Friar’s Court is a charming Victorian six bedroom townhouse dating back to 1876, though is not listed.
Situated in the heart of the delightful market town of RETFORD, (yet tucked away down a quiet street,) it offers an oasis of tranquility and calm within its walled garden and courtyard.
The house is the former residence of Henry Spencer, a celebrated Victorian auctioneer. His impressive portrait still hangs in the Ballroom.
This unique property boasts versatile accommodation totalling approximately 4330 Sq ft.
The historic market town of Retford boasts an impressive array of local shops, cafés, restaurants, boutiques, wine bars, two theatres and superb local schools, vets and doctor’s surgeries.
The town hosts a bi-weekly fruit and vegetable market with an antique market every Friday. The market square holds a Farmers’ Market once a month.
Situated just off the A1, and also on the East Coast Line, Retford has excellent transport links to Leeds, Sheffield, York and Lincoln, with direct train links to London’s Kings Cross a mere 90 mins away, making it an ideal commuter town.

The accommodation briefly comprises: Reception hall, opulent mock Elizabethan ballroom, open living/kitchen with separate pantry, utility room, study, family room with bi-fold doors to the rear and a sitting/dining room.
The main residence has four double bedrooms all of which benefit from en-suite facilities.
The two bedroom Coach House annexe boasts a charming kitchen, a sumptuous bathroom and is ideal for Airbnb or hosting friends and extended family. SOLD WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN FOR EASE OF PURCHASE.

The property sits within grounds measuring 1/3 acre with a secure gravelled courtyard accessed via St John Street through electronic cedar gates and offering parking for several vehicles, including a raised decked seating area. Pathways lead to four entrance doors accessing the reception hall, kitchen/living room, the Coach House and the cinema/studio/office.
The substantial rear garden, rarely found in a town centre, is mainly laid to lawn with brick and wooden fencing. The garden is divided into several different areas with an Indian slate patio, rose garden, variety of trees and a Victorian brick built summer house featuring three arches to the front elevation.

The property benefits from some double glazing and gas central heating throughout.

RECEPTION HALL
14'8'' x 22'10'' (2.7m x 6.90m)
Ecclesiastical oak door leading to the grand reception hall, window to the front aspect, impressive staircase leading to the first floor, oak panelling to the walls, doors leading to the ballroom, sitting room, study and shower room.

KITCHEN
9'7'' x 16'8'' (2.92m x 5.10m)
Fitted with a wide range of bespoke wooden units with solid wood work surfaces with tiled splashbacks, Belfast sink, space for American fridge-freezer, range cooker, dual aspect windows and natural slate flooring.

FAMILY ROOM
14'8'' x 22'10'' (4.48m x 6.96m)
A former stable block with original trough, slate flooring, exposed ceiling beams and bi-fold doors leading out to the patio area and garden beyond.

SITTING ROOM
13'4'' x 14'7'' (4.04m x 4.46m)
Victorian open fireplace with tiled hearth and oak flooring opening into the dining room.

DINING ROOM
14'6'' x 14'10'' (4.43m x 4.50m)
Added onto the sitting room in the early 20th century, originally built as a garden room featuring dual aspect windows, featuring barrelled ceiling,oak floors and handmade French oak doors onto the patio.

PANTRY
4'8'' x 5'6'' (1.44m x 1.67m)
Continuation of the slate flooring from the kitchen, door leading to the rear garden, shelving and counters with space for appliances.

UTILITY
7'11 x 8,0'' (2.44m x 2.41m)
A range of solid wood base and wall units with drawers and cupboards with roll top work surfaces. Plumbing for the washing machine and space for tumble dryer, sink and tile effect floor covering.

MOCK ELIZABETHAN BALLROOM
17'7'' x 24'10'' (5.37m x 7.56m)

What a fantastic and elegant space. Ideal for soirées, parties and gatherings.
Just imagine celebrating Christmas in this exceptional room with an enormous tree, an open fire and a glass of mulled wine. Dual aspect windows with Dutch stained glass window inserts CIRCA 1622, oak flooring and wall panelling with the striking focal point being the impressive ornately carved floor to ceiling oak fireplace and mantel.

CINEMA ROOM
16'8'' x 18'1'' (5.08m x 5.52m)
Range of ceiling mounted downlights, screen and projector(subject to negotiation), complimentary flooring with French doors leading to the front courtyard.

SHOWER ROOM
3'6'' x 10'0'' (1.06m x 3.06m)
Walk-in in shower, WC, hand wash basin with storage, stain glass window to the front aspect, heated towel rail and flooring.

1ST FLOOR GALLERIED LANDING
9'0'' x 12'2''( 2.73m x 3.7m)
Window to the front aspect , door leading to bedrooms one to four.

BEDROOM ONE
17'10'' x 19.10'' (5.44m x 6.04m)
Impressive Master bedroom with dual aspect windows, Victorian fireplace with original Delft tiles and copper canopy, freestanding roll top bath.

EN-SUITE
4'11'' x 11'6'' (1.48m x 3.50m)
Three piece suite, with complimentary flooring.

BEDROOM TWO
13'6'' x 15'2'' (4.11m x 4.64m)
Window to the rear aspect, original fireplace with Delft tiled insert, hatch accessing a connecting store.

EN-SUITE
4'10'' x 5'11'' (1.47m x 1.81m)
Slipper bath, WC, Pedestal hand wash basin and complimentary flooring.

BEDROOM THREE
8'10'' x 12'1'' (2.69m x 3.69m)
Window to the front aspect

EN-SUITE
3'8'' x 11'1'' (1.14m x 3.38m)
Window to the rear aspect, corner bath, WC, hand wash basin and complimentary flooring.

BEDROOM FOUR
8'10'' x 9'1'' (2.68m x2.77m)
Window to the left aspect, panelled walls.

EN-SUITE
4'11' x4'0'' (1.50m x 1.52m)
Roll top bath, hand wash basin with storage and complimentary flooring.

ANNEXE -KITCHEN
8'4'' X 13'2'' (2.53M X4.01m)
A wide range of oak base and wall units with roll top work surfaces and tiled splashbacks. Space for an upright freezer, oven and hob, breakfast bar, stainless steel sink, tiled flooring and window to the right aspect.

ANNEXE BEDROOM ONE
17'1'' x 18'4''( 5.22m x 5.57m)
Large bedroom with vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and trusses, picture window to the front aspect.

ANNEXE BEDROOM TWO
9'4'' x 16'11'' (2.83m x 5.16m)
Rear aspect window and exposed ceiling beams.

ANNEXE BATHROOM
6'0'' x 12'1'' (1.82m x 3.69m)
Burlington bathroom suite comprising of slipper bath, bidet, hand wash basin, WC, beamed ceiling and tiled flooring.

ANNEXE LANDING
4'8'' x 14'8'' (1.44m x 4.47m)
Window to left aspect with hatch to boarded loft space.
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