For Sale5 Bedroom Detached House in Hough Road, Frieston, Grantham, NG32£750,000

A former stable block, sympathetically and lovingly converted into a spacious and unique five bedroom family home, set in just under four acres (STS) of garden and paddock land, in a prime position in the highly sought after Conservation village of Frieston. Swallowfield House offers in excess of 3,200 sq.ft of internal accommodation, predominately on the ground floor, including a superb 20ft sitting room with two sets of French doors, a study and a spacious dining kitchen with mezzanine and adjoining pantry / utility. The ground floor also features four bedrooms, one with ensuite bathrooms and a family bathroom. To the first floor, the 24ft. 5th bedroom enjoys far-reaching views with superb views and a private en-suite bathroom. The property is approached via a sweeping driveway providing ample parking for several cars, along with an attractive, detached brick-built double garage featuring versatile first floor space for storage or potential alternative uses, subject to the relevant consent. Swallowfield House benefits from a secure, three-acre paddock (STS), ideal for those with equestrian interests, alongside beautifully landscaped, mature gardens with terraces to both the front and rear of the property. Frieston is an idyllic, rural hamlet conveniently located next to the well served village of Caythorpe, just under 9 miles (approximately 15 minutes) to the north of Grantham, making it a convenient choice for commuters, with direct train services from Grantham to London King's Cross in around one hour. • A former stable block having been sympathetically and lovingly converted 25 years ago • Spacious and unique five bedroom family home, set in just under four acres (STS) • Built of reclaimed red brick and stone with stunning, Gothic arch windows throughout • Offering in excess of 3,200 sq.ft of internal accommodation, predominately on the ground floor • Large, secure 3 acre (STS) paddock, ideal for those with equestrian interests • Attractive, detached brick built double garage with versatile first floor space • Located in a prime position in the highly sought after Conservation village of Frieston • 20ft sitting room with four Gothic windows & French doors to both the front & rear terraces • Charming, light filled kitchen with AGA, gas hob and space for a dishwasher • Kitchen dining area with corner fireplace and recessed shelving • Adjoining pantry area and utility with space for three appliances and an external door • Sitting room with recessed shelving, picture rail and open fire with timber surround • Mezzanine area above dining area with large Gothic window, accessed via a step ladder • Triple aspect study • Four bedrooms to the ground floor, one with ensuite bathroom • 24 ft 5th bedroom with ensuite bathroom to the first floor • Family bathroom to the ground with separate bath and shower • Ground floor WC • Approached via a sweeping driveway with estate fencing and ample parking for several cars • Beautiful, landscaped, mature gardens with terraces to the front and rear of the property • Mature borders, shrubs and trees including established horse chestnut and beech • Beautiful reclaimed brick boundary wall to two sides of the property • Box hedged gravel path leads to attractive circular, pond with fountain • Detached garden outbuilding • Located 9 miles (approximately 15 minutes) north of Grantham, making it a convenient choice for commuters, with direct train services from Grantham to London King's Cross in around an hour. • Bespoke UPVC double glazed windows throughout Location Swallowfield House sits on the edge of Frieston, a hamlet located to the south of Caythorpe. Frieston Green is the historic core of the settlement and forms the focal point of the Conservation Area. While Frieston itself is a tranquil, predominantly residential village, it benefits from close proximity to neighbouring Caythorpe, which offers everyday essentials including an excellent primary school, a convenience store with post office, a village hall, a medical practice, two highly regarded pubs serving food, a large sports playing field and a popular cricket club. Despite its rural charm, Frieston is exceptionally well connected. The A607 offers straightforward routes to Grantham, Lincoln, and beyond, making it a popular choice for both local professionals and commuters Frieston lies just under 9 miles (about 15 mins) north of the market town of Grantham, and 9 miles west of Sleaford. Newark-on-Trent with its cobbled market streets and castle beside the river, is about 14 miles (20 mins) to the northwest, and the historic city of Lincoln 18 miles (about half an hour) to the north. A high-speed rail link to London King's Cross (the fastest, around an hour) is from Grantham station making a door to door journey time into central London less than an hour and a half. There is plenty to do in the area, for instance, the National Trust's Belton House is 7 miles towards Grantham which has 1,300 acres of parkland to explore including an adventure playground. Also at Belton, there's Belton Woods 4-star Hotel and Spa, which has two golf courses, and even nearer, Sudbrook Moor Golf Course, Elms Farm Equestrian Centre, and Ancaster Leisure for outdoor activities such as go-karting, paintballing, shooting and archery. Schools Families in Frieston are well served by highly regarded local schools. Caythorpe Primary School is within walking distance, under 0.5 miles, and is rated Good by Ofsted. Excellent secondary schools are at Grantham and Sleaford both about 9 miles away. Grantham, to the south, has The King's School (for boys / rated Good) and Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School (rated Outstanding), both extremely highly regarded state grammar schools. Sleaford, to the east, also has sought after grammar schools, Carre's Grammar School (rated Good) and Kesteven & Sleaford High School (for Girls / rated Outstanding), as well as St. George's Academy (rated Good). Seller Insights "We originally lived next door at Frieston Old Hall and loved the village so much we decided, 25 years ago, to convert the stable block into our family home which proved to be a wonderful decision." "To reflect the connection with Frieston Old Hall we used reclaimed red bricks and stone, together with Gothic arch windows and it is stated in the village conservation plan that the Swallowfield House has made a positive contribution to the character of the Conservation Area." "There was a courtyard between the two main stables and we had to work closely with the planners to agreed to connect the two part together with what is now our living room. This is a super room, with French doors leading to both the front and the rear terrace, each framed by a pair of Gothic windows, so we can enjoy uninterrupted garden views throughout the seasons." "Thanks to the French doors and windows, each room enjoys the most wonderful view and the gardens, with the beautiful red brick boundary walls, are very much an extension of the house. The paddock land is perfect for a family with equestrian interests, in the past I kept my own horses and ponies here and now we have sheep who are lovely to look out at, especially in Spring when the lambs arrive." "Whilst the house is relatively modern we have continued to improve and maintain it for example the Gothic arch windows were all individually made and replaced around 8 years ago to low maintenance, double glazed uPVC and we installed a new boiler, hot water tank and oil tank around three years ago." "Frieston is such a special place to live, we have the picturesque village green and beautiful rolling countryside, yet just next door the village of Caythorpe provides all the essentials. There is a super Primary School, shop, hairdresser's, doctors' surgery and two great pubs, a really active sports and social club with football and cricket as well as a children's playground." Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage; oil-fired central heating Local Authority: South Kesteven Council Tax Band: G EPC: E Freehold