Thorns Farm, Aswarby Sleaford, Lincolnshire

Thorns Farm, Aswarby Sleaford, Lincolnshire

Thorns Farm, Aswarby Sleaford, Lincolnshire NG34 8SG A Grade II traditional 5 bedroom farmhouse in need of refurbishment with an extensive range of traditional and modern outbuildings and circa 4.80 acres of grazing land in picturesque open countryside. Sleaford 4.8 miles, Grantham 13.9 miles, Sleaford mainline station 4.4 miles (Lincoln 33 minutes/ Nottingham 1 hour 9 minutes), A1 13.9 miles 5 Bedroom farmhouse requiring refurbishment Outbuildings and stables General purpose building and a range of traditional brick buildings with potential for conversion 4.80 acres of pasture Location Thorns Farm is located to the east of the historic village of Aswarby in Lincolnshire, surrounded by open countryside and wonderful views. The market town of Sleaford is less than 5 miles away which provides access to day to day amenities and shops, schools, indoor swimming pool and sports facilities. The historic town of Grantham and city of Lincoln are located in close proximity. The road links to Aswarby are excellent with the A15 giving easy access to Sleaford, Bourne and Lincoln. The A52 to the south provides access to Grantham, the A1 and Nottingham. There are well-regarded educational facilities nearby, including Osbournby Primary School and Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy. Private schooling nearby includes Oakham, Uppingham, Stamford and Witham Hall. The local Grammar schools are at Grantham, Sleaford and Bourne. Thorns Farmhouse An impressive and traditionally styled Grade II listed farmhouse, dating from the mid 18th century. Extending to some 3,028 sq ft the property provides spacious family living accommodation over two principal floors. The property is in need of refurbishment and modernisation, but offers excellent potential to acquire a period house of character. The property retains many original and period features throughout. The sitting room and dining room are located on either side of the main entrance, and both feature ornate fireplaces which could be reinstated to their original character. The large kitchen and breakfast room could create an elegant and spacious country kitchen. There is a good-sized utility room found adjacent the kitchen, and this leads into a compact room which could be used as a snug or study area. Stairs in the reception hall lead down to the cellar. Two sets of stairs lead to the first floor where there are five well-proportioned bedrooms. All the bedrooms are of a good size, with three being particularly generous. The two family bathrooms are both very spacious. Grantham's mainline station provides a regular direct train service to London Kings Cross of just over an hour.

Outside The Property in total extends to circa 6.80 aces, which comprise the Farmhouse and associated grounds, circa 4.80 acres of pasture and extensive traditional farm buildings. A long driveway with lawns either side leads to the front entrance of the main house, while at the rear there is a courtyard area surrounded by outbuildings, which include a garage, loose box stables and general stores. A secondary gravelled driveway leads to a range of detached traditional brick farm buildings, including a large brick barn with vaulted timber roof and a general purpose building. Providing circa 6,882 sqft of accommodation with potential for alternative use, including residential conversion. Subject to obtaining necessary consents. Buildings A traditional brick building with 4 stables/stores Two open fronted cart sheds (27m x 6m) & (24m x 5.5m) Traditional brick barn with vaulted timber roof (39m x 4.5m) General Purpose Building (16m x 27m) General Method of Sale: The property is offered for sale as a whole by private treaty Tenure: The paddock and general-purpose building to the north of the site is currently subject to a Farm Business Tenancy which is terminable on 6 months notice. If the purchaser requires vacant possession, the vendor will serve the appropriate notice. The remainder of the property is offered for sale with vacant possession on completion. Further details are available from the vendor s agents. Listing: The property is subject to a Grade II National Heritage Listing. Further information is available from the vendor's agent.

Fixtures and Fittings: All items usually regarded as tenants fixtures and fittings and equipment, including carpets and curtains, together with garden ornaments and statuary, are included in the sale. Local Authority: North Kesteven District Council Tel: 01529 414155 Lincolnshire County Council Tel: 01522 552222 Services: Oil Fired Central Heating. Shared private water and private septic tank. Mains electricity. The purchaser to connect a new water supply. Further information is available from the vendors agent. Council Tax: Band F 2,447.00 2018/19 Viewings: strictly by confirmed appointment with the vendors agents Health & Safety: Given the potential hazards, we ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspection for your own personal safety, particularly around the farm buildings Development Overage: The farm buildings are being sold subject to a development overage provision of 30% of the uplift in value for any additional residential, holiday accommodation and/or employment use. Further details are available from the vendors agents. Wayleave, easements and rights of way: The property is being sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights, including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements and quasi-easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, water and gas and other pipes whether referred to in these particulars or not. The vendor will be retaining a right of way for all purposes, vehicular and pedestrian along the access to the east of the buildings for the purposes of accessing adjoining land. Further details are available from the vendors agents.

Floorplans Main House internal area 3,028 sq ft (281 sq m) Garage internal area 226 sq ft (21 sq m) Outbuilding internal area 1,316 sq ft (122 sq m) For identification purposes only. N Garage 5.83 x 3.60 19'2" x 11'10" 4.35 x 1.23 14'3" x 4'0" 5.64 x 3.67 18'6" x 12'0" (Maximum) W S E 4.30 x 2.55 14'1" x 8'4" 2.00 x 1.95 6'7" x 6'5" Outbuilding 3.67 x 2.79 12'0" x 9'2" Kitchen/ Breakfast Room 5.84 x 4.91 19'2" x 16'1" Utility 4.30 x 3.04 14'1" x 10'0" 4.30 x 1.46 14'1" x 4'9" Bedroom 4 4.91 x 2.97 16'1" x 9'9" 5.76 x 4.27 18'11" x 14'0" 4.27 x 1.88 14'0" x 6'2" To Cellar Study 4.30 x 2.74 14'1" x 9'0" Bedroom 3 4.47 x 4.35 14'8" x 14'3" Outbuilding 5.31 x 3.53 17'5" x 11'7" Sitting Room 4.55 x 4.52 14'11" x 14'10" Entrance Dining Room 4.78 x 4.55 15'8" x 14'11" Bedroom 2 4.53 x 3.95 14'10" x 13'0" Bedroom 5 4.25 x 2.91 13'11" x 9'7" (Maximum) Bedroom 1 4.53 x 4.21 14'10" x 13'10" 6.32 x 3.53 20'9" x 11'7" Ground Floor First Floor The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8353304/msz Outbuilding

VAT Any guide price quoted or discussed is exclusive of VAT. In the event that a sale of the property or any part of it, or any right attached to it becomes a chargeable supply for the purpose of VAT, such tax will be payable in addition. Boundaries The purchaser is required to maintain the eastern boundary and within 1 month of sale completion erect a timber post and wire stock proof fence. Directions From the A1 (north) take the Ancaster turn off and proceed east along the B6403 to toward the High Dyke (A52). At the roundabout, take the second exit onto A52, then at the next roundabout take the first exit onto the A15. Continue until a right hand turn signposted Aswarby. Passing through the Village of Aswarby follow the road for approximately 400 metres and the property will be found on your left. Stamford 5 South View, Tinwell Road, Stamford PE9 2JL 01780 484040 stamford@struttandparker.com struttandparker.com Jas Martin & Co 8 Bank Street, Lincoln, LN2 1DS 01522 510234 mailbox@jasmartin.co.uk jasmartin.co.uk @struttandparker /struttandparker 60 offices across England and Scotland, including Prime Central London IMPORTANT NOTICE Strutt & Parker gives notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part thereof. 2. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate and not necessarily to scale. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves of the correctness of the information within the particulars by inspection or otherwise. 3. Strutt & Parker does not have any authority to give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property (including but not limited to planning/building regulations), nor can it enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. Strutt & Parker does not accept responsibility for any expenses incurred by prospective purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. 5. If there is anything of particular importance to you, please contact this office and Strutt & Parker will try to have the information checked for you. Photographs taken July 2018. Particulars prepared July 2018. Strutt & Parker is a trading style of BNP Paribas Real Estate Advisory & Property Management UK Limited. Strutt and Parker Collins Bartholomew Limited 2013. All rights reserved. Plotted Scale - 1:603684