WESTBY HOUSE 50 WESTGATE SOUTHWELL NOTTINGHAMSHIRE NG25 0LD Land & Estate Agents Property Consultants The Country Property Specialists
WESTBY HOUSE A fine and substantial Grade II Listed family house of a striking three storey design constructed of rendered red brick elevations beneath hipped roof lines in a delightful setting within close walking distance of Minster town amenities and schooling, extensive day to day amenities and professional services, in a delightful town garden setting offering a wonderful family home. PRICE GUIDE: 880,000 SPECIALISING IN THE SALE OF COUNTRY PROPERTIES
SOUTHWELL Southwell is a thriving Minster town accessible to the regional centres of Nottingham, Newark and Lincoln, with the advantage of thriving town centre amenities, professional services and schooling on the doorstep. Local schooling is of a renowned standard across the age ranges and the town offers a useful range of amenities, medical and dental practices and cultural activities - together with an active sports centre and leisure complex. Newark on Trent, a larger market town to the east offers a more extensive range of retail amenities in a market town environment, with a fast direct rail service into London Kings Cross in a scheduled journey time of 85 90 minutes. NEWARK 08 miles NOTTINGHAM 14 miles LINCOLN 24 miles EM AIRPORT 30 miles M1 17 miles EAST MIDLANDS PARKWAY 28 miles
GROUND FLOOR Main Entrance Court East Facing A flagstone threshold approach leads up to the main entrance door. Entrance Hall 4.05m x 3.05m (13 3 x 10 0 ) Fine half glazed traditional period design entrance door. Mellow flagstone floor. Corniced ceiling. Original enclosed storage cupboard. Open arch to hall recess with period doorway connecting to: Staircase Hall Balustraded period staircase rising to first floor half landing stage and main upper landing area. Internal glazed door connecting to: L Shaped Rear Hall Cloakroom Cloakroom/WC Fitted low flush wc and wall mounted wash hand basin. Main Sitting Room 7.30m x 4.85m (24 0 x 15 9 ) A striking principal reception room with a large walk-in tri-section sash window with secondary double glazing and a further deep secondary double glazed sash window to the Westgate elevation. Traditional fireplace incorporating a cylindrical cast iron contemporary room heater. Two cast iron period design radiators. Picture window and ceiling cornice detailing. Study/Family Room 4.45m x 4.45m (14 6 x 14 6 ) South aspect window to Westgate. Quaint beamed ceiling recessed down lighting. Burnished steel ornamental period fireplace with floral tiled inlays set to a slate hearth. Recessed original shelved storage closet. Exposed pine floor boarding. Wonderful Day Room - Main Family Room 7.25m x 4.05m (23 9 x 13 3 ) A superb period room with a 21 st Century interior design theme featuring a large secondary double glazed tri-section walk-in sash bay window to the east courtyard elevation. Exposed tongue and groove pine floor boarding. Exquisite decorative ceiling. A warm focal point is created by a marble period fireplace incorporating a contemporary cast iron room heater set to a slate hearth. Two period design cast iron radiators. SPECIALISING IN THE SALE OF COUNTRY PROPERTIES
GROUND FLOOR This wonderful home offers a remarkable degree of flexibility and versatility and in our opinion it is an exceptional family home exemplified by the dining room/breakfast room and kitchen which link, in open plan format. Hallmarked by a change in character to the slightly more formal main reception rooms of the house these two rooms feature exposed heavily timbered ceilings and striking wide gauge solid oak flooring.
GROUND FLOOR Dining Room/Breakfast Room 5.70m x 4.10m (18 9 x 13 6 ) Deep replacement sealed unit double glazed sash window to westerly courtyard garden. Superb floor to ceiling stripped pine corner cupboard dresser. Access to cellarage. Open plan square archway connecting to: Contemporary Kitchen 5.70m x 4.95m (18 9 x 16 3 ) overall Flowing easily from the adjacent dining room/breakfast room with matching oak flooring and heavily beamed ceiling. The main focal point of the kitchen is a striking graphite three oven Aga cooking range and Aga companion with four gas hob rings. Extensive contemporary storage cabinets set beneath a large square culinary island with hardwood top and an inset single bowl stainless steel sink unit. Matching side work station with base and wall storage units and a hardwood worktop. Fitted Miele automatic dishwasher. Access to secondary staircase leading to first floor and second floor. Large Walk-in Traditional Shelved Pantry Having original brick thralls. Superb Barrel Vaulted Cellarage Configured in three main compartments, the primary one having original thralls/wine racks. L-Shaped Rear Hall Contemporary Cloakroom/WC Having a fitted low flush wc and wall mounted wash hand basin. SPECIALISING IN THE SALE OF COUNTRY PROPERTIES
FIRST FLOOR Main Landing Single flight balustraded period staircase rising to lower half landing stage having a secondary double glazed replacement sash window to side elevation. Main T- shaped upper landing connecting to: Rear Master Bedroom 4.50m x 4.30m (14 9 x 14 0 ) Secondary double glazed period sash window to rear garden aspect. Range of built in wardrobes with louvre door fronts. En Suite Bathroom Fitted contemporary white suite panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low flush wc. Large Enclosed Walk-In Wardrobe Stunning House Bathroom/Wet Room High grade contemporary white suite comprising a freestanding rectangular bath with a striking side chrome mixer tap, two Duravit ceramic wash stands, large walk-in open shower with glazed splash screen thermostatically controlled overhead rain shower and separate hand shower and a low flush wc with concealed cistern. Contrasting graphite coloured ceramic wall and floor tiling. Enclosed boiler cupboard housing a Worcester Bosch gas fired boiler serving domestic hot water and central heating system to the main house. Chrome ladder towel rail and radiator. Side Landing Annex Bedroom Two 5.50m x 4.35m (18 0 x 14 3 ) Two sash windows to main eastern courtyard elevation. Original enclosed shelved wardrobe closet. Striking ornamental period fireplace. Fitted pedestal wash hand basin. Bedroom Three 5.50m x 3.95 (18 0 x 13 0 ) Two sash windows to main eastern entrance court elevation. Enclosed original shelved storage closet.
FIRST FLOOR CONT Central Bedroom Four/Dressing Room/Laundry 4.20m x 3.05m (13 9 x 10 0 ) Shuttered sash window to main east entrance courtyard elevation. Note: subject to Listed Building and Building Regulation considerations, there is scope/potential to create an en suite or Jack and Jill bathroom arrangement to either two or three, or each. From the half landing stage, access to: Guest Bedroom Suite Bedroom Five 4.50m x 4.45m (14 9 x 14 6 ) Secondary double glazed window to southerly Westgate elevation. Striking ornamental period fireplace. En-Suite Shower Room Contemporary white suite comprising a recessed shower with thermostatically controlled overhead rain shower and separate hand shower, wall mounted wash hand basin and low flush wc. Chrome ladder towel rail. Secondary double glazed translucent sash window to side elevation. Outer Landing/Secondary Staircase Secondary staircase giving access to the second floor. SECOND FLOOR Long Corridor Landing Having winding balustrated period staircase approach. Bedroom Six 5.80m x 4.45m (19 0 x 14 6 ) Secondary double glazed window to southerly Westgate elevation. Latched period pine door. Bathroom/Dressing Room Traditional white suite comprising a panelled bath with Mira electric shower above, pedestal wash hand basin and low flush wc. Access to roof void. Middle Bedroom Seven 4.55m x 3.45m (15 0 x 11 3 ) Enclosed boiler cupboard housing an Ideal Logic gas fired boiler serving domestic hot water and central heating systems. Bedroom Eight Secondary double glazed original Yorkshire sliding sash window to northerly garden elevation. Two original shelved storage cupboards. Wash Room/WC A fitted low flush wc and pedestal wash hand basin. SPECIALISING IN THE SALE OF COUNTRY PROPERTIES
EXTENSIVE GARDENS AND OUTBUILDINGS Westby House offers an extensive garden which affords a considerable level of privacy and relative tranquillity and is without doubt a particular feature of the sale; this is a fabulous town garden. Expansive gently sloping lawns offer a pleasant open aspect and are ideal for family recreation. A traditional garden summerhouse offers a pleasant vantage point across the lawns. A particular feature of the sale is a sheltered split level westerly courtyard with Yorkstone terracing to the lower courtyard area which in turn is relieved by a central raised bed garden feature incorporating an olive tree and herb garden with steps leading to an upper level al fresco courtyard/barbecue area. SEPARATE ANNEX/STUDIO Accessed independently from Westgate or from the westerly courtyard, this is a useful complementary self-contained structure serving the main house, which would be ideal as a home office arrangement and also offers scope as a bed and breakfast subject to any relevant planning/building Regulation considerations or simply ancillary guest accommodation. Main Room 4.65m x 3.85m (15 3 x 12 9 ) Open period fireplace/chimney breast. Link Lobby Small stainless steel sink unit. Room Two 3.25m x 3.20m (10 9 x 10 6 ) Having a vaulted ceiling. Entrance Hall Having an arched independent doorway leading to Westgate. The front courtyard driveway provides ample private car parking facilities and gives access to the garage. SHARED ACCESS DRIVE Westby House is approached from Westgate through a gated entrance which leads onto a shared approach drive serving two other properties. The ownership of the drive rests with Westby House.
GENERAL INFORMATION & FLOORPLANS FLOORPLANS FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES NOT TO SCALE SERVICES All mains service are connected to the property. Gas fired central heating circulating to radiators. Please note that none of the mains service connections, appliance installations or appliances have been tested by the selling agents and no warranties are given or implied. LOCAL AUTHORITY Council Tax Band - G Newark & Sherwood District Council Castle House, Great North Road Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire NG24 1BY www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk Tel: 01636 650 000 VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN WESTBY HOUSE AND WOULD LIKE TO ARRANGE A VIEWING, PLEASE CONTACT US ON 01636 815544 SPECIALISING IN THE SALE OF COUNTRY PROPERTIES
MAPS & ENERGY PERFORMANCE RATINGS LOCATION PLAN NOT TO SCALE FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY REGIONAL PLAN NOT TO SCALE FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY Conditions of Sale These particulars are issued on the distinct understanding that all negotiations are conducted through Smith and Partners. The property is offered subject to contract and it still being available at the time of enquiry. No responsibility can be accepted for any loss or expense incurred in viewing. Smith and Partners for themselves and for the vendors of this property whose agents they are, give notice that: 1 These particulars do not constitute, nor constitute any part to, an offer or contract. 2 None of the statements contained in these particulars as to this property are to be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 3 Any intending purchaser must satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise, as to the correctness of the statements contained in these particulars. O.S. Business Copyright Licence Number: ES100003874
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