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- Unique opportunity to purchase a character home in need of modernisation
- Stone built old school house dating back to 1862
- Three reception rooms (including two substantial rooms)
- Four bedrooms
- Double garage and ample parking
- Pretty village location
- Unique period property within the vale of belvoir read more show less
Council Tax Band: D
Tenure: Freehold
At 1872 square feet this home offers a unique opportunity to tailor the existing accommodation to your specific requirements. The original stone school house together with the School Mistress's cottage, was built in 1862 and has further benefited with extensions to the property in 1901, 1972 and 1989.
The spacious accommodation offers three reception rooms (two of substantial size being the Old School House), 3 - 4 bedrooms, three bathrooms. The downstairs accommodation incorporates the main living areas and an annexe/guest suite. The attached double garage also has a loft space, which (with planning if required) could be converted into further living accommodation/office/annexe to the main house.
Harston is a pretty conservation village in the Vale of Belvoir, approx 6 miles from Grantham, Conveniently placed for a number of schools, Witham On The Hill and Copthill prep schools, are nearby and Stamford, Oakham and Uppingham private schools, together with two excellent Grammar schools and a prep school within the town of Grantham.
Entrance
This stunning stone built original school house entrance with large solid wood front door leading into the hallway/ cloakroom, with access to the meters, beautiful period stone windows with deep sills, and second door leading through to the original school hall.Old School Room/ Living Room
25' 3" x 14' 11" ( 7.70m x 4.55m )A stunning room with vaulted ceiling and tall windows, and centred with the original stone fireplace and hearth, and multi-fuel burner. Wood staircase leading up to a purpose built mezzanine floating office. Four glazed full height bi-folding doors leading through to the second part of the original school room which was utilised as a studio and workshop.
Mezzanine Office
This space can be used for various purposes and offers the potential for a large first floor to be built.Studio/ Workshop
24' 3" x 15' 4" ( 7.39m x 4.67m )Beautifully crafted room providing a wealth of light through full length windows to the rear aspect. Door to the side of the school house leading into a storage area/ office space.
Dining Room
13' 1" min x 11' 9" ( 3.99m min x 3.58m )Being the original part of the property with quarry tiled flooring and original solid fuel stove (not in use), pretty windows overlooking the garden, a staircase leading to the first floor, door leading through to a walk-in pantry, and open plan access through to the kitchen.
Pantry
Original stone flooring and ample shelving.Kitchen
13' 3" x 6' 5" ( 4.04m x 1.96m )A range of light wood effect units at both floor and eye level with work surfaces over and tiled splash backs. Inset Belfast sink, freestanding electric oven and ceramic hob, and space for further appliances. Decorative windows overlooking the front of the property.
Second Entrance Hall
Providing an additional front door, this spacious entrance hall area with feature exposed stone walls, connects the main living areas of the house through to the annexe/guest suite.Downstairs Bathroom
Comprising bath, vanity wash hand basin and low level WC. Window to the rear aspect and radiator.Utility Room
Fitted work surfaces inset with a single sink unit and drainer. Plumbing and space for appliances, housing the oil fired central heating boiler (approx. 4 years old) and has an exposed feature stone wall with shelving. Window overlooking the garden and door leading out to the rear garden.Guest Room/ Bedroom Three
17' 8" x 10' 8" extending to 16' 11" ( 5.38m x 3.25m extending to 5.16m )This lovely size guest room boasts pretty picturesque windows to both the front and rear aspects, with a door leading off to bedroom four.
Bedroom Four
Leading off from the main annexe guest room/bedroom, this double bedroom benefits from a window to the front aspect, radiator, and door leading to the additional shower room.En-Suite Shower Room
Comprising shower cubicle, low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Radiator and window to the side aspect.First Floor Landing
Having access to the two main double bedrooms, and built in storage cupboards at the top of the staircase.Master Bedroom
12' 11" x 11' 10" ( 3.94m x 3.61m )The master bedroom is a sizeable double bedroom with a vaulted ceiling, (with restricted head height). This spacious room has a pretty window overlooking the garden and door leading through to the en-suite.
En-Suite
12' 4" x 10' 8" ( 3.76m x 3.25m )Comprising shower cubicle, vanity sink unit and low level WC. Window to the front aspect and radiator.
Bedroom Two
12' 4" x 10' 8" ( 3.76m x 3.25m )This spacious and well-lit bedroom has a vaulted ceiling with a large window providing elevated views of the countryside, stripped pine wooden flooring and has built in wardrobes to one wall.
External Description
To the front of the property, the old school house is approached with a five bar style farm gate leading onto the very good size gravel frontage, providing off-road parking for several vehicles, leading to the attached double garage for further parking.Further garden area to the front with mature shrubs and seating area.
To the rear, there are beautiful landscaped gardens surrounding the property which are mainly laid to lawn with a flagged patio area for outside dining, and include fruit trees, mature planting and borders. There is a mature silver birch tree (TPO) which can be maintained. To include a greenhouse and shed. The rear gardens have low level farm style fencing which takes advantage of the beautiful countryside views beyond.
Double Garage
The large double garage was a great addition to the property in 1989, having two up and over doors, power and lighting. Offering a fantastic opportunity to extend the accommodation above (subject to planning), which already houses a loft storage area.Agents Notes:
Please note, there is a TPO to one silver birch tree, the property is set in a conservation area but is not a listed building.Use our handy mortgage calculator to estimate what your monthly repayments could be. Edit the fields below with the relevant details or, if you’d like a more accurate view on what your repayments could be, complete our mortgage enquiry form below and our Mortgage Consultant will be in touch.
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