Lansdowne Manor House, Main Street, ALTHORPE, DN17 3HJ

• Largely restored (to an exceptionally high standard) elegant Victorian period residence standing within 1.3 Acres grounds • 3 Reception

rooms – 6 Bedrooms – 3 Bathrooms • West Wing (unfinished extension) • Caretakers Lodge • Oil c/h • d/g • Coach House Garage •

£595,000

DESCRIPTIONBuilt by James Stevenson in 1877 a prominent local businessman who also subscribed to the building the local Methodist Chapel and the Stevenson Memorial Hall in the village. The property has in the fairly recent past been a highly regarded restaurant and country house hotel and wedding venue. Lansdowne Manor House prominently stands on the northern approach to the small village which lies on the west bank of the river Trent close to M180 motorway access (Junctions 2 and 3), local railway station, 4 miles from the regional town of Scunthorpe and within easy access of Humberside and Doncaster airports, Humber Ports and major centres including Sheffield, York, Lincoln and Leeds, etc.  

Accommodation (room sizes approx)Impressive ENTRANCEwith substantial double doors to Lobby and Central RECEPTION HALL 7.2m x 3m min with turning staircase leading off.  

CLOAKS ROOMwith oak floor, substantial wash basin and toilet  

LAUNDRY ROOMwith oak floor, deep sink, beach counter top and drainer, base cupboards, central heating boiler, double glazed window and external door.  

DRAWING ROOM7.70m x 5.00m (25' 3" x 16' 5") max with floor to ceiling bay window, side facing window, 2 vintage radiators, deep skirtings, intricate cornicework and ceiling light centre piece, wall lights, tv provision, “Minster” style fireplace with cast iron open grate fire.  

SITTING ROOM7.70m x 5.00m (25' 3" x 16' 5") max also with floor to ceiling bay window and side facing garden outlook, ornate cornicework and ceiling light centre piece, vintage radiators, wall mounted tv provision and mantled surround to cast iron open grate fire.  

Contemporary DINING ROOM7.70m x 5.00m (25' 3" x 16' 5") with oak floor, bay window, ornate cornicework and ceiling light mouldings, chimney breast with recessed fire and open plan approach to:-  

Breakfast KITCHEN6.40m x 4.70m (21' x 15' 5") with grey tile floor, contrasting black high gloss base, wall and island units, 2 ovens, 2 microwaves, gas hob, dishwasher, 2 wine coolers, provision for American fridge, double aspect garden and sun terrace outlooks and bi-fold doors thereto.  

CELLAR and magnificant Staircasewith vintage radiator, stained glass window at half Landing to First Floor  

Large Central LANDINGwith cornicework.  

Principle BATHROOM2.80m x 2.40m (9' 2" x 7' 10") with tiled floor, bath, wash basin and toilet, towel radiator, etc and adjacentWET ROOM SHOWER (2.8m x 1.4m) with tiled decor, automated lighting, rain shower, towel rail, etc.  

BEDROOM 1 and EN-SUITE5.80m x 4.60m (19' x 15' 1") south east facing with bay window, cornicework, picture rail, radiator and En-Suite leading off (3.70m x 1.80m 12' 2" x 5' 11") containing toilet, wash basin and shower bath (with screen), cornicework, various fittings, tiled décor, etc.  

BEDROOM 24.30m x 3.00m (14' 1" x 9' 10") front facing with "vintage" radiator, cornicework and picture rail.  

BEDROOM 33.30m x 3.00m (10' 10" x 9' 10") with double aspect including front bay window, cornice work, picture rail and "vintage" radiator.  

MASTER BEDROOM5.00m x 5.00m (16' 5" x 16' 5") with side outlook, radiator, tv provision, walk-in wardrobe and En-Suite Bathroom(3.2m x 3m) leading off, nicely appointed with roll top bath, cubicled shower, w.c and twin wash basins, feature lighting, radiator, etc. (communicating door also to Bedroom 5). 

BEDROOM 54.80m x 3.10m (15' 9" x 10' 2") with double aspect windows, cast iron radiator, cornice and communicating door to En-Suite.  

Secondary LANDINGwith door to main Landing, store cupboard and enclosed Staircase to:-  

ATTIC BEDROOM 62.40m x 2.40m (7' 10" x 7' 10") with wall lights, radiator, front dormer window and potential future En-Suite leading off. Enclosed Staircase to:-  

ROOF BALCONYwith 360 degree views.  

OUTSIDELansdowne Manor House stands within enclosed (largely walled) grounds of an estimated 1.3 Acres approx. with substantial gated Entrance and sweeping "horse shoe" drive to the main Entrance. The grounds are of "parkland" style with a more secluded side lawn/paddock. Immediately to the rear of the house enclosed on 3 sides is a south facing decked sun terrace designed for entertaining. The "West Wing" (also facing the outdoor terrace) is a 2 storey brick and slate unfinished shell linking the main house and the former coach house and suiting leisure or guest accommodation use. Coach House/Garage (5.8m x 5.2m) Caretakers Lodge a detached renovated brick and slate original building bed-sit accommodation and En-Suite Bathroom.   

SERVICES (not tested)∙Mains water, electricity and drainage ∙Oil central heating to substantial pipework and mostly cast iron “vintage” radiators ∙Security system including CCTV ∙Remote control gated entry  

LOCAL AUTHORITYNorth Lincolnshire Council  

COUNCIL TAXBand ‘G ’ (on-line enquiry)  

TENUREFreehold assumed  

VIEWINGStrictly by prior appointment through Grice & Hunter 01724 866261/07483100988  

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATEAlterations and restoration works have been carried out which may have improved the EPC Rating.