A CHARMING STONE PROPERTY SITUATED IN PRETTY GARDENS WITH ROLLING COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS Pondside Barn Newton, Sleaford, Lincolnshire CREATED AROUND THE REMAINS OF A 19TH CENTURY CART SHED, PONDSIDE BARN IS BUILT OF LOCALLY SOURCED ANCASTER STONE. SET DOWN A QUIET LANE IN THE ATTRACTIVE VILLAGE OF NEWTON, WITH PRETTY GARDENS, INCLUDING A NATURAL POND AND ENVIABLE COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS. Pondside Barn, Newton, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 0EE Grantham – 10 miles (trains to London Kings Cross from 1 hour 10 minutes) ♦ Sleaford – 11 miles ♦ Bourne – 13.5 miles ♦ Boston – 21.5 miles ♦ Stamford – 24.5 miles Newark – 26.5 miles ♦ Lincoln – 27 miles ♦ Oakham – 28 miles ♦ Peterborough – 30 miles ♦ Nottingham – 37 miles Situation Newton is an attractive village situated within close proximity of the market town of Grantham where there is an excellent train service to London King’s Cross with journey times from approximately 70 minutes. The village has a pub, The Red Lion, which also serves food and interestingly has its own squash court which is used by the local residents. The towns of Sleaford and Bourne are both nearby and these, along with Grantham, are all serviced by excellent Grammar schools. The historic towns of Stamford and Oakham, with their renowned public schools, are both less than 30 miles away. Accommodation Pondside barn is approached down a quiet lane and entered via a wooden five bar gate. A gravel driveway sweeps past lawned gardens on either side round to a parking area and garage. Upon entering the property from the front door into the reception hall, there is a cloakroom with WC, doors leading into the triple aspect sitting room with beam work, wood burning stove and French doors into the garden. The reception hall also leads into the dining room and the spacious fitted kitchen/breakfast room, which has double doors opening into the garden room, offering views across the garden and countryside beyond. An inner hall leads to three bedrooms, one of which might be used as an office or a snug. The largest of the ground floor bedrooms has an ensuite shower room. There is also a family bathroom, a boiler room with sink and access to the outside, and a utility/laundry room with a range of fitted cupboards and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. From the inner hall are stairs leading to the first floor. A spacious landing gives way to two large bedrooms, both with eaves’ storage and one with ensuite bathroom. Gardens and Grounds The gardens to Pondside barn are delightful. There are two large lawned areas which are well maintained, interspersed with mature trees and leading down to a brook. There is an attractive natural pond to the side of the property, next to the single garage. Services Mains electricity and water and connected. Oil fired central heating. Shared drainage system with all costs shared equally with two other properties. Planning The property is within a Conservation Area Local Authority North Kesteven District Council Offices, Kesteven Street, Sleaford, Lincolnshire NG34 7EF. T: 01529 308266. Council Tax Band F with £2158.78 payable for the 2016/17 year. Fixtures and Fittings All curtains, light fittings and garden statuary are specifically excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation. Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) EPC rating: D Tenure The property is for sale by private treaty with freehold tenure and vacant possession available on completion. Post Code and Directions The post code for the property is NG32 3EJ. From the Savills Stamford office head south and turn right onto Kettering Road A43. Turn right to merge onto the A1 heading north. Follow the B6403 to High Dike/A52. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto High Dike/ A52. Continue on the A52 towards the village of Newton. Turn right onto Newton Road and then turn right onto Haceby Road. Turn right again and the property will be on the left. Office Opening Hours Monday – Friday: 9.00am – 5.30pm Saturday: 9.00am – 12.30pm Viewing All viewings will be accompanied and are strictly by prior arrangement through Savills Stamford Office. T 01780 484696 Date of Information Particulars prepared – April 2016 Photographs taken - March 2016 Floorplans Total gross internal area: 2,816 sq ft (262 sq m) Savills Stamford 9 High Street St Martins Stamford PE9 2LF Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars, all interested parties should note: i) The description and photographs are for guidance only and are not a complete [email protected] 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 01780 484696 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 Savills. 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 savills.co.uk discussions forms part of any contract unless expressly incorporated within a subsequent written agreement..