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5 bedroom detached house

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Detached house
5 bed
3 bath
EPC rating: D*
2,809 sq ft / 261 sq m

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Property description & features

  • Detached Family Home
  • Five Bedrooms
  • Suitable For Multi Generational Living
  • Separate Bungalow Annexe & Garden
  • Main House With Dining Kitchen, & Two Reception Rooms
  • Two Home Office Spaces
  • Modernised and Well Presented Throughout
  • Enclosed Spacious Driveway With Double Garage
  • Secluded And Well Laid Out Garden With Patio Areas
  • EPC Rating ? - TO BE ADDED
A distinctive high quality detached five bedroomed family home which has been refurbished by the current owners. It includes a separate bungalow annexe making it suitable for those seeking a home for multi generational living. Situated within this popular and well served village location, the property occupies a substantial and secluded plot with well laid out gardens and patio terraces. Additionally there is a separate garden area for the bungalow annexe.

The living accommodation has the benefit of a gas fired central heating system and there are replacement composite double glazed windows, doors and traditional style radiators throughout.

The living accommodation in the main house comprises entrance hall, leading to a useful WC/shower room, lobby, utility room with Shaker style units and an over sized Belfast sink with hand shower suitable for dog washing. The dining kitchen has space for a table and a range of stylish modern units and appliances. This leads through to a sitting room, a cosy room which has a built-in media cabinet and a cassette wood burning stove inset into the wall. A french door then gives access to a uPVC double glazed conservatory which in turn has French doors giving access to the patio terrace and rear garden. A spacious inner hallway has a further set of French doors giving access to the garden. Also from the hallway is access to the two separate home offices which are ideal for those working from home. The spacious dining room has a feature fireplace with gas fire and French doors giving access to the driveway at the front.

On the first floor there is a landing. The master bedroom has an en suite dressing room with a range of fitted bedroom furniture which in turn leads to a well appointed en suite bathroom with a suite including a freestanding bath, Butlers sink, WC and a spacious shower cubicle with a smoke glass screen door, all complimented by quality wall tiling. Additionally, there are two double bedrooms accessed from the landing space.

The bungalow annexe provides fully accessible accommodation which would be suitable for a large family with growing children or for those seeking to separately accommodate relatives to live independently or with assistance from a multi generational family unit. The annexe provides a spacious living kitchen, fitted with stylish Shaker design units with a gloss finish and integral appliances. Patio doors give access to the rear garden. There are two double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, a spacious wet room with a white suite and accessible shower, and there is an entrance porch which gives easy access to a good level pathway leading to the front garden and gated access to the parking area and driveway.

Outside to the frontage electric gates give access from Back Lane to a level gravel driveway and block paved hard standing which provides ample parking. There is a double garage. Gardens extend to the front, side and rear with well laid out and secluded gardens, well established with trees and shrubs. Fences have been erected to create independent areas of garden for the bungalow annexe and main house respectively.

The exterior of the house is recently repainted and the interior accommodation presented to a very high standard throughout.

The sale of this house provides a unique opportunity for those seeking a large family home with an annex for older relatives and viewing is highly recommended.

Long Bennington is a well served village with amenities including primary school, a Co-op store, medical centre, coffee shop, three pubs, fish & chip shop and an Indian takeaway. The catchment area incorporates Lincolnshire secondary schools. There are grammar schools at Grantham and Sleaford. There is easy access to the A1 dual carriageay and Newark and Grantham railway stations have fast LNER train services connecting to London King's Cross with journey times in the region of 75 minutes. The beautiful surrounding countryside can be access by country lanes and public footpaths accessing miles of rural walks and delightful neighbouring villages.

Constructed of rendered elevations under a pantile roof covering, the living accommodation which is arranged over two levels can be described in further detail as follows:

Ground Floor -

Main Entrance Hall - 2.97m x 2.13m (9'9 x 7') - Composite double glazed front entrance door, storage housing the electrical consumer units and Worcester gas fired central heating boiler. LVT wood effect flooring. LED ceiling lights and Radiator. Smoke and carbon monoxide detector.

Wc/Shower Room - 2.13m x 0.86m (7' x 2'10) - Tiled shower cubicle with glass door, wall mounted chrome shower. White suite with wash hand basin and low suite WC. Double glazed window to the rear elevation, heated towel rail, LVT flooring.

Lobby/Rear Hallway - 2.54m x 1.09m (8'4 x 3'7) - UPVC double glazed rear entrance door, radiator, wood effect LVT flooring, opening to:

Utility Room - 2.59m x 1.57m (8'6 x 5'2) - With a continuation of the LVT flooring, uPVC double glazed window, traditional style radiator. Fitted Shaker design units with base cupboards, wall cupboards, solid wood working surfaces. A Shaws Classic oversize Belfast sink with a useful chrome mixer tap and hand shower attachment ideal for washing your dog. Tiling to splash backs, LED ceiling lights, plumbing for automatic washing machine, space for a dryer. Smoke detector.

Dining Kitchen - 3.99m x 3.99m (13'1 x 13'1) - LVT wood effect flooring. This dual aspect room has double glazed windows to the front and rear elevations. A traditional style radiator, space for a dining table, range of stylish blue modern kitchen units with soft close base cupboards and drawers, working surfaces over, one and a half bowl composite sink and drainer. Fitted appliances include a Samsung induction hob, extractor and electric oven, NEFF dishwasher. There is space for an american style fridge freezer. The sink unit has an Insinkerator waste disposal and boiling water tap. The kitchen units incorporate a tall larder cupboard with pullout racks and also in the base unit is a magic corner with pullout shelves. Wall mounted cupboards including a spacious corner cupboard. LED ceiling lights and heat detector.

Sitting Room - 4.50m x 3.56m (14'9 x 11'8) - Composite double glazed French door gives access to the conservatory, double glazed side window. Built-in media cabinet with shelving, wall mounted Dik Geurts 6-9 kW cassette wood burning stove, recessed log store below with granite inset and hearth. Additionally, there is a recess with a built-in wooden wine rack. Radiator, LED ceiling lights and smoke detector.

Conservatory - 4.14m x 3.20m (13'7 x 10'6) - A uPVC double glazed conservatory built on a brick base with a polycarbonate roof covering. Ceramic tiling to the floor, a side access door and set of French doors allow access to the garden and patio terrace.

Inner Hall - 3.84m x 1.17m (12'7 x 3'10) - With composite double glazed French doors, giving access to the garden. LVT flooring, traditional style radiator. Stair case to first floor with LED skirting board lights and panelling. LED ceiling lights and smoke detector. This hallway connects to the two home offices.

Office One - 3.30m x 1.91m (10'10 x 6'3) - Built-in walnut desktop, LVT flooring, traditional style radiator, double glazed window to front elevation. Wood wall unit with shelving. LED ceiling lights and smoke detector.

Office Two - 3.40m x 1.14m + 1.45m x 1.02m (11'2 x 3'9 + 4'9 x - LVT flooring, double glazed window to the front elevation, traditional style radiator. LED ceiling lights and smoke detector.

Dining Room - 4.62m x 3.96m (15'2 x 13') - Composite double glazed French doors at the front give access to the driveway. Feature marble style fireplace and hearth, housing a remote controlled living flame gas fire. Recess with three built-in shelves, traditional style radiator. Double glazed door allowing access to the separate bungalow annexe.

First Floor -

Landing - Two double glazed windows to the front elevation, traditional style radiator and LED ceiling lights.

Master Bedroom - 5.18m x 4.45m (17' x 14'7) - Two double glazed windows to the rear elevation overlooking the garden and one double glazed window to the side. Two radiators, Mitsubishi air conditioning unit installed circa 2020 and serviced annually, LED ceiling lights.

Dressing Room - 4.01m x 3.51m (13'2 x 11'6) - Smoke detector, LED ceiling lights, double glazed windows to the front and rear elevations, traditional style radiator. Range of fitted furniture including a triple wardrobe, two quad wardrobes all with hanging rail and shelving, dressing table and drawers and a four drawer unit.

En Suite Bathroom - 4.04m x 1.70m (13'3 x 5'7) - LVT flooring, traditional style radiator, double glazed windows to the front and rear elevations. Airing Cupboard housing hot water cylinder, wood built-in unit with shelving for towels, LED ceiling lights. High quality freestanding bath and freestanding chrome swan neck mixer tap with shower attachment. Villeroy & Boch Butlers sink with vanity unit, low suite WC, good quality part tiling to the walls and a heated towel rail.

A Matki smoke glass screen door leads to a double shower cubicle measuring 5' x 3' with a low profile Matki shower tray, full tiling to the walls and a recessed shelf for shower gels and shampoo. Wall mounted cross water rain head shower and a hand held shower.

Bedroom Two - 4.65m x 3.96m (15'3 x 13') - Wall mounted television and power point. Double glazed window to the front elevation overlooking the driveway. Range of four built-in double wardrobes with hanging rail and shelving. Two traditional style radiators.

Bedroom Three - 3.96m x 2.79m (13' x 9'2) - A further double room with double glazed window to the rear elevation, traditional style radiator, useful storage cupboard over stairs measuring 3' x 4'.

Annexe Bungalow -

Entrance Porch - 2.92m x 2.36m (9'7 x 7'9) - A spacious entrance area with vaulted ceiling and remote controlled Velux roof light. Corner unit with a range of base cupboards and working surfaces over and radiator. Composite entrance door providing a separate external entrance for the annexe. Cupboard housing electrical consumer unit, Viessmann gas boiler and underfloor heating connections.

Annexe Bedroom One - 3.71m x 3.07m (12'2 x 10'1) - Built-in triple wardrobe with sliding doors, LED ceiling lights. UPVC double glazed window to the front. Underfloor heating.

Annexe Bedroom Two - 3.61m x 3.25m (11'10 x 10'8) - UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation, fitted triple wardrobe, four drawer unit, dressing table and six drawers, bedside units, two corner shelving units, cupboards over double bed space. Underfloor heating.

Shower Room - 3.40m x 1.96m (11'2 x 6'5) - A full wet room with fully tiled walls and ceramic tiled flooring. Walk-in shower cubicle with floor drain and a wall mounted overhead shower. RAK Ceramics Butlers sink and counter top, vanity unit under, low suite WC. Chrome towel radiator, LED ceiling lights, extractor fan, uPVC double glazed window. Underfloor heating.

Living And Dining Kitchen - 4.72m x 5.13m + 2.95m x 1.60m (15'6 x 16'10 + 9'8 - Sliding double glazed patio doors give access to the terrace and rear garden. High gloss finish ceramic floor tiling, attractive white gloss Shaker design kitchen units comprise base cupboards and drawers, contrasting grey working surfaces over with inset composite sink and drainer with mixer tap. Fitted appliances include a Samsung induction hob, Stoves electric oven, extractor fan. Wall mounted cupboards, plumbing and space for a washing machine and dishwasher, LED ceiling lights, built-in storage cupboard. Space for a dining table, chairs and sofa. Smoke detector and underfloor heating.

Outside - Main House - Established hedgerow provides privacy to the frontage. Block paved entrance area to the driveway with wooden hand gate and secure electrically operated centre opening vehicular entrance gates leading to the driveway. A level gravelled drive area along with block paved hard standing provides ample parking for in excess of ten vehicles.

Centre opening wooden gates give access to an enclosed yard on the north side of the property which provides a bin and log store area. Outside tap and power for hot tub.

Level block paved paths lead to the main entrance hallway and also to the front of the annexe bungalow.

There is lighting around the exterior of the house. A 13 amp power hook-up for a motor home or caravan is fitted to the front driveway.

To the rear of the property there is a paved patio terrace and a large area of lawn, planted with trees and shrubs which provide ample screening and privacy along the boundary. There is perimeter lighting and a Seepa hose system.

Timber built garden shed with power and light connected.

Outside - Annexe - There are pleasantly laid out lawned gardens, block paved path and a paved forecourt along with a patio terrace.

A wooden close boarded fence and gate gives access to the rear gardens to the main house.

A wooden gate gives access to separate enclosed gardens to the rear of the annexe which are laid to lawn with a paved patio terrace accessed from the kitchen having a framed glass canopy over to provide screening from the sun.

Timber garden shed with power and light connected.

Double Garage - 6.63m x 5.41m (21'9 x 17'9) - Two electric up and over doors, power and light connected. Personal door to the front.

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Services - Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are all connected to the property.

Tenure - The property is freehold.

Possession - Vacant possession will be given on completion.

Mortgage - Mortgage advice is available through our Mortgage Adviser. Your home is at risk if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or other loan secured on it.

Viewing - Strictly by appointment with the selling agents.

Council Tax - Band F with South Kesteven District Council.

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