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BRYNTON HOUSE Brynton House is a large and beautifully presented family home that enjoys a superb setting within the quite Lincolnshire hamlet of Northorpe. The property is believed to date back to c1825, but over the centuries it has been greatly enlarged and, in more recent years, beautifully renovated by the current owners.
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A CHARACTERFUL FAMILY HOME WITH VERSATILE SPACIOUS LIVING ACCOMODATION, LOCATED IN THE QUIET WELL SERVED RURAL HAMLET OF NORTHORPE SITUATION Brynton House is situated at the heart of the pretty Lincolnshire hamlet of Northorpe which is situated directly adjacent to the village of Thurlby. The village of Thurlby benefits from a Primary School, village hall, a pub, village shop and a veterinary practice. The pleasant market town of Bourne offers a good selection of shops, leisure facilities and medical centres all of which are approximately two miles away. Toft Golf Club is also a short two mile drive away. The lovely town of Stamford, famed for its Georgian architecture, is just 9.6 miles away and has a variety of shops, bars, restaurants and nearby Burghley House hosts a number of events throughout the year, including Burghley Horse Trials and also has attractions such as the Gardens of Surprise and an 18 hole golf course. The property is particularly ideal for commuting with the high speed rail link to London running from Peterborough, an easy drive of 15 miles to the south, and by road with the A15 and A1 closeby. Rutland Water, approximately 16 miles to the west offers outdoor activities including trout fishing, cycling and sailing. The area is excellently served for education with private schools at Witham-onthe-Hill, Stamford, Oakham and Uppingham, and the Grammar Schools in Bourne, Sleaford and Grantham. DESCRIPTION Brynton House is a characterful yet spacious family home set in approximately 0.46 acres of gardens. Whilst benefiting from a peaceful hamlet location is it still just a short drive from town centre amenities. The original property dates back to the 1820’s and has over the years been extended and refurbished throughout by the present owners to create a welcoming, traditional home that includes a wonderful entertaining space and relaxed flexible living rooms. The opportunity to create a self-contained annex for a family member is a real benefit and could be easily achieved. The large sitting room has French doors opening out to the covered seating area allowing you to enjoy the south facing garden throughout the seasons. Each of the five bedrooms accommodates a double bed with the Master bedroom benefitting from a dressing area and en suite bathroom. The house is surrounded by mature well maintained grounds with expanses of lawn, mature borders and established trees. The property also benefits from a large outbuilding and double garage. With its substantial accommodation and quiet location, Brynton House is a generous welcoming country home presented in a traditional style and set in an excellent Lincolnshire location.
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Entrance Hallway Feature Entrance Hall with original oak parquet flooring, picture and dado rails with French doors opening out onto the patio. There are also doors leading to the kitchen, snug and dining room
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Kitchen/ Dining Room Spacious dual aspect Kitchen with good quality fixtures and fittings. Base level units in cream matt finish surround a central island with granite work surface. Granite worktops with splash back on all base level units and behind Rangemaster cooker. Feature bow window and beams remain. The floor has quarry tiles in the kitchen area and carpet in the dining area. The feature beams also remain in the dining area along with a door leading to:
Utility Room Large utility room with space for tumble drier and washing machine. Selection of low level base units and Belfast sink. Wall mounted gas central heating boiler.
Pantry One window, shelving at the far end of the room and base level kitchen units run part way along the left hand side.
Snug Feature coal fireplace currently capped but could be used again. Picture rails still remain along with window overlooking the gardens and door leading out onto patio area.
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Cloakroom Tiled floor, low level WC and wash hand basin.
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Seller Insight Brynton House is a large and beautifully presented family home that enjoys a superb setting within the quite Lincolnshire hamlet of Northorpe. The property is believed to date back to c1825, but over the centuries it has been greatly enlarged and, in more recent years, beautifully renovated by the current owners. “The house began life as a farmhouse,” says Karen, “and at one time it sat on quite a considerable amount of land. When we happened upon it thirty years ago I’d say that it was not only the character of the property that attracted us, but also the superb location. Northorpe is a lovely little hamlet which is adjacent to the village of Thurlby and only a few minutes from Bourne, so everything is within easy reach and we also benefit from being surrounded by some really glorious countryside; I’d say we enjoy the best of both worlds.” “The house was in need of rather a lot of work when we purchased it, but we’ve enjoyed doing it up over the years. We’ve knocked down walls to create larger rooms, put in beautiful new bathrooms and we’ve also added a lot of bespoke fitted furniture so we have bags of storage. However I suppose the biggest change we’ve made was to add a huge extension, which has given us a really fabulous family space. It has a small kitchen area and a bar, so it’s a great room to entertain in, and we also installed a lovely big wood burner which creates a really cosy atmosphere.” “Off the new family room we have a summer room which opens straight out onto the south facing garden,” continues Karen, “so there’s a lovely connection between inside and out. Beyond that we have a very large patio terrace and the rest of the garden is mainly laid to lawn and surrounded by mature shrubs and trees. It’s a very attractive space and incredibly peaceful.” “The huge family room that we added in 2004 is the real hub of the home,” says Karen, “we spend such a lot of time in it. It has a really nice atmosphere and is large enough to take a couple of big, comfortable sofas and a full-size snooker table, so we have a lot of fun in there.” “I have really loved being so close to Bourne,” says Karen. “My husband works there and our two boys went to Witham Hall School which is 7 minutes away; we’ve been able to enjoy all that it has to offer without experiencing the hustle and bustle of living in a town centre.” “In the older part of the house we added a new staircase that lead from the snug and the study up to two bedrooms. It’s a part of the house that could easily be annexed off to create a wonderful space for either guests or elderly relatives.” “We’ve been here for thirty years now, so it will be a huge wrench when the time comes to leave,” says Karen. “It’s been a brilliant house and location to bring up our children in and we’ve thoroughly enjoyed our time here.”
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Study Bespoke Nevil Johnson Fitted office furniture. Window facing to rear gardens fitted with bespoke oak shutters. There is a staircase leading up to bedroom five and a door into the store cupboard. Store Cupboard Small window and storage shelves either end of the room Dining Room Door from entrance hall leads into the light filled Dining Room which has a bay window with views over the gardens. There is a feature fireplace which is currently capped but could be reopened. The original picture rail remains along with windows either side of the fireplace. Double doors lead to the family room which can be opened to give an open plan living style. Sitting Room/ Snooker Room Very large spacious room has a large exposed brick chimney breast with wooden beam mantel piece, inbuilt wood storage and BD & Co Wood burning Stove. The room also has reclaimed solid oak parquet flooring to tie in with that in the Entrance Hall. There are windows all the way round the room allowing lots of natural light in. There is a bar area located in the far right hand corner which has stone floor, base level units with oak worktop and a Belfast sink. Double doors open into: Garden Room Neville Johnson bespoke fitted oak blinds, windows on every aspect, stone flooring and a door opening onto the covered seating area.
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The huge family room that we added in 2004 is the real hub of the home,” says Karen, “we spend such a lot of time in it. It has a really nice atmosphere and is large enough to take a couple of big, comfortable sofas and a full-size snooker table, so we have a lot of fun in there.”
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Rear Hallway Stone tiled floor, door out into the courtyard providing easy access to the log store. Doors also lead to: Store Cupboard Shelves floor to ceiling, small window and boiler which heats the sitting room and garden room. Cloakroom Stone flooring, WC and wash hand basin Master Bedroom Feature arched window, fitted wardrobes in dressing area, fitted chest of drawers either side of the bed. En suite White suite comprising low level WC, hand wash basin and bath with handheld shower. Bedroom Two Fitted wardrobes, picture rail and Bespoke shutters on both windows Bedroom Three Steps down into the bedroom, Bespoke fitted chest of drawers and fitted wardrobes. Window and Velux allow light into the room. Bedroom Four Velux and window along with built-in storage cupboard with hanging space Bedroom Five Two windows and stairs leading into the bedroom from the study. Family Bathroom Free standing Oval bath, Double shower, wall mounted basin, stone tiles and bespoke white wooden shutters.
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Services: Gas central heating. Electricity and Water. Drainage is mains. Tenure: Freehold EPC Rating: E Gardens and Grounds Tarmac driveway leads to wooden gate with tarmac parking area leading to the double garage. The property has small grass verge at the front to the road and at the rear of the property a large hedge and selection of trees providing privacy. The gardens are mostly laid to lawn with various mature borders and selection of shrubs.
Registered in England No OC350809 Registered Office 2 St Marys Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 2DE. copyright Š 2016 Fine & Country Ltd.
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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. * 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. Printed 20.12.2016
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