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Guide Price £400,000 to £425,000 Barge Estates is delighted to introduce this exceptional residence at 24 Union Street, Retford, a beautifully appointed home that effortlessly combines timeless character with contemporary living.
Approached through an impressive gated entrance, the property immediately creates a sense of grandeur, with a substantial private driveway providing an elegant approach to the home.
Stepping through the front door, the welcoming entrance hall leads into a series of beautifully presented reception spaces.
The elegant lounge is a particularly inviting room, with a stunning fireplace providing a striking focal point and adding warmth and character to the space.
Beyond this lies a versatile snug or dining room, beautifully furnished and offering an ideal setting for relaxed evenings or more formal entertaining.
At the heart of the home is the impressive chef’s kitchen — generously proportioned, beautifully designed and perfectly suited to both everyday family life and entertaining guests.
A substantial utility room provides excellent practical space and benefits from a useful pantry, while the double garage adds further convenience and storage.
Ascending to the first floor, the property offers three generously proportioned bedrooms, complemented by a beautifully appointed shower room and a stylish family bathroom.
Each room continues the home's distinctive blend of period character and modern comfort.
A particularly special feature of this residence is the self-contained annex, providing exceptional versatility for guests, extended family, a home office or independent living.
The annex incorporates its own shower room and kitchenette, while a beautiful private balcony provides an additional outdoor space and a wonderful feature within the home.
Throughout, the property exudes a wonderful sense of character, enhanced by carefully considered modern features and beautifully presented interiors.
The result is a distinctive and elegant home offering both charm and versatility in a highly desirable Retford setting.
Perfectly positioned for town centre living, the property places Retford’s excellent range of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities within easy reach.
The attractive Market Square, Kings’ Park and Chesterfield Canal all contribute to the town’s distinctive character, while Retford railway station provides excellent connections for commuters and those travelling further afield.
A superb setting for buyers seeking the convenience of a vibrant market town with everything close at hand.
Entrance Hall A handsome Victorian inspired entrance door, complemented by decorative stained glazing above, opens into a characterful reception hall.
The staircase rises to the first floor accommodation. A panelled door leads through to the principal reception room.
Sitting Room – 16'0" x 15'10" (4.89m x 4.86m) An elegant and generously proportioned dual aspect reception room enjoying excellent natural light from double-glazed windows to both the front and side elevations.
The focal point is a substantial fireplace with coordinating raised hearth and coal-effect living-flame gas fire.
Decorative cornicing, a ceiling rose, dado rail and period style skirtings provide further architectural detail.
Dining Area – 13'2" x 12'8" (4.02m x 3.91m) A distinctive dining space centred around a log burning stove and a timber mantlepiece. A side-facing window provides natural light.
An additional radiator provides heating. Twin openings and steps create an attractive transition into the kitchen.
Kitchen – 19'0" x 13'2" (5.83m x 4.02m) A striking, generously sized kitchen with an industrial-contemporary aesthetic.
Metallic grey cabinetry provides extensive storage at both base and wall level, complemented by stainless-steel work surfaces incorporating a double sink and drainer with mixer tap.
There is provision for a range-style cooker beneath a stainless-steel splashback and extractor canopy, together with an integrated larder refrigerator and Bosch dishwasher.
Three large double glazed picture windows frame views over the garden and flood the room with natural light. Tiled flooring with coordinating skirtings, painted ceiling timbers.
Walk In Pantry – 7'0" x 6'8" (2.17m x 2.07m) Positioned just off the kitchen and approached via a small step, this useful walk-in pantry provides extensive shelving together with exposed ceiling timbers and ceramic tiled flooring.
Utility Room – 13'9" x 9'4" (4.24m x 2.86m), maximum A particularly spacious and practical utility room, fitted with a comprehensive selection of cupboards, drawers and work surfaces.
A traditional Belfast sink with mixer tap is complemented by part tiled walls, while plumbing and space are provided for a washing machine.
A side-facing double-glazed window and a door with a glass insert provide natural light and access outside.
Spotlighting completes the room, with separate doors connecting to both the garage and annexe. Cloakroom Appointed with a WC and hand wash basin with tiled splashback.
Ceramic floor tiles with coordinating tiled skirtings complete the room. First Floor Landing The staircase rises to the first-floor landing, providing access to the principal bedroom accommodation.
Bedroom Two – 16'0" x 12'4" (4.89m x 3.78m) A substantial double bedroom with a front-facing double-glazed window.
A wardrobe area offers hanging and shelving storage and is currently screened by a curtain. A small pane glazed door provides direct access to a private shower room.
En-Suite Shower Room – 9'5" x 4'4" (2.90m x 1.34m) Well appointed with a tiled walk-in shower and mains-fed shower system behind a glazed screen, together with a pedestal wash basin with mixer tap, WC.
Further features include tiled walls and flooring, extractor fan and an obscure double glazed window.
Principal Bedroom – 12'8" x 11'9" (3.91m x 3.61m) A comfortable principal bedroom with a side-facing window, period-style skirting boards and two sets of fitted wardrobes providing excellent storage.
A doorway and steps lead down into the adjoining dressing room/third bedroom.
Dressing Room – 12'9" x 7'6" (3.93m x 2.31m) A highly versatile room, presently lending itself particularly well to use as a dressing room or private sitting area to the principal suite.
A double glazed side window overlooks the balcony and garden. A panelled door leads into the family bathroom.
Family Bathroom – 9'0" x 7'7" (2.77m x 2.34m) Finished with a white three piece suite comprising an individually shaped bath with timber panelling and tiled surround, handheld mixer shower attachment, vanity wash basin with storage below and W.C.
An obscure double-glazed side window provides natural light and privacy, while part-tiled walls, period-style skirtings, spotlighting, a heated towel radiator.
From the principal bedroom, a further staircase rises to the attic accommodation.
Attic Room – 11'8" x 9'9" (3.60m x 3.03m) A useful additional room illuminated by a Velux roof window, spotlighting and useful eaves storage.
Self-Contained Studio / Annexe / Bedroom Three Studio / Annexe / Bedroom Three – 26'10" x 17'0" narrowing to 7'2" (8.22m x 5.22m narrowing to 2.19m) A significant addition to the property, this spacious and independently arranged studio offers considerable versatility for guests, extended family, home working or ancillary accommodation.
The triple aspect interior benefits from two substantial double-glazed windows to the side and a further window to the rear. A half-glazed uPVC door opens directly onto the balcony.
The integrated kitchenette is fitted with base cupboards and drawers, generous work surfaces and a breakfast bar.
Appliances include a stainless-steel sink and drainer and a two-ring Bosch electric hob, with dedicated space for a refrigerator. Part-tiled walls complete the kitchen area.
Annexe Shower Room A well-proportioned shower room incorporating a large walk-in enclosure with Aqua Board surround, glazed screen and electric shower.
There is also a pedestal wash basin with tiled splashback and W.C. An obscure double-glazed side window, extractor fan.
Outside The property is approached from Union Street through wooden double gates, opening into a private, fully walled external area.
Designed with ease of maintenance in mind, the space is predominantly stone finished and softened by a raised border containing established shrubs and flowering plants.
A distinctive spiral staircase rises to the balcony.
Attached Double Garage – 18'2" x 17'2" (5.53m x 5.24m), maximum A substantial attached double garage fitted with roller-shutter doors and benefiting from power and lighting.
Please note that certain photographs presented in our listing are using virtual staging methods, which include digital additions such as furniture, lighting and decorative elements; these alterations are solely for visualisation purposes.
Please contact Barge Estates if you have any queries.
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Services Please note, we have not tested the services or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
Floorplans The floorplans within these particulars are for identification purposes only, they are representational and are not to scale.
Accuracy and proportions should be checked by prospective purchasers at the property.
General Whilst every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, they are only a general guide to the property. These particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.
Barge Estates use all reasonable endeavours to supply accurate property information in line with the Consumer Protection from Unfair trading Regulations 2008.
The matters in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers.
It should not be assumed that this property has all the necessary planning, building regulation or other consents.
Barge Estates does not have any authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatever in relation to this property or these particulars or enter into any contract relating to this property on behalf of the vendor.
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