Church Street, Gestingthorpe

TEXT Set back from the street, overlooking the village green and countryside beyond, Gestingthorpe Hall Lodge is situated within the grounds of a spectacular country house, and having been renovated to the highest standards, this property now offers two reception rooms, a large country kitchen with utility room, a rear hall, as well as a large rear garden and ample off-road parking.

Approached by a shingle drive, the covered porch features carved oak supports with a half-height red brick wall and pitched tile roof. The solid oak entrance door accesses the hall which has stairs rising to the first floor and a leaded window to the front aspect.

A pine door opens from the hall into the sitting room, this space features a dual aspect with a stunning box bay window overlooking the garden to the side, with glimpses of Gestingthorpe Hall. The sitting room also features a fireplace with a dark stone hearth, oak surround and mantle.

Across the hall, the dining room offers views to the front aspect, with ample space for a dining table and other furniture. This space could also be utilised as a snug or home office as per individual requirements.
To the rear of the property, the kitchen has recently undergone a complete replacement and now this beautiful space features a hand-built solid wood cabinetry under stone work surfaces and integrated appliances. Comprising a dishwasher, under counter oven, four-ring hob with extractor above and inset ceramic sink. A large window floods the room with natural light and affords views over the rear garden. There is also space for a standard fridge/freezer, further storage is offered by a pantry cupboard.

The adjacent utility room/ground floor cloak room features cabinetry as in the kitchen, space and plumbing for automatic appliances as well as an inset ceramic sink and low-level WC. The rear hall features a large fitted cupboard ideal for coats, shoes and domestic items. The floors throughout the kitchen, utility room and rear hall have been replaced with limestone tiles and skirting boards.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom features a large window to the side aspect with viewing over the garden as well as the adjacent Hall Gardens. The second bedroom also features stunning views to the same aspect.

The bathroom comprises a freestanding roll top bath on ball and claw feet, separate shower unit with glass surround and electric shower, pedestal hand wash basin and low-level WC. There is a window to the side aspect.

The remainder of the first floor is occupied by a large store, containing the water cylinder and other heating controls. Ideal for storage and for use as an airing cupboard.

Outside, to the rear the gardens are bordered by well stocked beds containing a range of flowering plants, bulbs and perennials with larger established hedging and trees. A large expanse of lawn occupies the remaining garden. To the side aspect, there is a terrace with access to the front driveway, offering parking for several vehicles.

The Lodge is connected to fibre broadband provided by County Broadband.  

PORCH  

ENTRANCE HALL 10' 5" x 5' 2" (3.20m x 1.60m)  

SITTING ROOM 11' 9" x 11' 9" (3.60m x 3.60m)  

DINING ROOM 9' 10" x 9' 6" (3.00m x 2.90m)  

KITCHEN 11' 9" x 11' 9" (3.60m x 3.60m)  

UTILITY ROOM 6' 10" x 5' 2" (2.10m x 1.60m)  

REAR HALL/BOOT ROOM 6' 10" x 5' 6" (2.10m x 1.70m)  

LANDING 15' 8" x 5' 2" (4.80m x 1.60m) MAX  

BEDROOM ONE 12' 1" x 12' 1" (3.70m x 3.70m)  

BEDROOM TWO 11' 9" x 5' 10" (3.60m x 1.80m)  

BATHROOM 12' 1" x 5' 10" (3.70m x 1.80m)  

STORE 10' 2" x 3' 11" (3.10m x 1.20m)