Westgate, Sleaford, NG34

**STUNNING** Set in a secluded and private position in the heart of this popular market town, this glorious and characterful residence enjoys local amenities within easy walking distance with enviable gardens and ample living space.

DESCRIPTION

Situated down a private driveway on a good sized plot, Fern house is Georgian masterpiece with original features from top to bottom. It is ideally situated with the convenience of easy walking distance of the high street and market square in the heart of Sleaford. Accommodation briefly includes an impressive entrance hall with a dining room, drawing room and additional family room looking out over the beautifully kept gardens. The kitchen is extremely spacious and the heart of the home with both further seating and dining areas, making it ideal for families with versatile space and copious amount of natural light. Upstairs there are five bedrooms and two bathrooms.

LOCATION

Sleaford is an attractive, busy market town promoting traditional village values whilst encouraging a thriving community. The River Slea and Sleaford Canal run through the heart of the town centre creating a pleasant retailing environment. There are many historic buildings in the town with St Denys Church having one of the oldest broach spires in England. Other visitor attractions in the local area include Cogglesford Watermill, Heckington Windmill and Belton House.

There are plenty of activities and events on offer for all members of the family. The Charity Raft Race and The Water Festival are held annually with music and entertainment. There is an indoor play centre in Sleaford for younger family members and nearby Ancaster offers more adventurous activities of karting, quad biking, paintballing, bowling and lasertag.

The town centre provides a wide range of amenities with plenty of shops, banks, pubs and cafes. Supermarkets in Sleaford include Tesco, Sainsbury, Lidl and Aldi, as well as a Co-Op on nearby Lincoln Road. The thrice weekly market offers a range of stalls selling fresh produce, flowers and clothes. Buses operate regularly to the town centre. There is a popular leisure centre with large swimming pool and separate children's pool with water activities.

Lincoln, only 17 miles away, is a stunning cathedral city, combining fascinating history with superb modern shopping facilities to enjoy. The University of Lincoln Campus is also located here and offers a wide range of courses. It is easily accessible via train, as well as a further convenient service to Grantham, connecting to London Kings Cross in just one hour.

SCHOOLS

The town s well respected secondary schools Kesteven and Sleaford High School and St George s Academy and Carre s Grammar School - have all been rated Good by Ofsted. There are also numerous primary schools, namely Sleaford Church Lane, St Botolph s CE and William Alvey CE School as well as many nurseries and day care facilities within the area.

OUTSIDE

The property is approached from the gravelled driveway through an attractive archway onto a paved pathway leading to the prominent frontage of this graceful home. There are lawns either side with a logia providing an ideal space for outdoor eating and entertaining. There are additional private terraces throughout the garden to follow the sun throughout the day. The gardens further benefit from fruit trees, perennials, flower beds and a pleasant wisteria growing up the front elevation. There are outbuildings to the rear and an enclosed kitchen garden with vegetable patch, green house and garden shed.

OUTBUILDING

A detached outbuilding is also available by separate negotiation, providing additional space of around 1,900 sqft. It has been converted to a commercial premise in recent years for the current owners to work from and could easily be converted to residential subject to the relevant consents being obtained. It briefly comprises Reception Area, Cloakroom, Kitchenette, four Offices/Studios, large lower Studio with an upper Gallery above.

SERVICES

The property enjoys all mains services including water, drainage, water and gas.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE

Rating: Exempt

COUNCIL TAX

Band: E

METHOD OF SALE

The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty.

TENURE

Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

PARTICULARS

Drafted and photos taken following clients' instructions of May 2023.

VIEWING

Strictly by prior appointment with the Agents.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For further details please contact Mount & Minster:T: 01476 851400e: info@mountandminster.co.uk

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