PARK HOUSE, DONINGTON Guide Price £850,000 Freehold

HOLBEACH 01406 422760 BOURNE 01778 420406

Elegant Grade II listed Country Residence with the original part believed to date to 1645 built for the Gleed Family with the addition of a superb Georgian façade. Extremely private mature grounds extending to approximately 9 acres in total with formal gardens, paddocks, a well stocked lake and numerous mature trees. Extensive outbuildings including stables and tack room plus detached self contained cottage. Tastefully appointed with many original features.

PARK HOUSE DONINGTON

ACCOMMODATION

Colonial style front entrance with pillared canopy porch area and large pine entrance door with brass fittings with semi circular glazed fan light above leading to:

RECEPTION HALL: Flagstone floor, elegant feature coving with central ceiling rose, deep period skirting boards, dado rail, radiator, feature staircase off.

CELLARS: Accessed from a door in the Reception Hall, the Cellars comprise four rooms providing useful storage space.

CLOAKROOM: Two piece suite comprising wash hand basin with hot and cold taps, low level WC, heated towel rail/radiator, obscure glazed window.

SNOOKER/MORNING ROOM: 6.91m x 5.40m (about 22’8’’ x 17’9’’), dual aspect with full height sash window to the front (south) elevation with shutters overlooking the landscaped gardens, further window to the side (east) elevation with shutters, picture rail, detailed moulded cornice, 2 radiators, feature marble fireplace with ornate tiled inserts and hearth. The full size snooker table may be available by separate negotiation.

DRAWING ROOM: 6.90m x 5.52m (about 22’8’’ x 18’1’’), dual aspect with sash window to the front (south) elevation with working shutters, walk-in bay window to the side (west) elevation with working shutters and fitted window seat (this window looks across towards the lake). Feature oak fireplace with tiled insert and hearth, moulded coved cornice, picture rail, range of wall light points, 3 radiators, large display niche with picture light.

DINING ROOM: 5.80m x 4.21m (about 19’0’’ x 13’10’’) maximum, bay window to the side elevation (included within the measurement), open fireplace with brick surround, 2 radiators, 2 wall light points.

From the Main Reception Hall a door gives access into:

INNER HALLWAY: Range of hat and coat hooks, original servants bell system with indicator board.

BUTLERS PANTRY/UTILITY ROOM: 4.40m x 4.21m (about 14’6’’ x 13’10’’), refitted with extensive work surfaces, fitted cupboards and drawers beneath, full height store cupboards, inset single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, plumbing and space for dishwasher and washing machine, tiled floor, radiator.

SIDE ENTRANCE HALL: External entrance door, radiator, built-in shelved cupboards, door to:

FITTED BREAKFAST KITCHEN: 6.21m x 5.97m (about 20’3’’ x 19’7’’), refitted by the current vendors within the last five years with traditional style oak units and marble worktops, inset double Belfast sink with tall mixer tap, fitted base cupboards and drawers, built-in Bosch coffee machine, matching eye level wall cupboards with built-in Bosch microwave, tiled recessed chimney breast housing the Rangemaster Range style cooker with multi ovens and hob, fitted drawers and cupboards to either side. Fitted Welsh dresser, built-in Miele wine cooker, central island with worktop, store cupboards, shelving and drawers beneath, integrated dishwasher, radiator, window to the side elevation and part glazed door to the garden.

WALK-IN PANTRY: With fitted shelving and ample storage space.

From the rear of the Kitchen a door leads to: FAMILY/PLAY ROOM: 8.30m x 3.91m (about 27’3’’ x 12’10’’), range of original ceiling meat hooks. Built-in store cupboards, 2 radiators, dual aspect.

BOILER ROOM: Housing the Worcester Danesmore oil fired central heating boiler with insulated hot water cylinder and immersion heater.

From the Reception Hall the elegant staircase rises to: FIRST FLOOR

LANDING: Dado rail, window overlooking the front garden with fitted shutters, 2 radiators, central archway, pleasant seating area and doors arranged off to:

MASTER BEDROOM: 5.60m x 4.61m (about 18’3’’ x 15’0’’), 2 windows to the front (south) elevation with working shutters, sealed fireplace, moulded coved cornice, 2 radiators, door to:

EN-SUITE BATHROOM: 4.10m x 2.12m (about 13’6’’ x 7’0’’), fitted luxury suite with Pharo body massage shower, bidet, low level WC, hand basin incorporated within traditional style wash stand. Radiator, window seat, walk-in wardrobe, marble tiled floor with underfloor heating.

BEDROOM 2: 5.60m x 4.39m (about 18’3’’ x 14’5’’), window to the front (south) elevation with working shutters, sealed fireplace, 2 radiators.

FAMILY BATHROOM: 3.80m x 2.31m (about 12’6’’ x 7’7’’) (with access door from the Main Landing and further door from Bedroom 2) fitted luxury suite comprising shaped panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, independent shower cubicle, marble tiled floor with underfloor heating, window with working shutters, recessed spot lights, radiator, built-in store cupboard.

From the Main First Floor Landing the staircase returns to: HALF LANDING: Doors arranged off to: CLOAKROOM: Two piece suite comprising low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin, heated towel rail/radiator.

BEDROOM 3: 4.70m x 4.31m (about 15’3’’ x 13’2’’), window to the side (west) elevation, sealed fireplace, radiator, built-in store cupboard.

BEDROOM 4: 5.10m x 4.51m (about 16’8’’ x 13’10’’), attractive split level room with window to the side (east) elevation with working shutters, built-in store cupboard/wardrobe, radiator, wash hand basin with shaver point, sealed fireplace.

REAR LANDING AREA: With radiator and walk-in shower cubicle. Further staircase rising to:

SECOND FLOOR LANDING: Built-in store cupboards, access to:

BEDROOM 5: 5.50m x 4.51m (about 18’0’’ x 14’9’’), radiator, built-in cupboards, window to the side elevation, sealed fireplace.

BEDROOM 6: 4.60m x 4.40m (about 15’0’’ x 14’6’’), window to the side elevation, radiator, built-in cupboards.

MULBERRY COTTAGE

Recently converted by the current vendors to offer spacious self contained accommodation for a dependent relative/ holiday let/long term let. This charming property has accommodation including:- ENTRANCE HALL: 5.70m x 2.61m (about 18’8’’ x 8’7’’), understairs store cupboard, radiator, coved cornice, staircase off, cloaks recess with fitted coat hooks.

CLOAKROOM: Two piece suite comprising low level WC and wash hand basin, radiator, coved cornice.

BREAKFAST KITCHEN: 4.50m x 3.11m (about 14’9’’ x 10’2’’), recently refitted incorporating worktops with fitted cupboards and drawers beneath, Belfast sink, integrated oven, hob and extractor hood, coved cornice, recessed ceiling lights, further appliance space, window to the rear elevation, eye level wall cupboards.

SAUNA ROOM: Fully tiled shower area and Nordic sauna.

SUN ROOM: 5.20m x 1.60m (about 17’ x 5’2’’), overlooking the rear paddock.

SITTING ROOM: 5.50m x 5.50m (about 18’0’’ x 18’0’’), Georgian style bay window to the side elevation, Georgian style windows to the front elevation, log burner, coved cornice, 2 radiators.

DINING ROOM: 4.11m x 3.01m (about 13’6’’ x 9’10’’), Georgian style window to the side elevation, range of base cupboards providing useful storage, radiator.

From the Entrance Hallway the staircase rises to:

Reception Hall

Snooker/Morning Room

Drawing Room

Bay Window (Drawing Room)

Fireplace (Drawing Room)

Breakfast Kitchen

Dining Room

First Floor Landing

Master Bedroom

Master En-Suite

Bathroom The Cottage

FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Radiator, access to roof space, doors arranged off to:

FIRST BEDROOM: 5.60m x 3.71m (about 18’3’’ x 12’2’’), radiator, TV point, telephone point, window to the side elevation, wall light points, fitted wardrobe with hanging rail and shelves, overhead storage cupboards.

SECOND BEDROOM: 3.80m x 2.51m (about 12’6’’ x 8’3’’), window to the rear elevation, radiator, fitted wardrobes with overhead storage cupboards.

BATHROOM: Two piece suite comprising panelled bath with shower over, fitted shower screen, wash hand basin with hot and cold taps, shaver point, radiator.

SEPARATE WC: Low level suite, further wash hand basin, radiator, porthole style window.

RANGE OF BUILDINGS: Incorporating:-

TRACTOR SHED: 4.60m x 4.40m (about 15’0’’ x 14’6’’), with access to:

BOILER ROOM: Housing the modern oil fired boiler serving The Coach House.

RANGE OF BRICK AND PAN TILED STABLES: Stable No. 1 5.60m x 3.91m (about 18’3’’ x 12’10’’) Stable No. 2: 4.70m x 4.10m (about 15’3’’ x 13’6’’) Stable No. 3: 4.60m x 4.11m (about 15’0’’ x 13’6’’) Stable No. 4: 4.60m x 3.30m (about 15’0’’ x 10’10’’) Store/Tack Room: 5.20m x 3.30m (about 17’0’’ x 10’10’’) Former Pig Sty EXTERIOR

Park House is beautifully situated in the centre of a site totalling approximately 9 acres (subject to survey) including landscaped grounds, formal garden areas, many established trees (some with preservation orders), paddocks and a well stocked fishing lake with extensive decking.

Vehicular access from South Street is gained along an extensive tree lined gravelled driveway leading up to the main house with a circular return driveway providing ample parking. The driveway continues to the side of the main house leading to the Coach House and Outbuildings.

GENERAL INFORMATION: A unique opportunity to acquire one of South Lincolnshire’s finest period country properties with extensive accommodation and grounds.

WHAT TO DO NEXT...

VIEWING By appointment with R Longstaff & Co. Spalding Office CALL 01775 766766

THINKING OF SELLING YOUR HOME? If you are thinking of selling, Longstaffs offer free market advice and appraisal throughout the South Lincolnshire area and will be pleased to assist - please telephone us at any time. GENERAL INFORMATION TENURE Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

SERVICES: Mains water, electricity, drainage, oil central heating.

COUNCIL TAX: Band TBC

LOCAL AUTHORITIES South Holland District Council Priory Road, Spalding, Lincs. PE11 2XE CALL 01775 761161 Anglian Water Services Ltd. PO Box 46, Spalding, Lincs. PE11 1DB CALL 0800 919155 Lincolnshire County Council County Offices, Newland, Lincoln LN1 1YL CALL 01522 552222

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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 viability of these with their solicitors or surveyors These particulars are issued subject to the property described above not being sold, let, withdrawn, or otherwise disposed of. The particulars are believed to be correct, but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not constitute an offer or a contract.

DIRECTIONS: From Spalding proceed in a northerly direction along the A16 Boston Road continuing for 4 miles to Surfleet and taking the first exit at the roundabout on to the Link Road. Proceed taking the second exit at the next roundabout and continuing to the village of Gosberton, turning left through the High Street, continuing on through Quadring and on to Donington. After passing the market place, continue straight on into Station Street and the entrance to Park House is situated on the right hand side after around 400 yards. AMENITIES: The well served village of Donington offers well regarded primary and secondary schools, a range of shops including a Co- Operative Supermarket, historic Church of St. Mary and the Holy Rood, public house/restaurant, butchers, bakers, community centre etc. Being home to the famous Explorer Mathew Flinders, Donington is equi-distant from the historic market towns of Boson and Spalding (each 10 miles). These towns both have traditional grammar and high schools, extensive shopping and banking facilities, bus and railway stations, hospitals etc. Grantham is 20 miles from the property and has access to the A1 for all routes north and south and a fast train link with London’s Kings Cross minimum journey time 70 minutes. The cities of Lincoln, Peterborough and Nottingham are also easily accessed from the property as are the North Norfolk and East Lincolnshire Coasts. There are a number of local sporting facilities including golf courses at nearby Surfleet, Kirton Holme, Hubberts Bridge and Boston. FLOORPLAN

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