For sale
Situated overlooking Louth Canal in the delightful hamlet of Tetney Lock this wonderful detached house has been substantially enlarged from it's 1970's origins and now provides impressive accommodation which must be viewed to be appreciated. Barley Croft stands within landscaped gardens of around one quarter of an acre with open fields at the rear and purchasers seeking a spacious executive quality home are advised to visit as soon as possible.
Principal features of the accommodation include the welcoming Reception Hall from where the Fusion chrome balustrade staircase leads to the first floor, the 'L' shaped Lounge/Diner with wood burning stove and plenty of space to eat and relax and the Dining Kitchen with its comprehensive range of cream units, butchers block worksurfaces and built-in appliances. An excellent Family Room adjoins the Dining Kitchen in an open plan style and the ground floor accommodation also includes a Utility Room, a Cloakroom and a useful Study which could be used as a ground floor Bedroom if required.
At first floor level there is a spacious landing (almost a room itself) plus FIVE double bedrooms with pride of place afforded to the undeniably huge Master Bedroom suite. This wonderful bedroom was created by an uplift of the front section of the house and includes a 26'7 Bedroom with balcony, a beautiful en-suite Shower Room and a walk-in wardrobe. The other four bedrooms are served by a state-of-the-art Family Bathroom with a quality white suite including an excellent oversized step-in shower cubicle.
The house has the benefit of oil fired central heating, uPVC double glazing and a security alarm system. The gardens are extensive and include a Double Garage plus plenty of gravelled parking, a raised decking patio, a substantial pergola and a raised pond with waterfall. Open fields at the rear are a lovely backdrop for the rear garden which is mainly lawned.
Tetney Lock is located approximately two miles form the centre of Tetney Village which has a well stocked general store and popular Public House. Humberston and Cleethorpes are just a few minutes drive away and the property falls into the catchment for Louth Grammar School.
Barley Croft is a unique home, beautifully presented throughout and with a showroom standard bathroom and shower facilities. The large gardens and the maturity of the setting provide a quality rarely found with brand new equivalent homes in the general area and all this make this fine residence rather special.
The accommodation comprises: -
GROUND FLOOR
RECEPTION HALL
An impressive entrance area from where the staircase with a Fusion chrome spindle balustrade leads to the first floor. A tall window allows the hallway to enjoy plenty of natural light and there is a column style central heating radiator and a useful storage cupboard.
CLOAKROOM
Beautifully tiled and with a white suite comprising a concealed cistern w.c. and a semi recessed handbasin. There are woodgrain storage cabinets and a column style central heating radiator.
OFFICE 3.84m (12'7') x 2.29m (7'6')
A cosy room at the front of the house with a central heating radiator and French doors opening to the front garden.
LOUNGE/DINER 8.38m (27'6') max x 6.05m (19'10') max
A superb 'L' shaped room offering space for relaxing and dining. The main Lounge area features a recessed log burner stove in a brick lined recess with a rustic timber mantel above. Patio style doors open from the dining area to the front of the house and twin full height windows each side of the fireplace provide plenty of natural light. There are two column style central heating radiators.
FAMILY ROOM 5.49m (18'0') x 2.79m (9'2')
Adjoining the Dining Kitchen and with French doors opening to the rear garden. There is a column style central heating radiator.
DINING AREA 2.57m (8'5') x 2.54m (8'4')
Linking in a open plan style to both the Family Room and the Kitchen.
KITCHEN 7.06m (23'2') x 2.97m (9'9')
Comprehensively equipped with a range of cream wall and base cabinets with butchers block style worksurfaces incorporating a single drainer 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink unit. Built-in appliances comprise a Diplomat electric double oven, a Lamona induction hob with curved glass extractor canopy above and a dishwasher. The floor is tiled and the walls partly feature beautiful duck egg blue tiles. A door opens into the rear garden.
UTILITY ROOM 1.70m (5'7') x 1.52m (5'0')
Leading off the Kitchen and with space and provision for freestanding appliances.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
A good size landing with a central heating radiator and space for a chair.
MASTER BEDROOM 8.10m (26'7') x 3.81m (12'6')
An undeniably huge principal bedroom with two central heating, radiators French doors opening to the balcony and a door opening to the walk-in wardrobe which measures 6'8 x 5'6 and benefits from a central heating radiator.
ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM 3.20m (10'6') x 1.70m (5'7')
Beautifully tiled and with a white suite comprising a concealed cistern w.c, a semi recessed washbasin and an oversize step-in shower cubicle with a clear side screen and a chrome mixer style shower. Woodgrain finish cabinets provide storage and there is a vertical central heating radiator.
BEDROOM TWO 4.39m (14'5') x 3.05m (10'0')
A well proportioned room at the rear of the house with a central heating radiator.
BEDROOM THREE 4.17m (13'8') x 3.05m (10'0')
A double bedroom with a central heating radiator.
BEDROOM FOUR 3.35m (11'0') x 2.39m (7'10')
With a triple cupboard and a central heating radiator.
BEDROOM FIVE 3.28m (10'9') x 2.44m (8'0')
With a central heating radiator.
FAMILY BATHROOM 2.97m (9'9') x 2.97m (9'9')
A showroom standard bathroom featuring a white suite comprising a curved bath, a concealed cistern w.c, a vanity washbasin with adjoining cabinets and an oversize step-in shower cubicle with a chrome Aqualisa digital mixer shower. The walls feature beautiful tiling and there is a column style central heating radiator.
DOUBLE GARAGE 9.37m (30'9') x 3.35m (11'0') average
An excellent size garage with an electric roller door to the front and a side door opening into the rear garden.
GARDENS
The house is set within gardens which widen towards the rear and extend to around one quarter of an acre. To the front there is a lawned garden with Lincolnshire style fencing, a substantial gravelled driveway providing parking for numerous vehicles and an enclosed side area with a shed and other storage options. Within the main lawned garden there is a raised pond, a decking patio, a large pergola and a hard surfaced patio. A door opens to the Boiler Room which houses the Worcester oil fired boiler.
SERVICES
Mains electricity and water are connected. Drainage is to a septic tank. Broadband speeds and availability can be assessed via https://checker.ofcom.org.uk
CENTRAL HEATING
Comprises radiators as detailed above connected to the Worcester oil boiler in the Boiler Room.
DOUBLE GLAZING
The property has the benefit of uPVC framed double glazing.
SECURITY
A security alarm system is installed.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
East Lindsey District Council.
COUNCIL TAX
Our enquiries of the Local Authority indicate the property to currently be in Council Tax Band E. This assessment may be reviewed following sale due to alterations undertaken by the current owners.
TENURE
Freehold - subject to Solicitor's verification.
VIEWING
By appointment through the Agents on Grimsby 311000. A walkthrough video can be viewed on the Martin Maslin website and Rightmove.