The Old Sun Inn23 New Causeway | Barkestone Le Vale | Nottingham | NG13 0HA

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The Old Sun InnThis splendid, traditional, family home is set a short walk from the centre of the village, close to local amenities, and, it is centrally located in the country, together with easy access to main line stations and major road links, all parts of the land are within easy reach.

A house steeped in history, with parts of it dating back to the 1600s. At one time a farm and, until the 1950s, a popular Inn, at which time it was cleverly converted into a spacious family home. Its present owners have scrupulously maintained and considerably enhanced the house since moving to live here. A home which retains much of its original charm and tradition, whilst incorporating quality comforts and luxuries of modern day life. Accommodation is flexible and generous and provides lots of areas for children to pursue individual hobbies and interests, or to invite their friends for sociable ‘sleepovers’. The farmhouse style kitchen/breakfast room is the area of the house where everyone meets to catch up with the day’s news. The first floor landing is an interesting area. The present owners have cleverly utilised this large space as a library and take pleasure in sitting quietly, enjoying a good book. In addition, there is a useful annexe, which provides space for independent accommodation for a family member, but could easily be utilised for home working.

The garden space is exceptionally peaceful and its courtyard area is the space where family BBQs or al fresco dining takes place. A remarkably sheltered garden, from which the family enjoy produce from their fruit trees, or grapes from their productive grapevine.

The village has brilliant access to a wide range of excellent amenities, including a comprehensive choice of both state, and independent schools. Close by is Bingham, as is the bustling market town of Melton Mowbray, with journeys to Nottingham being very easy. Grantham is the favoured choice of main line station which offers a quick and efficient service into Kings Cross. Being located in the heart of the Vale of Belvoir, walking, cycling, and riding are popular pastimes.

A spacious family home in a calm, serene, semi rural setting, but with first rate access to major urban centres.

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

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Barkestone lies in the heart of renowned Vale of Belvoir countryside yet is convenient for access to Grantham (12 miles) and its station giving access to London King’s Cross with a rail journey time from around 70 minutes. The A1 provides rapid north, south road communications and the nearby A52 allows good access into Nottingham (18 miles) and Leicester (32 miles) via the A46. The well known market town of Melton Mowbray is about 13 miles. There is also a useful cross country rail service into Nottingham from nearby Bottesford. The village itself is situated in the northeast of Leicestershire, and the original settlement is believed to date from the 7th Century and is mentioned as a parish in the 1086 Domesday Book. It is now part of the parish that includes Redmile and Plungar and worship is centred around the Church of St Peter and St Paul in Jericho Lane. Amenities within the village are limited but there are a good range of services to be found in Bottesford and Bingham which can be reached within a few minutes. There is a local primary school in the next village (Redmile) and good opportunities for secondary education in the surrounding towns. The local John Dory pub/fish and chip restaurant is popular for miles around.

The Old Sun Inn is constructed of brick beneath a slate roof and enjoys a quiet situation close to the edge of the village and open countryside beyond. The property has been renovated and improved whilst still allowing purchasers the opportunity of making their own mark. The accommodation is surprisingly spacious and incorporates many character features including a number of open fireplaces. A useful self-contained ground floor annexe comprising of a bedroom, kitchenette and shower/WC adds considerable flexibility to the layout. Outside there is a driveway leading to a double garage and two walled gardens, one of which is completely enclosed and secure, and each offering a good level of privacy.

Entrance HallCentral heating radiator, ceiling light point, staircase rising to the first floor and ledge and brace door to:

CloakroomContaining a two piece white suite comprising low flush wc; wall mounted wash basin with chrome taps and white ceramic tiled splash back, tiled floor, wall light point and obscure glazed window to the side.

Sitting RoomA delightful light and airy room benefitting from a dual aspect with sliding French door out on to the rear garden. The main feature is a chimney breast with attractive period cast iron open fire and grate with oak surround and mantle, slate hearth, alcoves to either side, beamed ceiling, central heating radiator, UPVC window to the front elevation.

StudyA useful room, ideal as a home office having pleasant aspect onto the rear courtyard garden. Built-in bookcase, exposed beams to the ceiling, central heating radiator, wall light point and single glazed window.

Dining RoomWith an attractive stone fireplace with exposed brick back, open grate and flagstone hearth, deep shelved alcove to the side, deep skirting, central heating radiator, UPVC double glazed window overlooking the garden with attractive slate tiled window seat. A ledge and brace door leads through to the:

KitchenWith access into the breakfast room and French doors out on to the garden. Fitted with a range of wall, base and drawer units, wood trimmed work surfaces with inset stainless steel sink and drainer unit with chrome mixer tap, ceramic tiled splash backs. Integrated appliances include Siemens electric hob with concealed hood over, double oven, plumbing for dishwasher, space for further free standing appliance, useful built-in dresser unit with glass fronted display cabinet, deep skirting, slate tiled floor, ceiling light point and UPVC double glazed French doors to the rear garden. An open doorway leads through into the:

Breakfast RoomWith aspect onto the enclosed courtyard garden. Beamed ceiling, continuation of the tiled floor, deep skirting, central heating radiator, UPVC double glazed window and door leading to the exterior.

Boot RoomA useful space ideal for storage/utility style space perfect for pets. Tongue and groove panelled ceiling, wall mounted electrical consumer unit, tiled floor, window to the front elevation. A further door leads through to the:

Laundry/Boiler RoomUtility space ideal for clothes drying having high vaulted ceiling with exposed purlins, brick set floor, wall mounted Viessmann gas central heating boiler, plumbing for washing machine, ample room for further free standing appliances, power and light, multi-pane sliding sash window and solid timber door leading out on to the rear courtyard garden.

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First Floor LandingA large characterful space currently utilised as a sitting room/library. Having pine spindle balustrade, attractive period stove, built in airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder and providing useful storage above, central heating radiator, access to loft space, two ceiling light points, UPVC window to the front elevation and ledge and brace door leading to Bedroom three. An open doorway with two steps leads down to an inner landing, with sloping ceiling, central heating radiator and doors to:

Bedroom OneA well proportioned double bedroom with UPVC window overlooking the rear garden. Radiator.

Bedroom TwoA well proportioned double bedroom with pleasant aspect onto the rear garden. Having central heating radiator, ceiling light point, access to loft space and UPVC double glazed window.

Bedroom ThreeAn L shaped double bedroom which receives the afternoon sun and pleasant aspect looking down New Causeway. Central heating radiator, ceiling light point, double glazed window to the side.

Bedroom FourA pleasant single bedroom having pitched ceiling with exposed purlin, built-in under eaves storage cupboard, exposed floor boards, ceiling light point, central heating radiator and UPVC double glazed window overlooking the courtyard garden.

BathroomHaving a four piece suite comprising tongue and groove panelled bath with chrome mixer tap and integrated shower handset, separate shower enclosure with glass screen and wall mounted Aquatronic electric shower, close coupled wc, built in vanity unit providing useful storage with inset basin over with chrome taps and ceramic tiled splash backs, central heating radiator, pitched ceiling with inset velux skylight and additional UPVC obscure double glazed window to the side.

The Annexe Overlooking the enclosed rear garden

Bed/Sitting RoomOffering a fantastic amount of flexibility which could be utilised as guest suite or annexe ideal for elderly relative or teenager, or even potentially as a B&B facility. Originally converted from an attached barn the property offers an attractive vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers, velux skylights, quarry tiled floor, deep pine skirting, central heating radiator, ladder leading up to useful storage in the eaves, double glazed window with attractive pine shutters onto the courtyard garden.

KitchenetteHaving fitted base units with timber work surfaces over, inset stainless steel sink and drainer unit with chrome taps and ceramic tiled splash back, inset down lighters to the ceiling, wall mounted extractor, double glazed window overlooking the courtyard garden. A further ledge and brace door leads through to the:

En Suite Shower RoomWith a modern three piece white suite comprising Showerlux quadrant shower enclosure with glass screen and chrome surround, wall mounted electric shower, close coupled wc, pedestal wash hand basin with chrome taps, white ceramic tiled splash backs, continuation of the quarry tiled floor, deep pine skirting, central heating radiator, inset down lighters to the ceiling and wall mounted extractor.

OutsideThe property occupies a delightful and deceptive plot at the heart of this pretty village, fronting New Causeway with two pretty garden areas, the main one lying to the side of the house behind a walled frontage with timber courtesy gate access. Mainly laid to lawn with well stocked established borders containing a variety of trees and shrubs, useful timber summerhouse. The courtyard garden to the rear is completely enclosed and private with secure gated access from the drive.

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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 16.04.2015

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ServicesMains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Gas fired central heating is installed. Separate phone/broadband lines to both house and annexe.

Local AuthorityMelton Borough CouncilParkside, Station Approach Burton StreetMelton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1GH Telephone 01664 502502

Council Tax Band D

DirectionsLeave Grantham by the A52 Nottingham Road and continue in a westerly direction. As the A52 bypasses Bottesford turn left at the Easthorpe crossroads into Belvoir Road and follow this road (which becomes Long Lane). Ignore the right turning to Redmile and turn right into Wood Lane where signposted Barkestone. Upon entering the village take the third turning on the right into New Causeway and the property will be found on the left hand side. Postcode NG13 0HA.

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Fine & Country Grantham 69 High Street, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG31 6NR

Tel 01476 584164

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