Situation: The property is situate on Mill Lane, Morton, a central area of this popular Lincolnshire village, to the North of Gainsborough. Morton itself offers a range of facilities and amenities, including St Pauls Church, a Public House and Co-Op convenience store, along with excellent access to the surrounding towns of Scunthorpe, Doncaster, Retfrod and the City of Lincoln. Description: A traditionally constructed period Manor house, offered for sale in need of a complete scheme of improvement and renovation works throughout, but benefitting from many original features and extremely well proportioned accommodation throughout. The property occupies a plot of approx. 1.25 acres, with range of outbuildings, along with tremendous potential.

Tenure

Freehold

Accommodation:

Entrance Hallway: Original timber and glazed front Entrance Door with ornate tiled flooring, coved cornice to ceiling. Door to: Sitting Room: 5.51m x 4.57m (18’1 x 15’0) Sash window to side elevation with original shutters and timber and glazed sash bay window to the front elevation, original skirting and coved cornice to ceiling. Dining Room: 4.57m x 5.49m (15’0 x 18’0) Sash bay window to the front elevation, skirting, coved cornice to ceiling, open fire with timber surround and mantle and tiled inset. Drawing Room: 5.77m plus Entrance recess x 4.50m (18’11 plus Entrance recess x 14’9) Three sash windows to the side elevation, skirting, coved cornice to ceiling, cast iron fireplace with tiled surround timber mantle, two bespoke fitted glazed bookcases. Further timber door to: Strong Room: With range of fitted shelves. Doorway under-stairs into the “working area” of the house and “staff accommodation” with continuation of the ornate tiled flooring from the Hallway.

Steps leading down to the Cellar:

Pantry: With sash window to the side elevation, range of timber pantry units including cold shelf. Kitchen: 4.27m x 5.18m (14’0 x 17’0) With original Carlisle Range fireplace, original tiled flooring, skirting and timber door to the rear aspect of the property. Kitchen Store: Range of fitted timber storage cupboards and shelter. Inner Hallway: Scullery: 4.70m x 3.86m (15’5 x 12’8) Range of windows to the side elevation, timber door to the rear of the property, original tiled flooring, under-stairs storage area. Stairs to rear landing on first floor and staff quarters: Galleried Landing: First Floor Landing with seating area, sash window to front aspect and original timber and glazed atrium roof light window.

First Floor Accommodation:

Bedroom: 4.70m x 4.72m (15’5 x 15’6) Sash window to the front elevation, ornate tiled and cast iron fireplace, coved cornice to ceiling, original skirting. Bedroom: 4.70m x 3.96m (15’5 x 13’0) Sash window to the front elevation, coved cornice to ceiling, original skirting. Bedroom: 4.75m x 4.09m (15’7 x 13’5) With entrance recess, sash windows to the side and rear elevation, open fireplace, coved cornice to ceiling, original skirting. Further timber door to: Nursery Bedroom: 1.80m x 4.70m (5’11 x 15’5) Sash window to the side elevation, skirting and coved cornice to ceiling. Bedroom: 2.92m x 4.37m (9’7 x 14’4) Sash window to the side elevation, coved cornice to ceiling, skirting. Bedroom: 2.87m x 4.34m (9’5 x 14’3) Sash window to the side elevation, original cast iron fireplace, skirting. Family Bathroom: With two sash windows to the rear elevation, low level flush w.c., pedestal wash hand basin, cast iron bath. Skirting, access to loft space. Storage Cupboard:

Landing with stairs to half Landing:

Sash window to rear elevation Further stairs into “Staff Quarters” with timber door opening to: Bedroom: 3.89m x 3.02m (12’9 x 9’11 max) Window to side elevation and further timber door to further Bedroom: 3.89m x 2.29m (12’9 x 7’6) With single glazed window and cast iron fireplace.

Externally:

The property is approached by two driveways to the northern elevation of the property leading to a detached brick built double Garage hinged timber door, there is also a detached brick built Stable block with first floor storage, a range of further brick built outhouses including: toilet and covered store area and a Victorian greenhouse although in a state of disrepair. The property occupies an enclosed and private plot of approximately 1.25 acres, with a wide range of mature trees and shrubs as well as areas of lawned garden interspersed with wild flower and blossom trees.

General Remarks

Possession Vacant possession will be given upon completion. Viewing Strictly by appointment with Auction House. Services Prospective purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries of the relevant statutory authorities. NB: Services, Apparatus and Equipment have not been tested by Auction House and therefore cannot be verified as being in working order. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor/Surveyor. These particulars are believed to be correct but their accuracy is not guaranteed and they do not form any part of any contract. Information relating to Rating and Town & Country Planning matters has been obtained by verbal enquiry only. Prospective purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries of the appropriate Authority. All measurements, areas and distances are approximate only. Potential purchasers are advised to check them.

Energy Efficiency Rating (EPC)

Current Rating G

Services

Interested parties are invited to make their own enquiries to the relevant authorities as to the availability of the services.

Local Authority

West Lindsey District Council

Solicitors

HSR Law, Staynor House, Newborn Court, Chapel Street, Epworth, DN9 1HH, Ref: Matthew White, Tel: 01427 872206

Additional Fees

Administration Charge - £750 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.

Disbursements - Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.