Detached House for sale on

East Acridge

Barton-upon-Humber, North Lincolnshire, DN18

Tenure: Freehold

A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THIS IMPRESSIVE RESIDENCE.

The former home of the writer, teacher and poet Henry Treece, famous for such works as The Haunted Garden, Ask for King Billy, Killer in Dark Glasses and many more.

This breathtaking property is on the market ready for new owners to move in and enjoy this period piece. Approaching, you are greeted by gated access and a sweeping drive, while the beautiful front facade with its parapet roof, bay windows and allure of the patina covered bricks invite you to view this captivating property.

Upon entering this property you are greeted by a splendid parlour to the right with original period décor. While on the left a quaint sitting room and a sunlit morning room present the perfect arrangements for relaxing or receiving guests. Finishing the ground floor is the fully equipped dining kitchen opening endless possibilities for entertaining, family meals or hosting a party. All while the downstairs WC, utility room and the pantry add convenience and versatility to this home. Continuing, the first floor offers a principal suite with an en-suite shower room and a walk-in wardrobe. Further on, there are three double bedrooms, with the second bedroom benefitting from a en-suite and the rest from a modern family bathroom.

Once you have finished taking in the beauty, you find yourself in the rear garden. Generous and fully enclosed by surrounding properties and mature trees. Fully laid to lawn and adorned with mature plantings, shrubbery and a delightful rose garden. With multiple seating areas and a paved patio, perfect to enjoy a moment to yourself. Finished with a courtyard and a potting shed hiding underneath the trees, providing extra storage space.

Do not hesitate and book a viewing today!

EPC rating: D. Council tax band: G, Tenure: Freehold, Planning permissions: Detached annexe turned to a lettings property. (seperate from the main property). Mobile signal information: Outdoors - likely,
Indoors - limited,
Available - EE, Three, O2, Vodafone.

ENTRANCE HALL

5.1m x 1.8

Entered through a wooden door into the hall. Doors to all principal rooms and a staircase to the first floor accommodation.

PARLOUR

7.5m x 4.3m

Decadent is one word to describe this room. Filled with detail and original period pieces and plaster work. To start, is the marble fireplace housing an open grate fire, perfect for those cold winter evenings. Further on the stained glass windows and columns emphasise the historic stature of this property.
Finished with two bay windows to the front and rear elevation, with a further window to the side elevation.

SITTING ROOM

3.6m x 4.2m

Marble fireplace adds a grounding feature while the bay window to the front elevation floods it with light.
Double opening French doors to the morning room.

MORNING ROOM

3.6m x 3.7m

Flooded with light and warmth with a cast iron stove and a window to the rear elevation. Perfect to entertain or receive guests in.
Door to the dining kitchen and further accommodation.

DINING KITCHEN

7.4m x 5.1m

Range of wall and base units in an oak finish with granite work surfaces and upstands. Inset stainless steel sink and drainer with a swan neck mixer tap. Freestanding multi ring range cooker with multiple ovens and warming zones, extraction canopy over. Space for a tall fridge freezer.
Bright and airy dining area, perfect to receive guests or entertain family.
Dual aspect with windows and a stable door to the side and rear elevation.
Door to the pantry and the utility room.

PANTRY

2.6m x 1.9m

Storage shelving.

UTILITY ROOM

3m x 1.9m

Range of wall and base units with contrasting work surfaces. Stainless steel sink and drainer with a swan neck mixer tap. Plumbing for a washing machine, dishwasher and space for a further appliance.
Window to the rear elevation and a composite door to the side elevation.

DOWNSTAIRS WC

1.4m x 1.9m

Two piece suite incorporating a push button WC and a vanity wash hand basin.
Decorative tiles throughout and a window to the side elevation.

FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION:

PRINCIPAL SUITE:

BEDROOM

4.1m x 4.8m

Dual aspect with windows to the rear and side elevation. Doors to the walk-in wardrobe and the en-suite.

WALK-IN WARDROBE

3.1m x 2.1m

Clothing rails, shelving and wardrobes.

EN-SUITE

4.1m x 2.3m

Three piece suite incorporating a push button WC, double vanity sink with mixer taps and a double walk in shower cubicle with a shower over.
Chrome effect towel rail radiator and decorative tiles throughout.
Window to the rear elevation.

BEDROOM TWO

3.1m x 3.9m

Two windows to the side elevation and door to the en-suite.

EN-SUITE

1.8m x 2.2m

Three piece suite incorporating a push button WC, wall mounted wash hand basin with hot and cold water taps and a shower cubicle with a shower over.
Decorative tiles throughout and a window to the front elevation.

BEDROOM THREE

4.2m x 4.3m

Dual aspect with windows to the front and side elevation.

BEDROOM FOUR

3.6m x 3.8m

Window to the front elevation and a built in storage cupboard.

BEDROOM FIVE

3.1m x 4.3m

Bay window with stained glass inserts and two further windows to the rear elevation.

FAMILY BATHROOM

2.4m x 3.8m

Four piece bathroom suite incorporating a double ended bathtub with a mixer tap and a shower attachment, shower cubicle with a shower over, push button WC and a vanity sink with a mixer tap.
Decorative tiles throughout and a chrome effect towel rail radiator.
Window to the side elevation.

OUTSIDE THE PROPERTY:

FRONT ELEVATION

Private gated access with a sweeping driveway and mature trees, shrubbery adorning the front garden.

DOUBLE GARAGE

5.6m x 6.1m

Electric garage doors, power and lighting.

REAR ELEVATION

0.72 acres

Beautiful and substantial rear garden. Divided into multiple "garden rooms". Fully laid to lawn with a delightful rose garden, vegetable plot and a greenhouse area. Not to mention the mature trees adorning the boundaries and offering privacy from surrounding properties. Multiple seating areas and a patio finish this landscaped garden.

COURTYARD

Fabulous space, fully enclosed and private. Great for outdoor entertaining guests or even hosting a barbeque. Access to the outbuildings and the potting shed.

POTTING SHED

6.6m x 2.6m

Brock construction, power and lighting.

LOCATION

Barton-upon-Humber is a highly regarded historic market town with Primary and Senior schools, quaint shops, supermarkets, stylish restaurants, cosy pubs, charming coffee shops and two petrol stations. It benefits from numerous recreational facilities and is surrounded by open countryside. The distinctive Churches, library, wildlife reserves and popular museums allow you to enjoy peace and tranquillity whilst the shopping and nightlife of neighbouring towns means you are never far away from a faster pace of life!

BROADBAND TYPE

Standard- 18 Mbps (download speed), 1 Mbps (upload speed),
Superfast - 80 Mbps (download speed), 20 Mbps (upload speed),
Ultrafast - 1000 Mbps (download speed), 600 Mbps (upload speed).

MOBILE COVERAGE

Outdoors - likely,
Indoors - limited,
Available - EE, Three, O2, Vodafone.