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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · NG23 6FE
No longer listedListed 333 days
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About
Guide price £500,000 to £550,000. Delightful detached residence situated in an idyllic location with views across the lake.
The accommodation includes a lounge, dining room, superb dining kitchen/family room, conservatory, five bedrooms, two en-suites and a bathroom. The rear garden is south facing and includes a hot tub.
Viewing is absolutely essential. Situation And Amenities North Muskham is a sought after village with an excellent primary school, pretty church and public house.
The historic market town of Newark on Trent (around 5 miles south), boasts many amenities and a good selection of local shops and supermarkets including Waitrose, Marks & Spencer Food, Aldi, Asda and Morrisons.
For the commuter the A46 to Nottingham and Lincoln, and the A1 for travel North and South is easily accessible.
Newark North Gate Railway Station is on the East Coast mainline and regular trains to London Kings Cross take from a little over an hour.
Additionally Newark Castle station has trains connecting to Nottingham and Lincoln.
Accommodation Upon entering the front door, this leads into: Reception Hallway This spacious and welcoming double height reception hallway has the staircase rising to the first floor and doors into the cloakroom, lounge, dining room and the dining kitchen.
The hallway has a ceramic tiled floor and a ceiling light point. Ground Floor Cloakroom The cloakroom has an opaque window to the front elevation and is fitted with a pedestal wash hand basin and WC.
The room has the same flooring that flows through from the hallway, part ceramic tiling to the walls, cornice to the ceiling, a ceiling light point and a radiator.
Lounge (22' 5'' x 13' 9'' (6.83m x 4.19m) (excluding bay window)) This very impressive reception room is accessed via glazed French doors from the hallway and has a square bay window to the front elevation with delightful views across the garden and towards the lake.
A further set of glazed French doors lead into the conservatory. The focal point of the lounge is the feature fireplace with log burning stove inset.
The room also has cornice to the ceiling, two ceiling light points and two radiators.
Dining Room (11' 0'' x 10' 2'' (3.35m x 3.10m) (excluding bay window)) This second reception room is also accessed via French doors from the hallway and has a bay window to the rear elevation with a further set of glazed French doors providing access to the conservatory.
The dining room has a wood panelled feature wall, cornice to the ceiling, both wall and ceiling light points and a radiator.
Dining Kitchen/Family Room (31' 11'' x 16' 1'' (9.72m x 4.90m) (at widest points)) This stunning room has been formed by converting a large element of the previous double garage, and is now the heart of the home.
The remaining portion of the garage (8'0" x 8'0") provides a useful storage facility and is accessed from the kitchen.
The dining kitchen has a window to the front elevation with views towards the lake, and a window and patio doors to the rear.
The kitchen is fitted with a wonderful array of contemporary base and wall units, including display cabinets, complemented with granite work surfaces and matching splash backs.
There is a one and a half bowl stainless steel sink and integrated appliances include an eye level double oven, microwave, warming drawer, dishwasher and washing machine.
In addition there is space for an American style fridge/freezer. The central island incorporates a breakfast bar, a wine cooler and an induction hob with extractor.
The room is of sufficient size to accommodate a further large dining table and occasional furniture and is enhanced with a ceramic tiled floor with underfloor heating and with recessed ceiling spotlights.
Conservatory (18' 6'' x 11' 7'' (5.63m x 3.53m) (at widest points)) The conservatory is accessed via French doors from the lounge or dining room and is of sufficient size to comfortably accommodate a substantial amount of furniture and has views across the garden.
French doors lead out onto the deck.
First Floor Galleried Landing The staircase rises from the reception hallway to the first floor galleried landing which has doors into all five bedrooms and the family bathroom.
The landing has cornice to the ceiling, multiple ceiling light points and a radiator. The airing cupboard is located here.
Bedroom One (16' 11'' x 11' 1'' (5.15m x 3.38m) (excluding dressing area)) A fabulous double bedroom having a window to the front elevation with splendid views across the lake.
This bedroom has a dressing area with three double fitted wardrobes and a door into the en-suite. The bedroom also has cornice to the ceiling, two ceiling light points and a radiator.
En-Suite Bathroom The en-suite has an opaque window to the side elevation and is fitted with a bath, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. In addition there is a walk-in shower cubicle with mains shower.
The room has part ceramic tiling to the walls, cornice to the ceiling, recessed ceiling spotlights, an extractor fan, a shaver socket and a radiator.
Bedroom Two (13' 8'' x 9' 10'' (4.16m x 2.99m) (excluding wardrobes)) A further excellent sized double bedroom having two windows to the rear elevation, twin double fitted wardrobes, cornice to the ceiling, a ceiling light point and a radiator.
A door provides access to the en-suite shower room.
En-Suite Shower Room This en-suite has an opaque window to the side and is fitted with a walk-in shower cubicle with mains shower, pedestal wash hand basin and WC.
The room has part ceramic tiling to the walls, recessed ceiling spotlights, an extractor fan, shaver socket and radiator.
Bedroom Three (14' 0'' x 8' 10'' (4.26m x 2.69m)) A double bedroom with two windows to the front elevation with views of the lake, cornice to the ceiling, a ceiling light point and two radiators.
Bedroom Four (13' 2'' x 8' 9'' (4.01m x 2.66m)) A double bedroom with a window to the rear elevation, moulded cornice, a ceiling light point and a radiator.
Bedroom Five (9' 10'' x 6' 9'' (2.99m x 2.06m)) A good sized fifth bedroom that is currently utilised as a home office/study and has a window to the rear elevation, moulded cornice, a ceiling light point and a radiator.
Access to the loft space is obtained from here.
Family Bathroom (7' 10'' x 6' 6'' (2.39m x 1.98m)) The family bathroom has an opaque window to the side elevation and is fitted with a white suite comprising bath with shower mixer tap attachment, pedestal wash hand basin and WC.
The bathroom has part ceramic tiled walls, moulded cornice, recessed ceiling spotlights, an extractor fan, a shaver socket and radiator.
Outside A key feature of this delightful family home is its location and the wonderful views across the lake.
To the front of the property is a lawned garden, adjacent to which is a double width driveway providing off road parking for numerous vehicles.
A footpath leads to the front door and gated access at the side leads down to the rear.
Rear Garden The south facing rear garden is of an excellent size, fully enclosed and enjoys an excellent degree of privacy. The garden is laid primarily to lawn.
Situated adjacent to the conservatory is a decked area ideal for outdoor seating and entertaining. The hot tub is included within the sale. Council Tax The property is currently in Band F.
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