Detached house for sale in Lindrick Common, Worksop, Nottinghamshire S81

An exceptional country residence occupying a discrete but commanding elevated position overlooking Lindrick Golf Course comprising formal terracing, lawns, woodland, a secret garden, ornamental ponds and an attractive Japanese-inspired area.

The house provides more than 10,000 square feet of beautifully presented and classically proportioned accommodation, including a host of formal and informal reception rooms with Bang & Olufson audio installation, a beautifully fitted dining kitchen with large picture windows and a range of sub-zero appliances, a fully fitted home office and a total of five bedrooms with bathrooms.

Leisure Wing
A substantial leisure wing resides to the rear of the property, incorporating an indoor swimming pool with a jacuzzi overlooking a large outdoor entertaining area and views of the garden; there is a well-equipped gym, bar/relaxation area, sauna and cinema. The garage currently houses nine cars. In addition to the main house, there is a large summerhouse with potential for a variety of uses.

The Grounds
The house is approached via a secure gated gravelled driveway, which dissects the substantial lawned gardens and leads to a large parking area at the rear of the property, giving access to a large garage block. The gardens extend to a hedged and walled boundary dotted with specimen trees, a copse of Silver Birch trees, an ornamental terraced garden, palm trees, and a Japanese-inspired pond area. To the front of the house is a secret garden with a sheltered seating area, a fire pit, and a mirrored water feature, which is screened by beech hedging. Pea gravelled pathways meander through the gardens at the front of the house. The lawns continue to the side with a fenced tennis court, and a heated summerhouse provides all-weather shelter. To the rear of the property, the lawns continue to a wooded area with timber treehouse and rope bridges. The detached summerhouse, which was previously used as stables and has been converted to a one-bedroom, self-contained studio apartment with a kitchen/living area, shower room and opening into an external seating area.

Summary of accommodation

Main House
Ground Floor: Reception hall | Kitchen/breakfast room | Laundry | Cloaks/WC | Dining room | Family room | Sitting room | Drawing room | Office | Games/entertainment suite | Cinema | Swimming pool | Bar | Cloaks/WC | Changing room | Sauna | Cloaks | Gymnasium

First Floor: Principal suite with dressing room and en suite bathroom | Three generous bedrooms with en suite bathrooms

Second Floor: Storage/plant room | Bedroom suite with living area and en suite bathroom

Garden and grounds
Gardens | Woodland | Tennis court | Secret garden | Garage block | Summerhouse | Treehouse | 5 acre field

Services
Oil-fired central heating, mains water, drainage and electricity.

This stunning property is located on Lindrick Common, adjacent to Lindrick Golf Course, one of Britain's finest golf courses, having hosted the Ryder Cup in 1957. Just a short drive to Junction 31 of the M1, and the A1(M) and M18 are within easy reach and provide convenient access to International Airports and the nearby towns and cities within Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. The location also benefits from good railway links, and the nearby stations of Retford and Doncaster provide regular service direct to London Kings Cross, ideal for the commuter. The neighbouring market towns of Doncaster and Retford offer a range of shopping and leisure facilities. The nearby village of Woodsetts offers convenient local shopping, whilst Worksop provide a more comprehensive range of facilities. The highly regarded Worksop College and Ranby House Prep School are around six miles away.

Distances
Sheffield 17 miles, Nottingham 37 miles, Leeds 46 miles
(All distances and times are approximate)