5 Bed Detached House For Sale Post Office Lane, Grimsby, DN37

Nestling at the end of this private drive lying just off Post Office Lane, Fenby House is an outstanding detached residence of understated elegance, unbeknown to many. Situated in this delightful hamlet on the southern village boundaries at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds, a stunning Art and Craft family home of character inspired by the great architect Sir Edward Lutyen, providing traditional style with an unblemished finish set within grounds approaching 1.3 acres.

Over a short period of time this magnificent home has undergone some select updating to include the installation of a new central heating system benefitting from a green air source heat pump connected by Wi-Fi and controlled by a simple app ensuring low running costs. The interior has been beautifully decorated and complemented by polished engineered oak floors, new radiators, additional insulation and updated electrical works.

Quality soft furnishings have also been added to include designer blinds and curtains ensuring privacy for the owners. In addition the kitchen enhanced by bespoke solid wood furniture including a bookcase with storage, a larder cupboard and bench seating designed by Murdoch Troon whilst outside a new room and Conservatory have both been completely modernised with new underfloor heating ideal for entertaining.

This stunning five bedroom family residence features a large Reception Hall, four individual Reception Rooms, a fabulous Living Kitchen, five Bedrooms (including the Principal Bedroom with walk-on balcony and private Ensuite) and a Family Bathroom.

Principal features of the accommodation include a glass fronted Entrance Porch serving a central Hallway with an oak return staircase leading to the first floor landing displaying a lovely bay window. An engineered oak wood floor continues through the main ground floor areas with double doors from the hallway leading into a sizeable Lounge with multifuel stove and beyond a superb Family Room with feature brick fireplace and bifold doors opening onto the sun terrace overlooking the paddock garden. There is also a useful study, a large Cloakroom/W.C. and a pleasant Music Room with French doors opening onto the rear garden.

Undoubtedly the Living Kitchen extending to 310 in length forms the hub of this wonderful home featuring a range of cream fronted cabinets with solid butchers block worksurfaces and built-in appliances. The dining area now features a bespoke range of handmade oak furniture designed by Murdoch Troon including a dresser unit with pantry cupboard and a window bench with storage beneath. Beyond is a large Utility Room with door leading onto the rear porch.

To the first floor there is a spacious Landing with a jaw dropping bay window and staircase to the second floor. The grand Principal Bedroom Suite extending to 290 in length features walk-in wardrobes, a large private ensuite bathroom and French doors opening onto the walk-on balcony overlooking the paddock garden. There are three further double Bedrooms to the first floor each with wonderful garden vistas and a large Family Bathroom. A further staircase leads to the fifth Bedroom on the second floor featuring a high vaulted panelled ceiling.

Landscaped gardens and mature trees surround the house ensuring privacy with morning and evening patios. The house stands within well established grounds approaching 1.3 acres and is accessed via its own private driveway leading through wrought iron gates on to the large sett driveway. Beyond, double gates lead through to a private walled and gravelled area to a large detached double brick garage incorporating a purpose built hobbies room.

Linking the rear porch is an outdoor boiler room with W.C. and an electric car charging point. Beyond the drive, a lovely rear garden awaits with a patio and lawn and there is a refurbished Garden Room/Conservatory ideal for entertaining. Behind the Family Room is a lovely sun terrace enjoying a south west facing rear garden with a small fruit orchard.

Fenby House is one of the finest properties available in the region providing prestigious levels of space and comfort. Adding to this the highly desirable location provides endless options and Fenby House is an opportunity not to be missed.

ENTRANCE PORCH 7.24m (23'9\") x 1.45m (4'9\")
A lovely welcoming entrance porch with character, approached via double storm doors and full height uPVC windows. It has a stone paved floor with recessed lighting and a single bevel glazed door leading into the Hallway.

HALLWAY 3.66m (12'0\") x 3.66m (12'0\")
A spacious central hallway with an oak engineered floor, coving to the ceiling, a radiator and a deep understairs storage cupboard. An elegant oak polished spindle and balustrade staircase rises to the half Landing with a beautiful deep bay forming a feature of this magnificent home.

CLOAKROOM 3.89m (12'9\") x 2.16m (7'1\")
A large cloakroom with a white suite comprising W.C, pedestal washbasin and a tiled wall with bevelled mirror display.

STUDY 3.51m (11'6\") x 3.17m (10'5\")
An unusual L shaped study with an engineered oak floor, radiator and a uPVC window overlooking the garden.

LOUNGE 6.65m (21'10\") x 5.51m (18'1\")
Approached via double glazed doors from the hallway, a lovely generous room featuring a tiled fireplace with cast iron multifuel stove. It has an engineered oak floor, two radiators, classic ceiling cornices and a uPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden.

FAMILY ROOM 8.31m (27'3\") x 4.27m (14'0\") and fireplace recess
A beautiful and bright sunny room with full height windows and bifold doors opening onto the paddock garden and sun terrace. Ideal for entertaining featuring a recessed brick fireplace housing a multi-fuel stove. It has coving to the ceiling, two radiators and an engineered oak floor.

MUSIC ROOM 5.00m (16'5\") x 3.76m (12'4\")
A delightful room accessed via double doors from the Kitchen with an oak engineered floor, a radiator, Velux windows allowing natural light and further French double glazed doors providing views and access onto the rear patio.

LIVING KITCHEN 9.50m (31'2\") x 4.88m (16'0\") MAX INTO BAY
Forming the hub of this fabulous home, a large family kitchen with space for freestanding furniture. Fitted with a range of shaker style cabinets in a soft cream finish with glass displays, plate racks and open corner shelving. Complemented by solid hardwood butchers block worksurfaces incorporating a 1.5 bowl porcelain sink with mixer taps and matching upstands. There is a freestanding Stoves induction farmhouse range cooker with an overhead light, a split level fridge and freezer and pull-out basket storage. The kitchen enjoys dual aspect views courtesy of the French double glazed doors providing a useful front entrance to the house. An oak engineered wood floor continues through into the Dining Area with a deep uPVC bay window overlooking the front garden. The dining area has been enhanced by bespoke furniture including a solid oak dresser and larder cupboard with matching displays and bench seating providing extra storage designed by Murdoch Troon. The dining area has space for freestanding table and chairs and enjoys views across the front garden and driveway.

UTILITY ROOM 4.34m (14'3\") x 3.23m (10'7\")
A large utility room adjacent to the kitchen fitted with a matching range of cabinets with solid oak worksurfaces incorporating a Belfast pot sink with mixer taps. There is plumbing for a washing machine and vent for a tumble dryer. It has a designer Karndean floor with radiator, two uPVC windows and a composite exterior door leading onto the brick canopied rear porch.

FIRST FLOOR
LANDING 6.15m (20'2\") x 3.28m (10'9\") PLUS STAIRWELL
With a spelled balustrade and stunning uPVC bay window overlooking the front garden and driveway. There is a built-in cupboard and staircase leading to the second floor.

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM SUITE 8.84m (29'0\") x 4.06m (13'4\") PLUS RECESS
A fabulous bedroom with full height windows and uPVC French doors opening onto a delightful walk-on balcony overlooking the paddock garden. The bedroom is well designed with glass fronted wardrobes concealing his and hers walk in wardrobes and a useful recess for the dressing table. It has an egg and dart ceiling cornice, two radiators and recessed lighting.

ENSUITE BATHROOM 4.04m (13'3\") x 3.78m (12'5\")
A well designed bathroom complete with slipper ball and claw foot bath, two pedestal washbasins, a bidet, W.C. and a large designer walk-in shower with drencher head. It has panelling to dado height, a designer radiator and a uPVC double glazed rear window.

BEDROOM TWO 5.66m (18'7\") x 3.28m (10'9\")
A large bedroom at the front of the house with built-in storage cupboards and dual aspect views.

BEDROOM THREE 5.74m (18'10\") x 3.25m (10'8\")
Enjoying views over the rear garden with built-in furniture including double wardrobes, corner display unit and further storage cupboard. It has a radiator and dual aspect uPVC windows.

BEDROOM FOUR 3.76m (12'4\") x 3.20m (10'6\") PLUS RECESS
A pleasant bedroom/study with built-in vanity unit and cupboards beneath. It has further useful storage and a uPVC double glazed rear window.

FAMILY BATHROOM 3.28m (10'9\") x 3.17m (10'5\")
A large bathroom comprising freestanding vanity unit with pillar style taps, W.C. and a shower enclosure (unaware of working condition). It has a radiator, chrome heated towel rail and a uPVC double glazed rear window.

SECOND FLOOR
BEDROOM FIVE 6.71m (22'0\") x 3.20m (10'6\")
Accessed via a separate staircase from the landing, a brilliant second floor bedroom with a high vaulted panelled ceiling, built-in wardrobes, a radiator and dual aspect views onto the gardens.

OUTBUILDINGS
BOILER ROOM
Located off the rear porch with a W.C. and vanity unit. A built-in cupboard houses the expansion tank with isolator and controls for the air source heat pump.

GARAGE 9.47m (31'1\") x 5.79m (19'0\")
A large double garage with a converted store/Hobbies Room with an insulated floor and underfloor heating. The main garage has power and light and twin up and over doors onto the driveway.

OUTDOOR LEISURE ROOM 6.12m (20'1\") x 3.45m (11'4\")
Ideal for al fresco entertaining, a refurbished sun lounge with insulation and underfloor heating, power and light and uPVC windows providing views onto the garden.

OUTSIDE
The house stands in almost 1.3 acres of grounds accessed via wrought iron gates onto an impressive sett paved driveway providing plenty of parking. A further gravelled driveway leads through double gates to the garaging where the air source heat pumps are situated. Landscaped lawns and mature trees surround the property ensuring privacy screened by ornamental walls and hedging to the perimeters. Further lawns extend to the side and rear of the house providing a pleasant backdrop.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Mains water, electricity and drainage are all connected and broadband speeds and availability can be assessed via Ofcoms checker website. The property has the benefit of uPVC framed double glazed leaded windows with ornate handles and a security alarm system. The Local Authority is the North East Lincolnshire Council and the property is in Council Tax Band G. The tenure is Freehold subject to Solicitors verification. The property benefits from a recently installed air source heat pump with cascade system. The house has two zone heating controlled by an app and linked to the Wi-Fi. There is also an electric car charging point at the rear of the house.


AGENTS NOTE
We have been advised that full Planning Permission has been granted for the erection of one dwelling with detached outbuilding and basement to the rear of the property.

VIEWING
By appointment through the Agents on Grimsby 311000. A video walkthrough tour with commentary can be seen on Rightmove and the Martin Maslin website.