Location

Stamford is an attractive and thriving Georgian market town, proclaimed by Sir Walter Scott as the 'finest stone town in England.' The town centre supports a great variety of restaurants, hotels and boutique shops, theatres/cinema and art centre. Well known for its architectural landmarks, including The George of Stamford and Burghley House, amongst others.

Stamford also offers a great standard of both state and private education for all age groups with Stamford School being particularly well known with the Junior School being located 1.2 miles from this property. A good selection of boutique and high street shops are available along with cafes, restaurants and an Arts Centre providing a theatre and cinema.

The A1 bypasses Stamford, whilst Stamford Train Station offers hourly services to Peterborough (1.2 miles from the property), connecting to London Kings Cross and Cambridge on the Midlands Cross Country line, both in under an hour.

All journey times and distances are approximate.

Description

Entering along the paved path surrounded by mature borders and iron railings, the original front door opens into a spacious and elegant entrance hall, complete with exposed floor boards.

On the ground level there are two spectacular reception rooms, both benefiting from volumous high ceilings and fantastic proportions. The sitting room enjoys sensational far reaching rural views from it's centre-piece bay window and window seat, where the current owners have restored the character and charm of the original ceiling roses and cornices. The sitting room is complete with a newly installed, wood burning stove.

The proportions, high ceilings and sash windows continue throughout the property. The second reception room, split with sliding doors, is currently used as a snug but could be used as a dining room, music room or playroom and enjoys views over the rear gardens through French doors on to the covered decking area. The open fireplace and built in book-shelves provide a cosy space, perfect for a sitting/reading area.

The sensational kitchen/dining/sitting room is located on the lower ground floor, providing a spacious open plan, hub of the home. The tiled kitchen is fitted with ample storage within wall and base units complete with a marble worktop, built in dishwasher and Rangemaster oven. There is additional space for a stand-alone fridge/freezer whilst the worktops and breakfast bar provide ample preparation space. The current vendors have a dining area alongside a sitting room, with French doors providing access via steps into the front garden.
The lower ground floor is complete with a downstairs W.C. and useful utility room, providing additional storage, space for washing appliances and back door entry for muddy wellies and paws.

The staircase ascends from the hallway to the first floor. The principal bedroom is located at the front of the house, enjoying the elevated views over the surrounding countryside through the sash window. The period features continued with the original fireplace, fireplace surround and exposed wooden floorboards whilst two sets of built-in wardrobes provide ample storage. Bedroom two is a spacious double room, situated at the rear of the property, looking over the garden and complete with fitted wardrobes. The modern family bathroom serves these two bedrooms.

Ascending to the second floor, the character, volume and spacious proportions continues. There are two additional double bedrooms, both with built in wardrobe space and a smaller fifth bedroom which is currently used as a work from home space. This floor is complete with a compact shower room.

To the front of the property is a cast-iron railed, lawned area of garden wrapped in well-maintained and mature bordered planting. The front of the property is south facing, enjoying glorious sunshine and views over the surrounding countryside.

To the rear of the property is a spacious, private garden. A good sized decking area is accessed via the ground and lower floor, creating the perfect space for family life or entertaining, with an electricity supply and ground level lighting. The rest of the garden is mainly laid to lawn, extending to the rear of the double garage. Different sections are identified within the garden, with raised beds providing a great area for growing fruit and vegetables along with a mixture of fruit trees.

The double garage is located off Tinwell Road Lane, an unadopted road running parallel to Tinwell Road. Electric doors provide easy access whether in a vehicle or on foot, as well secure off road parking for two vehicles.