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Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Ask agent
Features and description
BEST AND FINAL OFFERS ON FRIDAY 11TH NOVEMBER BY 12 NOON. A unique opportunity to purchase a detached former Grammar School which has an abundance of original Gothic and Tudor features, now in need of a programme of modernisation and refurbishment.
The Old Grammar School has origins dating back to 1588. It was rebuilt in 1888 and has since been converted into a residential home. The property is a rare example of Gothic architecture blended with traditional Tudor elements. It boasts striking period features which include arched stone mullion windows with leaded stained glass, stone corbels, a castellated roof line, a unique carved oak door front door and a bell tower with an ornate domed roof.
The Old Grammar School was converted into residential accommodation in 1968 and has been owned by the same family since then. It now requires general upgrading and modernisation throughout. The property currently has the benefit of gas fired central heating system, a well established garden to the rear with a detached outbuilding and a detached garage. It is sold with no onward chain.
The Property
The property is approached via a double oak door which is heavily carved and has intricate mullion arched windows with stained glass panels over. This door opens into the reception hallway which has a staircase leading to the first floor. From the reception hallway, a door leads to a boot/boiler room which houses the gas fired central heating boiler. There is a cupboard with a water cistern and a window to the front. Adjacent to this room is a separate shower room which comprises of WC, pedestal wash hand basin and a tiled shower cubicle.
The kitchen has a range of wall and base units with a laminate work surface over and inset sink with a mixer tap. There is space for white goods and a cooker. There is further storage via a walk in pantry. A door leads out into the garden and there are two windows providing a lovely aspect to the rear.
The dining room leads off from the kitchen. It has a brick open fireplace with surround and hearth. There is a bay window to the rear with a window seat and a fitted ornate oak cupboard set into an alcove.
Two steps lead up to the sitting room from the reception hallway. This room has two windows to the front and a stone open fireplace with a wooden mantel over.
From the sitting room, there is an inner lobby which the ground floor bedrooms and bathroom lead from. There are three bedrooms on the ground floor which are all doubles. One to the front and two to the rear. There is also a further shower room which is fitted with a white suite. It comprises of walk-in shower cubicle, WC and pedestal wash hand basin. There is a window to the rear.
The first floor accommodation has two rooms. The smaller of the two is positioned to the front of the property with a window. This room would make an ideal office or first floor bathroom.
The second room has steps leading down and there is an arched feature beam and a window to the rear.
Externally, there is a driveway to the side of the property which leads to a single detached garage with an up and over door. The garden at the front has a pathway which leads to the front door, there are well stocked borders. To the rear is an established garden which is predominantly laid to lawn, there is also an extensive range of shrubs. A patio at the rear leads to a greenhouse and a detached outbuilding which is split into a coal/wood store, garden store and a larger section which would make an ideal workshop.
Agents Note
The title of the property is not currently registered with Land Registry and as far as we understand, the property is not listed.
Tenure & Possession
We understand that the property is freehold and vacant possession will be given upon completion.
EPC Rating
This property has been certified with an EPC Rating of E.
Local Authority
Hambleton District Council
Band E
what3words
Every three metre square of the world has been given a unique combination of three words. A free App is available for iOS and Android smartphones and using the unique sequence of words below you will be able to pinpoint this property.
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Viewings
Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with George F. White.
The Old Grammar School has origins dating back to 1588. It was rebuilt in 1888 and has since been converted into a residential home. The property is a rare example of Gothic architecture blended with traditional Tudor elements. It boasts striking period features which include arched stone mullion windows with leaded stained glass, stone corbels, a castellated roof line, a unique carved oak door front door and a bell tower with an ornate domed roof.
The Old Grammar School was converted into residential accommodation in 1968 and has been owned by the same family since then. It now requires general upgrading and modernisation throughout. The property currently has the benefit of gas fired central heating system, a well established garden to the rear with a detached outbuilding and a detached garage. It is sold with no onward chain.
The Property
The property is approached via a double oak door which is heavily carved and has intricate mullion arched windows with stained glass panels over. This door opens into the reception hallway which has a staircase leading to the first floor. From the reception hallway, a door leads to a boot/boiler room which houses the gas fired central heating boiler. There is a cupboard with a water cistern and a window to the front. Adjacent to this room is a separate shower room which comprises of WC, pedestal wash hand basin and a tiled shower cubicle.
The kitchen has a range of wall and base units with a laminate work surface over and inset sink with a mixer tap. There is space for white goods and a cooker. There is further storage via a walk in pantry. A door leads out into the garden and there are two windows providing a lovely aspect to the rear.
The dining room leads off from the kitchen. It has a brick open fireplace with surround and hearth. There is a bay window to the rear with a window seat and a fitted ornate oak cupboard set into an alcove.
Two steps lead up to the sitting room from the reception hallway. This room has two windows to the front and a stone open fireplace with a wooden mantel over.
From the sitting room, there is an inner lobby which the ground floor bedrooms and bathroom lead from. There are three bedrooms on the ground floor which are all doubles. One to the front and two to the rear. There is also a further shower room which is fitted with a white suite. It comprises of walk-in shower cubicle, WC and pedestal wash hand basin. There is a window to the rear.
The first floor accommodation has two rooms. The smaller of the two is positioned to the front of the property with a window. This room would make an ideal office or first floor bathroom.
The second room has steps leading down and there is an arched feature beam and a window to the rear.
Externally, there is a driveway to the side of the property which leads to a single detached garage with an up and over door. The garden at the front has a pathway which leads to the front door, there are well stocked borders. To the rear is an established garden which is predominantly laid to lawn, there is also an extensive range of shrubs. A patio at the rear leads to a greenhouse and a detached outbuilding which is split into a coal/wood store, garden store and a larger section which would make an ideal workshop.
Agents Note
The title of the property is not currently registered with Land Registry and as far as we understand, the property is not listed.
Tenure & Possession
We understand that the property is freehold and vacant possession will be given upon completion.
EPC Rating
This property has been certified with an EPC Rating of E.
Local Authority
Hambleton District Council
Band E
what3words
Every three metre square of the world has been given a unique combination of three words. A free App is available for iOS and Android smartphones and using the unique sequence of words below you will be able to pinpoint this property.
///foil.cosmic.doc
Viewings
Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with George F. White.
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