Detached house for sale in 8 Market Place, Corby Glen, Grantham NG33

Here is a superb opportunity to own this characterful village landmark with many period features. This versatile property has 4 double bedrooms, 5 reception rooms, bathroom, kitchen, cellar, south facing garden and annexe, all with a wealth of character.

Steeped in history with its original beginnings being 2 village shops, this home has been converted into a large, sprawling home with that many rooms, you're likely to get lost! It oozes character and personality with its high ceilings, wooden floors, large windows, and a great view over the hub of the village, the Market Square. There is a substantial south facing garden with a fabulous annexe at the bottom, providing a great space to work from home. Parking out front for at least 3 or 4 cars is ideal for guests or for a growing family with budding teenage drivers.

This home is grand in every way with generous room sizes, spread over 4 floors including an incredible cellar, ripe for development into another living space or even a home gym, plus a substantial annexe and workshop at the bottom of the south facing garden.

Hall

3.34m x 2.68m - 10'11” x 8'10”
One of 3 halls, accessed from the back garden, which opens into a spacious hallway with plenty of room to hang up your coat and kick off your shoes. A sensible mix of tiles and wood flooring make for a practical entrance to this home. Stairs rise to the 1st floor, and there is access to the breakfast room via the first of many original, stripped pine doors.

Breakfast Room

3.33m x 3.04m - 10'11” x 9'12”
From the hall, walk into a bright and spacious breakfast room, where there is ample room for a large family table and chairs. Beautiful travertine flooring is warm underfoot thanks to the electric underfloor heating. French doors let the sun stream into this south facing space, overlooking the garden, cheerful, cosy and homely.

Kitchen

3.9m x 3.62m - 12'10” x 11'11”
A sunny country kitchen with a range of pine wall and base units, panelling, wood worktops providing ample space for prepping and baking, double Belfast sink and a dual fuel range cooker with 6 gas burners, supplied via bottled gas. Quirky storage in the panelling, accessed from the breakfast room, provides handy hiding spaces for last minute wine glasses! The underfloor heating flows into the kitchen as well, a real luxury.

Hall

1.79m x 1.76m - 5'10” x 5'9”
From the kitchen, walk through to the side entrance hall which provides access to the downstairs loo and the dining room at the front of the house. This hall opens out to the driveway. Warm wood flooring is welcoming.

WC

1.79m x 1.79m - 5'10” x 5'10”
The handy downstairs loo, comprising a 2 piece white suite with low level WC and substantial, pedestal sink.

Dining Room

3.63m x 3.63m - 11'11” x 11'11”
Step down into this perfectly square, elegant dining room overlooking the Market Place. Previously a shop, this room boasts a planked wooden floor, high ceiling, tall skirting boards, and loads of light pouring in, the centre of many a good family reunion or Christmas celebration with plenty of space for a large dining table and chairs.

Family Room

3.64m x 3.42m - 11'11” x 11'3”
From the dining room walk through to a fabulous family room, mirroring the dining room, with its wooden floorboards, elegant features and large window overlooking the Market Place. The perfect place to relax at the end of the day or for your guests to retire for an after dinner coffee.

Study

3.61m x 2.2m - 11'10” x 7'3”
Previously used as another bedroom with an ensuite, with practical wood laminate flooring and high ceiling. This room is currently used as a study, a quiet space overlooking the south facing back garden. The original ensuite has been removed, creating a very large, walk in storage cupboard, but can be reinstated if desired.

Hall

1.81m x 1.23m - 5'11” x 4'0”
The final hall downstairs, this entry grants access to the ground floor study, family room, the spectacular cellar and another external door opening onto another side entrance on the opposite side of the house. Original floorboards, pitch pine solid door, this hall is equally elegant.

Cellar

6.93m x 5.63m - 22'9” x 18'6”
From the side hall, open the door to reveal a winding brick staircase which leads to an amazing full height space, split into 2 good sized rooms. Dry, ventilated by 2 windows at ground level, this cellar could be a fantastic place to store wine, become a gym, or convert into a den for the growing family. A really wow factor find!

Landing

3.34m x 2.7m - 10'11” x 8'10”
From the rear hallway, climb the carpeted stairs to a good sized L-shaped landing which provides access to the 1st floor. A window overlooks the south facing garden, light and airy.

Lounge

5.71m x 3.45m - 18'9” x 11'4”
This floor is full of surprises, the first being this large lounge with its grand Adam style fireplace with granite hearth and recently installed log burner, high ceiling and enough room for large sofas and chairs. A very comfy room indeed, and an ideal TV room for the children.

Sitting Room

7.35m x 3.77m - 24'1” x 12'4”
Wow! As if you weren't impressed by the other 3 reception rooms along this journey through the house, you'll be bowled over by this room. Large just doesn't convey the actual size here - at just over 7 metres across, this living space is very impressive. A fireplace with recently installed log burner takes centre stage, with its granite hearth. 2 large windows overlook the Market Place, the heart of the village with fabulous views.

Bedroom

3.66m x 2.83m - 12'0” x 9'3”
A sunny and cheerful room, currently used as a double bedroom with its own dressing room, leading off the sitting room. A lovely shaped room with a corner Victorian cast iron fireplace, this room could be a study, music room, the choices are limitless. There is access to the 2nd landing which leads up to the 2nd floor.

Dressing Room

3.33m x 2.96m - 10'11” x 9'9”
Formerly the utility room, this large space is ideal as a dressing room serving the double bedroom with practical laminate flooring and the airing cupboard. A window lets the sun pour in from the back garden.

Bedroom

3.91m x 3.66m - 12'10” x 12'0”
Climb 1 set of stairs from the 1st floor landing to access 2 large double bedrooms. The 1st, located at the front of the house, has far reaching views over the village rooftops and fields beyond. A very spacious room with fitted wardrobes and plenty of space for a king size bed and chests of drawers. A delightful room.

Bedroom

3.78m x 3.65m - 12'5” x 11'12”
Located at the back of the house, this double has a bespoke fitted wardrobe, quirky shelving built against the chimney breast, and plenty of light with a window and a skylight.

Bedroom

4.45m x 3.44m - 14'7” x 11'3”
Climb down the stairs and back up the other side to access 1 more bedroom and the family bathroom. The largest bedroom, located at the front of the house, with far reaching views also, with fitted wardrobes providing plenty of room to hide a considerable wardrobe.

Bathroom

3.43m x 3.34m - 11'3” x 10'11”
A beautiful bathroom with a 3 piece suite comprising a roll top bath, low level WC and unique square sink set in a charming Victorian wash stand. A corner shower with glass door, fully protected by acrylic sheets, fitted cupboards and shelving for spare bedding, towels and toiletries, all make this bathroom very practical. A large skylight lets the sun pour in with a further window framing fantastic views over the rooftops and fields beyond.

Annexe

4.33m x 3.38m - 14'2” x 11'1”
Wind your way down to the bottom of the garden where you are greeted by an amazing building, transformed into a home office. Wide French doors open to reveal a super room with vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and limestone wall. A charming room, which has been used as a home office, fully set up with phone and ethernet connections, nice and quiet away from the main house, where you can work uninterrupted by the bustle of family life. And the commute isn't bad either, about a 2 minute walk. With its own WC, this could easily be another bedroom or Airbnb, a very versatile building.

Lobby

1.79m x 0.79m - 5'10” x 2'7”
Just off the main annexe room is a lobby leading to the WC. The perfect spot for a coat stand to sling your coat after your 2 minute commute or where clients can hang their coats during meetings. Stone lines the floor, flowing into the WC for continuity.

WC

1.99m x 1.79m - 6'6” x 5'10”
A spacious WC comprising a 2 piece white suite with low level loo and ceramic rectangular sink with storage under. A skylight provides light and ventilation. Charming panelling lines half the walls.

Workshop

8.66m x 5.53m - 28'5” x 18'2”
Accessed by wooden doors from the garden, this workshop is a great space. Rustic whitewashed brick walls, solid brick floor, and with power and lighting, this room could easily stay as a workshop or be converted into another internal room from the annexe, making it a viable option to extend the accommodation for guests or as an airbnb.

Garden

As if the house wasn't wow enough, this south facing garden is deceptively large too. With its patio, lawn and path leading down to the annexe, this garden is private and mature, with established borders and trees softening the walled boundary. Eminently safe for children and pets, there is access via the iron gate at the side of the property, and of course via the French doors in the kitchen, and rear hallway of the house.

Parking

By separate title, the front of this home has ample parking for 3 to 4 vehicles.