Charming 6 bed Detached Farmhouse of character. Generous family living space. Sitting Room, Snug, Dining Room, Study. Breakfast Kitchen, Utility, Boot room, gf wc, Family Bathroom, 3 En Suites. Sizeable gardens, Double garage.
Charming 6 bed Detached Farmhouse of character. Generous family living space. Sitting Room, Snug, Dining Room, Study. Breakfast Kitchen, Utility, Boot room, gf wc, Family Bathroom, 3 En Suites. Sizeable gardens, Double garage.
DESCRIPTION
Lea Farm is a charming six bedroom detached farmhouse of character situated within the much favoured village of Askham.
The property successfully combines traditional and enhanced period features such as exposed beams to ceilings, rustic brick chimney breasts, traditional stoves with a most appealing modern family specification including three en suite facilities, well appointed family bathroom, comprehensively fitted kitchen, uPVC double glazed windows and oil fired central heating.
Three principal reception rooms of sitting room, snug and dining room are provided reflecting the overall character of the property, an additional study lies off the sitting room. The breakfasting kitchen is well appointed with a fine range of fitments, solid granite topped working surfaces and co-ordinating central island. There are integrated appliances and a dual fuel range cooker. For convenience at ground floor level there is a utility room, boot room and cloakroom with WC.
In traditional layout there is a front and back staircase arrangement to the first floor which features four good bedrooms including the master bedroom, two en suites and family bathroom. At second floor level there are two further bedrooms one of which has fine exposed beam work, dressing room and further en suite.
Externally Lea Farm has a good gated entrance, double garage and extensive lawn garden extending approximately southwards hosting a variety of inset trees and shrubs. The rear garden adjoins farmland over which there are appealing views.
LOCATION
Lea Farm enjoys frontage to Top Street within the modest yet favoured village of Askham. The village boasts a public house and village hall, further amenities are available in the neighbouring village of East Markham. Askham is particularly well placed for accessing the area's excellent communication links with the A57 and A1 nearby from which the wider motorway network is available. Both Retford to the north and Newark to the south have mainline railway stations on the London to Edinburgh Intercity Link and air travel is quite feasible via nearby Doncaster Sheffield (Robin Hood) International Airport.
Leisure amenities and educational facilities (both state and independent) are well catered for within the area.
DIRECTIONS
Leaving Retford southbound on the A638 after approximately five miles entering the hamlet of Rockley turn left sign posted Askham. Lea Farm will be found on the right hand side when entering in the village.
ACCOMMODATION
REAR ENTRANCE HALL staircase to first floor, radiator, off to
VAULTED CELLAR
SITTING ROOM 17'4" x 15'3" (5.28m x 4.64m) to rear of chimney breast featuring exposed rustic brickwork and quaint multi-fuel stove. Beamed ceiling, Canadian maple flooring, radiator and off to
STUDY 9'2 x 7'2" (2.78m x 2.71m) beamed ceiling, Canadian maple flooring, comprehensive range of reclaimed pine office furniture including desk, base cabinets and open shelving, radiator
SNUG 14'11" x 13'6" (4.55m x 4.11m) to rear of chimney breast with rustic brickwork, quaint multi-fuel stove, Canadian maple flooring, beamed ceiling, a dual aspect room, radiators
DINING ROOM 14'11" x 13'0" (4.55m x 3.95m) beamed ceiling, Canadian maple flooring, pine fronted cupboard and off to
UTILITY ROOM 14'9" x 5'9" (4.51m x 1.74m) plumbing for washing machine, oil fired central heating boiler
LOBBY with back staircase to first floor
BREAKFAST KITCHEN 21'8" x 14'0" (6.59m x 4.28m) with comprehensive range of attractive beech style corniced fitments with basket drawers, split level solid granite working surfaces, inset 1.5 sink unit, co-ordinating substantial dresser unit, complementing central island with granite working surface/breakfast bar, contrasting ceramic tiled splash backs. Stone style flagged flooring, appliances include integrated fridge, dish washer and dual fuel (propane gas and electric) Rangemaster Leisure cooking centre within bespoke housing, under stair storage cupboard, external door, radiator
BOOT ROOM 16'2" x 5'8" (4.93m x 1.71m) a most useful area with external door, stone style flagged flooring, Belfast sink unit, radiator
CLOAKROOM low suite wc, pedestal wash hand basin, access hatch to roof void, stone style flagged flooring, radiator
FIRST FLOOR
FRONT LANDING spindled balustrade and staircase to first floor
FAMILY BATHROOM with white suite of bath having deluge shower over, corner vanity wash hand basin, low suite wc, beamed ceiling, complementing tiled splash backs, radiator
MASTER BEDROOM 15'6" x 15'3" (4.74m x 4.66m) to front of chimney breast with traditional fireplace flanking pine fronted cupboards, beamed ceiling, radiator and off to
EN SUITE with attractive shower enclosure having deluge shower, low suite wc, pedestal wash hand basin, ladder style towel warmer/radiator
BEDROOM TWO 14'9" x 13'4" (4.51m x 4.08m) a dual aspect room with beamed ceiling, radiator
BEDROOM THREE 15'0" x 14'8" (4.57m x 4.47m) beamed ceiling, in built wardrobe, radiator and off to
REAR LANDING with back staircase returning to kitchen lobby, radiator
BEDROOM FOUR 17'2" enlarging to 21'6" x 14'2" (5.24m enlarging to 6.55m x 4.31m) to include en suite, a dual aspect room with beam effect ceiling, access hatch to roof space, radiator and including
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM with quadrant shower enclosure having deluge shower, pedestal wash hand basin, low suite wc, beam effect ceiling, ladder style towel warmer/radiator
SECOND FLOOR
LANDING with spindled balustrade, radiator
BEDROOM FIVE 17'1" x 15'0" (5.21m x 4.59m) maximum dimensions with reducing head height, exposed beam work, Velux roof lights, radiator, off to
DRESSING ROOM with in built wardrobe and base cupboards, off to
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM with gothic arched style shower enclosure with deluge shower over and mermaid boarding, range of vanity cabinets hosting basin and wc, beamed ceiling, towel warmer
BEDROOM SIX 15'0" x 13'4" (4.59m x 4.08m) maximum dimensions with reducing head height, exposed beamed ceiling, radiator
OUTSIDE
To the front of the property adjoining Top Street is a railed forecourt, the side driveway is gated with substantial timber gates opening to an area of ample off road parking, this is flanked by raised gravel beds and shrub border. The driveway leads to the rear located double garage 19'5" x 18'4" (5.92m x 5.58m) with two up and over doors, light and power.
There is a block paved patio and generous mature garden extending beyond with an expanse of lawn hosting a variety of inset trees of fruit trees and silver birch. Towards the rear portion of the garden is a fenced plot suitable for the cultivation of vegetables.
Viewing Strictly by Prior Appointment through the Selling Agents' Retford Office.
Tel: 01777 709112
GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS
Tenure and Possession: The Property is freehold and vacant possession will be given upon completion.
Council Tax: We are advised by Bassetlaw District Council that this property is in Band G.
Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
Floorplans: The floorplans within these particulars are for identification purposes only, they are representational and are not to scale. Accuracy and proportions should be checked by prospective purchasers at the property.
Hours of Business: Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm, Saturday 9am – 1pm.
Free Valuation: We would be happy to provide you with a free market appraisal of your own property should you wish to sell. Further information can be obtained from Brown & Co, Retford - 01777 709112.
Financial Services: In order to ensure your move runs as smoothly as possible we can introduce you to Fiducia Comprehensive Financial Planning who offer a financial services team who specialize in residential and commercial property finance. Their expertise combined with the latest technology makes them best placed to advise on all your mortgage and insurance needs to ensure you get the right financial package for your new home.
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Surveys: We naturally hope that you purchase your next home through Brown & Co, but if you find a suitable property through another agent, our team of experienced Chartered Surveyors led locally by Jeremy Baguley MRICS are able to carry out all types of survey work, including Valuations, RICS Homebuyers Reports and Building Surveys. For more information on our services please contact our Survey Team on 01777 712946.
These Particulars were prepared in January 2010.
property reference: BRRE5736761
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