4 bedroom detached house for sale

An elegant and spacious home on a popular family-friendly development.

Description

This attractive and extremely spacious home was built in the late 1980s by the highly regarded developer Able Homes and has a prime position towards the back of the desirable development, with views to the rear over open countryside. The detached executive property has been a much-loved family home and offers well planned accommodation with a free-flowing layout on the ground floor that offers excellent flexibility, with up to five reception rooms providing space for the demands of busy family life or entertaining with friends. Outside there is ample parking and a good-size garden backing onto open fields.

An imposing first impression is provided by the stately appearance of the home, which has a neo-Georgian style with sash-effect windows, decorative quoins and a grand, pedimented entrance. The entrance hall is a welcoming space leading to the main reception areas: a living room with fireplace, a formal dining room and a large conservatory to the rear, all of which connect to create a fantastic and versatile space. There is also a snug and a study. The kitchen is a good size and fitted with plenty of storage, and there is a useful adjoining utility room leading out to the rear garden. The first floor accommodation comprises a generously proportioned principal bedroom with built-in storage and a large en suite bathroom with both bath and shower. There are a further three bedrooms, all double size, and a family bath and shower room. Bedroom two was originally split to provide five bedrooms in total, this could be reinstated with a stud wall if preferred.

The property is approached over an in-and-out driveway, offering parking for several cars and access to the two garages, which are two singles connected in the middle and with doors to the rear leading out to the garden. Both the front and rear gardens are attractively landscaped with a manicured lawns and a variety of shrubs, with the rear garden backed by mature hedging. It has a favourable south-westerly aspect, with the late afternoon sun best enjoyed from the paved terrace.

Location

Long Bennington is a popular village conveniently placed for access to the market town of Newark, approximately seven miles away, and Grantham, approximately nine miles away. Local services include shops, pubs and a primary school. Long Bennington is ideal for those requiring access to London, with the direct rail service from Grantham serving London Kings Cross in about 70 minutes.

The surrounding area provides a wide range of leisure and recreational opportunities. There is a choice of golf courses locally whilst Rutland Water is a major regional draw with sailing, sports and leisure clubs. There are excellent walking routes upon the rolling limestone uplands of South Lincolnshire. Sleaford, approximately 24 miles away, and Grantham both offer well-regarded Grammar schools.

Disclaimer: All distances and journey times are approximate.

Photographs taken February 2024.

Square Footage: 3,141 sq ft



Additional Info

Mains Water

Central Heating

Oil

Electricity

LPG (not connected)

Mains Drainage

Local Authority: South Kesteven District Council