Orston Hall Smite Lane, Orston, Notts, £2,400,000 NG13 9NU Tel: 01636 611811 Property at a glance

• Fine Country House • Grade I I Listed • Four Main Reception Rooms • Five Main Bedrooms • Self Contained Flat • Extensive Stable Yard • Gardens/Woodland/Paddocks • 22.6 Acres Or Thereabouts

Description Orston Hall, which dates back to the late 17th century, was extensively re‐modelled in the enclosed courtyard. The early 18th century dog leg staircase and the central hall with framed mid 18th century and today represents an exceptionally well maintained house with practical panelling are particular features of this wonderful property which all of the rooms exude and usable accommodation throughout. The property has a state of the art zoned central sunlight and far reaching views. heating system which was installed during 2011 with many improvements at that time The following accommodation is provided:‐ including a re‐fitted kitchen and bathrooms. The accommodation is light and airy with lofty rooms and tall Georgian windows many of ENTRANCE which are shuttered and south facing. The property stands in beautiful yet easily maintained GROUND FLOOR gardens with a stone terrace, heated swimming pool and lawns leading down to spinney and woodland areas. The paddocks run down to a particularly scenic stretch of the ENTRANCE VESTIBULE and the outlook over the is quite wonderful. With centre opening front door, log baskets and heavy panelled entrance door to the Reception Hall. The principal accommodation on the ground floor provides a reception hall; drawing room; dining room; sitting room; study; butler's pantry; kitchen; and utility room. The outside RECEPTION HALL courtyard accesses a coal store; toilet; and boiler room. There is extensive cellar 20'11" x 14'11" (6.38 x 4.55) accommodation. The first floor is approached by a principal staircase and also a back Overall measurements with a York stone floor, panelled walls and English Rose and fluted staircase. The family accommodation on this level provides a master bedroom suite and carving. The 19th century Jacobean style fireplace with carved Corinthian columns, stone bathroom. There are five bedrooms on the first floor providing family and guest surround and hearth. Finlock central heating radiator. accommodation with two large bathrooms. The second floor provides an office; attic room; and a self contained, two bedroomed flat with this level approached by the back staircase. DRAWING ROOM The stable yard is a particular feature of the property. Beautifully built with brick elevations, 21'0" x 20'6" (6.40 x 6.25) part slate and part pantiled roofing the principal part of this building is on two levels with With tall, south facing box sash windows, early 19th century plaster panelled walls and large loft rooms. There are stables; stores; a workshop; garage; and a small barn. cornice. Period fireplace surround with leaf, rose and fruit mouldings. There are Finlock The kitchen garden is walled. This contains planters; a greenhouse; and polytunnel. radiators and the window bay enjoys a lovely view of the front garden. There are three paddocks with areas of just over three acres; four acres; and seven acres DINING ROOM respectively. The woodland is mature and mainly deciduous. The River Smite runs through a 17'11" x 14'0" (5.46 x 4.27) deep cut along the west boundary of the property. With tall, south facing box sash mullion windows, a carved wood fireplace surround and Central heating is an advanced and intelligent system installed in 2011/2012 with two mains mantle incorporating a gas stove and glazed cabinets on either side. gas fired condensing central heating boilers. The system is zoned and all radiators have SITTING ROOM thermostatic valves. Electrical re‐wiring was carried out in 2003 and further upgraded in 29'9" x 19'1" (9.07 x 5.82) 2011. Quality fitted kitchen includes an AGA range with side oven and an additional side Overall measurements with box sash windows in the south and east elevations. A focal point oven with gas hob. The bathrooms are recently re‐fitted and tiled. of the Sitting Room is the Mahogany fireplace surround with spark guard. There are box The village of Orston is situated approximately one mile from the A52 which links , ceiling beams, two Finlock and two panelled radiators. Fitted cabinets and book shelving. Bingham and . Village lanes all the way from Newark, Bottesford, , The Sitting Room floor is insulated. further south to Belvoir provide excellent walking and riding out for many miles. Orston is within the Belvoir Hunt country. The house stands prominently on the outskirts of the village INNER HALL with a walled frontage and gated access. The village has a primary school having an excellent With the back staircase and corridor to the Butler's Pantry, Study and Kitchen has a tiled floor. Ofsted rating. Additional amenities include a popular public house and deli. The fine St Mary's Church is a focal part of the village. There is a railway service to Grantham and KITCHEN Nottingham. From Grantham station there is a high speed train to London Kings Cross with 19'7" x 17'7" (5.97 x 5.36) journey times of just over one hour. Overall measurements with quality hand made, solid Oak fitted units providing base cupboards, granite and hardwood working surfaces incorporating a sink unit with mixer taps. The house is substantially constructed with brick and coursed rubble elevations, hipped and AGA cooking range with side oven, AGA four door gas oven with module. There are box gabled slate and plain tiled roofs. The elevations are partly rendered and feature a fine sash windows in the rear elevation. The Kitchen has a tiled floor and doorways lead to the balustrade and Ashlar dressings. The rear elevation has a wing with a curved wall and Utility Room, Rear Hall and outside courtyard. BUTLER'S PANTRY BEDROOM 4 14'4" x 9'2" (4.37 x 2.79) 14'2" x 13'1" (4.32 x 3.99) With glazed stone sink, fireplace with polished granite surround, built in cupboards, York With fireplace, glazed fronted cabinet, two shuttered east facing windows and a radiator. stone floor and Pine dresser unit. BEDROOM 5 STUDY 13'5" x 11'8" (4.09 x 3.56) 13'1" x 10'4" (3.99 x 3.15) With south facing shuttered window, radiator, built in cupboard and shelving. with radiator and box sash window in the rear elevation. This adaptable room is presently used as a children's play room. MAIN BATHROOM 12'2" into bay x 7'1" (3.71 into bay x 2.16) UTILITY ROOM With white suite comprising bath, basin and fitted cabinets. Low suite WC, deep panelled 14'9" x 9'1" (4.50 x 2.77) window, chrome heated towel rail, Limestone floor, arched leaded light internal window. With base units, wall cupboards, working surfaces, stainless steel sink unit, plumbing for a There is a back staircase Landing and the staircase continues to the Second Floor washing machine, tiled floor and outside door to the courtyard. accommodation.

INNER HALL SECOND FLOOR Fine, wide and easy dog leg staircase to the first floor. There is a cloakroom off the Inner Hall. OFFICE 17'7" x 14'5" (5.36 x 4.39) BEDROOM 1 With dormer window, halogen lighting, old hob fireplace, two radiators and a heavy old 21'3" x 15'8" (6.48 x 4.78) door with box lock. With south facing shuttered, box sash windows, fitted wardrobes incorporating a secret door to the en suite Bathroom, radiator and provision for a flat screen television. ATTIC ROOM Note: Many of the principal rooms are wired for satellite television. With dormer window. Door to Inner Landing and access to the self contained flat. DRESSING ROOM Newly fitted with hanging space, shoe racks, drawers and shelving. Heated marble floor. THE FLAT

EN SUITE BATHROOM SITTING ROOM 17'6" x 9'0" (5.33 x 2.74) 18'3" x 16'1" (5.56 x 4.90) With Jacuzzi bath, twin wash basins, shower and low suite WC, marble tiling, chrome A pleasant, light and airy south facing room with views. heated towel rail, shaver point, halogen lighting, heated marble floor and connecting door to BEDROOM the Landing. 14'2" x 12'7" (4.32 x 3.84) BEDROOM 2 Double sized room. 15'9" x 13'6" (4.80 x 4.11) FITTED DINING KITCHEN With two south facing shuttered windows, fireplace surround, fitted book shelving and 17'2" x 9'6" (5.23 x 2.90) radiator. With electric hob and hood.

BEDROOM 3 SHOWER ROOM 17'3" x 12'2" (5.26 x 3.71) With shower, basin and low suite WC. With east and west windows, book shelving and double panelled radiator. A door from the Kitchen leads to the Tank Room. An ideal guest bedroom with a separate lobby entrance and en suite Shower Room. OUTSIDE BATHROOM 2 The property is approached by electrically operated wrought iron gates, with an intercom 11'5" x 6'5" (3.48 x 1.96) system, set in the front boundary wall. The driveway sweeps to the rear of the property and With basin, low suite WC, shower cubicle, fully tiled walls and floor, chrome heated towel rail and shuttered window. to the front facade. The gardens are bounded by majestic, mature trees. There is a York stone POSSESSION courtyard and a patio area located on the west side of the property enjoying the afternoon Vacant possession will be given on completion. and evening sunshine. MORTGAGE PATIO AREA Mortgage advice is available through our Mortgage Adviser. Your home is at risk if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or other loan secured on it. YORK STONE COURTYARD VIEWING WALLED KITCHEN GARDEN Strictly by appointment with the selling agents. With large greenhouse, brick and slate potting shed, large fruit cage and gravelled paths with raised beds stocking everything from artichokes through to soft fruit with a productive herb FLOOR PLAN garden. STABLE BLOCK FLOORPLAN FURTHER PHOTO LOCATION PLAN FURTHER PHOTO

PADDOCKS There are two paddocks to the south of Smite Lane and The Rookery plantation. West of the gardens there are woodland and spinney areas which lead through to the 7.6 acre paddock having frontage to the River Smite adjacent to Orston Bridge.

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OUTSIDE COURTYARD With access to the Utility Room; Coal Store and an outside WC.

THE STABLE YARD There are three stables, store rooms, garden store, workshop, garage (former coach house) and a small barn. External stairs lead to four sizeable loft rooms.

THE SWIMMING POOL An outdoor swimming pool which is separately heated by an oil fired boiler.There is a wood chalet and changing room within the pool area.

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SERVICES Mains water, electricity and mains gas are connected to the property. There is a private drainage system.

LOCAL AUTHORITY Borough Council

TENURE The property is freehold.

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