Old Bolingbroke, Lincolnshire, PE23

Enjoying an idyllic location, situated within the sought after village of Old Bolingbroke within a conservation area on the Southern edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds - designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty; this utterly charming, immaculately presented and deceptively spacious four bedroom detached cottage is set within an 0.2 acre plot, surrounded by mature private gardens, benefitting from a generous driveway providing off -road parking for multiple vehicles, and solar PV panels.

Old Boilingbroke itself has a royal connection as it is the birth place of King Henry IV, with the historic Bolingbroke Castle ruins lying in the centre of the village. The property is within easy reach of local amenities including a post office, shop and a village pub, enjoys good access to a number of hiking trails and picturesque countryside walks, and benefits from good travel connections.

INTERIOR

Originally built as a farmhouse in 1730 and then subsequently extended, Vine Cottage has been sympathetically renovated throughout, retaining many of its glorious period features whilst offering modern conveniences.

Ground Floor

Located in the original part of the cottage is a beautiful farmhouse style Breakfast Kitchen: 4.85m x 3.50m (15'11" x 11'6") with quarry tiled floor, a selection of attractive cream wall and base units set above and below granite work surfaces incorporating a large breakfast bar, and an original, exposed brick chimney breast now housing a double Range oven.

The Kitchen leads through to the galley style Utility Room: 8.72m x 1.51m (28'7" x 4'11") where an open doorway offers further access to an adjoining Pantry: 2.44m x 1.78m (8' x 5'10") with integral storage cupboard. The Utility is also laid to quarry tiled flooring, includes matching cream wall and base units with space and plumbing for a washing machine, tumble dryer and a composite sink/drainer, offers direct access outside through an external door, and leads through to a Cloakroom/WC: with wash hand basin.

An original door from the opposite side of the Kitchen steps down to a beautiful dual aspect Living Room: 5.72m x 3.52m (18'9" x 11'7") featuring exposed beams, a wood burning stove and direct access out to the Garden patio through double glazed French doors.

Also accessed from the Kitchen is the Dining Room: 4.33m x 3.89m (14'2" x 12'9") with original decommissioned cast iron fireplace. This room can also be entered via the beautiful, main Reception Hallway: with original Victorian tiled floor. A bespoke sheltered entrance door to the front of the property offers direct access to the Reception Hallway from outside.

From here, an internal door leads through to a lovely light and cosy, carpeted Reception Room: 4.07m x 3.93m (13'4" x 12'11") with wood burning stove and views out to the front Garden. Whilst a decorative, original staircase incorporating a storage cupboard below, rises to the first floor landing, with a dado rail running throughout.

First Floor

From the first floor Landing can be accessed three Bedrooms and a beautiful Family Bathroom: 3.43m x 2.43m (11'3" x 8') comprising attractive wall panelling, a tile floor, walk in digital shower, a freestanding bath with central wall mounted tap, two cast iron radiators, WC and a pedestal wash hand basin. Bedrooms 2: 3.96m x 3.33m (13' x 10'11") and 3: 2.79m x 2.64m (9'2" x 8'8") overlook the front of the property, whilst Bedroom 4: 2.72m x 2.44m (8'11" x 8') currently used as a study - lies adjacent to the Bathroom and overlooks the rear Garden.

A separate stair case from the ground floor Living Room rises to the impressive Master Suite: 5.74m x 3.50m (18'10" x 11'6"). This fantastic room includes a stable door opening onto an oak balcony with space for a table and chairs, and a lovely place to take in the surrounding Garden views. Additional features include a pitched ceiling, painted beams, and an adjoining Dressing Room: 4.20m x 3.50m (13'9" x 11'6") with integral Ensuite Shower Room: 3.24m x 2.07m (10'8" x 6'9") comprising a generous walk in digital shower, decorative tile flooring which is in keeping with the property's period heritage, a WC, wall mounted radiator, and countertop wash hand basin with storage below. The En-suite also includes under-floor heating.

EXTERIOR

To the front of the property can be found a stone gravelled driveway with parking space for four vehicles plus a paved wheelie bin storage area.

The beautifully landscaped Rear Garden includes a number of mature shrubs and trees, designated planting areas, well maintained lawns and patios with space for outdoor seating. There are paved pathways including raised seating areas, a timber pergola and a summer house.

Additional external features include brick walling with wrought iron railings and gates leading to the enclosed area housing an outside water tap and oil tank (replaced in 2016). There are two large timber garden sheds with wood store attached, external lighting, water taps.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The property has the benefit of Solar PV Panels which are part of the 'Feed in Tarif' Government Scheme, Oil fired central heating with new A-rated boiler and a 8kw wood burning stove to the rear lounge.

DISCLAIMER

These particulars are intended to give a fair description of the property but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not constitute an offer of contract. Intending purchasers must rely on their own inspection of the property.

None of the above appliances/services have been tested by ourselves. We recommend purchasers arrange for a qualified person to check all appliances/services before making any legal commitment.