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£500,000

Main Street, Clarborough, Retford

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Four/five bedroom detached barn conversion
  • Versatile and extensive internal accommodation
  • Many original features retained including beamed ceilings
  • Attached single storey annexe
  • Substantial plot plus a small pony paddock, two stables and a tack room
  • Spacious shared driveway

Description

SUMMARY
This is superbly appointed detached barn conversion positioned in the delightful canalside village Of Clarborough. Offering extensive and versatile internal accommodation, currently utilised as a three bedroom main residence and an attached ground floor annexe.

DESCRIPTION
Positioned in the lovely canalside of Clarborough with amenities including a country pub, a post office and well stocked spar. There is also a highly regarded village primary school and a regular bus service. Further amenities in the Georgian market town of Retford are accessed in under 5 miles. Retford offers a wealth of facilities including supermarkets, shops, boutiques, popular restaurants and pubs and even a monthly farmers market which offer local produce for sale in the busy market square. There is also an award winning town park, Kings Park which has both the River Idle and the chesterfield canal running through it as well as a children's play park, rose garden, small café and bowling green
For commuters there is a rail link to London from Retford rail station in just 1hr 25 minutes as well as many other major UK cities. The A1 motorway is accessed in under 8 miles.

Entrance Hall 14' 1" x 9' 3" ( 4.29m x 2.82m )
Spacious entrance hall with beamed ceiling, central heating radiator, oak flooring and double glazed picture window

Lounge 18' 9" x 14' 8" ( 5.71m x 4.47m )
Traditional beamed ceiling, feature fireplace place with beamed mantelpiece, oak flooring, central heating radiator and double glazed window.

Dining Room 14' 8" x 15' 4" into recess ( 4.47m x 4.67m into recess )
A commanding stone fire place and beamed ceiling, wooden flooring plus double glazed doors to the front and rear elevations.

Kitchen Diner 15' x 18' ( 4.57m x 5.49m )
A generously proportioned kitchen fitted with a good range of shaker style cabinets, granite work surfaces and 1 1/2 undermounted sink and drainer unit. Space for appliances including range a cooker and an American fridge freezer. Integrated extractor hood. Central heating radiator and two double glazed windows to the front and side elevations.

Rear Lobby
Double glazed window to the rear and door to the side.

Cloakroom
Fitted with wc and double glazed window.

Landing
Turning staircase leading to the landing with herringbone brick feature wall and beams.

Bedroom One 18' 9" max x 14' 7" ( 5.71m max x 4.45m )
Traditional beamed ceiling, timber flooring, central heating radiator and double glazed window.

En Sute
Fitted with wc, wash hand basin and corner shower cubicle. Traditional beams, heated towel rail, tiled flooring and vellux style window.

Bedroom Two 15' 3" max x 7' ( 4.65m max x 2.13m )
Beamed ceiling, timber flooring, central heating radiator and double glazed window.

Bedroom Three 15' 5" x 7' 1" max ( 4.70m x 2.16m max )
Timber flooring, central heating radiator and two vellux style windows.

Bathroom
Fitted with wc, wash hand basin and double ended claw foot bath tub. Beamed ceiling, central heating radiator and vellux style window.

Single Storey Annexe

Lounge Diner 14' 9" x 11' 6" ( 4.50m x 3.51m )
Neutral decor, central heating radiator and double glazed window.

Bedroom 14' 4" x 17' ( 4.37m x 5.18m )
Neutral decor, central heating radiator and double glazed window.

Bathroom
Fitted with three piece white suite with shower over the bath, tiled flooring and central heating radiator.

Kitchen 8' 8" x 8' 1" ( 2.64m x 2.46m )
Space for appliances including washing machine and fridge. Stainless steel sink and drainer unit. Complementary flooring, loft access, central heating radiator and two double glazed windows.

Exterior
Double gates lead to the front with a gravel parking area, pond and raised patio area. To the rear are extensive lawned gardens and a tarmac driveway leading to the stables.

Two Stables

Tack Room

Paddock
Small pony paddock.

Parking
Gated shared parking area.

Agents Note
Please note that the AML fee covers the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks. Once these checks have been completed, the fee cannot be refunded, even if the property purchase does not go ahead.

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-06-22

Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
69 C
77 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Central Heating, Gas Central Heating
Broadband
Standard Copper (ADSL)
Sewerage
Mains

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
Yes
Listed Property
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
No Wheelchair Access
Parking
Driveway, Off-Street Parking
Garden
Front Garden, Rear Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 50% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Clarborough Primary School150 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    205
    Type
    Community school
  • Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School1.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    308
    Type
    Community school
  • St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy2.1 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    92
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • North Wheatley Church of England Primary School2.3 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    123
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Bracken Lane Primary Academy2.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    233
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • The Elizabethan Academy2.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,230
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Retford Oaks Academy2.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,080
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,139
    Type
    Community school
  • The Gainsborough Academy7.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    767
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Tuxford Academy7.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,462
    Type
    Academy converter

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Spar - King Clarborough, Clarborough319 metres
Spar - Wesley Road, Retford2 miles
Morrisons Welham Retford, Retford2 miles

GP surgery

Riverside Health Partnership2.1 miles

Pharmacy

Retford Pharmacy2.1 miles

Hospital

Retford Hospital2.4 miles

Green space

Playing Field238 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Retford Low Level Rail Station2.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

Big Lane30 metres

Typical drive times

Bawtry18 min · 11 miles
Retford5 min · 2.8 miles
Worksop19 min · 11 miles
Gainsborough15 min · 8.9 miles
Doncaster (city)32 min · 22 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

£14.99 · one-off purchase

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