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7 Bedroom Grade Ii Listed Family House with South Facing Garden 7 BEDROOM GRADE II LISTED FAMILY HOUSE WITH SOUTH FACING GARDEN THE OLD VICARAGE 1 CHURCH STREET, SPILSBY, LINCOLNSHIRE 7 BEDROOM GRADE II LISTED FAMILY HOUSE WITH SOUTH FACING GARDEN. THE OLD VICARAGE 1 CHURCH STREET, SPILSBY, PE23 5DU Entrance hall w dining room w reception room w study w kitchen breakfast room w 7 bedrooms (2 en suite) w shower w cellar w off street parking w south facing garden Directions Travelling from Wragby follow the A158 towards Horncastle. After passing through Horncastle continue on the A158 then turn right towards Spilsby on the B1195, continue on this road through several villages including Mavis Enderby and Hundleby. At the cross roads go straight across and look out for The Old Vicarage on the right before the church. Situation Spilsby is a charming and historic market town on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It has an extensive range of local facilities including shops, a Primary School and King Edward VI Academy with Sixth Form. Horncastle is approximately 10 miles to the west and is another popular market town. The town enjoys a range of amenities including shops, restaurants and a choice of schools including the well respected Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar school. A further Grammar school is situated in Alford which is approximately 9 miles away. There are good road links for travelling to the east coast or west to Lincoln. The neighbouring village of Hundleby enjoys a public house, tennis club and a popular B&B. Description The Old Vicarage is a substantial Grade II listed seven bedroom family house laid out over four floors (including the cellar) in this popular market town. The property enjoys a generous plot of about half an acre with off street parking to the front and a large south facing garden to the rear. In more detail the accommodation comprises grand entrance hall with original tiled floor, WC, utility room, double aspect dining room with fireplace, study with fireplace, impressive 20’ double aspect reception with tall windows overlooking garden and another fireplace. The kitchen breakfast room has a good range of fitted wall and base units, central island and an Aga and doors opening onto the garden. The cellar has been converted offering lots of space for storage or would make an ideal gym, home cinema or wine store. The first floor has five bedrooms, two en suite bathrooms (one Jack and Jill) separate shower and a WC. The top floor has two further attic bedrooms and a store room. Outside the property is approached via a gravel driveway with off street parking for several vehicles. The south facing garden to rear is mostly laid to lawn with established trees and bedded borders. Photographs March 2019 Services Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage. Gas fired central heating. Local Authority East Lindsay District Council Council Tax Band D Energy Performance A copy of the full Energy Performance Certificate is available upon request. Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills. Main House gross internal area = 4,927 sq ft / 458 sq m Eaves Sky Store 3.54 x 2.24 11'7" x 7'4" 5.92 x 5.02 5.90 x 4.42 Bedroom 5 Bedroom 6 19'5" x 16'6" 19'4" x 14'6" 5.23 x 4.23 4.50 x 4.22 17'2" x 13'11" 14'9" x 13'10" Second Floor Basement Reception Bedroom 3 6.11 x 5.07 6.09 x 5.07 20'1" x 16'8" 20'0" x 16'8" Kitchen/Breakfast Room Dining Room 6.18 x 5.29 20'3" x 17'4" Bedroom 4 6.05 x 5.17 Bedroom 7 5.32 x 4.61 19'10" x 17'0" Study Bedroom 2 17'5" x 15'1" 4.51 x 4.44 Bedroom 1 4.55 x 4.45 4.19 x 3.72 14'10" x 14'7" 5.16 x 3.88 14'11" x 14'7" 13'9" x 12'2" 16'11" x 12'9" Utility Ground Floor 2.25 x 2.18 First Floor 7'5" x 7'2" FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE Savills Lincoln The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. [email protected] © ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8377134/ANW 01522 508908 Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, savills.co.uk equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 190319SN.
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