4 bedroom cottage for sale

Galley Hill Cottage stands magnificently at the top of Galley Hill Road on the outskirts of Southwell with spectacular Minster views over open countryside and beyond.
The property stands on a good size plot of approx. 0.27 acres with immaculately presented gardens to the front, side and rear. While outside in the garden you will begin to appreciate the property's quiet and peaceful location but having the advantage of being a short walk away from Southwell and it's array of amenities.

Internally the property is charming and has many character features including original beams, an open log fire and solid wood ornate doors. The accommodation offers good size rooms and potential for modernisation/re-configuration or adding an extension should someone wish to do so.
The cottage has quite a history with deeds dating back to 1791, there is also further evidence of Matrons living in the cottage who worked at the isolation hospital for scarlet fever (1913) on the Galley Hill site.

Ground Floor -

Lobby - To the rear of the property the back door leads into the lobby with a window to the side, tiled floor, radiator and space for cloaks.

Utility Area - Window to the rear, stainless steel sink and drainer, space and plumbing for a washing machine, door to pantry cupboard, door leading down to the cellar.

Kitchen - 3.68m x 3.28m (12'1" x 10'9") - Fitted with base and wall cupboards including display cabinets, tiled work surfaces and splash backs, twin sink with mixer tap, integrated dishwasher and under counter fridge, electric ceramic hob with extractor hood over, double oven, microwave, electric heater, window to the rear, breakfast bar, original beams, plate rack, tiled floor. Leading through to:

Reception Room/Dining Room - 5.61m x 3.05m (18'5" x 10'0") - Spacious reception room with a widow to the rear, two radiators, original beams and door to:

Conservatory - 2.67m x 5.51m (8'9" x 18'1") - Tiled floor, patio doors to the rear garden.

Lounge/Dining Room - 9.25m x 4.29m (30'4" x 14'1") - The formal lounge features a stone wall fire place with an open log fire, three windows to the front and three double radiators, stairs to first floor. Door to:

Porch - UPVC front door with glazed side panel. Door to:

Cloakroom - Low flush WC and wash hand basin.

First Floor -

Landing - Access to the loft via loft hatch.

Master Bedroom - 5.00m x 3.68m (16'5" x 12'1") - Double bedroom with two windows to the rear aspect, two radiators, built in wardrobe and a free standing wardrobe.

En-Suite Bathroom - 2.16m x 1.83m (7'1" x 6'0") - Panelled bath, wash hand basin, bidet, low flush WC, part tiled walls, window to the side, radiator.

Bedroom Two - 4.04m x 4.29m (13'3" x 14'1") - Double bedroom with a window to the rear with stunning far reaching Minster views, two freestanding triple wardrobes and one freestanding double wardrobe.

Bedroom Three - 4.39m x 3.23m (14'5" x 10'7") - The third bedroom is also a double with a window to the front, again with fantastic views, built in storage cupboard, airing cupboard, one freestanding triple wardrobe and one free standing double wardrobe.

Bedroom Four/Study - 1.52m x 1.98m (5'0" x 6'6") - Currently designed to be used as a sauna with wood panelling to all walls and wooden shutters on the window to the front.

Bathroom - 4.04m x 3.66m (13'3" x 12'0") - Italian bathroom suite comprising corner seat bath with shower over, low flush WC, wash hand basin, bidet, window to the side, radiator, several vanity storage cupboards.

Outside - The gated, sweeping driveway, leads to a double detached garage (16'7 x 18'7) which has an up and over door, power and light and enough space to park two cars comfortably. The driveway provides ample parking for several vehicles. The front, side and rear gardens are extremely well maintained, with well-kept lawns and hedges and offer a good degree of privacy along with stunning countryside views. There is also a summer house (12' x 8') and a timber shed in the rear garden along with raised flower beds, apple trees and a greenhouse.

Additional Information - The property is served by a septic take which is shared and located in the grounds of the neighbouring property Braefield House.
The cottage is heated by an oil fired boiler which is located in the boiler house and has been serviced annually.
Galley Hill Road is a no through road.

Money Laundering - Under the Protecting Against Money Laundering and the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, Gascoines require any successful purchasers proceeding with a purchase to provide two forms of identification i.e. passport or photocard driving license and a recent utility bill. This evidence will be required prior to Gascoines instructing solicitors in the purchase or the sale of a property.

Outgoings - Council Tax Band F

Property Tenure - Freehold with vacant possession.

Room Measurements - All dimensions are approximate. There may be some variation between imperial and metric measurements for ease of reference. Dimensions should not be used for fitting out.

Viewings - Contact Gascoines Southwell for more information.

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The Consumer Protection From Unfair Trading (2008) - Important Notice Relating To The Consumer Protection From Unfair Trading (2008)
Gascoines Chartered Surveyors, on its behalf and for the vendor of this property whose agents they are, give notice that: (i) The particulars are set out as a general outline only for guidance of intending purchaser and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract. (ii) All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for and occupation, and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be accurate, but any intending purchaser or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. All photographs are historic. Maps and plans are not to scale.