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Hemdyke House is a haven in the Isle of Axholme enjoying an extremely private and secluded location off Silver Street on the south west fringe of the Trentside village of Owston Ferry about 4 miles from the historic market town of Epworth where there are good local leisure, commercial and shopping

SITUATION:

Hemdyke House is a haven in the Isle of Axholme enjoying an extremely private and secluded location off Silver Street on the south west fringe of the Trentside village of Owston Ferry about 4 miles from the historic market town of Epworth where there are good local leisure, commercial and shopping facilities. Major centres are easily accessible from Junction 2 of the M180 (about 6 miles), Leeds approximately 50 miles, Scunthorpe 12 miles and Doncaster 18 miles. From Doncaster station, London Kings Cross is about a 90 minute journey. The Robin Hood International airport is also within a 15 minute drive.

DESCRIPTION:

A rare opportunity to acquire a rural retreat with tremendous potential for residential, leisure or commercial usage subject to Planning. This fascinating proposition comprises a group of varied and versatile properties as follows:-

Hemdyke House, a 6 bedroomed Victorian residence of style and character set in secluded grounds, the Old Coach House, a superb conversion executed to an exacting specification providing delightful, well planned accommodation with an appealing combination of contemporary and traditional styles. Former barns/offices with full consent for conversion into 2 generously proportioned four bedroomed houses plus additional potential development land, formal gardens and paddock in all about 3.25 acres. The discerning family/investor who enjoys the countryside and rural pursuits will appreciate the opportunities that the purchase of this exceptional property will present.

ACCOMMODATION:

FINE RECEPTION HALL:

6.22m x 3.94m (20' 5 x 12' 11)

Substantial hardwood front door with bullseye pane and stained glass transom, south facing sash type window, ornate cornicing, delft rack. Elegant staircase with carved wood newell post and mahogany handrail to first floor landing. Illuminated wall niche, central heating radiator.

DRAWING ROOM:

5.23m x 5.51m (17' 2 x 18' 1) plus west facing bay window.

Ornate centre light motif, cornicing and frieze, south facing sash window, arched marble fireplace with tiled inset, marble hearth and brass canopy, double french doors to gardens, skirting heating radiator. Access to:-

WEST FACING CONSERVATORY:

3.40m x 2.74m (11' 2 x 9' 0)

Double glazed units and double french doors to garden, terrazzo tiled floor, brass electrical fittings and dimmer switch, wall light points and decorative coving.

LOUNGE:

5.51m x 5.21m (18' 1 x 17' 1) plus west facing bay window.

Double french doors to garden, north facing window, handsome carved marble fireplace with marble inset, hearth and basket grate fire, ornate centre light motif, cornicing and frieze, two wall light points, skirting heating radiator.

LIBRARY/SNUG:

4.24m x 3.94m (13' 11 x 12' 11)

North facing sash type window, ornate cornicing, fitted bookshelves with cupboards under, concealed central heating radiator, parquet floor. Archway to:-

DINING ROOM:

4.55m x 3.61m (14' 11 x 11' 10)

West facing double french doors to garden, east facing arched window, parquet floor, two wall light points, concealed central heating radiator.

INNER LOBBY:

3.33m x 1.80m (10' 11 x 5' 11)

Arched high level window, mosaic tiled floor, five downlighter spotlights, built-in radiator.

WALK IN LARDER:

4.27m x 3.38m (14' 0 x 11' 1)

Fitted shelves, built-in cupboards with ceramic tiled surfaces, east facing sliding Yorkshire light window.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM:

4.47m x 4.55m (14' 8 x 14' 11)

Herringbone brick style floor, substantial beamed ceiling, nine downlighter spotlights, delft rack, reclaimed brick features including illuminated archway enclosing Belling cooking range with four ring hob unit and hotplate, side Gaggenau hotplate, ornamental tiled splashback, extensive range of dark oak drawer and cupboard units under ceramic tiled work surfaces with natural wood edging, tiled splashbacks, twin bowl monobloc sink unit with brass mixer tap, recess for Panasonic microwave oven, plumbing for automatic dishwasher, range of eye level cupboards, two with glazed doors for display purposes, corner galleried shelf units.

UTILITY ROOM:

4.65m x 4.06m (15' 3 x 13' 4 maximum) (to include cloakroom).

Terrracotta tiled floor, east and south facing windows, white Belfast sink with tiled splashback, plumbing for automatic washing machine, venting for a tumble dryer. secondary staircase to first floor, central heating radiator,

Part tiled cloakroom, low flush w.c. and corner wash hand basin.

FINE STAIRCASE FROM RECEPTION HALL TO:

HALF LANDING:

Ornate archway, wall light point, Velux type skylight, central heating radiator.

BEDROOM:

3.38m x 3.40m (11' 1 x 11' 2) plus built-in cupboard,

East facing sash window, central heating radiator.

LOBBY:

Separate w.c., low flush suite with wooden seat. Fully tiled shower cubicle.

BATHROOM:

2.54m x 3.10m (8' 4 x 10' 2)

Fully tiled walls, blue suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash basin, east facing window, central heating radiator.

STAIRCASE TO FIRST FLOOR GALLERIED LANDING:

Coving, wall light point.

BEDROOM:

4.29m x 3.94m (14' 1 x 12' 11)

Coving, two south facing sash type windows, central heating radiator.

BEDROOM:

6.68m x 4.29m (21' 11 x 14' 1)

Four wall light points, two south facing sash type windows, central heating radiator. Landing with access to:-

SECONDARY STAIRCASE:

SHOWER ROOM:

3.25m x 3.12m (10' 8 x 10' 3)

Coving, dado rail, downlighter spotlights, white pedestal wash basin with tiled splashback, low flush w.c., original cast iron basket grate fire, double shower cubicle with Aqualisa unit. Airing cupboard with pre-lagged hot water cylinder, louvred doors, central heating radiator.

BEDROOM:

4.27m x 3.96m (14' 0 x 13' 0)

North facing sash type window, coving, attractive fireplace with tiled inset and brass canopy, built-in wardrobe with mirrored door and drawers under. Two steps up to main landing:-

MASTER BEDROOM:

5.56m x 4.06m (18' 3 x 13' 4 maximum)

To include double and two single wardrobes with central mirror, kneehole dressing unit with six drawers, south and west facing sash type windows.

FULLY TILED ENSUITE BATHROOM:

4.24m x 2.18m (13' 11 x 7' 2)

Coloured suite comprising corner panelled bath, pedestal wash basin, low flush w.c., west facing sash type window, central heating radiator.

GUEST BEDROOM:

5.49m x 4.11m (18' 0 x 13' 6)

West facing sash type window, north facing arched window, cornicing, wash basin, central heating radiator.

OUTSIDE:

REAR ACCESS TO COURTYARD:

A secluded area with brick set paving and double entrance gates to the main driveway. In the corner is a boiler house with oil fired boiler for central heating and domestic hot water. To the south of the driveway from Silver Street is a substantial timber and felt detached garage. Beyond is a:-

DETACHED GARAGE BLOCK:

5.79m x 6.65m (19' 0 x 21' 10)

Brick built with hipped slate roof surmounted by a weather vane. Twin roller shutter doors.

The entrance driveway is flanked by extensive lawns. To the south side of the house are cast iron railings set in stone. The formal gardens are to the west, predominantly lawned surrounded by ornamental borders and specimen shrubs. A central feature is a mature false Acacia tree. Adjoining is a secluded Spring garden with stepping stone pathways to an ornamental pond and gazebo with a variety of attractive trees including variegated holly.

THE OLD COACH HOUSE:

A superb barn conversion recently completed to an exacting specification utilising revealed brick features, beams and natural wood to great effect providing a delicate balance between modern and traditional styles. Underfloor heating is installed on the ground floor, the accommodation comprises:-

IMPOSING ENTRANCE:

through part glazed front door with matching sidescreens and arched transom over, stripped oak flooring, downlighter spotlights for recess under stairs.

RECEPTION AREA:

4.11m x 2.54m (13' 6 x 8' 4)

Natural wood staircase to first floor landing.

VESTIBULE:

4.01m x 2.54m (13' 2 x 8' 4)

Open to the first floor ceiling, oak flooring, revealed brick work, splendid west facing window feature comprising double french doors, matching side screens and deep transom. Beamed entrance giving access to:-

OPEN PLAN LIVING ROOM:

4.72m x 3.53m (15' 6 x 11' 7)

Six downlighter spotlights, hardwood frame double french doors to north facing terrace. West facing high level window, three uplighter spotlights.

OPEN PLAN KITCHEN:

3.28m x 3.56m (10' 9 x 11' 8) plus entrance area.

Ten downlighter spotlights, matching stripped oak floor, extensive range of painted drawer and cupboard units under granite work surfaces which returns as a breakfast bar, inset porcelain double bowl sink unit with swan neck tap, tiled splashbacks, customised dishwasher, provision for Rangemaster Classic 90 oven with four rings and hotplate, illuminated canopied fume extractor above between eye level cupboards, customised fridge/ freezer.

CLOAKROOM:

Polished granite floor, low flush w.c., corner wash hand basin with tiled splashback, three down lighter spotlights rolled edge work surface with cupboard under.

Natural wood staircase flanked by four recessed wall lights to:-

FIRST FLOOR GALLERIED LANDING:

3.91m x 4.72m (12' 10 x 15' 6 overall)

Revealed rafter beams and four Velux skylights giving an open, light and airy feel to this area, cast iron radiator.

MASTER BEDROOM:

3.91m x 3.43m (12' 10 x 11' 3)

Oak floor, double french doors to north facing Juliet balcony, spotlights, two arched internal windows, two small feature windows, sliding door to built-in wardrobe, cast iron central heating radiator.

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM:

Part tiled walls, double shower with rain shower head, body jets and power shower unit, corner low flush w.c., pedestal wash basin, extractor fan, four downlighter spotlights, chrome heated towel rail.

GUEST SUITE:

BEDROOM:

4.75m x 2.24m (15' 7 x 7' 4) plus 2.26m x 1.83m (7' 5 x 6' 0)

Oak boarded floor, east and west windows, six downlighter spotlights, cast iron radiator, access to roof space.

ENSUITE BATHROOM:

Half tiled walls, roll top bath on stand, pedestal wash basin, low flush w.c., three downlighter spotlights, extractor fan, two wall light points, chrome heated towel rail.

OUTSIDE:

To the west is a paved courtyard with high boundary wall, shrubbery, extensive north facing patio leading onto lawned area interspersed with ornamental trees screened by high hedging, timber built greenhouse, concealed oil storage tank. External oil fired boiler for central heating and domestic hot water. To the east is an extensive gravelled driveway area with stepping stone pathway.

DETACHED FORMER BARN:

To the east of Hemdyke House is a substantial detached former barn, brick built with a hipped slate roof. Until recently, it has been part used as centrally heated offices and recreation area with various ground floor stables and store places with extensive first floor lofts and granary.

This is an extremely versatile building with potential for a variety of uses subject to Planning.

CURRENT PLANNING CONSENT:

Full Planning permission was granted by the North Lincolnshire Council on the 16th July 2007, Application No. PA2007/0680 for the conversion of the barn into two four bedroomed dwellings. Copies of the Consent form and plans are available for inspection at the Agent's Offices.

THE GROUNDS:

The total extent of the Hemdyke House "complex" is in the region of 3.25 acres, most of which adjoins Owston Ferry to the north, south and east and, as such, provides long term development potential.

GENERAL REMARKS

TENURE:

The tenure of the property is Freehold.

RATES:

Through verbal enquiry of the North Lincolnshire District Council, we are advised that the property is in Rating Band "F".

SERVICES:

Mains electricity, water and drainage. There is an oil fired central heating system.

NB: Services, Apparatus and Equipment have not been tested by Drewery & Wheeldon and therefore cannot be verified as being in working order. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor/Surveyor.

LOCAL AUTHORITY:

North Lincolnshire County Council, Pittwood House, Ashby Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN10 1NR. Tel No: 01724 296296.

METHOD OF SALE:

For sale by Informal Tender. Offers to be received in writing in an envelope marked "Tender" at the offices of Drewery & Wheeldon, 124, Trinity Street, Gainsborough, DN21 1JD, telephone 01427 616118 by noon on Monday 28th July 2008 subject to the following:-

1. The offer is to be for a fixed sum not relating to any other offer or event.

2. Proof of funding must be provided.

3. On acceptance of the offer the Purchaser must be in a position to proceed immediately to Contract and pay a 10% deposit.

4. The balance of the purchase money shall be paid on completion.

5. Full name and address of the Purchase/Company must be provided together with the name and address of the Solicitor acting.

6. The vendors are not obliged to accept the highest, or indeed, any offer.

VIEWING:

Strictly by appointment with Drewery & Wheeldon, Epworth Office 01427 874979

SOLICITORS:

Symes Bains Broomer Solicitors, 2 Park Square, Laneham Street, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN15 6JH. Tel. No: 01724 281616.