Back Lane Barnby, Newark £550,000

Situation and Amenities

Barnby in the Willows is located approximately 4 miles from Newark on Trent and is a village with strong community spirit. There is a church and a public house in the village. The nearby villages of Coddington and Balderton have a host of further amenities including local shops, excellent schools, public houses, churches and a library. Further and more comprehensive amenities can be found in the historic market town of Newark on Trent with its excellent shopping facilities including major retail chains and supermarkets including Waitrose. The commuter is well served with excellent transport links. The A1, A46 and A17 trunk roads are all easily accessible. There is a direct rail link from Newark Northgate Station to London Kings Cross which takes from approximately 80 minutes.

Accommodation

Upon entering the front door, this leads into:

Impressive Reception Hallway

The reception hallway has doors leading into the cloakroom, the kitchen, lounge and the sitting room. The hallway sets the tone for the entire property with the oak doors and travertine stone flooring. In addition the hallway has two windows to the front elevation, a ceiling light point, a cast iron radiator and a large and useful storage cupboard.

Cloakroom - 7' 1'' x 3' 8'' (2.16m x 1.12m)

The cloakroom has an opaque window to the front elevation and is fitted with a WC and pedestal wash hand basin. This room has the same travertine stone flooring that flows through from the hallway, a ceiling light point and a cast iron radiator.

Sitting Room - 15' 10'' x 11' 4'' (4.82m x 3.45m)

This excellent sized reception room has a window to the front elevation looking towards the courtyard, is very versatile and could be utilised as a sitting room, formal dining room, family room, play room or home office. The room has laminate flooring, a ceiling light point/fan and a cast iron radiator.

Lounge - 19' 8'' x 19' 4'' (5.99m x 5.89m)

This most impressive reception room has triple aspect windows to the front, side and rear, and French doors providing access out to the garden. The spectacular lounge has a vaulted ceiling with exposed roof trusses. The focal point of the lounge is the feature fireplace with exposed chimney breast and multi fuel burning stove inset. From the lounge the staircase rises to the first floor and a door leads through into the dining room.

Dining Room - 12' 1'' x 9' 4'' (3.68m x 2.84m)

The dining room has an archway leading through into the kitchen giving a nice open feel to both rooms. The dining room has the same travertine stone flooring that flows through from the hallway and kitchen, and French doors leading out into the garden enjoying stunning views across open countryside. The room also has a ceiling light point and a cast iron radiator.

Kitchen - 16' 2'' x 12' 0'' (4.92m x 3.65m)

This fabulous sized kitchen has two windows to the rear elevation enjoying views of the countryside. The kitchen is fitted with an excellent range of high quality base and wall units, with contrasting work surfaces and tiled splash backs. There is a one and a half bowl sink and an integrated fridge, freezer and dishwasher. The gas fired (LPG) Range cooker is also included within the sale. The kitchen has travertine stone flooring with under-floor heating, and recessed ceiling spotlights. A further door leads through to the utility room.

Utility Room - 9' 0'' x 5' 9'' (2.74m x 1.75m) (excluding cupboards)

The utility room has a window and a stable door to the rear elevation and is fitted with base and wall units. There is a further sink and space and plumbing for both a washing machine and tumble dryer. The room has travertine stone flooring with under-floor heating, and a ceiling light point. The airing cupboard and storage cupboards are located here. A pedestrian door leads through into the double garage.

First Floor Balcony/Study Area

The staircase rises from the lounge to the first floor where there is a balcony/study area which overlooks the lounge and has a skylight window to the rear elevation. From the study area a door provides access through into the landing.

First Floor Landing

The landing has doors into all four bedrooms and the family bathroom. The landing has wall light points and also provides access to the loft space.

Bedroom One - 19' 7'' x 19' 6'' (5.96m x 5.94m) (at widest points)

An extraordinarily large double bedroom with dual aspect windows to the front and rear elevations, the windows to the rear enjoy the most magnificent views across open countryside. The bedroom has a vaulted ceiling with exposed roof trusses, recessed ceiling spotlights and a ceiling light point. The room has exposed floorboards and two cast iron radiators. Doors lead into the walk-in wardrobe and the en-suite shower room.

En-suite Shower Room - 7' 7'' x 6' 6'' (2.31m x 1.98m)

Fitted with a walk-in shower cubicle with mains shower, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. The en-suite is complemented with recessed ceiling spotlights and exposed floorboards. In addition there is an extractor fan and a cast iron radiator.

Walk-in Wardrobe - 7' 7'' x 6' 7'' (2.31m x 2.01m)

This exceptionally useful wardrobe has a ceiling light point, a cast iron radiator and exposed floorboards.

Bedroom Two - 14' 7'' x 9' 10'' (4.44m x 2.99m)

A further excellent sized double bedroom with a window to the rear overlooking the garden and the most beautiful open countryside views. The bedroom has exposed floorboards, both ceiling and wall light points, and a cast iron radiator. A door leads into the en-suite.

En-suite to Bedroom Two - 7' 2'' x 5' 10'' (2.18m x 1.78m)

This en-suite has a window to the rear elevation and is fitted with a walk-in shower cubicle with mains shower, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. The shower room has exposed floorboards, recessed ceiling spotlights and an extractor fan.

Bedroom Three - 18' 11'' x 9' 9'' (5.76m x 2.97m)

A further superb sized bedroom with two windows to the front elevation, exposed floorboards, both wall and ceiling light points, and two cast iron radiators.

Bedroom Four - 12' 11'' x 9' 9'' (3.93m x 2.97m)

Bedroom four is also a double room and has a window to the front elevation, exposed floorboards, both wall and ceiling light points and a cast iron radiator.

Family Bathroom - 9' 10'' x 9' 9'' (2.99m x 2.97m)

The family bathroom has a window to the rear elevation and is fitted with a white suite comprising roll top bath with shower mixer tap attachment, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. In addition there is a walk-in shower cubicle with mains shower. The bathroom also has exposed floorboards, recessed ceiling spotlights, an extractor fan and a heated towel rail.

Outside

Willow Barn is situated in a Conservation area in an enclave of five similar properties and is at the head of the gravelled driveway. To the front of the property is a double width block paved driveway adjacent to the double garage and this in turn provides off road parking for at least two vehicles. There is access around either side to the rear garden.

Integral Double Garage - 19' 9'' x 19' 7'' (6.02m x 5.96m)

This large double garage has twin up and over doors to the front elevation and a stable door to the rear. The garage has power and lighting and also houses the central heating boiler.

Rear Garden

The rear garden is a further particular feature of this delightful home and is laid to lawn edged with well maintained laurel hedge. From the rear garden there are fantastic far reaching views across open countryside and towards neighbouring villages. Also within the garden are a number of distinctive block paved patio areas and these provide ideal outdoor seating and entertaining areas. There is a large timber shed and a log store, both of which are included within the sale.

Services

Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. LPG heating is installed. None of the services or appliances have been tested by the agent.

Council Tax

The property is in Band F.