Detached house for sale in Main Street, Horkstow DN18

Standing in approx 2/3 acre of primarily lawned grounds and mentioned in Pevsners' guide to the historic houses of Lincolnshire this Grade II Listed late 17th century farmhouse is named as being the temporary residence of the artist George Stubbs whilst he prepared his ground breaking Anatomy of The Horse. The home remains true to its Farm House roots with the refurbished 22' Kitchen, forward facing Sitting Room and the Dining Room catering for everyday family life whilst the impressive Hallway and dual aspect Drawing Room hint at former social standing of note. In addition to the Master Suite with superb En suite there are 4 further double bedrooms together with a spacious modern Family Bathroom and the substantial Attic Rooms could easily provide further accommodation or work space if required.
The extensive lawned gardens are linked to the home by a broad flagged courtyard which is ideal for relaxed entertaining and extensive reception parking and a double Garage easily cater for those inevitable guests.
The Manor - where your Family history begins.

EPC rating: Exempt.

Reception Hall (3.95m x 4.74m (13'0" x 15'7"))

A superbly welcoming Hall centred on the inglenook style fireplace with raised flagged hearth, inset beam and cast iron stove.

Drawing Room (4.72m x 6.20m (15'6" x 20'4"))

This beautifully lit double aspect room with its splay bay window to the front and additional sash window to the side offers a taste of gentle elegance ideal for more formal family celebrations and includes an arched study recess with fluted timber pillars, cornice, 2 radiators in ornamental grilles and a stripped timber fire surround with marble back and hearth.(min measurements)

Inner Hall

Including open well return staircase with slender spindle balustrade and store cupboard under, radiator and sash window to the rear.

Sitting Room (4.78m x 5.07m (15'8" x 16'7"))

A delightfully relaxed family room with splay bay sash window overlooking the front lawn, fireplace with curving mantle beam, quarry tiled hearth and electric stove style fire, cornice, TV aerial point and 2 radiators.

Dining Room (3.76m x 4.54m (12'4" x 14'11"))

A traditionally appointed room with central ceiling beam, sash window to the side aspect and sliding sash to the rear, radiator in an ornamental grille and striking dark oak fire surround with ornate carved mantel and brick hearth.

Breakfast Kitchen (4.55m x 6.71m (14'11" x 22'0"))

The undoubted social heart of the home linking to the rear terrace to create a relaxed entertaining area. The Kitchen has been extensively refurbished (2023) with a quality range of white fronted high and low units with oak work tops being mirrored by the oak flooring. There is a range of Miele appliances including a dishwasher, fridge and freezer together with an electric Evershot 4 oven range with induction hob, hotplate and extractor over. The modern is stylishly contrasted by the exposed ceiling beams, Yorkshire sliding sash window, rear door and deep, shelved Pantry.

Side Entrance Hall

With radiator, tiled floor and side entrance door.

Cloakroom (1.72m x 1.66m (5'7" x 5'5"))

A most practical space with plumbing for a washing machine, space for a tumble drier, store cupboards, tiled floor, multi pane window and floor standing oil fired central heating boiler.

Utility (3.34m x 3.38m (11'0" x 11'1"))

A most practical space with plumbing for a washing machine, space for a tumble drier, store cupboards, tiled floor, multi pane window and floor standing oil fired central heating boiler.

Landing

With spindle balustrade rail, sash window on the half Landing, beam to the ceiling and central arch.

Bedroom 2

A generous, rear facing double room with sliding sash window, central beam, tv aerial point and radiator.

Bedroom 3 (4.09m x 4.71m (13'5" x 15'6"))

Enjoying views to the front with radiator, tv aerial point, sash window, deep wardrobe and Georgian style fire surround with inset marble panels, decoratively tiled slips and cast iron grate.

Bedroom 4 (2.80m x 4.71m (9'2" x 15'6"))

A further forward facing double room with slate and marble fireplace with decoratively tiled slips and open grate, radiator, tv aerial point, built in wardrobe and additional deep store.

Inner Landing

With radiator, arched display niche and door to the Attics.

Bedroom 5 / Office (3.75m x 3.39m (12'4" x 11'1"))

With sliding sash window to the rear, central beam, radiators, telephone point and pine fire surround with cast iron fireplace.

Bathroom (2.80m x 3.41m (9'2" x 11'2"))

A stunningly refurbish family bathroom with traditional style suite in white with contrasting grey furniture to include a panelled bath, marbled topped wash stand with inset basin and mirror over, close coupled wc, a fully tiled walk-in wet room with mains rainwater head and hand held attachment, period style towel radiator, central beam and sash window.

Master Suite

Bedroom (4.72m x 6.26m (15'6" x 20'6"))

An impressive dual aspect room with windows to the front and side aspects, decorative fire surround with marble insets and tiled slips, radiator, tv aerial point and deep wardrobe.

En Suite (2.56m x 4.59m (8'5" x 15'1"))

An indulgent luxury with free standing double ended bath with side filler attachment, marble topped wash stand with inset basin, close coupled wc, glazed and tiled quadrant shower enclosure with both rainwater head and hand held attachment, central beam, sliding sash, marbled tiled floor and to half height.

2nd Floor

A return stair leads to a central corridor with skylight.

Attic 1 (3.40m x 2.57m (11'2" x 8'5"))

With window to the side aspect and beams.

Attic 2 (3.68m x 18.13m (12'1" x 59'6"))

With window

Attic 3 (2.64m x 2.87m (8'8" x 9'5"))

With window

Attic 4 (3.79m x 6.56m (12'5" x 21'6"))

With window

Outside

The Manor is discreetly situated beyond mature beech hedging and approached over a a driveway which leads past a side lawn with inset apple and pear trees to a broad side reception area which not only extends across the front of the home but also leads to the double garage. The grounds are primarily laid to lawn with inset mature trees and shrub beds. Immediately to the rear of the home there is a full width flagged courtyard with brick lined Well which forms an outstanding outdoor entertaining space with views across Wold paddock land to the rear. The property is completed by a series of outbuildings with covered walkway which includes Store 1 ( 4.32m x 4.42m ) with stone sink, chimney breast, beamed ceiling with hooks. ( This room is widely believed to be the room in which George Stubbs worked .) Store 2 ( 4.46m x 2.31m ) with quarry tiled floor, beams and opening through to the Tank Room which houses the oil storage tank, store 3 which would be ideal as a log /coal store.

Tenure

We have been informed by the Vendors that the property is Freehold. Please confirm this via your Legal Representatives prior to commitment to purchase.

Council Tax

We understand that the latest Council Tax banding indicates that the property is a band . We advise prospective purchasers to confirm this banding via the relevant local authority prior to legal completion.

Floor Plans

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