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Sallow HoltGelston Road | Hough on the Hill | Grantham | Lincolnshire | NG32 2BH

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Sallow HoltSallow Holt, now a beautiful home, was once collection of outbuildings and stable blocks. The current owners bought the property approximately 14 years ago, and in those years, gutted and rebuilt the property. “On viewing Sallow Holt, we saw potential to create our ideal family home, and it has outdone itself, it has grown with our family.”

“When re-designing the house, we knew exactly what we wanted.” The current owners fitted underfloor heating, a biodigester and six bedrooms, only a few components of a fabulous family home. “My favourite part of the conversion was designing my dream kitchen.” The kitchen looks onto the south facing patio to allow the owners to dine outside, weather permitting; “when we have a little sunshine, the kitchen becomes part of the garden.” In most homes the kitchen is the hub of the home, and it remains true for Sallow Holt. “The kitchen is my favourite room because I love to host dinner parties, or simply bake cakes for friends and visitors. The four oven aga keeps it cosy on a cold evening too, making it a lovely retreat.”

“Hough is considered a ‘place to be’ village. There is a great gastropub a short walk from the house, which is not good for mine or my husband’s waistline.” Hough is a small village with a strong community feel, the current owners suggest you are likely to bump into your neighbours walking their dog, or riding their horse. Although Hough does not have a school, there are a range of schools nearby. “Sleaford has fantastic girls and boys grammar schools and there are grammar schools in Grantham to choose from, as well as secondary schools.”

“This is been the perfect home to entertain; as well as dinner parties and birthdays, I have opened my gardens for charity and served guests tea and cakes in marquees, alongside my neighbours. We raised £9,000, and I believe some of that was due to my baking skills,” she laughs.

“With six bedrooms, I believe this is a family home, however it is not my place to say who may or may not fall in love with our home.”*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.


Sallow Holt is a very impressive barn conversion situated in a quiet position within a much favoured conservation village and set in attractive private gardens and mature deciduous woodland extending to approximately 2.5 acres in total and providing an enviable sylvan backdrop. The property was imaginatively converted from a range of traditional farm buildings in 1991 to offer spacious and most appealing family accommodation of considerable charm and character and in recent years the addition of the woodland has created an interesting and enviable amenity as well as securing privacy. Outside there is detached double garage with an adjoining office and store together with a large general purpose room above.

Hough on the Hill commands a super hilltop position amidst delightful south west Linconshire countryside and offers convenient access to the surrounding centres of Grantham, Newark and Lincoln and Nottingham, each offering a comprehensive range of amenities. The village is well known for The Brownlow Arms renowned for its food and hospitality. Grantham station gives access to London Kings Cross via the East Coast Mainline with a journey time of around 70 minutes making this a popular location for commuters. The A1 corridor is only a few minutes to the west and gives rapid north-south road communications. East Midlands international airport is approximately an hour away and Robin Hood airport is also easily reached.

Schooling The nearby villages of Caythorpe and Barkston offer primary schooling and Grantham (approximately 7 miles) includes two excellent grammar schools; Kings and Kesteven and Grantham Girls which have achieved some of the best results in the country. The Lincoln Minster and Witham Hall schools are also accessible as is Stamford School.

Accommodation

Entrance HallSteps with iron railings lead to a wide wide wooden entrance door with glazed side panels. Hardwood staircase off to first floor and under stairs storage. Glass window to sitting room and access to kitchen, cloakroom and utility.

Utility RoomWith stainless steel sink, fitted cupboards and space for washer/dryer.

CloakroomWooden latched door leads to a good sized cloakroom with cream tiled floor, wash basin, WC and small window.

Kitchen/Breakfast room A spacious handmade farmhouse kitchen with a range of hand painted cream cupboards giving excellent storage options. wooden work tops and slate flooring. Wide twin bowl ceramic sink with mixer tap. Oil fired AGA in black with steel warming plate set into a brick inglenook style surround with wooden beam.

Supplementary Neff built in double oven and inset induction hob and space for dish washer. Ample space for breakfast table and open arch to Sitting Room. French doors to patio.

Sitting Room (open to Kitchen)A versatile room with deep wooden windows looking out towards the village of Hough on the Hill. Oak wooden floors and built in painted wooden cupboards and shelving either side of windows. TV Point/internet points. A door leads to a Guest Bedroom and en suite with further storage and cloakrooms.

On entrance to the guest bedroom there is a further cloakroom and storage area.

Boot Room/CloakroomUseful area with Corner sink, cream tiled floor and WC. This room houses the oil fired boiler (Boulter Classic) and the alarm system.


Walk-in WardrobeOpposite the cloakroom is another versatile storage space with hanging rails and shelving.

Guest RoomA ground floor double bedroom with external double doors and an oak floor.

En Suite Shower RoomWith a cream tiled floor, wall mounted basin, WC and large shower. Spotlights and half tiled walls.

Dining Room A great room for entertaining and large enough to accommodate a large number of guests. High vaulted ceiling and double doors to the patio area. Exposed beams and oak wooden floors. Wooden latched door leads to Inner hall.

Inner Hall

CloakroomModern Circular basin in washstand with black granite top. WC and spot lighting. Slate floors.

StudyA spacious and versatile well-appointed working space with double doors to outside. Exposed wooden beams and high vaulted ceilings. Wooden oak flooring.

Drawing RoomAn attractive double aspect room with exposed wooden beams in a vaulted ceiling and wooden oak floor. Large brick built fireplace with wooden beam over and wood burner. Glazed double doors lead onto the patio area.

First FloorThe spacious first floor accommodation also benefits from underfloor heating.

LandingA light and airy landing leading to:

Master BedroomA well-proportioned master bedroom with views to garden. Airing cupboard housing insulated hot water cylinder.

En Suite BathroomWith panelled bath, separate shower, wash basin and low level WC. Cream tiling to walls and tiled floor. Spotlighting.

Bedroom Two A double bedroom with hanging space and wooden shelving.Bedroom ThreeAnother good sized double room with triple aspect to outside.

Bedroom FourA good sized single room with window to village views.

Bedroom FiveSingle room with window to side garden.

Family BathroomWet room with walk in shower, wash basin and low level WC. Fully tiled.

GarageA versatile building providing garaging for two cars as well as an adjoining Store Room and Office with separate broadband. There is a large versatile room over suitable for a variety of uses. Solar panels on the rear roof.


Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 31.07.2015

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Outside Sallow Holt is approached via a wooden gated entrance with a gravel drive leading to an attractive traditional brick turning circle with various planted shrubs. The property sits around a courtyard patio area with raised Indian stone flags.

The gardens are predominantly lawn and beautiful deciduous woodland edged by brook making this a pretty and interesting garden. Close to the house there is a vegetable garden with three raised wooden beds. Over the brook there is a further grass area and a small orchard.

ServicesMains electricity and water. Oil fired central heating. There are solar panels to the rear garage roof and providing a useful income stream via the government feed in tariff. Drainage to a bio-digester.

Local AuthoritySouth Kesteven District Council, St Peters Hill, Grantham, NG31 6PZ. Tel. 01476 406080

Council TaxBand F

ViewingStrictly by prior appointment through Fine and Country Grantham on 01476 584164 or [email protected]

DirectionsLeave Grantham via the A607 Manthorpe Road, passing through Manthorpe and passing Belton and Syston before reaching Barkston. Turn left where signposted Hough and continue out of the village, over the level crossing and up the hill to reach Hough on the Hill. Just as you enter the village turn left into Gelston Road and Sallow Holt will be found after a short distance on the left hand side.


Fine & Country Grantham 69 High Street Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 6NR

Tel 01476 584164


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