SPALDING RESIDENTIAL: 01775 766766 www.longstaff.com
Northorpe House, Northorpe Road, Donington PE11 4XY
£650,000 Freehold
Stunning life style property comprising a Georgian farmhouse with overall grounds extending to
approximately 3.25 acres (subject to survey) including fenced paddocks, 7 stables, formal gardens and 2
LARGE BARNS with planning consent for conversion to separate residential units. Pleasant rural location
with no immediate neighbours. Convenient for access to Boston, Spalding, Grantham and Peterborough.
Inspection highly recommended.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Tastefully and sympathetically updated with modern bespoke
UPVC windows, oil central heating and many delightful features
including stripped internal doors, exposed floorboards etc.
ACCOMMODATION
Usual access is gained through the rear stable style entrance door
leading into:
UTILITY/BOILER ROOM
9' 6" x 7' 10" (2.90m x 2.41m) Tiled floor, sink unit with hot and
cold mixer tap, Camray oil fired central heating boiler, fuse box,
half panelled walls, Miele appliances including washing machine,
tumble dryer and dishwasher, door to:
ANTE-ROOM
8' 5" x 7' 10" (2.57m x 2.41m) Side window, radiator, fitted
carpet, door to:
CLOAKROOM
Two piece suite comprising low level WC, wash hand basin, obscure glazed
UPVC window.
Also from the Utility Room a door leads to:
BREAKFAST KITCHEN
17' 2" x 14' 5" (5.24m x 4.40m) Rayburn Royal cooking Range, quarry tiled floor,
shaker style units with wooden worktops, Belfast sink with wooden drainer,
central island, bench seat, panelled ceiling, recessed ceiling lights, halogen hob,
2 front windows, double French doors to the rear elevation.
LARGE RECEPTION HALL
12' 1" x 8' 2" (3.70m x 2.51m) Quarry tiled floor, front porch with external
entrance door, radiator, side window, access through Inner Lobby with shelved
storage cupboard to:
WALK-IN PANTRY
8' 3" x 7' 11" (2.53m x 2.43m) Meat safe, quarry tiled floor, appliance space,
side window, full height shelved cupboards.
SITTING ROOM
22' 8" x 16' 2" (6.92m x 4.93m) overall Polished floorboards, bay window to the
front elevation with coloured leaded light openers, 2 radiators with painted
fretwork covers, window to the rear elevation.
DINING ROOM
16' 11" x 13' 10" (5.16m x 4.23m) Exposed floorboards, feature UPVC bay
window to the front elevation with coloured leaded light openers, picture rail,
radiator, ceiling light.
STUDY AREA
12' 9" x 8' 7" (3.90m x 2.64m) maximum Curved bay overlooking the garden
with upper leaded light openers, staircase off leading to:
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
12' 0" x 7' 11" (3.68m x 2.43m) Side window, exposed floorboards, radiator,
doors arranged off to:
BEDROOM 1
20' 8" x 15' 11" (6.31m x 4.86m) Dual aspect with windows to both side
elevations, radiator, coved cornice, exposed floorboards.
BEDROOM 2
14' 4" x 12' 9" (4.39m x 3.91m) Dual aspect with windows to the front and rear
elevations, exposed floorboards, radiator.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
14' 4" x 3' 11" (4.39m x 1.20m) Recently fitted with large shower area, wash
hand basin and low level WC with concealed cistern, store cupboards, side
window, vertical radiator/towel rail, recessed shelving, tiled walls and floor.
BEDROOM 3
12' 2" x 9' 8" (3.72m x 2.96m) Window to the front elevation, exposed
floorboards, radiator.
BEDROOM 4
10' 5" x 12' 1" (3.18m x 3.70m) maximum Window to the front elevation,
radiator, access to loft space.
BATHROOM
8' 4" x 7' 9" (2.55m x 2.38m) Three piece suite comprising cast
iron roll top bath with ball and claw feet, high level WC, wash
hand basin, radiator/towel rail, Airing Cupboard, exposed floor
boards, side window.
EXTERIOR
The property is approached to the rear via a private driveway
with ample parking and turning areas. The main gardens are
situated with pleasant views from the principle sitting rooms and
comprise lawned areas, stocked borders, trees, shrubs, flowers
and plants, original garden brick wall beyond which is a mature
orchard and the former tennis court which is now set with fruit
nets.
RANGE OF PADDOCKS
Situated away to the side of the property with post and rail
fencing.
STABLE YARD
With a modern block of 7 stables and 2 tack rooms (this could
easily be re-sited if the barns are to be developed and sold away
from the property).
LARGE CONCRETE YARD AREA
Providing potential space for gardens to accompany the Barns.
Adjacent to the stable block there is a greenhouse, raised
stocked border and:
BRICK AND TILED OUTBUILDING
32' 9" x 11' 5" (10m x 3.5m)
2 BRICK AND TILED BARNS
With planning permission for conversion into 2 separate
dwellings H04/0832/16 dated 1st December 2016 and passed by
South Holland District Council.
BARN NO. 1
85' 3" x 17' 8" (26m x 5.4m) overall Predominantly 2 storey.
BARN NO. 2
49' 2" x 18' 0" (15m x 5.5m) Part double storey and adjacent
single storey area 17'8'' x 3'2'' (5.4m x 9.5m).
GENERAL NOTE
In the Agents opinion a variety of possibilities is available to an
incoming buyer either to develop and sell off the barns as
separate dwellings or to refurbish as annexe
accommodation/holiday lets/work from home office/business
space all subject of course to the necessary planning consents.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Oil central heating. Private
drainage.
DIRECTIONS
From Spalding proceed in a northerly direction along the A16
Boston Road continue for 4 miles to the Surfleet roundabout
taking the first exit. Proceed to the next roundabout taking the
second exit and continue to Gosberton. Turn left off the main
road, through the High Street and continue without deviation
through Quadring and on to Donington. After passing the
market place turn immediately right into Church Street, proceed
without deviation to the 'T' junction turning right on to the A52
and then almost immediately left into Northorpe Road.
Continue without deviation passing the no through road sign and
at the fork continue to the left where upon the property will be
approached initially over the concrete yard area and passing the
rear of the Barns.
AMENITIES
Delightful open views, open countryside, no near neighbours and
no passing traffic and yet the village of Donington is only one
mile distant offering primary and secondary schools, a range of
shops, public house/restaurant etc. The market towns of Boston
(9 miles) and Spalding (11 miles) are easily accessible for all main
shopping, banking, leisure, commercial and educational facilities.
Grantham is approximately 20 miles distant and has a fast train
link with London's Kings Cross minimum journey time 70
minutes. Access to the East Lincolnshire and North Norfolk
Coasts, historic town of Stamford, Rutland Water and the cities
of Nottingham and Lincoln is also relatively easy from the
property.
TENURE Freehold
SERVICES See Note
COUNCIL TAX C
LOCAL AUTHORITIES
South Holland District Council 01775 761161
Anglian Water Services Ltd. 0800 919155
Lincolnshire County Council 01522 552222
PARTICULARS CONTENT
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reliable details but if there are any particular
points you would like to discuss prior to making
your inspection, please do not hesitate to
contact our office. We suggest you contact our
office in any case to check the availability of
this property prior to travelling to the area.
ROOM SIZE ACCURACY
Room sizes are quoted in metric to the nearest
one tenth of a metre on a wall to wall basis.
The imperial measurement in brackets is
approximate and only intended as a guide for
those not fully conversant with metric
measurements.
APPARATUS AND SERVICES
The apparatus and services in this property
have not been tested by the agents and we
cannot guarantee they are in working order.
Buyers are advised to check the availability of
these with their solicitor or surveyor.
Ref: S9715
These particulars are issued subject to the
property described not being sold, let,
withdrawn, or otherwise disposed of. These
particulars are believed to be correct but their
accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not
constitute an offer or a contract.
ADDRESS
R. Longstaff & Co.
5 New Road
Spalding
Lincolnshire
PE11 1BS
CONTACT
T: 01775 766766
F: 01775 762289
E: [email protected]
www.longstaff.com