Summary - Rigg Lane, Blidworth NG21 0NS
3 bed 1 bath Detached
Large 1950s detached house on 3.5 acres — renovation project with strong rural potential.
3.51 acres including orchard, paddock and tractor barn
Three double bedrooms and two reception rooms, 1,305 sq ft
Detached garage with utility and separate store room
Requires full renovation and modernisation throughout
Former Coal Board subsidence claim (1970s) — no recent movement reported
Solid fuel back boiler/Aga and electric storage heaters in use
Very slow broadband; above-average local crime rate
Possible replacement dwelling or extension subject to planning
Set well back from Rigg Lane, this 1950s three-double-bedroom detached house stands in about 3.51 acres of land including a former orchard, paddock and a timber-clad tractor barn. The setting borders open countryside and woodland, offering privacy, sweeping driveway access and far-reaching rural views — appealing to buyers seeking space, seclusion and equestrian or small-holding potential.
The house offers traditional proportions across approximately 1,305 sq ft with two reception rooms, a sizeable kitchen with Aga and original features such as high ceilings, parquet floors and tiled fireplaces. Outbuildings include a brick garage with adjoining utility and store room, plus a tractor barn with external water supply — useful for storage, workshop use or agricultural needs.
A full programme of renovation and modernisation is required throughout. Services are basic: solid fuel back-boiler/Aga, electric storage heaters, double glazing installed before 2002 and mains water/drainage. There was a Coal Board subsidence claim in the late 1970s; current information indicates no recent or progressive movement, but buyers should commission a full survey and consider specialist reports before proceeding.
The plot’s size and location create scope for extension or replacement (subject to obtaining planning permission). Note practical drawbacks: very slow broadband, above-average local crime levels and the property sits in an area of high deprivation. Those wanting a roomy rural plot with potential will see clear opportunity; those seeking a turnkey home should expect significant investment and professional advice.
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