11c Stodman Street
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 1AN
Town End, Laxton, Newark
Offers In The Region Of £230,000 Sold (STC)
3 Bedroom Cottage - Semi Detached
- Three Bedroom Semi Detached Cottage
- Downstairs Shower Room & Upsatirs Bathroom
- No Chain
- Driveway & Garage
- Outbuildings
- Good Sized Garden
- Oil Fired Heating
- Conservation Village Location
***A Charming Three-Bedroom Cottage with Endless Potential in a Historic Village Setting***
Nestled in the highly sought-after, historic village of Laxton, Aviary Cottage presents a rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a three-bedroom, semi-detached home bursting with character and potential. Whether you are looking to take your first steps onto the property ladder, searching for a scenic countryside retreat, or seeking a rewarding project to customise to your exact tastes, this property is a true "blank canvas" ready for its next chapter.
The Accommodation
Designed with practical, modern updates already in place, the interior offers a fantastic starting point for personalisation:
Entrance Hall: A welcoming entry point that sets a warm and inviting tone for the rest of the home.
Modern Kitchen: A bright and contemporary space fitted with modern cabinetry, offering an excellent foundation for cooking and entertaining.
Lounge: A cosy and relaxing reception room—the perfect spot to unwind, with great potential to create a focal fireplace or modern snug.
Modern Downstairs Shower Room: Thoughtfully updated with fresh, contemporary fixtures, adding brilliant ground-floor convenience.
Three Bedrooms: Upstairs, you will find three bedrooms offering views of the surrounding area.
Family Bathroom: Serving the first-floor bedrooms, this bathroom provides a comfortable space ready for you to add your own stylistic touches.
The Great Outdoors: Space, Storage & Scope
One of the standout features of Aviary Cottage is the sheer volume of outdoor space and versatility it provides.
The Garden: A generous plot that is currently a completely blank canvas. It is the ultimate dream for a green-fingered enthusiast ready to design lush lawns, vegetable patches, or a vibrant cottage garden.
The Outbuildings & Garage: An incredibly rare asset, the property features an outbuilding divided into three separate rooms. This space offers spectacular potential for conversion into a dedicated home office, a creative studio, a gym, or workshop space. A separate garage is accessed via the driveway which provides off-road parking.
The Location: Historic Laxton & Surrounding Area
To live in Laxton is to own a piece of living history. Famous for being the last remaining village in Europe to still operate the ancient, medieval "open field" strip-farming system, Laxton boasts an exceptionally peaceful, close-knit, and picturesque community spirit.
Local Amenities
At the heart of the village sits The Dovecote Inn, a highly regarded, historic country pub and restaurant serving excellent, locally sourced farm-to-table food—perfect for a Sunday roast or a quiet evening drink. For wider shopping, medical facilities, supermarkets, and high-street amenities, the nearby market towns of Ollerton and Tuxford are just minutes away by car, while the historic market town of Newark-on-Trent is approximately 12 miles south.
Excellent Schooling
For families, the area is exceptionally well-served:
Primary Education: Highly rated local primary schools are easily accessible in the neighbouring villages of Kneesall, Sutton-on-Trent, and Tuxford.
Secondary Education: The property sits in the catchment area for the highly regarded Tuxford Academy (rated Outstanding by Ofsted), with dedicated school bus routes serving the village directly.
Transport & Connectivity
Despite its idyllic, rural feel, Laxton is incredibly well-connected:
By Car: The village is situated just a few minutes’ drive from the A1, providing effortless north-south travel.
By Bus: Regular local bus services (including the 37/X37 route run by Marshalls) connect Laxton directly to Tuxford, Retford, and Newark-on-Trent.
By Rail: For commuters, Newark Northgate Station is roughly a 20-minute drive away, offering rapid, direct LNER rail links to London King's Cross in under 80 minutes.
Entrance Hall
Lounge
3.89m x 3.58m (12'9 x 11'9)
Kitchen
3.45m x 3.12m (11'4 x 10'3)
Shower Room
3.00m x 1.42m (9'10 x 4'8)
Landing
Bedroom One
3.45m x 3.12m (11'4 x 10'3)
Bedroom Two
3.58m x 2.59m (11'9 x 8'6)
Bedroom Three
2.24m x 2.18m (7'4 x 7'2)
Bathroom
2.16m x 1.30m (7'1 x 4'3)
Outbuildings
Store
3.28m x 0.91m (10'9 x 3'0)
Store
3.07m x 1.52m (10'1 x 5'0)
Outbuilding
3.28m x 3.07m (10'9 x 10'1)
Energy Efficiency and Environmental Impact
Although these particulars are thought to be materially correct their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not form part of any contract.
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