Your Sanctuary for the Year Ahead. The Gables, NG14 7JH

The Gables, Gonalston Lane, Hoveringham A distinguished country home with timeless elegance and captivating countryside views Idyllic Setting Set along one of Nottinghamshire’s most desirable country lanes, The Gables captures the essence of refined rural living.

Approached through double gates and along a sweeping driveway, the home enjoys complete privacy and a setting framed by manicured lawns and mature trees, extending to around one-third of an acre.

With open fields to both the front and rear, this is a home where every window frames a view, a place that feels peaceful, established, and deeply connected to nature.

A Warm Welcome Step inside the spacious entrance hall where natural light pours in and a sense of calm pervades. This inviting space introduces the home’s refined tone and thoughtful flow.

The hallway gives access to all the main ground floor rooms, including the lounge, snug, kitchen, and a ground floor study, each one designed to offer flexibility and comfort for modern family life.

There’s also a beautifully finished WC that doubles as a practical cloakroom, providing handy space for shoes, coats, and everyday essentials, the kind of well-planned detail that makes The Gables so effortless to live in.

A Space to Unwind Graceful and welcoming, the beautifully proportioned 26ft lounge is a space designed for both entertaining and everyday comfort.

A feature stone-effect gas fireplace creates a warm focal point, while a Bang & Olufsen integrated sound system, complete with a wall-mounted CD player, sets the tone for relaxing evenings or lively gatherings with friends.

Light streams through the dual-aspect windows, while doors open into the adjoining snug, a versatile, light-filled space that could easily serve as a creative studio, playroom, or quiet retreat.

With double patio doors leading directly onto the rear garden, it’s the perfect spot to watch the wildlife pass by and enjoy the calm of the countryside.

From the lounge, double doors also lead into the conservatory, a tranquil year-round retreat with its own independent heating system.

Flooded with natural light and framed by garden views, this space blurs the line between indoors and out, offering a peaceful place to unwind with a morning coffee or evening drink as the sun sets across the fields.

Designed for Living A home that truly adapts to the rhythm of modern life, The Gables blends practicality with calm sophistication.

The dedicated study is perfectly positioned to the front of the home, offering inspiring views across the landscaped gardens and rolling countryside beyond, the ideal setting for focus and creativity.

Thoughtfully designed fitted cabinetry and shelving provide both style and substance, with ample storage for books, files, or displays, keeping the space beautifully organised and stylish in equal measure.

Whether used as a home office, reading room, or quiet retreat, this space embodies the versatility at the heart of the home’s design, where every detail feels intentional and every view connects you to the landscape outside.

The Heart of the Home At the centre of The Gables lies a beautifully crafted kitchen by Palmers of West Bridgford, a space that perfectly balances form and function, blending timeless design with everyday practicality.

Wood-effect laminate flooring flows seamlessly through to the adjoining garden room, currently styled as a dining space, creating a natural sense of connection between the two areas.

Every element has been thoughtfully designed, with an abundance of storage within the bespoke cabinetry and central island, offering both elegance and efficiency.

The kitchen is equipped with a suite of quality NEFF integrated appliances, including a microwave and combi oven, conventional oven, warming drawer, induction hob, Blanco extractor fan, and a filtered water tap, ensuring everything is at hand for both casual suppers and more indulgent entertaining.

The central island adds further functionality with additional storage and a sociable breakfast bar, perfect for morning coffee or relaxed conversation while cooking.

From the kitchen window, the views stretch across open farmland, a daily reminder of this home’s privileged setting.

In the adjoining garden room, the scenery takes centre stage, where large windows frame uninterrupted vistas over the gardens and fields beyond.

It’s not uncommon to see wild deer grazing or pheasants passing through, adding a touch of countryside magic to everyday life.

From here, the layout flows into the utility room, fitted with extra storage, worktop space, and plumbing for both a washing machine and dryer, a well-planned zone for managing the practical side of daily life.

This area also provides side access to the property and a door through to the integral double garage, where half has been cleverly adapted as a gym, a versatile space ideal for fitness, hobbies, or additional storage.

Sanctuary of Sleep Ascend the galleried landing to discover a calm and restful first floor, where soft light filters through and every view connects you to the surrounding landscape.

The principal suite is a beautifully composed retreat, generous in size, serene in atmosphere, and perfectly positioned to capture views across the rear garden and open countryside beyond.

Along one wall, fitted wardrobes provide ample storage, while a dedicated dressing area creates a refined space to prepare for the day.

The en suite is beautifully appointed, fully tiled with a contemporary finish and featuring an enclosed shower unit, WC and vanity wash basin, a luxurious private space designed for comfort and style.

It’s a suite that feels effortlessly indulgent, offering a moment of calm at the close of each day.

Rest and Rejuvenate Three further double bedrooms extend from the landing, each offering space, light, and comfort in equal measure.

Every room is thoughtfully positioned to enjoy open views, whether over the landscaped front gardens or the rolling countryside to the rear.

Each has its own character, one styled as a spacious guest room with fitted wardrobes, another perfect for children or visiting family, and a third that would easily lend itself to a Nursery for growing families, a peaceful home office or creative space.

A generous family bathroom completes this level, finished to an exceptional standard and featuring a spa bath, separate shower, vanity wash basin, and WC.

Spacious and serene, it’s a haven for relaxation, blending function with a touch of indulgence. Gardens to Inspire Step outside and feel the tranquillity unfold.

The beautifully landscaped gardens that wrap around The Gables are a true extension of its living space, calm, private, and perfectly in tune with their countryside surroundings.

To the front, the garden has been recently landscaped with an elegant new driveway and carefully designed surface water drainage, creating a smart and welcoming approach to the home.

Wrought-iron double gates open onto this sweeping entrance, providing ample parking and leading to the oversized double garage with electric doors, where one half is currently transformed into a gym.

To the rear, a series of sun terraces flow out from the garden room and conservatory, each designed to follow the light throughout the day, perfect for summer dining, morning coffee, or simply unwinding as the sun dips below the fields.

Sweeping lawns stretch out beyond, framed by mature trees and well-stocked borders that bring colour and texture year-round. Every view invites you to pause and take in the serenity.

Along the side of the home, there’s a practical yet discreet area for additional storage, including a shed and small greenhouse, ideal for garden enthusiasts or those who love to keep things beautifully organised.

Beyond the boundary, open farmland stretches into the distance, where nature often comes calling, wild deer at dawn, pheasants in the hedgerows, and the gentle rhythm of the countryside ever-present.

It’s a private haven that feels effortlessly connected to the landscape beyond, a garden made for both living and lingering.

Out and About Nestled in the heart of the Trent Valley, Hoveringham is a village that perfectly embodies the charm of English country life, peaceful, picturesque, and full of character.

A real highlight of the community is The Reindeer Inn, a truly unique village pub owned collectively by residents, a heartwarming scheme created to preserve this classic English institution for generations to come.

It’s a place where locals gather for relaxed drinks, home-cooked food, and the kind of conversation that only happens in a true village pub. Beyond the doorstep, the landscape invites exploration.

There are miles of scenic walks in and around the village, meandering along quiet lanes, through open farmland, and beside the tranquil waters of the River Trent.

It’s a setting that offers a slower pace of life, where every season brings a different beauty to enjoy.

Just a short drive away, the historic Minster town of Southwell offers a wealth of independent shops, cafés, and restaurants, along with its magnificent Minster and charming market square.

For commuters, Nottingham and Newark are both within 20 minutes, with easy rail access to London in well under two hours.

For schooling, The Gables offers lots of well regarded options for Primary and Secondary including Lowdham C of E primary, rated OUSTANDING and Bleasby C of E Primary school, rated GOOD by OFSTED, also a feeder school for Southwell Minster.

Whether you’re seeking a place to reconnect with nature, immerse yourself in a welcoming community, or enjoy easy access to the wider region, Hoveringham offers an exceptional lifestyle, timeless, authentic, and wonderfully balanced.

A Home of Distinction Elegant, light-filled, and perfectly in tune with its surroundings, The Gables captures the essence of modern country living.

Thoughtfully designed inside and out, it offers space, calm, and effortless connection to nature.

A place to gather, to unwind, and to savour the changing seasons, this is countryside living at its most refined. EPC Rating: C