6 bedroom country house for sale

Situated in the well served village of Cromwell, near Newark, this stunning detached Georgian period farmhouse offers a unique blend of classic charm and modern living. With an impressive six bedrooms, this property is perfect for families seeking ample space and comfort.

Upon entering, you are greeted by a welcoming entrance hall that leads to three generous reception rooms, including a spacious lounge, a family room, and a dining room, all designed to accommodate both relaxation and entertaining. The well-appointed kitchen has bespoke solid wood units, accompanied by a utility room, laundry room and a convenient shower room, ensures that daily living is both practical and enjoyable.

The first floor offers six well proportioned bedrooms, with the master suite, four additional bedrooms and a family bathroom. Bedroom 6 is accessed by a separate staircase offering potential for multi-generational living or use as a home office. There is also an additional shower room.

Outside, the property is equally impressive, featuring brick-built outbuildings that include a garage and workshop, perfect for hobbies, vehicle maintenance or additional storage. The expansive driveway can comfortably accommodate up to eight vehicles, providing convenience for family and visitors alike.

The secluded gardens are enclosed and well screened, offering lawned area and patio terraces. This country home not only provides a peaceful retreat but also presents an exceptional opportunity for those seeking a spacious and versatile living environment. With its rich history and modern amenities, this Georgian farmhouse is a rare find that promises to be a cherished family home for years to come.

The property is likely to be Georgian and date back to the late 1700s. Constructed of brick with ornate corner stones under a slate roof covering. The central heating system is oil fired and a new boiler was installed in 2021, the central heating can be controlled by remote hive controls. New uPVC double glazed sash windows with wood grain effect to the frames were installed c.2018. There are a range of brick and pantile outbuildings comprising of a workshop and garage constructed of brick elevations under a pan tile roof covering, to which a new roof was added in 2017. The house offers living accommodation over two levels. This can be described in more detail as follows:

Ground Floor -

Front Entrance Hall - 4.14m x 1.80m (13'7 x 5'11) - Wooden period front entrance door leading to the hallway which has a Minton style ceramic tiled floor with black and white diamond shaped tiles. There is a traditional style radiator, moulded ceiling cornice, staircase leading to first floor, double glazed light over front door, wooden sliding door leading to rear entrance lobby with quarry tiled floor, composite triple glazed side door leading to a storm porch and the driveway.



Lounge - 4.19m x 4.06m (13'9 x 13'4 ) - UPVC double glazed box sash window to front elevation with original vertical sliding wooden shutters beneath, fireplace with wooden fire surround and a slate tiled hearth housing wood burning stove forming the focal point to the room, moulded ceiling cornice.



Family Room - 4.24m x 4.17m (13'11 x 13'8) - Two traditional style radiators, uPVC box sash window to front elevation with original vertical wooden shutters beneath, solid wood flooring, cast iron open grate fireplace with wooden fire surround and tiled hearth. Eight fitted wooden wall shelves in fireplace recesses.

Dining Room - 4.52m x 4.45m (14'10 x 14'7) - Two uPVC double glazed windows to the side elevation overlooking the garden with original sliding wooden shutters, brick fireplace incorporating herringbone design brickwork and quarry tiled hearth housing a Aarrow Multi-fuel stove, useful under stairs wall cupboard with shelving and quarry tiled floor.

Kitchen - 3.91m x 3.25m (12'10 x 10'8 ) - Fitted with hand made solid wood kitchen units comprising base cupboards with drawers and wine rack, wall mounted cupboards and plate rack, granite working surfaces. Belfast sink with mixer tap and tiling to splashbacks. Two built in cupboards with shelving in the fireplace recess, matching wooden fireplace surround. The fireplace houses a Rangemaster cooking range with liquid propane gas fired hob and electric ovens, integral dishwasher. Tiled splashback to the rear of the fireplace, uPVC double glazed French doors to the side elevation give access to the garden, uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation. Halogen ceiling lights, stone effect ceramic tiled flooring.



Larder - 3.02m x 2.57m (9'11 x 8'5) - Original built in cold shelf and two wall mounted wooden shelves. UPVC double glazed window, quarry tiled floor, space for an American fridge/freezer, wall mounted wooden plate racks to one wall.

Utility - 3.73m x 2.79m (12'3 x 9'2 ) - UPVC double glazed window to side elevation, composite side entrance door with triple glazed light, former fireplace recess, built in store cupboard with pine doors, exposed brick walls, quarry tiled floor and Belfast sink resting on a brick built stand. Wooden drainers/working surfaces, plumbing for washing machine, space for dryer and a door leading to the back staircase which gives access to the separately accessed first floor bedroom/home office.

Shower Room - 2.84m x 1.27m (9'4 x 4'2 ) - Fitted with a white suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin and low suite WC. It has a double shower cubical with tiled walls, sliding glass screen doors and wall mounted shower over. Traditional style heated chrome towel radiator, ceramic tiled wall, part tiled walls with mosaic tile border. Tiled vanity shelve, uPVC double glazed rear facing window.

First Floor -

Landing - 5.46m x 1.73m (17'11 x 5'8 ) - (maximum measurement including stairwell)
The main staircase rises from the entrance hall to first floor level. Attractive period arch reveal, traditional style radiator, uPVC double glazed box sash window to front elevation, study area with space for a desk, ideal for those who work from home.



Rear Landing - 5.64m x 0.97m (18'6 x 3'2 ) - Connecting to the bedrooms at the rear of the house, loft access hatch with fold down ladder, The roof space is insulated and has a boarded floor.

Bedroom One - 4.32m x 4.11m (14'2 x 13'6 ) - Wall mounted Argo air conditioning and heating unit, picture rail, traditional style radiator. UPVC double glazed box sash window to front elevation, original cast iron fireplace and grate with stone fire surround and a slate hearth.



Bedroom Two - 4.29m x 4.24m (14'1 x 13'11) - UPVC double glazed box sash window to front elevation, traditional style radiator and picture rail.

Bedroom Three - 3.30m x 2.82m (10'10 x 9'3 ) - UPVC double glazed window to the side elevation overlooking the gardens, wall mounted Argo air conditioning and heating unit, traditional style radiator.

Bedroom Four - 3.33m x 2.24m (10'11 x 7'4 ) - UPVC double glazed window to side elevation overlooking the garden, traditional style radiator and wall mounted shelving.

Bedroom Five/ Dressing Room - 4.42m x 1.65m (14'6 x 5'5 ) - (measured to wardrobe front)
Traditional style radiator, uPVC double glazed window to side elevation overlooking the garden. Range of four double fitted wardrobes with pine effect doors.

Family Bathroom - 3.02m x 2.54m (9'11 x 8'4 ) - (plus 4'10 x 3'10)
Two uPVC double glazed windows to the side elevation, traditional style white bathroom suite including low suite WC, pedestal wash hand basin, cast iron roll top slipper bath set on a raised wooden floor area, built in vanity cupboard and recessed glass shelving. Shower enclosure with screen door, tiled walls, overhead shower. Traditional style heated towel rail, part vaulted ceiling.



Bedroom Six/Home Office - 4.19m x 3.28m (13'9 x 10'9 ) - (plus recess measuring 5'6 x 3')

UPVC double glazed windows to side and rear elevation, brick fireplace and slate hearth housing a Morso wood burning stove. traditional style radiator, high part vaulted ceiling with beam. This is a self contained bedroom/home office work space, separately accessed by the back staircase from the utility room. Ideal for those who work from home and require a separate work space or offering potential to create an annex suitable for multi-generational family living.

Outbuildings - There is a range of outbuildings constructed of brick elevations under a pantile roof covering which was re-roofed in 2017 including:

Workshop - 4.19m x 2.34m (13'9 x 7'8 ) - Lockable metal security door, power and light connected, built in work bench, loft space. There is an opening connecting to garage.

Loft Space - 3.96m x 2.41m (13' x 7'11) - A useful storage space with light.

Garage - 4.88m x 3.91m (16' x 12'10 ) - Electrically operated roller shutter door giving access to the driveway, 16 ceiling mounted LED downlights, power points, wooden ladder giving access to a further loft storage space with boarded floor, multiple double power points and LED downlights.

Front Garden And Driveway - There is a brick boundary wall with wrought iron rails along the front of the property, electrically operated metal entrance gates incorporating a bespoke sign with the house name Manor Farm. This gives access to the gravelled driveway which has ample parking for up to eight vehicles, Hypervolt 3.0 electric vehicle charging point.

There is a garden to the front of the house which is laid to lawn, blue brick pathway and stone steps leading to the front door, flagstone forecourt leading to storm porch, side entrance door and door giving access to the utility room. Metal case housing the external oil fired Worcester central heating boiler fitted in 2021. To the rear of the house there is a paved pathway and and gravelled LPG storage, metal shed, brick wall and wooden gate giving access to the rear garden.



Gardens - There are enclosed and secluded gardens located to the side of the house with lawned gardens extending from the front through to the rear boundary. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn and planted with a variety of trees including pear, plum and twisted willow. Raised garden pond with filter system, paved patio terrace connecting to the side of the house and a set of French doors accessed from the kitchen. The garden is part divided by a wooden slatted fence. There is a gravelled area with timber built open bay log storage sheds. To the rear of the garden is a modern raised composite decking terrace complemented by a composite fence providing a privacy screen to the rear boundary. Adjacent to the decking is a Juliana 7' x 9' aluminium Greenhouse (installed in 2022). Wooden trellis fencing to the side. The enclosure is complete by a wooden slatted fence along the rear boundary and hedgerows running along the side and to the front boundary. This secluded garden makes an ideal outdoor entertaining space and safe play area for young children.



Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage are all connected to the property. The central heating system is oil fired with a modern Worcester boiler fitted in 2021.

Tenure - The property is freehold.

Possession - Vacant possession will be given on completion.

Mortgage - Mortgage advice is available through our Mortgage Adviser. Your home is at risk if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or other loan secured on it.

Viewing - Strictly by appointment with the selling agents.

Council Tax - The property comes under Newark and Sherwood district Council Tax Band F.