The Old Farmhouse is an immaculately presented six-bedroom family home with a substantial, detached one-bedroom annex, idyllically situated in private and mature ground. This handsome period property seamlessly combines peaceful, country living with modern energy efficiency and is conveniently located within walking distance to the charming and well served village of Old Leake. Recently refurbished throughout, the property boasts a superb handcrafted dining kitchen, family lounge, living room and dining room with French doors to the garden. An office, bedroom, shower room and large utility complete the ground floor accommodation. The first floor has three bedrooms, one ensuite, a large family bathroom and a self-contained one bedroom apartment with kitchen, living and shower room, ideal for a relative who seeks independent living. The second floor provides a further double bedroom. The village of Old Leake is 8 miles north east from the historic market town of Boston and the sandy beaches of Skegness are just a 16 mile drive away. ***Agent Note - EPC for annex to be confirmed • Immaculate, recently refurbished 6 bedroom family home with substantial detached annexe • Situated in an idyllic, private position yet within walking distance to village amenities • Superb kitchen dining room with Clearview wood-burning stove and Smeg range cooker • Bespoke handcrafted Murdoch Troon fitted kitchen with solid wood worktops and island • Large utility room fitted with Murdoch Troon cabinetry and space for two appliances • Double aspect dining room, connects seamlessly with the kitchen and has French doors to the garden and double doors to the generous family lounge • Both lounge and living room have recessed cast iron, open fires with timber surrounds, original exposed beams and attractive, period alcoves • Generous entrance hall with exposed brickwork and large arched window • Ground floor bedroom with adjoining study / playroom with French doors to the terrace • 3 bedrooms to the first floor, one en-suite and further loft bedroom with Velux window • Large family bathroom with Lefroy Brooks fittings and separate shower and bath • Self-contained apartment located on first floor of the main house • Apartment has one en-suite bedroom, kitchen and living room with French doors leading to a Juliet-style balcony • Detached 1390 sq.ft. one bedroom annexe with private garden with koi pond • The annexe has a large dining kitchen with French doors to the terrace, living room with woodburing stove and Karndean flooring, en-suite bedroom with fitted wardrobes, separate utility room • Daikin Air Source Heat Pump with new radiators and pipework throughout • Traditional uPVC windows throughout, installed by Basfords of Nottingham • Ground floor shower room • The grounds feature mature trees, lawns, sunny terraces, greenhouse and large wildlife pond with decked walk way and seating area • The extensive walled garden is divided between the main house and the annexe and has a large terrace area with hot tub (available by separate negotiation) • Sweeping gravel driveway is accessed through double electric gates • Brick and pantile detached garage / store • Detached 23ft. ‘Man Cave’ outbuilding with bar, cinema room and wood-burning stove • 18 solar panels with battery storage Location The property sits in a rural position on the edge of the village of Old Leake just off the A52. Old Leake is just 8 miles, less than 10 minutes, from Boston which offers a comprehensive range of social, retail and educational facilities and 14 miles from the popular coastal resort of Skegness with its sandy beaches stretching for miles beyond. The Lincolnshire Wolds is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is less than a half an hour drive north and the RSPB Nature Reserve at Freiston Shore is a 10 minute drive south. Old Leake is a thriving village with a strong sense of community. The village has a range of amenities, including a primary school, a post office, an active village hall, and several shops including a Coop and two pubs. The village also has a number of sports clubs, including a football club and a cricket club. Schools Old Leake Primary and Nursery School rated Good by Ofsted is located a short walk away and the private Highgate Day Nursery and Preschool, also rated Good, is just over 2 miles away. For secondary education, Old Leake has the very well regarded Giles Academy which is a mixed state school rated Good by Ofsted, and Boston has popular grammar schools, The Boston Grammar School (for boys) and The Boston High School (for girls), both rated Good. Seller Insights “We were looking for a family home that could accommodate our growing children and also somewhere that had space for my parents to live with us, yet remain independent and The Old Farmhouse has provided us with that and so much more.” “The main house has five bedrooms and an additional self-contained one-bedroom apartment and there is a substantial, detached annex that we have completely renovated for my parents so the accommodation lends itself to those who want plenty of space for multigenerational living, guests or holiday / rental accommodation.” “It was important to us to upgrade the house sympathetically and we have sourced the highest quality materials and trades to achieve this. We have refurbished the entire house and the next owners can just step in and enjoy living here.” “Last year we installed a Daikin Air Source Heat Pump with new radiators and pipework throughout. The windows were upgraded to traditional uPVC by Basfords of Nottingham and have a 20 year warranty. The main house had a new roof four years ago and we have fully insulated the walls and ceiling and decorated to a standard throughout. The house is incredibly warm and efficient to heat and now has an Energy Performance Certificate of B.” “The kitchen has beautiful handmade cabinetry and solid wood worktops all made by Murdoch Troon (which are continued into the utility room) and we installed a Clearview stove last year and this area has become the heart of our busy home.” “The family lounge has a superb open fire that we have lit throughout winter and we use the other living room for entertaining and special occasions.” “The grounds are idyllic, we have what we call the paddock which is an area with mature trees, including a huge Walnut tree, a greenhouse and pond with decking and seating area. It is a lovely peaceful place to sit, watch and listen to the wildlife and home to our Runner Duck family.” “The walled garden, which has a section fenced off to provide a private garden for the annex, is a real suntrap. The walls provide shelter and warmth and at the bottom there is a large terrace area where we currently have a hot tub, perfect for a relaxing summer evening. We are fortunate to have a huge selection of mature trees including oak, silver birch, maples and a 200 year old Damson tree. The gravel terrace, that can be accessed off the dining room, has a wishing well (with safety grill) and wisteria archway that is stunning when in bloom.” “We converted one of the outbuildings into what we call a ‘Man Cave’ it’s a fun space fitted out with wooden flooring, a bar, cinema screen and log burning stove.” “The village has a strong sense of community and the Church and Community Centre host a range of activities such as Yoga, badminton and various children’s clubs which we have enjoyed over the years. All the village is in walking distance and has a Coop, Café, GPs, Fish and Chip shop and two good pubs. We particularly like dining at The Bricklayers Arms which has a good beer garden in summer and a roaring fire to welcome you during winter.” “We are spoilt for choice when it comes to walking our dogs, we love going to Jenny’s Wood at the Sir Joseph Banks Country Park and Winthorpe Beach, with its wide sandy stretch of coastline and traditional promenade, is very special.” “The Old Farmhouse offers an incredible quality of life, you can enjoy the peace and space of rural life yet with a short walk to the village you have shops, pubs and excellent schools” Services: Mains electricity and water; private septic tank; Air Source Heat Pump; 18 Solar Panels with battery storage Local Authority: Boston Borough Council Council Tax Band: E EPC: B EPC Annex: TBC pending Features: - Terrace - Balcony - Garden
