THE OLD VICARAGE, CROXTON KERRIAL, ,

THE OLD VICARAGE 21 MIDDLE STREET, CROXTON KERRIAL, GRANTHAM, LEICESTERSHIRE

A principal village house set in an elevated position, with westerly views over the garden and open countryside. Located in the heart of this popular former Estate village and has the benefit of planning permission for a further dwelling and replacement garages in the grounds.

APPROXIMATE MILEAGES Grantham train station 7 miles (direct trains to from 72 minutes) • 9 miles • Nottingham 22 miles • Stamford 26 miles ACCOMMODATION IN BRIEF External covered porch leading to outer hall, entrance hall, drawing room, dining room, family room, garden room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, ante-kitchen, utility room, WC. Master bedroom with ensuite shower room and separate dressing room, bedroom 2 with ensuite bathroom and separate shower, bedroom 3 with ensuite shower room, bedrooms 4 & 5, family bathroom and linen cupboard. Boiler room, wood store, gardener’s WC, sunken hot tub, double garage and garden stores. Beautifully maintained gardens, mature trees, drive and parking area. Planning permission for a one-bedroom dwelling with office/studio and a replacement double garage and gardener’s store. In all the property extends to approximately 1.87 acres (0.76 ha).

Stamford office London Office 9 High Street, St Martins 17-18 Old Bond Street Stamford, London PE9 2LF W1S 4PT t 01780 484696 t 0800 131 3335 [email protected] SITUATION and family room is the Vale garden room with triple OUTBUILDINGS Croxton Kerrial houses and land around the village are aspect views over the rear garden. The kitchen/ The adjoining outhouses to the main house comprise principally owned by the Estate which is breakfast room is extremely well appointed with high the boiler room with oil-fired boiler and hot water tank, approximately 4 miles distant. The village sits on the quality units and a central island, topped with granite a log store and the gardener’s WC. There is currently a edge of the and is a renowned part of work surfaces, a 4-door AGA (oil-fired) and integrated double garage with electric doors and an attached the country known for its beautiful rolling countryside appliances. French doors lead onto an east-facing traditional stone cart shed which is used for further and good quality hunting ground. The village benefits terrace; perfect for breakfast time. Adjacent to the garaging. The owners gained planning consent to from a Church, doctor’s surgery, Church of kitchen is the ante room with an integrated fridge and replace this garaging with a one-bedroom dwelling and primary school, a pub (The Peacock at Croxton) and a separate freezer and leading down to the utility room attached studio and for a replacement double garage village hall. with space for washing machine, tumble dryer and building with adjoining garden equipment store. ample storage. The nearby village of Harlaxton offers a post office and SERVICES village shop with the local towns of Grantham and The first floor offers five generously proportioned Melton Mowbray offering more extensive day-to-day double bedrooms. The master bedroom has an ensuite Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil-fired central shops, restaurants and sporting facilities. shower room and separate dressing room off the heating, principally to radiators. Under-floor heating in central landing. There are two further ensuite the kitchen and conservatory. Places of interest in the area include the Belvoir Estate, bath/shower rooms and a family bathroom for use by Rutland Water, with its land and water based activities bedrooms 4 & 5. The central landing is notably wide PLANNING and Stapleford Park. There are excellent independent with a striking second staircase with tower above. The property is not listed but is within a conservation schools in the area to include Uppingham, Oakham, area. There is full planning consent for a one-bedroom The current owners purchased the house in September Oundle and Witham Hall. In Grantham the schools dwelling with adjoining studio in place of the existing 2005 and immediately commenced an extensive include The National School, King’s Grammar School garages/traditional stores. The consent also included a renovation program until the end of 2006. Works for boys and Kesteven Girls’ School. new replacement double garage with adjoining store. included total re-wiring, re-plumbing, new bathrooms, No14/00005/FULHH granted 13 March 2014 (expires Croxton Kerrial is very accessible with the A1 road new fireplaces, new kitchen units and appliances, 13 March 2017). network some 6 miles to the north east and with an wooden floor and staircase refurbishment and the excellent direct rail connection to London Kings Cross inclusion of the utility room from a former outhouse. LOCAL AUTHORITY from 72 minutes, as well as to the north. New hardwood windows replaced former drafty windows to the rear elevation and the Vale garden Melton Borough Council, Parkside, Station Approach, ACCOMMODATION room was added and has improved the circulation to Burton Street, Melton Mowbray LE13 1GH. The Old Vicarage is believed to date from the 1700s the rear of the house. Tel: 01664 502502. Council tax band: G with £2,490.45 with a Victorian extension erected in the 1860s. The Payable for the 2014/15 tax year. house is predominately constructed of stone walls GARDENS FIXTURES AND FITTINGS under a variety of Collyweston slate, clay pantile and The principal garden lies to the west of the house and Welsh slate roofs. The front door is approached from is mainly laid to lawns, interspersed with mature trees. All curtains, light fittings and garden statuary are Middle Street via a beautiful covered walkway with The view from the garden over open countryside is quite specifically excluded from the sale but may be timber entrance gate and Victorian tile floor. The front exceptional and is an added advantage to this home. available by separate negotiation. door leads into an outer hall and then into the inner To the west elevation of the house is extensive terracing, ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE (EPC) hall which provides access to a central corridor and the centred on the garden room. Steps lead down to the principal reception rooms. These formal rooms face garden and around to the sunken hot tub. The gravel EPC rating: F. Full report available on request. either south or west and all have tall ceilings and ample parking area lies to the north-east of the house with character to include open fires, beautifully light bay ample space for car parking and turning. In all the TENURE windows, French doors to the garden, wooden floors property extends to approximately 1.87 acres (0.76 ha). The property is available freehold with vacant and generous proportions. Leading from both the study possession available on completion.

POST CODE AND DIRECTIONS PLANNING CONSENT - DRAWINGS FOR THE NEW DWELLING AND GARAGE BUILDING The post code for the property is NG32 1QP. From A1/A607 junction at Grantham, take the A607 south- west towards Melton Mowbray. On reaching Croxton Kerrial, pass Top Road on the right and take the second right turn into Middle Street. Pass Thorpes Lane on the right and The Old Vicarage is the next house on the left. Enter the parking area via the gate off Chapel Lane.

VIEWING All viewings will be accompanied and are strictly by prior arrangement through Smiths Gore Stamford Office. T 01780 484696

DATE OF INFORMATION Particulars prepared – September 2014 Photographs taken – 2011 Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office Licence No. ES100004883 © CROWN Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office Licence No. ES100004883 © CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED. The plan is published for convenience only. Although it is thought to be correct its accuracy cannot be guaranteed and it COPYRIGHT RESERVED. The plan is published for convenience only. Although it is thought to be correct its accuracy cannot be guaranteed and it does not form part of the contract. NOT TO SCALE. does not form part of the contract. NOT TO SCALE.

IMPORTANT NOTICE Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars, all interested parties should note: (i) the descriptions and photographs are for guidance only and are not a complete representation of the property; (ii) plans are not to scale, are for guidance only and do not form part of the contract; (iii) services and any appliances referred to have not been tested, and cannot be verified as being in working order; (iv) no survey of any part of the property has been carried out by the Vendor/Lessor or Smiths Gore; (v) measurements are approximate and must not be relied upon. Maximum appropriate room sizes are generally given, to the nearest 0.1 metres. Outbuildings are measured externally (unless otherwise stated) to the nearest 0.5 metres. For convenience an approximate Imperial equivalent is also given; (vi) only those items referred to in the text of these particulars are included; (vii) nothing in these particulars or any related discussions forms part of any contract unless expressly incorporated within subsequent written agreement; (viii) please note that if you make an acceptable offer for this property we will have to confirm your identity, as required by the Money Laundering Regulations 2007. Current garaging - Proposed location of new dwelling

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