• Former Hoveringham Post Office — a home with real village history +
• 1,689 sq ft (157 sq m) of reconfigured living space +
• Stunning open plan kitchen, dining and living space +
• Bi-fold doors opening to an east-facing courtyard garden +
• Characterful living room with exposed brick fireplace and log burner +
• En-suite to principal bedroom +
• Family bathroom plus downstairs shower room & WC +
• Utility space for everyday practicality +
• Driveway parking and garage +
• Woodland walks, recreation field & River Trent moments away +

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Marketed By Samantha Bellingham Personal Estate Agent Formerly the village Post Office, White Gables sits right at the centre of this riverside village — not tucked away on an estate, not newly built, but rooted. It’s a home that has always belonged here. Dating back to 1888, the property once operated as the village Post Office and grocer, serving as a hub for the community for generations. A historic photograph of the building in its earlier days — showing villagers gathered outside the shop front — still exists today and reflects the home’s place in the village’s story. Today, the house offers around 157 sq m (1,689 sq ft) of thoughtfully reconfigured living space that balances character with practicality. The ground floor has been opened up to create a generous living kitchen — bright, sociable and properly proportioned. It’s the kind of space that naturally becomes the centre of the house. A contemporary kitchen with island seating flows easily into the dining area, creating a space that works just as well for everyday family life as it does for entertaining. Bi-fold doors open directly onto a private east-facing courtyard garden, enclosed and low maintenance, designed more for sitting out than constant upkeep. There is still a separate lounge with a fireplace and log-burning stove, something that gives the house shape. It allows everyday life to revolve around the kitchen, while still providing a quieter room to retreat to when needed. To the rear, a utility area and downstairs shower room/WC add real practicality — particularly in a setting where woodland walks, river paths and muddy trainers are part of normal life. Upstairs, the proportions continue to feel balanced. There are three genuine bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite, alongside a family bathroom and a study area that works quietly for home working or homework space. is accessed via a pull-down ladder and has been partially boarded with two Velux windows, lighting and power, providing useful storage and potential for future use. provides secure storage or parking, with off-street parking to the front — a valuable feature in a village setting. To the rear of the garage is a practical hard-standing area offering additional storage and access. But what truly defines White Gables is its setting. is the village recreation field with basketball court and playground — notably no dogs allowed, keeping it clean and ideal for children. It becomes an extension of your outdoor space without the responsibility of maintaining it. , a dirt track leads through woodland towards the River Trent. It’s the sort of everyday detail that quietly improves quality of life — space to explore, fish, walk and simply be outside. Hoveringham itself feels like a proper village. There’s a farm shop nearby, local honey and jam sellers, summer cricket tournaments at The Reindeer, and a genuine sense of community. A share in the village-owned Reindeer pub is included within the sale — a small but meaningful reflection of how this place works. White Gables offers history, space, parking and a lifestyle that’s increasingly hard to replicate. It isn’t trying to impress. It’s simply well placed — and well lived in.