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Pottergate HouseAncaster | Near Grantham | Lincolnshire | G32 3QZ

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Pottergate HouseSituation and DescriptionAncaster is a well served village, with a primary school, post office, convenience store, butchers, doctors’ surgery, public house, nearby garage and train station. There is a popular local primary school and opportunities for secondary education include well regarded selective grammar schools at Grantham and Sleaford. There are trains to London Kings Cross from Grantham with a journey time from around 70 minutes and Ancaster’s own station is a short walk away and gives access to the Nottingham/Skegness line. Woody’s fishing lakes with bar and restaurant is nearby on Willoughby Road.

Pottergate House is a substantial individual stone built house situated at the end of a short cul de sac on the outskirts of the village accessed by a private driveway with electrically operated gates. The house stands on a wonderful landscaped sun trap plot set into a steep wooded cliff wall giving superb shelter and total privacy. The light and spacious accommodation extends to around 4500 sq. ft. and is centred around a superb and comprehensively fitted open plan kitchen/living room with a snug off. In addition there is a large lounge, conservatory, a good sized dining room and study as well as cloakrooms and a utility. At first floor level there are five bedrooms, three of which benefit from en suite bathrooms together with a family bathroom. The majority of the bathrooms have recently been re-fitted to a high standard. Further features include controllable under floor heating throughout the ground floor. There is an integral double garage as well as a second double garage to the rear as well as ample parking for several vehicles. The landscaped gardens are a particular feature and provide a delightful environment that has to be seen to be appreciated.

AccommodationThe front door opens into an entrance vestibule with storage cupboard and glazed wooden doors leads to the reception hall. This area has ceramic tiled flooring and there is a cupboard for hanging coats. Staircase with understair cupboard and balustrade rise to the first floor galleried landing.

LoungeThis delightful room with new flooring a bay window overlooking the front aspect, as well as sliding patio doors to the side and similar doors opening to the conservatory. There is an elegant Ancaster stone fireplace with wood burning stove.

ConservatoryFully glazed and with tiled flooring

Study/OfficeWith window overlooking the rear garden, ceramic flooring.

CloakroomWith fully tiled walls, ceramic tile flooring, low level WC and contemporary basin with mixer tap set on a wooden frame.


Dining RoomA spacious and well proportioned room with window overlooking the driveway.

Kitchen/Family Dining Area/SnugThe kitchen end of this wonderful space has a comprehensive range of oak wall and base units with additional cream base units, including a central island. All base units have granite work surfaces. Integrated units include: an American style fridge/freezer with cold water and ice dispenser, microwave, coffee maker, wine cooler and dishwasher. There is a stainless steel one and a half sink with chrome mixer tap and tiled splash backs where appropriate. The window above the sink overlooks the block paved part of the drive. Cooking is done on a stainless steel Cannon range cooker with six ring LPG hob, two gas ovens (one fan assisted), grill and storage drawer, set in a recess with extractor hood and additional lighting above. The flooring is ceramic tiles.

An archway goes through to the Utility Room, Inner Lobby with storage cupboard, Cloakroom two and door to integrated Double Garage. Between the Kitchen and Dining Area is a Larder Cupboard. As can be seen from the floor plan, the snug is open plan off the dining area and has French doors to the terrace and rear garden.

Utility RoomWith plumbing for a washing machine and separate tumble dryer, stainless steel sink and drainer with roll top composite work top, cupboards below and a further storage cupboard on the opposite wall, ceramic tiled flooring, door to cloakroom and integrated double garage.

Cloakroom TwoWith walk-in shower unit, low level WC and pedestal hand basin.

First FloorStairs from the hall rise to the light galleried landing with window over the front elevation and access to roof space. There is a good sized airing cupboard with megaflow water tank supplying constant hot water throughout the house.

Master Bedroom SuiteA door from the landing opens into the lobby which continues round into the bedroom, which has two windows with window seats overlooking the gravelled drive and a further window with window seat overlooking the rear garden.

Dressing RoomThis enviable walk in space is fitted with hanging rails and fitted shelves.

En Suite BathroomRecently re-fitted to a high standard to include a large walk in double shower, low level wc with concealed cistern, bidet and his and hers wash basins with LED mirror above. Fully tiled walls and floor. Chrome heated towel rail. Velux windows.

Bedroom TwoFitted wardrobe.

En Suite ShowerThe en suite shower room comprises a walk-in shower unit, low level WC and pedestal hand basin, fully tiled, two heated towel rails.

Bedroom ThreeFitted wardrobe

En Suite BathroomNewly fitted with a quality suite comprising bath, vanity sink and low level WC.

Family BathroomFitted to a high standard with suite comprising bath, vanity sink and low level WC. Tiled floor and surrounds, heated towel rail.

Bedroom FourDouble aspect with window over block paved drive and another over the side garden and fitted wardrobe. The en suite shower room comprises walk-in shower, low level WC and pedestal hand basin.

Bedroom FiveThis room benefits from two fitted wardrobes and overlooks the rear garden.


OutsidePottergate house is approached through electrically operated double wrought iron gates and a block paved drive leads to the front of the house and a gravelled parking area to the side of the house. Integrated Double GarageWith two electric up and over roller doors, power and lighting. (These garages are high enough to park a large 4 x 4).

Double GarageThis is attached to the rear of the garden room and is also fitted with two electric up and over roller doors and is large enough for large 4 x 4 vehicles. There is a separate workshop and the whole complex is fitted with power and light. There is a stone wall to the side (with oil tank behind). This wall runs from the end of the block paved part of the drive up to the gravelled parking area and separate garages. There are fitted security lights that come on automatically at dusk.

GazeboThis is open fronted overlooking the garden, has decked flooring and coloured lights and provides an enviable leisure area with a Jacuzzi hot tub available by separate negotiation.

Double GarageThis is attached to the rear of the garden room and is also fitted with two electric up and over roller doors and is large enough for large 4 x 4 vehicles. There is a separate workshop and the whole complex is fitted with power and light. There is a stone wall to the side (with oil tank behind). This wall runs from the end of the block paved part of the drive up to the gravelled parking area and separate garages. There are fitted security lights that come on automatically at dusk.

GardensThe rear garden is tiered and from the top there is a good view over Ancaster. The banks have been planted with periwinkles, giving winter colour and easy maintenance. The lower level part of the garden is laid mostly to lawn, but interspersed with pampas grass, crab apple, silver birch and other mature trees. There is a central waterfall and a recently erected wooden framed greenhouse. The borders are extremely well stocked with flowers and shrubs including ceanothus. Wide paved terrace/patio. These private gardens are delightful at any time of day and enjoy a southerly aspect.

ServicesMains electricity and water are connected. Drainage is to a private system. Oil fired central heating is installed with under floor heating to the ground floor and radiators to the first floor.

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

Council TaxBand G

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

DirectionsFrom Grantham take the A607 (which becomes the A153) north and proceed through Manthorpe, Barkston and West Willoughby before reaching Ancaster after about 8 miles. Turn left at the traffic lights into Ancaster and continue through the village. Just after the railway bridge turn left into Station Approach and continue to the end before turning right and then left into Pottergate Road. Pottergate House is found directly ahead at the end of the cul-de-sac. Postcode NG32 3QZ


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 01.07.2015


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

Tel 01476 584164


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