Ingham House, Ingham, Lincoln

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1 Ingham House, Ingham, Lincoln

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3 Ingham House, Church Hill, Ingham, Lincoln Lincoln 8 - miles Newark - 26 miles (London Kings Cross - 80 mins) Situated in this most sought after location and with far reaching open field views, Ingham House is a stunning south facing Georgian family home of around 7,600 sq.ft. Arranged over three floors and built of Lincolnshire stone, this impressive property offers the rare opportunity to acquire a substantial country home which blends a wealth of period charm with contemporary fixtures and fittings with bespoke handcrafted kitchen, high ceilings, exposed timber beams and under floor heating. The recent renovation has focused on making the home environmentally and financially sustainable whilst painstakingly preserving the period character. The current owners have comprehensively insulated the home, installed biomass heating, a heat recovery system and a ground based solar photovoltaic array. At the current time the house generates a net revenue after running costs. The accommodation comprises entrance hall, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, reception room, sitting room, study, library, pantry, WC, boot room and utility room to the ground floor, with five bedrooms, including a master bedroom with dressing area and en-suite bathroom, study, family bathroom and shower room to the first floor with two further bedrooms, one with en-suite, games room and snug to the second floor. Outside, the property sits in around 2 acres (sts) with beautifully presented mature landscaped gardens including a delightful terrace area with private courtyard, an array of useful outbuildings and detached triple garage with ample parking. ACCOMMODATION Entrance Hall Entrance via solid wood glazed door with ornate lead paned windows to both side elevations. Limestone tiled under floor heating, Georgian staircase rising to first floor landing. Comprising built-in cupboard and door leading down to cellar. Study 4.52m x 4.24m (14 10 x 13 11) Ornate sash panelled window with working shutters to front elevation, glazed arch window to side elevation. Feature stone fireplace, engineered oak under floor heating, ornate cornicing and bespoke built-in cupboards. Sitting Room 5.34m x 4.23m (17 6 x 13 10) Sash ornate panelled window with working shutters to front elevation, glazed arch window to side elevation. Comprising feature open brick fireplace with marble surround and hearth, ornate cornicing and built-in book shelves. With side lobby area leading off with glazed windows to side and rear elevations, door leading to rear elevation, Belfast sink and quarry tiled flooring with storage room. Reception Room 6.50m x 4.49m (21 4 x 14 9) Floor to ceiling sash bay windows to side elevation with doors leading to side terrace area. Feature marble fireplace housing log burner with flue and ornate wooden mantle with marble back and hearth, engineered oak under floor heating and ornate cornicing. Library 4.44m x 2.39m (14 7 x 7 10) Glazed window to side elevation. Built-in book shelves and engineered oak under floor heating. WC 2.32m x 1.47m (7 7 x 4 10) Comprising low level WC, wash hand basin in vanity unit, copper heated towel rail and black limestone under floor heating. Dining Room 5.78m x 4.60m (18 11 x 15 1) Ornate sash panelled windows to side elevation. Feature open brick inglenook fireplace with ornate wooden surround and solid oak mantle, built-in cupboards and storage with exposed timber beam, ornate cornicing and limestone under floor heating. Kitchen/Breakfast Room 6.66m x 4.43m (21 10 x 14 6) Triple aspect glazed windows with solid wood glazed door leading to rear courtyard. Bespoke handcrafted kitchen comprising a range of wall and base units with soft close drawers, oak and granite worktops, SMEG dual cavity range cooker with 6 burners and griddle with extractor fan over and tiled back with bespoke surround, integrated Miele dishwasher, Kohler smart divide sink unit with mixer tap, breakfast island comprising solid oak work top with soft close drawers and cupboards below, integrated Miele microwave oven and grill with bowl sink and mixer boiling water tap, ornate cornicing, exposed timber beams, cast iron and copper heated towel rail and limestone tiled under floor heating. Pantry 2.57m x 2.51m (8 5 x 8 3) Glazed window to rear elevation. Comprising a range of bespoke Victorian parlour cupboards with wine store, space for American style fridge, meat hooks and quarry tile flooring. Rear Entrance Hall (Accessed from Dining Room) Solid wood door leading to rear elevation with ornate arched, glazed window to side elevation. Limestone tiled under floor heating. Boot Room 3.64m x 2.23m (11 11 x 7 4) Solid wood glazed door leading to rear courtyard, Velux roof window. Limestone tiled under floor heating with two feature original exposed timber beams.

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5 Utility Room 3.67m x 3.03m (12 0 x 9 11) Two Velux roof windows. Limestone tiled under floor heating. Space and plumbing for washing machines, tumble dryers, fridge/ freezer units and biomass boiler. Storage Room 3.55m x 3.07m (11 8 x 10 1) First Floor Landing Feature floor to ceiling glazed french doors with ornate panelling with views over the ridge. Classic Georgian staircase with oak bannister and spindles, stairs rising to second floor landing, ornate cornicing and two cast iron radiators. Bedroom Two 5.39m x 4.20m (17 8 x 13 9) Sash windows to front and side elevations with ornate panelling and fitted blinds. Exposed timber beams and two cast iron radiators. Bedroom Three 4.71m x 4.23m (15 5 x 13 10) Sash windows to front elevation with ornate panelling and fitted blinds. Feature cast iron fireplace with wooden mantle and surround, exposed timber beams and two cast iron radiators. WC 2.41m x 1.77m (7 11 x 5 10) Obscure glazed window to side elevation. Comprising low level WC, cast iron radiator and tiled flooring. Leading to: Family Bathroom 4.02m x 2.37m (13 9 x 7 9) Ornate glazed window with fitted blind and Velux roof window. Comprising bath with mixer tap and separate shower attachment, walk-in shower, twin sinks with mixer tap in vanity unit, chrome heated towel rail with radiator and tiled flooring. Master Bedroom 6.05m x 4.45m (19 10 x 14 7) Sash box bay window to side elevation. Feature cast iron fireplace with marble surround, built-in wardrobes, panelled walls, ornate cornicing and two cast iron radiators. Dressing Room 3.15m x 1.80m (10 4 x 5 11) With built-in shelving and fitted clothes rails. En-Suite Bathroom 3.19m x 3.01m (10 6 x 9 10) Sash window to side elevation. Comprising free standing double ended bath with mixer tap, walk-in shower area with fitted head, twin bowl sinks with mixer taps in vanity unit, low level WC, fitted units, original cast iron fireplace with surround, ornate cornicing, chrome heated towel rails and tiled flooring. Study 3.37m x 2.42m (11 1 x 7 11) Arched sash windows to rear elevation. Ornate cast iron fireplace and cast iron radiator. Secondary Landing Area Sash window to front elevation. Cast iron radiator and built-in cupboard. Bedroom Four 3.46m x 2.84m (11 4 x 9 4) Sash window to rear elevation with fitted blind. Cast iron radiator. Shower Room 3.64m x 2.30m (11 11 x 7 7) Yorkshire slider window to rear elevation with fitted blind. Comprising walk-in shower, low level WC, wash hand basin, chrome heated towel rail and cast iron radiator. Door leading through to: Bedroom Five 6.62m x 2.97m (21 8 x 9 9) Glazed windows to side and rear elevations with fitted blinds. Ornate cast iron fireplace, built-in wardrobes and two cast iron radiators. Second Floor Landing Velux roof window and exposed timber beams with open trusswork. Bedroom Six 5.53m x 4.22m (18 2 x 13 10) Glazed window side elevation, Velux roof window. Cast iron radiator. En-suite Shower Room Comprising walk-in shower, low level WC, bowl sink with mixer tap, chrome heated towel rail and tiled flooring. Snug 4.76m x 4.28m (15 7 x 14 0) Glazed window to side elevation. Exposed timber beams and open trusswork, open brick work and two cast iron radiators. Games Room 6.54m x 3.67m (21 5 x 12 0) Two Velux roof windows. Exposed timber beams and open trusswork, open brick work, storage in eaves and two cast iron radiators. Bedroom Seven 8.88m x 4.86m (29 1 x 15 11) Two Velux roof windows, glazed windows rear elevation. Exposed timber beams, feature original stepped lead gutter, open brick work and two cast iron radiators. Arched door leading through to loft space and secondary plant room containing air handling units.

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8 OUTSIDE Ingham House is approached from Church Hill via an electronically operated wrought iron double gated access over a long gravelled driveway with stone walled boundaries which in turn leads up to a detached triple garage with power, lighting and large parking area. To the front elevation, the property enjoys stunning open field views over the adjoining countryside with a large manicured south facing garden, principally laid to lawn with fenced boundaries and summer house with paved terrace area, flanked by specimen trees and hedging. To the side elevation, there are further lawned gardens with an array of mature trees and a delightful seating area, ideal for summer entertaining and BBQ s with planted beds, herbaceous borders and hedging. To the rear of the house, there is a private courtyard with seating area and an array of useful stone and pantile roof outbuildings with decked terrace area leading off and hot tub. There is also a second gated access from the rear of the house leading to a separate courtyard area with original water pump and access to a Biomass plant room with secondary five bar gated access leading onto Church Hill. SITUATION Ingham House lies approximately 8 miles north of the historic Cathedral City of Lincoln on the edge of the village with views open field views to the front elevation towards the ridge top. The village offers a good range of amenities including Doctors Surgery, Village Church, Primary School with a good OFSTED rating, local playing field, play park, shop and public houses. There is also a local Village Hall and tennis court. There is also a primary school and award winning pub in the nearby village of Scampton with secondary schools available at Welton (William Farr C of E School), Gainsborough (Queen Elizabeth Grammar School) and Lincoln (The Priory LSST Academy). We would advise that you speak to the local Education Authority regarding availability of places. The highly regarded Lincoln Minster School, Cathedral Quarter, Cultural Quarter, Bailgate, Steep Hill, Eastgate Tennis Club and BMI Lincoln Hospital are all easily accessible. Lincoln is a vibrant University City offering a variety of facilities including an excellent choice of schools, shops, restaurants, public houses and leisure activities and provides two direct trains a day to London Kings Cross, with further regular connections to Newark-on- Trent which has connections to London by train of approximately 1 hour 20 minutes with very good roads links via the A46, A1 and A17. Both Lincoln and Newark North Gate railway stations have a mainline link to London Kings Cross. For access further afield, the A15 north provides easy access to the M180 motorway network and Humberside Airport, whilst there is easy access west to the A1 at Markham Moor AGENTS NOTES The house benefits from a ground based solar photovoltaic array located at a distance from the house to preserve the aesthetic of the property. It generates circa 10MWh per annum, saving circa 525 on electricity bills and currently generating a revenue of 1370 per annum through the Feed In Tariff and electricity export to the national grid. The Austrian made biomass boiler currently generates an annual revenue of 8169 through the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive. All rooms are served by a mechanical ventilation and heat recovery system that is situated in the loft. This recycles waste heat and supplies filtered fresh air throughout the house. The house has also been prepared for the future installation of a rainwater harvesting system. The house is further fitted with Category 5 cabling and power for wall mounted televisions in most rooms, external CCTV on all aspects, two EV charging points and a three phase electrical supply FIXTURES & FITTINGS All fixtures, fittings and garden ornaments are not included in the sale unless mentioned in these particulars. However, certain items may be available for purchase by separate negotiation. TENURE Freehold. For Sale By Private Treaty. LOCAL AUTHORITY West Lindsey District Council: USEFUL NUMBER Lincolnshire County Council:

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10 POSTCODE - LN1 2YE From Lincoln, take the A15 north for approximately 7 miles continuing past The Lincolnshire Showground and RAF Scampton and look for the signpost on your left for Ingham village. Continue on this road for around 500m and take your first right onto B1398 for 750m. Take the next left onto Church Hill and at the bottom of the hill, Ingham House can be found on the left hand side. COUNCIL TAX The property is in band G. SERVICES Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected. The property is serviced by a biomass boiler system. BUYER IDENTITY CHECK Please note that prior to acceptance of any offer, JHWalter are required to verify the identity of the buyer to comply with the requirements of the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations Further, when a property is for sale by tender, an ID check must be carried out before a tender can be submitted. We are most grateful for your assistance with this. VIEWING PROCEDURE Viewing of this property is strongly recommended. If you would like to view the property, please contact a member of the agency team on AGENT Ben Kendall benkendall@jhwalter.co.uk IMPORTANT NOTICE JHWalter try to provide accurate sales particulars, however, they should not be relied upon as statements of fact. We recommend that all the information is verified by yourselves or your advisers. These particulars do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. JHWalter staff have no authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in respect of the property. The services, fittings and appliances have not been tested and no warranty can be given as to their condition. Photographs may have been taken with a wide angle lens. Plans are for identification purposes only, are not to scale and do not constitute any part of the contract. Crown Copyright. All rights reserved. Licence Number The Ordnance Survey data may not show all existing features. JHWalter is the trading name of JHWalter LLP. Registered Office: 1 Mint Lane, Lincoln LN1 1UD. Registered in England and Wales. Registration Number: 0C JHWalter LLP 1 Mint Lane Lincoln LN1 1UD DX Lincoln E info@jhwalter.co.uk T F