Rarely available. A unique opportunity to own a brand new stone and pantile character cottage in the heart of the delightful conservation village of Coleby, Lincolnshire, overlooking the pretty village green.

Recently constructed to a very high specification using traditional materials, Tempest Cottage is situated in a prime location within the heart of the village. The site having previously been the village pound, where the locals would keep their stock for safety, in medieval times, and boasts a stunning view over the Trent valley from the lounge room window to the west elevation. Mature front and rear gardens offer a high degree of privacy and tranquillity.

The highly desirable village of Coleby is approx. 5 miles south of the historic Cathedral city of Lincoln, with easy access to Newark (20mins) and the high speed mainline train to London Kings Cross.

A rare opportunity to purchase a delightful executive detached property of immense character and charm, set within the heart of the popular and highly sought after cliff village of Coleby, Lincolnshire.

This charming property is recently constructed to a high specification using traditional local materials. The property is offered for sale with no chain.

In brief, the accommodation comprises of Oak Front Porch, Entrance Hallway, Lounge, DiningRoom/Study, Kitchen/Dinner, Utility Room, Cloakroom with WC, Three Double Bedrooms all with Ensuite. Outside there are mature and private gardens to the front and rear, Oak Framed Garage, driveway with vehicular turning point.

Early viewing of this property is essential not only to appreciate the excellent standard and size of the accommodation, but the rare and unique location.

 

Accommodation
Quality accommodation comprises of:

Oak Front Porch
An oak front porch frames the hardwood front door.

Entrance Hallway
A quality hardwood front door with iron furniture and ornate glazed panel, wall mounted radiator, useful store cupboard housing gas central heating boiling, doors leading off to:

Kitchen/Diner
5.15m x 3.50m (16'11" x 11'8")
Light, spacious and well proportioned family sized kitchen/breakfast room with two Georgian style timber double glazed windows to the eastern aspect, half glazed door to hallway, glazed double French doors to Dining Room/Study. Quality fully fitted hand painted cream kitchen in a traditional style, with granite worktops and limestone tiling over. Comprising of a glazed dresser effect unit, pilasters and step outs, stainless steel under mounted butler sink with mixer tap, five burner stainless steel gas hob with extractor and canopy over, stainless steel electric fan oven, integrated dishwasher, fridge and freezer, radiator, recessed ceiling down lighters, oak veneered flooring.

Lounge
5.75m x 3.90m (18'10" x 12' 11")
Windows to three sides make for a light and spacious lounge with a superb feature vaulted and boarded ceiling with exposed handcrafted oak trusses and oak rafters. Georgian style timber double-glazed windows with stunning views from the West elevation over the Trent Valley. A pair of Georgian style timber double-glazed French doors open onto the garden and a paved patio area, with views over the Trent valley to the West and the village green to the North. Feature stone fireplace housing a living flame effect gas fire, television aerial point, telephone point, five wall light points, two high level spot lights, two column radiators. Glazed double French doors lead off to Dining Room/Study.

Dining Room/Study
3.00m x 2.95m (9'11" x 9' 8 ")
Glazed double French doors lead to Kitchen/Breakfast Room. A single timber glazed door leads off to the inner hallway. Georgian style timber double glazed window to West elevation, wall mounted radiator.

Utility Room
2.00m x 1.60m (6' 6 " x 5' 3 ")
Georgian style timber double glazed window to West elevation. (Half) Obscure double glazed door to the rear of the property. Hal glazed door leading to Hallway. Fitted with a range of beech effect wall and base cupboards, with granite effect worktop and limestone tiling over. Integrated stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap. Space and plumbing beneath the worktop for an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer. Recessed ceiling down lighters, radiator, oak veneered flooring. Door leading to:

Cloakroom/WC
Georgian style timber double-glazed obscure window to West elevation. White pedestal wash hand basin with marble mosaic tiling over, low level close coupled WC, heated towel rail, recessed ceiling down lighters, oak veneered flooring.

Off the Entrance Hallway:

Bedroom 1
3.40m x 3.35m (11' 2 " x 11' 0 ")
Georgian style timber double-glazed French doors to South elevation leading out onto private paved patio area and private rear garden, telephone point, wall to wall built in wardrobes with ample storage space and internal recessed ceiling lights, radiator. Door leading to:

Ensuite 1
Obscure Georgian style timber double glazed window to the West elevation, white suite comprising of panelled bath with shower over and glass screen, low level close coupled WC and pedestal wash hand basin, fully tiled where required, extractor fan, shaver point, heated towel rail, recessed ceiling down lighters, oak veneered wooden flooring.

Bedroom 2
3.40m x 3.35m (11' 2 " x 11' 0 ")
Georgian style timber double glazed window to South elevation, overlooking the private rear garden, wall to wall built in wardrobes with ample storage space and internal recessed ceiling lights, radiator. Door leading to:

Ensuite 2
Obscure Georgian style timber double glazed window to the South elevation, white suite comprising of panelled bath with shower over and glass screen, low level close coupled WC and pedestal wash hand basin, fully tiled where required, extractor fan, shaver point, heated towel rail, recessed ceiling down lighters, oak veneered wooden flooring.

Bedroom 3
3.55m x 3.55m (11' 8 " x 11' 8 ")
Georgian style timber double glazed window to North elevation with views over the front garden, wall to wall built in wardrobes with internal recessed ceiling lights, built in cupboard housing the electric consumer unit, radiator. :Door leading to:

Ensuite 3
Obscure Georgian style timber double glazed window to the East elevation, fully tiled shower enclosure with glass screen door and side panel, white pedestal wash hand basin, low level close coupled WC, fully tiled where required, extractor fan, shaver point, ceiling down lighters, oak veneered wooden flooring.

Outside
Tempest Cottage is situated on a level site in an elevated position within the heart of this highly desirable conservation village. It is not directly overlooked and has good sized private gardens on three sides, which are flanked by mature flower beds with shrubs and small trees. The block paved driveway is framed by two mature cherry trees, with a vehicular turning point and provides ample parking for two or three vehicles. There is access to a spacious detached oak framed garage with power and lighting laid on.

The gardens are mainly laid to lawn with various shrubs and trees and offers a high degree of privacy and tranquillity. Particular features are the stunning view over the Trent valley to the west and the view over the village green.

Services
Mains electricity, gas, water.

Viewing
Tel: 0845 6522 845 or
Mob: 079 4449 1116
Email: contact@byronhomes.co.uk

Directions
Travelling out of Lincoln towards Grantham on the A607, you will see a sign for Coleby with a row of semi detached red brick houses on the left. Continue along the A607 and take the second turning on the right. This is Dovecote Lane. Continue along Dovecote Lane to the very end. Tempest Cottage is on the left hand side.

Travelling along the A1 take the turning for the A46 towards Lincoln until you see the turning signposted to Auburn and Thorpe on the Hill. Follow the signs to Auburn and drive straight through the village towards Harmston. Drive through Harmston village until you come to a T-junction with traffic lights. Turn right. You will now be travelling away from Lincoln towards Grantham on the A607. You will see a sign for Coleby with a row of semi detached red brick houses on the left. Continue along the A607 and take the second turning on the right. This is Dovecote Lane. Continue along Dovecote Lane to the very end. Tempest Cottage is on the left hand side.

About Coleby
Coleby is a small rural hamlet in Lincolnshire, just west of the Roman Ermine Street and is approximately 7 miles from Lincoln, with a population of approximately 600 residents. It is an attractive stone village that enjoys a dramatic setting high on the Lincoln cliff escarpment, with commanding views over the Trent Valley. The village is a documented settlement in the Doomsday Book of 1086. It has a church of Anglo Saxon foundations, but now mainly Norman with 15C alterations. It also has a Hall of 17C date with a noted Jacobean South front and an 18C Garden Temple of Romulus and Remus by Sir William Chambers. There are two independent village pubs, The Tempest Arms and The Bell, both with restaurants.

There is a Primary School and Village Hall. Coleby remains unspoilt as it has not been subjected to any large scale developments and the village is protected by Conservation status.

There is a strong community spirit with other surrounding local villages, Boothby Graffoe and Navenby, In addition the Viking Way runs through the village and is a popular route for walkers.

Surrounding Villages and Towns
Further amenities are available in the nearby village of Navenby, which include a Post Office, Odlings a quality butcher, award winning Welbourne bakery, two pubs both serving food, Co-Op village store, Chinese takeaway, teashop, Fish & Chips, primary school, Doctors surgery, several hairdressers, antique shop and lots more. Navenby is a 5 minute car journey or 20 minutes on foot.

North Hykeham is only 6 miles away where you can find an Asda Superstore and the Forum Shopping Centre, which includes a chemist, Chinese takeaway, fish and chip shop, off-licence, newsagents, post office and banking facilities. Leisure and recreational facilities can also be found at North Hykeham Sports Centre and The Terry O'Toole Memorial Theatre. All of the benefits without the traffic congestion on your doorstep!

There is a regular bus service along the A607, with easy access to some of the best secondary schools in the country.

Recreation

Golf
The area around Coleby has some excellent Golf Courses, the nearest of which is Blankney Golf Club. The Club has a superb 18 hole golf course and is only a 15 minute drive away. A short drive away is the Championship Golf Course of Woodhall Spa and the British Golf Union and this is only 16 miles away.

Swimming
Public swimming baths can be found at the North Kesteven Sports Centre in North Hykeham, only 6 miles away.

Health & Fitness
David Lloyd Health and Leisure Club can be found next to the Burton Waters Marina, only 10 miles away down the Lincoln bypass. Here you will find a 25m swimming pool, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, health and beauty spa, state of the art fully equipped gym, etc.

Cinemas
The nearest cinema is the Odeon Complex, which can be found in Lincoln City Centre, which boasts 7 screens.

Also close by at Woodhall Spa, is the unique Kinema in the Woods cinema, which is the last rear projection cinema in the Country, and also boasts a cinema organ.

Heritage
The area around Coleby is renowned for its Heritage sites including Second World War sites, Roman, Saxon and Iron Age remains. The local archaeological society, NAG, has its base in the neighbouring village of Navenby.

Lincoln is proud of its new museum called The Collection, and we must not forget the world famous and stunning Lincoln Cathedral.

Disclaimer
These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending tenants should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy.