For sale
Originally built in the mid-1930's, Westlands has been in the ownership of one family since 1937 and its availability for purchase represents a very rare opportunity indeed! Extended from the initial layout and progressively upgraded, the house now offers cherished, family size accommodation which must be viewed to be appreciated fully. Comprising: - Reception Hall, Lounge, Sitting Room, Sun Room, Dining Kitchen with pantry, Rear Lobby, Utility/Cloakroom, Four Bedrooms (Master with ensuite Bathroom/Sauna), Family Bathroom, Loft/Hobby Rooms, Garaging for three vehicles and workshop/store. The house benefits from uPVC double glazing, storage heaters and a security system and it is set within mature grounds of around 0.3 of an acre. It is located on the southern side of Station Road and the main elevation looks westwards into its own garden. A very special property - viewing recommended. EPC Rating - E.
The accommodation comprises: -
GROUND FLOOR
RECEPTION HALL
A welcoming entrance area from where the staircase with panel balustrade leads to the first floor accommodation. There is a useful understairs storage cupboard and a recessed storage heater. A door opens from the Hall into the garages.
LOUNGE 5.49m (18'0') x 3.66m (12'0') plus bay
A lovely room with double aspect windows and a traditional tiled fireplace with an open grate. There are wall light points, a storage heater and an oak strip wooden floor beneath the carpet.
SITTING ROOM 4.32m (14'2') x 3.96m (13'0')
A cosy room featuring a multi-fuel stove connected to the hot water system and two upstairs radiators. Glazed double doors open to the Sun Room and a window looks out across the main lawned garden. Within the recess to the side of the chimney breast, there are drawers and a cupboard and in addition there is a high level cupboard with glazed doors. Storage heater.
SUN ROOM 4.39m (14'5') x 3.81m (12'6')
Currently used as a formal dining room and with a woodstrip floor, a pine panelled ceiling, twin patio style doors opening to the garden and a storage heater.
DINING KITCHEN 4.09m (13'5') x 3.28m (10'9')
Comprehensively appointed with a range of golden oak finish wall and base cabinets, with cream worktops incorporating a single drainer sink unit. Built in appliances comprise a Stoves electric oven, a Stoves electric hob with extractor canopy above, a dishwasher, a microwave oven and a fridge freezer. An adjoining lobby area gives access to the useful walk-in shelved pantry and there is a storage heater.
REAR ENTRANCE LOBBY
UTILITY ROOM/CLOAKROOM 2.69m (8'10') x 1.70m (5'7')
With a sink unit, provision for appliances, a range of cupboards and a white w.c.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
With a pull down ladder giving access to two adjoining hobby/storage rooms within the loft area.
MASTER BEDROOM 4.95m (16'3') x 3.30m (10'10')
An excellent size bedroom with a storage heater and a door opening to the en-suite Bathroom.
ENSUITE BATHROOM 3.40m (11'2') x 3.28m (10'9')
With a white suite comprising a panel bath, a vanity washbasin, a w.c. and a clear, rectangular shower cubicle housing the Triton electric shower. There is a one-person sauna cabin, a storage heater and a radiator.
BEDROOM TWO 3.96m (13'0') x 3.66m (12'0')
With a tiled fireplace, a wardrobe and patio style doors opening to a balcony area. Storage heater.
BEDROOM THREE 3.66m (12'0') x 3.05m (10'0')
With double aspect windows and a storage heater.
BEDROOM FOUR 3.66m (12'0') x 2.34m (7'8')
With a storage heater.
FAMILY BATHROOM 3.91m (12'10') x 1.73m (5'8')
With a cream suite comprising a panel bath, a pedestal washbasin, a w.c. and a clear shower cubicle housing the Trevi mixer shower. An airing cupboard houses the hot water cylinder and there is a radiator.
OUTSIDE
DOUBLE GARAGE 5.99m (19'8') x 5.49m (18'0')
With electric light and power.
SINGLE GARAGE 5.84m (19'2') x 3.35m (11'0')
With electric light and power.
WORKSHOP/STORE 6.71m (22'0') max x 5.54m (18'2') max
With electric light and power.
Westlands stands within established grounds extending to around 0.3 of an acre. It is approached via a block paved driveway which opens to provide further parking spaces and access to the garages. Mature trees and shrubs effectively screen the house from the road with the main elevation looking westwards into its own lawned gardens. Behind the house there is a sizeable vegetable garden, a greenhouse and a coal bunker.
SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. Broadband speeds and availability can be assessed via https://checker.ofcom.org.uk
HEATING
Comprises off-peak electric storage heaters and two radiators connected to the multi-fuel stove in the Sitting Room.
DOUBLE GLAZING
The property has the benefit of uPVC framed double glazing.
SECURITY
A security alarm system is installed including CCTV cameras.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
East Lindsey District Council.
COUNCIL TAX
Our enquiries of the Local Authority indicate the property to be in Council Tax Band E.
TENURE
Freehold - subject to Solicitor's verification.
PLEASE NOTE
Planning Permission was granted in May 2021 to undertake a major programme of remodelling and extension of Westlands. The approved plans can be seen via the East Lindsey District Council planning website using reference N/133/00480/21. It is the intention of the vendors to transfer the Westlands name to their new property which is located nearby.
VIEWING
By appointment through the Agents on Grimsby 311000. A video presentation of the property can be seen on our own website and Rightmove.
LOCATION AND AMENITIES
Westlands is located on the southern side of Station Road. The village of North Thoresby provides a well stocked general store, two Public Houses, a hot food takeaway and a Primary School. The towns of Louth and Grimsby are just a few miles drive away.
