The Old Forge offers an excellent opportunity to purchase a Grade II listed period property which has been occupied by the same family for over a hundred years. The house is Grade II listed and currently provides characterful accommodation arranged over two levels which is now ready for a course of updating throughout. The property sits within an extensive plot within the heart of Calverton village extending to approximately 0.6 acres. The Old Forge enjoys delightful mature gardens which extend into an orchard to the rear and located within the grounds is an excellent range of separate brick built outbuildings, previously consisting of a Blacksmiths Shop where the Forge is still intact. These off excellent scope for conversion and renovation subject to Planning.
ACCOMMODATION
Period accommodation is arranged over two levels. To the ground floor is a sitting room, breakfast kitchen and ground floor bedroom with en suite shower room. A traditional staircase rises to the first floor which currently provides two double bedrooms, a generous bathroom and a small box room accessed off a half landing. The property also has the benefit of a cellar. The accommodation offers excellent scope for renovation showcasing a wealth of original features including heavily beamed ceilings and feature fireplaces.
OUTSIDE
The Old Forge enjoys delightful gardens and grounds with well maintained gardens adjacent to the main property with boundary hedging and well stocked borders providing seasonal colour. There is also a former vegetable garden and the rear of the plot expands into a generous orchard area with a fine selection of mature trees. The property also features a range of traditional outbuildings attached to the main residence currently providing a gardener’s WC and two useful stores. A gated entrance from Main Street provides access to a forecourt area providing off road parking for numerous vehicles.
FORMER BLACKSMITHS SHOP
Located within the grounds is the former smithy, consisting of an attractive range of brick built outbuildings which contain a nice array of original features relating to its former use. In our opinion this delightful range of outbuildings provide excellent scope for renovation or conversion subject to the necessary planning consents.
LOCATION
Calverton is a popular village lying to the north east of Nottingham with good access to major road links providing access to a number of surrounding commercial areas. Calverton village offers an excellent range of facilities, sports clubs and leisure centre and all requirements for day to day living. There are excellent public transport links to Nottingham whilst attractive open countryside surrounds the village and provides numerous footpaths and a number of golf courses within easy reach.
TENURE
Freehold.
SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with Fine & Country Nottingham.
ACCOMMODATION
Period accommodation is arranged over two levels. To the ground floor is a sitting room, breakfast kitchen and ground floor bedroom with en suite shower room. A traditional staircase rises to the first floor which currently provides two double bedrooms, a generous bathroom and a small box room accessed off a half landing. The property also has the benefit of a cellar. The accommodation offers excellent scope for renovation showcasing a wealth of original features including heavily beamed ceilings and feature fireplaces.
OUTSIDE
The Old Forge enjoys delightful gardens and grounds with well maintained gardens adjacent to the main property with boundary hedging and well stocked borders providing seasonal colour. There is also a former vegetable garden and the rear of the plot expands into a generous orchard area with a fine selection of mature trees. The property also features a range of traditional outbuildings attached to the main residence currently providing a gardener’s WC and two useful stores. A gated entrance from Main Street provides access to a forecourt area providing off road parking for numerous vehicles.
FORMER BLACKSMITHS SHOP
Located within the grounds is the former smithy, consisting of an attractive range of brick built outbuildings which contain a nice array of original features relating to its former use. In our opinion this delightful range of outbuildings provide excellent scope for renovation or conversion subject to the necessary planning consents.
LOCATION
Calverton is a popular village lying to the north east of Nottingham with good access to major road links providing access to a number of surrounding commercial areas. Calverton village offers an excellent range of facilities, sports clubs and leisure centre and all requirements for day to day living. There are excellent public transport links to Nottingham whilst attractive open countryside surrounds the village and provides numerous footpaths and a number of golf courses within easy reach.
TENURE
Freehold.
SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with Fine & Country Nottingham.