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Area stats3 bedroom link detached house for sale
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Features and description
- Charming link-detached cottage in the picturesque village of Laxton, opposite the churchyard
- Quiet semi-rural setting with private access, set well back from the village road
- Three-bedroom accommodation with generous boarded loft storage
- Dual-aspect lounge with log burner and bi-fold doors opening to the garden
- Recently upgraded throughout, including new windows, septic system, oil tank, electrics, and garage door
- Modern fitted kitchen with Rangemaster cooker and integrated appliances
- South-facing, enclosed garden with patio, lawn, garage, and carport parking for up to three vehicles
- Convenient access to Newark-on-Trent, the A1, and mainline rail services via Newark North Gate
The property has been thoughtfully upgraded by the current owner over the past 2–5 years, with improvements including a replaced oil tank, new septic system, new double-glazed windows, a new consumer unit, newly fitted garage door, and replacement gutters and downpipes—providing peace of mind for the next owner.
Accommodation
The internal layout begins with an entrance porch featuring a newly fitted front door. The dual-aspect lounge is a welcoming space, enhanced by a fireplace with inset log burner and solid wood mantel, and newly installed bi-fold doors opening directly onto the garden.
The dining room enjoys views over the rear garden and incorporates the staircase to the first floor, along with access to a cloakroom fitted with WC and useful storage cupboard. An archway leads through to the kitchen, completing the ground floor.
The fitted kitchen is well equipped and stylishly finished, featuring an electric Rangemaster cooker with induction hob, solid wood worktops with tiled splashbacks, ceramic sink, integrated dishwasher and washing machine, and space for a freestanding fridge freezer. The oil-fired boiler is located externally, adjacent to the kitchen.
First Floor
Upstairs, the property offers three bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes and a staircase leading to a generous 35-foot, fully boarded loft storage space.
The family bathroom has been fitted with a modern white suite comprising a P-shaped bath with shower over, WC, wide wash hand basin set over vanity drawers, part-tiled walls, and a heated towel rail.
Outside
The south-facing garden is fully enclosed and bordered by mature trees, creating a private and peaceful outdoor space. It includes a block-paved driveway, patio seating area, lawn, and gated side and rear access.
There is a brick-built garage with power, lighting, and overhead storage, along with a carport (with recently replaced roof) and parking for up to three vehicles.
Location
The property is set well back from the main village road and is accessed via a private approach, ensuring both privacy and tranquillity.
Laxton is a highly regarded and historic Nottinghamshire village, renowned for being home to the last surviving open-field farming system in England. The village offers a strong sense of community, a traditional public house, and a beautiful rural environment ideal for walking and outdoor pursuits.
Nearby Newark-on-Trent provides a wide range of amenities including shops, restaurants, schools, and leisure facilities. Newark benefits from excellent transport links, with rail services from Newark North Gate connecting to the East Coast Main Line to London, and convenient road access to the A1, making the property well suited for commuters while retaining a countryside feel.
Rooms
Ground Floor
Entrance Porch
Living Room 21' 10" x 11' 10"
Dining Room 15' 1" x 16' 2"
Cloak Room
Kitchen 8' 2" x 16' 2"
First Floor
Bedroom One 16' 2" x 11' 10"
Bedroom Two 10' 1" x 10' 1"
Bedroom Three
3.3m x 510
Second Floor
Loft/ Storage
35 x 2.26m
Outside
Garage/ Workshop 10' 8" x 16' 8"
Outgoings
Council Tax Band D
Property Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession.
Room Measurements
All dimensions are approximate. There may be some variation between imperial and metric measurements for ease of reference. Dimensions should not be used for fitting out.
Viewings
Contact Gascoines Southwell for more information.
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