Property description
* PRICE GUIDE £525,000 - £550,000 * Situated in the charming village of Normanton-On-Trent, this exquisite Grade II listed detached manor house with six bedrooms, offers a unique blend of period character and modern living conveniences. Set on a secluded plot, the property is well-positioned within a village that offers a primary school with a good Ofsted report and a welcoming local pub, making it an ideal location for families.
Upon entering, you are greeted by a spacious entrance hall that leads to three elegant reception rooms, including a delightful living room, a comfortable sitting room, and a dining room. The heart of the home is undoubtedly the dining kitchen, which is perfect for entertaining and family gatherings. A convenient utility room and a well-placed WC off the hall, complete the ground floor layout.
The first floor features four generously sized bedrooms, two family bathrooms, and an ensuite bathroom attached to the master bedroom, ensuring comfort and privacy for all. Ascend to the second floor, where you will find two additional bedrooms and a large dedicated home office space, ideal for those who work from home or require a quiet study area.
Outside, the property has a driveway with ample parking for up to four vehicles, ensuring convenience for residents and guests alike. The front gardens are well screened by trees and hedgerows, while the secluded rear gardens offer a tranquil retreat, complete with patio terraces perfect for al fresco dining. Additionally, a range of outbuildings, including an orangery and a summer house, provide further opportunities for storage, leisure and relaxation.
This remarkable manor house is a rare find, combining historical charm with modern amenities, making it a perfect family home in a picturesque village setting.
Normanton-on-Trent is a pretty Nottinghamshire village located just 12 miles north of Newark-on-Trent. Accessed by the A1 dual carriageway and country lanes, the village provides amenities including the St Mathews C of E primary school rated good by Ofsted and the popular Crown pub. Further amenities can be found in the nearby Sutton-on-Trent including a Co-op shop, doctors surgery, two hairdressers, The Lord Nelson pub and recently opened Butchers Brew Cafe. Additionally Sutton-on-Trent has a primary school rated good by Ofsted. Secondary schooling can be found nearby in Tuxford and the Tuxford Academy is rated good by Ofsted. Normanton-on-Trent is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is easily accessed by public footpaths, bridleways and country lanes which is ideal for those who enjoy walking and biking. The village is served by a bus service provided by local company Marshalls of Sutton-on-Trent.
This Grade 2 listed detached period Manor House is constructed of brick elevations under a pantile roof covering. The property was sympathetically extended in 2000. The central heating system is oil fired and a new boiler was installed in 2023. The living accommodation is laid out over three levels and can be described in more detail as follows:
Ground Floor -
Entrance Hall - 7.77m x 1.73m (25'6 x 5'8 ) - Wooden front entrance door with glazed lights, ceramic tiled floor, radiator, period window to rear elevation, staircase to first floor with useful storage cupboard below .
Wc - Suite comprising low suite WC and wash hand basin. Ceramic tiled floor and recess with shelving.
Sitting Room - 5.16m x 4.37m (16'11 x 14'4 ) - Windows to the front and side elevations, beamed ceiling, two radiators, stone fire surround and brick open fireplace.
Dining Room - 5.05m x 4.09m (16'7 x 13'5 ) - Stone hearth with built in fireside cupboard. Windows to front and side elevations, engineered oak flooring, radiator, beamed ceiling.
Living Room - 6.40m x 4.22m (21' x 13'10 ) - Beamed ceiling, brick fireplace and stone hearth housing a wood burning stove, two radiators. French doors giving access to the rear garden, two windows to each of the side elevations. This room forms part of the modern extension which was added in 2000.
Kitchen - 5.99m x 2.24m (19'8 x 7'4) - (plus 10'1 x 4'5)
Windows to the rear and side elevation, oil fired Rayburn cooking range, ceramic tile floor covering. Range of Shaker design kitchen units with base cupboards and drawers, working surfaces over with inset ceramic one and a half bowl sink and drainer. Integral electric double oven, brickwork with arch reveals, housing built in base cupboards and shelving. LED ceiling lights and a rear entrance door leading to a uPVC double glazed porch with polycarbonate roof covering leading to the rear garden.
Utility Room - 2.03m x 2.08m (6'8 x 6'10 ) - Ceramic tile floor, Shaker design base cupboards with working surfaces over, plumbing and space for automatic washing machine, space for a tumble dryer and freezer. Grant oil fired central heating boiler installed in 2023.
First Floor -
Landing - 2.01m x 1.14m (6'7 x 3'9 ) - Built in airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder, partially beamed ceiling.
Lobby - 1.73m x 0.91m (5'8 x 3') - Built in wardrobes and a second airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder.
Bedroom One - 5.18m x 4.39m (17' x 14'5 ) - Two radiators with a heavily beamed ceiling. Attractive original wooden fire surround and cast iron grate and fireplace. Windows to the front and side elevations.
En-Suite Bathroom - 2.95m x 2.16m (9'8 x 7'1 ) - White suite comprising panelled bath, wash hand basin set in a tiled counter top with splashbacks and low suite WC. There are part tiled walls, shower cubicle with shower boards to the walls, overhead shower and a screen door. Ceramic tiled floor covering, radiator and heated towel radiator.
Bedroom Two - 3.96m x 2.59m (13' x 8'6 ) - Window to front elevation, radiator, beamed ceiling. Fitted double wardrobe and recessed wall shelving.
Bedroom Three - 3.18m x 2.95m (10'5 x 9'8 ) - Window to front elevation, radiator.
Family Bathroom - 2.90m (9'6 ) - (narrowing to 4' at door recess)
White suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low suite WC. Tiling to splashbacks, extractor fan, beamed ceiling.
Rear Landing - 2.82m x 2.31m (9'3 x 7'7 ) - (overall measurement including staircase)
Staircase to second floor and radiator. The rear landing, bedroom four and bathroom form part of the modern extension added in 2000.
Bedroom Four - 4.22m x 3.33m (13'10 x 10'11 ) - Windows to the rear elevation and both side elevations, two radiators, loft access hatch. Leading to a fully boarded roof space.
Guest Bathroom - 1.91m x 1.47m (6'3 x 4'10 ) - (plus 3' x 4'10)
Fitted with a white suite comprising panelled bath, wall mounted Trevi shower over and tiling to splashbacks. Low suite WC and an Ideal Standard wash hand basin set on a tiled counter. Radiator.
Second Floor -
Home Office/Play Room - 7.32m x 3.43m (24' x 11'3 ) - (maximum measurement - restricted head height)
Exposed beams, gable end window to the rear, Velux roof light. This room can be used as a home office or playroom and has doors connecting to bedroom five and six.
Bedroom Five - 4.29m x 3.10m (14'1 x 10'2 ) - (restricted head height)
Window to gable end, two Velux roof lights, electric heater, exposed timber and steel roof trusses.
Bedroom Six - 3.40m x 3.10m (11'2 x 10'2 ) - (maximum measurement - restricted head height)
Gable end window, Velux roof light, vaulted ceiling, built in cupboards, header tank.
Outside - The property occupies a large plot. The enclosed and private frontage is well screened with a tall privet hedgerow, trees and shrubs. Brick built entrance pillars incorporate a stone plaque inscribed 'The Manor'. The gravel driveway has parking for up to four vehicles. The front garden is laid to lawn with a stone paved pathway leading to the front door. Along the north side of the property there is a strip of land laid to lawn and planted with shrubs. Three wooden entrance gates.
There are pleasant and spacious enclosed gardens at the rear of the house laid to lawn with gravelled pathways. Additionally there is a flagstone patio and gravelled terraces. Planting includes box hedging and a variety of mature trees and shrubs screening the side and rear boundaries.
Orangery - Part brick built and wooden framework with single glazed units, French style entrance doors, ceramic tile floor and side entrance door.
Summer House - Timber built insulated summer house with two double glazed windows and power and light connected. Two electric heaters, double glazed French doors to the front.
Outbuilding - Brick and tile construction, power and light connected.
Tenure - The property is freehold.
Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage are all connected to the property. There is no mains gas available in Normanton-on-Trent, the central heating system is oil fired. A new Grant oil fired central heating boiler was installed in 2023.
Viewing - Strictly by appointment with the selling agents.
Possession - Vacant possession will be given on completion.
Ccouncil Tax - The property comes under Bassetlaw District Council Tax Band E.
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