* DETACHED PERIOD HOME * FORMER STATION MASTER'S HOUSE * REQUIRING A COMPLETE PROGRAM OF MODERNISATION * FANTASTIC 0.36 ACRE PLOT * 2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS * 2 RECEPTIONS * CONSIDERABLE FURTHER POTENTIAL * SEMI RURAL LOCATION * NO UPWARD CHAIN *

A really interesting opportunity to purchase a former station master's house likely to date back to the late 1800s and having been in the ownership of the same family since the 1950s. The property offers considerable potential with a great deal of scope to extend subject to necessary consents and although likely to require a complete program of renovation and modernisation provides a blank canvas for those wishing to place their own mark on a home.

The property does retain much of it's original character with attractive brick elevations beneath a slate tiled roof and many of the original sash windows. Internally it offers high ceilings, deep skirtings, the original doors and cornicing as well as two live fireplaces to the main receptions. The current accommodation extends to in excess of 1,000sq.ft. comprising initial entrance hall with attractive spindle balustrade staircase rising to the first floor with doors leading to two main reception rooms, kitchen and walk in pantry. To the first floor, off a light and airy split level landing, are two double bedrooms and a spacious bathroom.

As well as the accommodation on offer the property occupies a fantastic plot particularly generous by modern standards, lying in the region of 0.36 of an acre, with gardens to all sides and useful brick outbuilding at the rear.

The property is tucked away in a secluded semi rural position on the edge of the village and would be ideal for clients looking for a period home in a substantial plot that allows them to create a dwelling to their own specification subject to necessary consents.

Overall viewing comes highly recommended to appreciate both the location, accommodation and potential on offer.

Redmile - Amenities in Redmile include a public house/restaurant and well regarded village school. The Engine Yard up at Belvoir Castle offers a selection of small independent shops, cafe etc. Additional amenities are available in the nearby village of Bottesford including secondary school, range of local shops, doctors and dentists and railway station with links to Nottingham and Grantham. The village is surrounded by the undulating countryside of the Vale of Belvoir and for commuting the village is ideally placed being approximately 15 minutes drive from Grantham station where a high speed train to Kings Cross takes just over an hour. The village is also convenient for access to the A52 and A46 providing good road links to Nottingham and Leicester, the A1 and M1.

TIMBER ENTRANCE DOOR WITH GLAZED LIGHTS LEADS THROUGH INTO:

Initial Entrance Hall - 2.41m x 2.16m (7'11" x 7'1") - Having a spindle balustrade turning staircase rising to first floor landing with cloaks hanging space.

Further period doors leading to:

Sitting Room - 3.78m x 3.86m (12'5" x 12'8") - A pleasant reception having aspect into the garden with chimney breast with tiled fire surround and hearth and inset open fire, alcoves to the side with built in storage cupboard, deep skirting, exposed floor boards and attractive high corniced ceiling.

Dining Room - 3.91m x 3.76m (12'10" x 12'4") - A versatile reception ideal as formal dining lying adjacent to the kitchen having high ceiling, chimney breast with fire place and tiled surround, built in storage cupboard to the alcove, deep skirting and sash window to the rear.

A further door leading through into:

Kitchen - 3.10m x 2.59m (10'2" x 8'6") - Having fitted base unit with stainless steel sink and drain unit over and window and exterior door to the rear.

Further door leading through into:

Walk In Pantry - 2.26m x 1.17m (7'5" x 3'10") - Having shelving and multi pane window to the side.

RETURNING TO THE ENTRANCE HALL:

AN ATTRACTIVE SPINDLE BALUSTRADE TURNING STAIRCASE RISES TO FIRST FLOOR SPLIT LEVEL LANDING WITH INITIAL DOOR LEADING TO:

Bathroom - 3.23m x 2.49m (10'7" x 8'2") - Having suite comprising enamelled bath, mid flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin, airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder and obscured glaze window to the side.

RETURNING TO THE LANDING FURTHER STEPS LEAD UP TO:

Upper Landing - Having pleasant aspect into the garden with built in cloaks cupboard and high ceiling.

Further doors leading to:

Bedroom 1 - 3.81m x 3.73m (12'6" x 12'3") - A well proportioned double bedroom having high ceiling, chimney breast with arched alcove to the side, attractive cast iron fireplace, deep skirting, exposed floor boards and sash window to the rear.

Bedroom 2 - 3.94m x 3.84m (12'11" x 12'7") - A further double bedroom having delightful aspect into the garden with high ceiling, deep skirting, chimney breast with cast iron fireplace and arched alcove to the side and exposed floor boards.

Outbuilding/Workshop - 2.44m x 2.24m (8' x 7'4") - Initial workshop/storage area which also houses gardener's WC.

A further door to the exterior of the workshop gives access into an additional storage area.

Gardener's Wc - 1.85m x 1.19m (6'1" x 3'11") - Having quarry tiled floor, WC and obscured glazed window.

Exterior - One of the main attributes of this property is it's delightful plot, particularly generous by modern standards, totaling approximately 0.36 of an acre with gardens running to all sides with the majority around the East and Southerly aspects. The main gardens are predominately lawned with inset established trees and shrubs creating a fantastic outdoor space with great potential. To the rear of the property is a further small, walled courtyard area which houses the coal house which is integral to the property as well as a detached outbuilding with initial workshop/storage area. To the westerly side of the plot is small sectional garage which is likely to require removal but provides a parking area. In addition there are substantial areas that could be utilised to create more off road parking.

Please also note the property has mains electricity and water but is NOT connected to mains drainage

Overage - Please note part of the land will have an uplift covenant with an overage agreement based on a 35% uplift for 25 years of any profit gained on future development but further details can be discussed on request.

Council Tax Band - Melton Borough Council - Band C

Tenure - Freehold