Property description

An extremely rare opportunity in a prime semi-rural location with stunning views on the outskirts of Louth market town, to acquire an individual detached bungalow positioned some 100 feet (30.5m) back from the road with forecourt, wide sun terrace and 2 acres of grassland (subject to survey). The property is for sale with no chain.

Directions From St. James' Church in the centre of Louth travel south along Upgate and at the crossroads traffic lights, turn right onto South Street. Follow the road which leads into Horncastle Road, go to the top of the hill and a short distance past the brown of the hill, the property will be found on the left side.

Location Louth is a popular market town with three busy markets each week, many individual shops, highly regarded primary, secondary and grammar schools/academies and many cafes, bars and restaurants. Grimsby is approximately 16 miles to the north whilst Lincoln is some 25 miles to the south-west.

Louth has a recently completed sports and swimming complex, many local clubs, athletics and football grounds, tennis academy and courts, golf and bowling with attractive parks on the west side of town in Hubbard's Hills and Westgate Fields. The town has a thriving theatre and a cinema. The coast is about 10 miles away from Louth at its nearest point and the area around Louth has many fine country walks and bridleways.

The Property Originally constructed as an outbuilding and then an annexed bungalow for the substantial neighbouring property The Old Music Room, this detached bungalow has since had planning permission for independent residential occupation.

The property has brick-faced principal walls beneath a pitched and hipped timber roof structure designed in a u-shaped configuration with a clay pan tiled roof covering. Heating is by a gas-fired central heating system with a Viessman boiler supplemented by a flame-effect gas fire to an ornamental fireplace in the lounge. The windows are uPVC-framed, double-glazed units though some seals to the panes have broken down and the units require replacement.

The bungalow is set back from the road behind a split-level forecourt and front garden with upper ornamental balustrade and centre walled steps. A substantial entrance bay and gated entrance opens onto a long driveway, a large parking forecourt and turning area in front of the bungalow with access past the side of the property through secondary gates into the grass paddock. The driveway also gives access to an integral garage which provides potential for conversion into a third bedroom or additional reception room if required, subject to obtaining any necessary consents from the local authority.

The spacious grounds afford the scope to extend the property and construct appropriate outbuildings, subject again to obtaining any necessary consents from the Local Authority and please note that an overage clause will apply to the sale contract in respect of planning permission obtained for any further dwellings or commercial structures within the grounds.

This overage clause will not apply to extensions or outbuildings which are ancillary to the main or replacement dwelling but approval of the neighbouring owner of any intended outbuilding or other development will be a contractual requirement, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld and in the interest of the outlook and environment enjoyed by both properties.

Accommodation (Approximate room dimensions are shown on the floor plans which are indicative of the room layout and not to specific scale)

The property has a central front entrance between the two projecting front wings of the bungalow and a wide clay pantiled canopy porch on timber pillars with quarry-tiled floor, provides shelter. The mahogany-effect double-glazed door and matching side panel open into the:

Entrance Hall with Side Hall off

Radiator, coved ceiling, square archway, central heating thermostat and white six-panel doors leading off.

Lounge A well-proportioned room at the rear of the property with double-glazed French doors onto the wide sun terrace beyond and a double-glazed window from floor level, each commanding exceptional views across the pastureland at the rear towards the Lincolnshire Wolds. White ornamental fire surround with columns to each side, mouldings and an inset flame-effect gas fire with a marble frame and hearth.

Dining Kitchen A good size with a range of units in light oak style with metal handles and roll-edge work surfaces, together with ceramic-tiled splashbacks. There are base cupboard units, an angled corner drawer unit with lower deep pan drawer, wall cupboards and shelf unit, space with plumbing for a washing machine and a white one- and three-quarter bowl, single drainer sink unit with chrome mixer tap.

Tall unit housing Lamona cooking appliances comprising an electric oven with grill and a microwave oven above; Lamona ceramic four plate hob set onto the angled corner with stainless steel cooker hood above.

One of the wall units houses the Viessman gas central heating boiler which operates with a digital wall programmer below. There is a faced integrated dish washer and refrigerator. White six-panel door to airing cupboard containing a foam-lagged hot water cylinder with linen shelves over. Side part-glazed (double-glazed) door to the side of the bungalow and matching double-glazed French doors opening onto the courtyard between the two front wings. Coved ceiling with downlighters, radiator and wide front window with louvre blinds.

Bedroom 1 (rear) A double bedroom with a built-in range of furniture comprising a double wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf, together with a shelved single wardrobe at the side. Radiator and rear window providing superb far-reaching views. Door to:

En Suite Bathroom White suite of panelled bath with two grips, pedestal wash hand basin and low-level WC; ceramic-tiled and glazed shower cubicle with a shower mixer unit and handset on wall rail. Shaver light, extractor fan and ceramic-tiled splashbacks extending to full wall height in white with contrasting glass tile border. Radiator, towel rail and rear window. Coved ceiling and fluorescent light.

Bedroom 2 (rear) A smaller double or single bedroom also taking advantage of the lovely views to the rear of the property. Radiator, coved ceiling and trap access to the roof void.

Shower Room White suite of low-level WC and pedestal wash hand basin with ceramic-tiled splashback and mirror over; ceramic-tiled shower cubicle with glazed screen door, mixer unit and flexible handset on wall rail. Extractor fan, coved ceiling, glass shelf and fluorescent light.

Integral Garage Up and over door to the front, part-glaze (double-glazed) pedestrian door to the side, strip lights, power points and a double-glazed side window. There is a flood light by the garage door.

Gardens and Land The property is approached from Horncastle Road via a stone-walled entrance bay with brick pillars and ornamental wrought iron double gates leading round onto a spacious concrete-paved parking forecourt and turning area whilst also giving access to the garage. The drive then continues past the side of the bungalow to a further pair of wrought iron gates which open onto the paddock beyond.

To the rear of the bungalow there is a wide slab-paved sun terrace from which the grassland and rolling Wolds countryside can be viewed without interruption. The wide sun terrace has an ornamental wall and balustrades with a walk-through opening to the grassland beyond. Outside lights, external meter cabinet and outside water tap.

The land provides potential for equestrian use, horticultural activities, hobby farm or a wildlife reserve, subject to obtaining any necessary consents from the Local Authority.

Nb the buyer will be required to erect and foreverafter maintain a new boundary fence of type to be agreed, along the new east and south boundaries

Viewing Strictly by prior appointment through the selling agent.

General Information The particulars of this property are intended to give a fair and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of intending purchasers. No responsibility is to be assumed for individual items. No appliances have been tested. Fixtures, fittings, carpets and curtains are excluded unless otherwise stated.

Plans/Maps are not to specific scale, are based on information supplied and subject to verification by a solicitor at sale stage. We are advised that the property is connected to mains gas, electricity and water and whilst drainage is to a private system but no utility searches have been carried out to confirm at this stage. The property is in Council Tax band C.
Amenities

Prime semi-rural position yet 15 mins walk from town centre

Detached bungalow with 2 acres grassland (sts) at the rear

Stunning views to the Lincolnshire Wolds

Sought-after location on town fringe

South-east rear aspect with wide patio

Gated entrance, ample driveway, integral garage

Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom

Lounge, din-kitchen, hall and shower room

Gas CH - for sale with no chain