Barrowby, Grantham

Hedgefield House Barrowby | Grantham | Lincolnshire | NG32 1DJ

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Hedgefield HouseThis imaginatively improved detached house, which is located in the village of Barrowby, incorporates a one bedroom self contained annexe and an indoor heated swimming pool.

“Fifteen years ago, we were attracted to the house by its setting in a pretty village with playing fields at the back,” recalls Sue. “We were also struck by its size as it offered four large bedrooms and an outdoor swimming pool; we’d been living in a two bedroom city flat. The property has been completely refreshed throughout our ownership giving it a contemporary look and feel.”

“We extended at the front by adding two single storey wings and a new entrance porch and vestibule,” explains Andy. “On the left hand side, we created a self contained annexe with a separate entrance from the porch; it has a front aspect living room with a kitchen and a utility room to the rear. Stairs from its living room lead up to a rear aspect bedroom, which has an en suite shower room.”

On the right hand side of the ground floor is our kitchen and family room,”continues Sue. “Behind that, a further room is currently fitted out as a bar but itcould be a study or a dining room. Double doors from the central hallway opento the living room which we further enlarged to square the house off and provide a big lounge/diner from which bi-folding doors open to the rear terrace. It also has patio doors opening to the swimming pool, which we fully enclosed, adding a sauna at the same time.”

“On the first floor, we also added en suite facilities to the other three bedrooms, one of which simply involved incorporating the original family bathroom,” adds Andy. “The annexe bedroom and the other rear bedroom both open out onto the flat roof of the lounge/diner, which is now decked and has a pergola. It’s westerly facing, so gets lovely sunsets, but we more often sit out there in the mornings.” “The layout of the house and the garden with its terrace and lawn is fantastic for entertaining,” observes Sue. “We also have private pedestrian access to the playing fields behind, which is great for children or for taking the dog for a walk; there’re lots of footpaths and bridleways and there’s a popular dog walking community. The playing fields host a popular junior football club, and its cricket pitch has a new pavilion.”

“Barrowby’s a well serviced village having a popular café, an award winning butcher, a Post Office and store, and a pub that’s renowned for real ales,” elaborates Andy. “There’s a strong church community, lots of clubs and societies and a highly regarded junior school. It’s on bus routes and is just two miles from Grantham with its shops, mainline station and grammar school, as well as conveniently close to the A1 and the A52. We’re staying in Barrowby as we have a great social life here, but we are upsizing and moving into a house where we’ll start another exciting new phase of our lives.”*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owners 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.


Hedgefield House is an individual modern detached house that has been comprehensively developed during recent years to provide a stylish family home with high quality fixtures and fittings together with an integral self-contained annexe and a heated indoor swimming pool with sauna. The accommodation is entered via a glass roofed porch, also giving separate access to the annexe, leading to a vestibule and central hall beyond. There is a contemporarily styled fitted kitchen with a vaulted ceiling, good sized adjoining family area and a well proportioned sitting/dining room gives access to the pool and bi-fold doors open to a patio/barbeque area. A further reception room has been fitted as a bar but could easily be adapted as a separate dining room or office if required.

The annexe provides a high standard of independent accommodation and also benefits from a vaulted ceiling with motorised velux windows and underfloor heating. There is a nicely fitted kitchen with a utility room off and a staircase leads to a first floor double bedroom with a well fitted en suite shower room and also access to the large first floor balcony with raised deck and pergola. There are three further double bedrooms, one of which also opens onto the balcony overlooking the garden, and each with high quality en suite facilities. The swimming pool provides an excellent leisure facility and there is also a sauna.

A block paved drive gives ample parking for several vehicles and the rear garden enjoys a westerly aspect, backing onto playing fields. There is a sheltered patio with a built-in barbeque. The property will suit those looking for a well specified property that offers great flexibility and leisure facilities.

Barrowby is a popular and thriving village located just to the west of Grantham and offers easy access to the A1 for rapid north south road communications and the A52 to Nottingham (23 miles). The village is a very practical commuter destination with trains from Grantham to London Kings Cross with a journey time from around 70 minutes. There is also a useful cross country train from Grantham to Nottingham. Amenities within the village include a good C of E Primary School, a well known local butcher, the Cakehole bistro/coffee shop and the White Swan public house. There are comprehensive facilities and a range of national retailers represented in nearby Grantham. Opportunities for secondary education include the well known Kings School and Kesteven and Grantham Girls School.

Ground FloorEntrance PorchWith a pitched glazed roof and giving separate covered access to both house and annexe. Floor lighting. Oak framed glazed entrance door to:

VestibuleWith a continuation of the glazed pitched roof, paved floor, fitted cupboards and glazed double doors with oak frames to hall.

Entrance HallA long hall with oak flooring and an open tread staircase off to the first floor. Built-in cloaks cupboard, coving, dado rail and radiator.

CloakroomWith Moroccan painted sink bowl set into heavy wooden pedestal and low level WC.Tiled floor and extractor fan.

Kitchen/Family RoomAn appealing modern layout combining an attractive contemporary kitchen with a vaulted ceiling and motorised velux windows with an open plan dining/family area. A comprehensive range of fitted base cupboards with granite working surfaces over and matching eye level cupboards. Integrated Neff double oven and five ring burner DeDietrich gas hob with extractor chimney over and pan draws below. High capacity corner fridge and plumbing for dishwasher. Inset stainless steel sink with one and a half bowls and flexible head mixer tap. Tiled floor, spot light track etc.

Family area with range of matching cupboards, tiled floor, vertical radiator and French doors to side elevation. Additional porthole windows.

Bar/Dining RoomCurrently fitted as a bar but easily adaptable to become a separate dining room or work from home office if required. Bar with granite top and drop down lighting over, range of cupboards and glazed display units, vertical radiator, coving, spot lights and French doors to side.

Sitting RoomA spacious full width room with dining area to one side, sliding patio doors to pool room and bi-fold doors opening to patio and barbeque area. Oak flooring, hole in the wall style fitted log effect gas fire, vertical radiators. Arched display recess.

Pool RoomSwimming pool measuring approximately 24 feet by 12 feet and a depth of 4 feet. Rubber floor tiling to surround, Monitair de-humidifier and sliding doors to patio and garden. Cupboard containing plant for pool. Built-in pine sauna.

First FloorLandingLoft hatch with drop down ladder, built-in airing cupboard, coving and spotlights.


BedroomRear bedroom with sliding doors to balcony, folding sunshade, vertical radiator and coving.

En Suite Shower RoomShower cubicle with power shower, twin wash basins on hardwood pedestal with cupboard below, and low level WC. Chrome heated towel rail, attractive half tiled walls and floor. Extractor fan.

BalconyA large balcony overlooking the rear garden and views to open country beyond. Raised central decking with pergola over, planters and outside lighting. Also accessible from the annexe bedroom. West facing and a delightful area from which to enjoy the sunset.

BedroomFront bedroom with vertical radiator and coving.

En Suite BathroomNicely fitted with a stylish white suite comprising a jet bath with power shower and screen over, wash basin/vanity unit with cupboard below and a low level WC. Toiletry cupboard and shelving, mirror and lighting. Chrome heated towel rail.

AnnexeLiving RoomWith bow window to front elevation, vaulted ceiling, and motorised velux windows. Underfloor heating, hole in the wall style fitted log effect gas fire and staircase off to first floor. Entry intercom/video connecting to porch.

KitchenA nicely fitted kitchen with a range of base cupboards with work surfaces over, eye level cupboards and glazed display cabinets. Twin bowl corner sink with mixer tap, Neff integrated oven and microwave over, ceramic hob with stainless steel extractor chimney over, pan drawers, integrated dishwasher etc. Coving, spotlights, underfloor heating and French doors to side elevation.

Utility Room/CloakroomBoiler cupboard containing Worcester Greenstar gas fired boiler, plumbing for automatic dishwasher, low level WC. and wash basin. Radiator and extractor fan.

LandingBedroomContaining a range of fitted wardrobe cupboards, drawers, bedhead cupboards and side tables. French doors to balcony.

En Suite Shower RoomSanisteam programmable shower, wash basin and low level WC with concealed cistern. Radiator.

OutsideThere is a block paved drive giving ample parking for a number of vehicles and gated side access with a continuation of the block paving provides access to the rear garden and also a useful external seating area to serve the annexe. The rear garden includes a sheltered patio with built-in barbeque and lawn beyond. Shrub borders and attractive magnolia tree. Outside lighting and garden tap. A raised deck provides a further seating area with a pergola over. Garden store and greenhouse. Raised beds. The garden enjoys a generally westerly aspect and backs onto playing fields.

ServicesMains gas, electricity water and drainage are connected. Gas fired central heating is installed.

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

Council TaxHedgefield HouseBand E

Annexe Band A

ViewingBy prior appointment through Fine & Country Grantham, Tel 01476 584164 E: [email protected]

DirectionsLeave Grantham by the A52 Barrowby Road and proceed to the edge of the town before crossing the A1. Shortly after the start of the section of dual carriageway turn left into Rectory Lane and continue into the village. Pass into Main Street with the White Swan and Cakehole on your left and continue into Low Road. Hedgefield House will be found on the right hand side just after the left turning into Hedgefield Road and will be identified by Fine & Country for sale sign. Postcode NG32 1DJ


Agents Notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with metric 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 27.04.2015


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

Tel 01476 584164


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