Church Lane in Londonthorpe near Grantham

PLEASE QUOTE TR0236 – A CINEMATIC VIDEO TOUR & KEY FACTS FOR BUYERS REPORT IS AVAILABLE ON THIS LISTING – The Arches, Londonthorpe – A Unique Countryside Retreat on 2 Acres - Individually designed and built by its current owners in 1984, The Arches is a genuinely distinctive detached residence set within approximately 2 acres of idyllic countryside. Offering approximately 3,700 sq. ft. of beautifully presented living space, this exceptional home combines space and versatility. The Arches also includes a 700 sq. ft. annexe and The Hayloft, a charming self-contained accommodation perfect for overnight guests. Beyond the main residence, the grounds offer many facilities, including a large barn—a beloved venue for Christmas carol concerts and village gatherings—a second barn/workshop, a garage, a stable, and ample parking. The paddock, generous gardens, and far-reaching countryside views complete this remarkable home, nestled in the picturesque village of Londonthorpe — a rare opportunity to acquire a truly special home in a peaceful rural setting.
 
THE ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES

ENTRANCE PORCH — The property is accessed through a half-double-glazed solid wood door into the Entrance Porch, which has a ceramic tile floor, a radiator, and double doors providing access to a cloak cupboard for coat and shoe storage and the Cloakroom. 

CLOAKROOM — Having a double-glazed window to the side aspect, a continuation of the ceramic tile floor, a radiator, and a two-piece white suite comprising a low-level WC and hand wash basin set into a vanity unit beneath.

RECEPTION HALL measuring 19’10” x 10’3” – Having a radiator, alarm control panel and stairs rising to the First Floor. 

LOUNGE measuring 23’9” x 18’8” - Having a double-glazed window to the front aspect and a set of double-glazed hardwood sliding patio doors to the rear and side aspects, two radiators, a feature stone hearth with surround and mantle with an inset LPG fire or ideal for the positioning of an open fire or the potential installation of a stove by an approved installer.

DINING ROOM measuring 13’10” x 13’0” - Having a set of bi-folding doors to the Garden Room and a radiator.

GARDEN ROOM measuring 28’6” across by 15’9” maximum reducing to 9’10” – Being of an 'L-shape' having a set of double-glazed bi-folding doors to the side, a tall picture window to the rear with a further window to the rear enjoying views over the gardens, paddock and beyond, ceramic tile floor with underfloor heating and a glass lantern roof with electrically operated openings. At the end of the Garden Room is an extension to the Kitchen, which has a quartz work surface with an inset Neff four ring ceramic hob, cupboards and drawers providing storage and a range of built in Neff cooking facilities, including two single ovens with hide and slide doors and a combination ovens with grill, and built in microwave. 

KITCHEN measuring 17’3” x 15’8” – With a continuation of the underfloor heating from the Garden Room and having an LPG Aga with hot plates and ovens, the Aga is set into a chimney breast with lighting directly above and an exposed timber beam across. In addition, there is a single radiator, a ceramic tile floor which continues from the Garden Room, an island with quartz work surface and two composite sinks with high rise mixer taps over, an integrated dishwasher, space for a fridge and freezer to stand and an extensive range of cupboards and drawers providing storage. Also, it has an internal picture window that goes through to the Garden Room. The walk-in pantry has a double-glazed window to the rear aspect, a continuation of the ceramic tile flooring and extensive shelving for storage. The Aga also provides residual heat to assist in heating the hot water tank above in the eaves space of the Dressing Room of Bedroom 4. 

FAMILY ROOM/SNUG measuring 12’0” x 11’7” - Accessed by two glazed sliding doors from the Kitchen and a door from the Reception Hall, having a double-glazed window to the front aspect and a wall-mounted radiator.

UTILITY ROOM measuring 15’4” x 9’8” - Having a UPVC double-glazed window to the side aspect, a half double glazed wood door to the side, a continuation of the ceramic tile floor, radiator manifolds for the underfloor heating in the extended Garden Room area, an expansion tank for the air source heat pump (provides heat to the property) and a work surface with inset one and a half composite sink and drainer with high rise mixer tap over, water softener system, space and plumbing for a washing machine, space and plumbing for a dishwasher and space also for a tumble dryer or space for a freestanding fridge or freezer and a range of built-in cupboards providing generous shelved storage.

OFFICE measuring 9’10” x 9’9” – Having a double-glazed window to the front aspect and a radiator.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING, which measures a maximum of 19’11” x 18’3” overall - Having a tall standing double-glazed hardwood picture window to the front, a radiator, and a drop-down loft hatch. It also has a walk-in airing cupboard with a hot water tank, generous clothing, bedding, and linen shelving. A door provides easy access to an eaves storage space with lighting and a solid floor.

BEDROOM ONE measuring 17’1” x 17’1” - Having a double-glazed window to the rear and side aspects, enjoys views of the Garden and the Paddock, and has two radiators, along with a walk-in wardrobe 

WALK-IN WARDROBE measuring 6’9” into the wardrobes by 6’3” - Having a UPVC double-glazed window to the front aspect and a range of built-in wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors and a single radiator.

FIVE PIECE EN-SUITE BATHROOM measuring 14’2” x 6’2” - Having a double-glazed window to the front aspect, fully tiled walls, shaver socket, radiator and heated towel radiator, and a five piece suite comprising of a low level WC, bidet, hand wash basin set into a vanity unit providing storage beneath, a panel bath with mixer tap and shower attachment and a fully tiled corner shower cubicle with tank fed shower and sliding glass shower screen. 

BEDROOM TWO measuring 14’0” plus the depth of the wardrobes by 13’1” - Having a UPVC double-glazed window to the rear aspect, allowing you to enjoy the view over the Gardens and Paddocks, a single radiator and a range of built-in wardrobes.

BEDROOM THREE measuring 14’3” x 12’0” - Having a double-glazed window to the front aspect, a single radiator and a range of built-in wardrobes, along with a dressing table,

BEDROOM FOUR measuring 15’1” x 10’2” - Having a double-glazed window to the rear aspect, a radiator and a built-in cupboard with shelving with an opening through to a Dressing Room.

DRESSING ROOM measuring 11’7” x 7’0” – Having a double-glazed Velux type window to the rear roof line, single radiator, range of built-in wardrobes and dressing table. A door provides access to an eaves storage area, which also houses a hot water tank, a second eaves storage area, and a loft hatch into the roof void above.

SHOWER ROOM measuring 10’2” x 5’5” - Having a double-glazed window to the side aspect, radiator and a heated towel radiator, along with a three piece white suite comprising of a low level WC with hidden cistern,  hand wash basin set to a vanity unit providing storage beneath and a walk in shower cubicle with tank fed shower and a wall mounted remote control unit to set the temperature and flow, fully tiled walls, recessed spot lighting and a shaver socket.

BARN ONE measuring 50’0” x 16’1” - Affectionately known as the 'Party Barn' as several village fates and Christmas carol concerts have been held here, having arrow slit windows to the sides, large double doors to the front, with a large single door to the rear giving access to the Annexe Garden, and exposed timbers and stone internally as a feature.

STABLE measuring 14’3” x 11’0” - It has a split stable-style door to the front, a feeding trough, a hay rack and lighting.

UTILITY/BOILER ROOM - Accessed by a large wooden door to front, with a large wooden door to rear and double glazed window, flagstone floor, and then the Greenline IVT ground source heat pump system, water softener unit and additional space for other appliances, along with power and lighting.

HAY LOFT MEASURING 20’0” x 16’3” as an overall footprint - The Hay Loft as it is affectionately known provides versatile self-contained overnight accommodation, accessed by a spiral staircase into the Hay Loft from the underpass, having a solid wood door and two Velux type double-glazed windows to the roof line and two hardwood double glazed windows, a double radiator, exposed beam work as a feature. The Kitchenette area features a roll edge work surface with a circular stainless steel sink, high rise mixer tap, smoke alarm, cupboard storage beneath and space for under-counter appliances such as a fridge.

HAYLOFT EN-SUITE BATHROOM measuring 9’6” x 4’9” - Having a heated towel radiator, which can be operated electrically through the summer, a continuation of flooring, recessed spotlight, integrated extractor fan, shaver socket and a three piece white suite comprising of a low level WC, hand wash basin and a panel bath with electric shower over. 

ARCHES ANNEXE - Underfloor heating throughout is powered by a ground-source heat pump located in the Utility/Boiler Room. 

KITCHEN measuring 14’0” x 9’1” - Accessed by a heavy wooden three quarter double-glazed door into the Kitchen, having a ceramic tile floor, vaulted ceiling, roll edge work surface, inset double composite sink and drainer with high rise mixer tap over, integrated dishwasher, space and plumbing for a washing machine, cupboards and drawers provide storage to the baseline and the eye line, with a built-in four ring ceramic hob, a built-in microwave combination oven,  a built-in stainless steel single electric oven, along with housing for a fridge freezer.

LOUNGE DINER measuring 20’1” x 13’10” - Having a set of double-glazed oak doors to the Garden Room and a further set of double-glazed windows to the rear aspect, exposed beams and stonework. The former feeding trough tips its hat to its former life, which is now built in storage.

GARDEN ROOM measuring 21’6” x 9’3” - Constructed of a stone base with brick slip feature, with hardwood double-glazed units above with a double-glazed glass roof, continuation of the ceramic tile floor matching that of the Kitchen with a set of glazed doors out to own private Courtyard Garden. 

INNER HALLWAY — Double doors provide access to a storage cupboard, and further double doors above give access to a roof void/loft.

BEDROOM measuring 14’0” x 11’6” – Having a hardwood double-glazed window to the front aspect, built-in bedroom furniture, including wardrobes and chests of drawers.

WET ROOM measuring 7’10” x 6’9” - Having an obscure glass brick window, electrically operated towel radiator for summer use also and three piece white suite comprising of a low level WC, hand wash basin set into a vanity unit providing storage beneath and a walk in shower enclosure with drainage point to the floor, glazed shower screen, remote wall mounted controller for the shower temperature and flow, which is mains fed along with recessed spotlighting, full ceramic tile walls, shaver socket and integrated extractor fan to one of the lights. 

ANNEXE GARDEN — The enclosed gardens are courtyard-type, with raised vegetable beds, stone walls to the boundaries, a high degree of privacy, and various patio seating areas.

GARAGE measuring 17’6” x 15’2” -  Accessed by an electrically operated roller door to the front with exposed beam work into the roof space, power and lighting, and the selection of wall mounted electrical consumer units. An interconnecting door on the garage's rear wall goes through to Barn No.2/Workshop. 

BARN No. TWO/WORKSHOP measuring 22’6” x 14’6” - Accessed by a split stable style door with a glazed window to the side aspect, exposed beam work to the ceiling, along with the original feed trough, which is set to a brick base with a timber edge and also a hay ladder. Originally, this would have been used for working horses, power and lighting, and the interconnecting door to the Garage. 

OUTSIDE – The property externally is positioned upon a plot of approximately two acres, accessed to the front boundary by an opening through a stone wall featuring the house name carved into a stone plaque within, and to a circular crescent driveway that allows you to drive in and around to exit. The front gardens are mainly set to lawn with flower borders stocked with shrubs. There is a Calor LPG gas tank for the Aga (which also assists with hot water production and the current Lounge fire). 

There is an opening through the underpass to the Annexe and the spiral staircase up to the Hayloft. At the front of the property, there is outside lighting, and to the right-hand side, there is a wrought iron pedestrian gate set into a wall to a side lawn with flower borders stocked with shrubs and a feature pond with a stone wall and hedging to the boundaries and lighting. The rear gardens are mostly laid to lawn with established shrubs, hedging, and a post and rail fence on the rear boundary, which overlooks the adjacent and attached paddock. At the rear of the property, you will find the air source heat pump unit adjacent to the Utility Room area. Within the rear gardens is a selection of established fruit trees. Access to the paddock is through a five-bar gate at the end of the long driveway to the left-hand side boundary of the Arches. The paddock has a water supply ready for use if desired, and it is set to grass with a post and rail fence to the boundaries. PLEASE NOTE - there is a public right of way from one corner on the south-west corner to the north-east corner of the Paddock. According to the seller, it is rarely used, but any prospective buyers should be aware

GRANTHAM TRANSPORT & SCHOOLING - Grantham boasts exceptional transportation links, making it a prime location for commuters and travelers alike. With direct rail services to London King's Cross in just over an hour, as well as convenient access to the A1 and A52, connectivity to major cities such as Nottingham, Leicester, and Peterborough is seamless. Beyond its superb transport links, Grantham offers an impressive array of amenities and attractions, from the historic Belton House and Wyndham Park to a vibrant selection of shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities. Families will also appreciate the outstanding range of schooling options, including the highly regarded King’s School and Kesteven & Grantham Girls’ School, alongside the OFSTED Rated Outstanding Priory Ruskin Academy, and a wealth of village and in-town junior schools, ensuring excellent educational opportunities for all ages, and 

MAINS SERVICES – Mains drainage, water and electricity are connected.

COUNCIL TAX - This home is in Council Tax Band G according to the South Kesteven District Council website

AGENTS NOTE - Please be advised that the property details may be subject to change and must not be relied upon as an accurate description of this home. Although these details are considered materially correct, the accuracy cannot be guaranteed, and they do not form part of any contract. Where a title plan map image is available, we will use this in all marketing, but if it is not, we will add lines to what we believe are the boundaries of the subject property. All services and appliances must be considered 'untested', and a buyer should ensure their appointed solicitor collates any relevant information or service/warranty documentation. Please note that all dimensions are approximate/maximums and should not be relied upon for floor coverings.

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