to communicating any offer, Mount & Minster are required to verify the identity of the buyer to comply with the requirements of the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017.
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