Location

Stamford is an attractive and thriving Georgian market town, proclaimed by Sir Walter Scott as the finest stone town in England.   

Famed for its Georgian street scene, Barn Hill, a cobbled street in the centre of the town linking to Red Lion Square and Scotgate, is one of the best examples.

The market town of Stamford supports an active community with traditional weekly markets and great variety of bars, restaurants, hotels and boutique shops.

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.

This property is positioned little more than a mile from the all three Stamford Endowed School sites and Stamford railway station.

The A1 bypasses Stamford, whilst the train station has hourly services to Peterborough (connecting to London Kings Cross services) and Cambridge on the Midlands Cross Country line.

Description

Set within the heart of the historic Georgian market town Stamford and formerly three cottages, 5 Blackfriars dates back to 1725 combining Georgian proportions with various Victorian additions.

The property benefits from spacious, well-proportioned accommodation with high ceilings and characterful beams. 5 Blackfriars has been extensively renovated by the current owners, adapting the layout to suit modern living and family life.

The characterful front door opens into a large sitting room, flooded with natural light from dual aspect windows. A woodburning stove with a marble surround fireplace, exposed beams and engineered oak flooring provides character and charm, with useful storage either side of the fireplace.

A hallway leads through to the kitchen past a downstairs W.C and useful utility room, fitted with a range of wall and base units providing additional storage and space for appliances.
The open-plan kitchen/dining room creates a ‘hub of the home’ space, perfect for family life and entertaining. This bright and airy space, is fitted with a range of wall and base units, with an integrated dishwasher, Rangemaster oven (available by separate negotiation) and space for a fridge/freezer. A breakfast bar is available for informal dining, whilst the dining table and chairs enjoy views through the garden room, onto the garden.

French doors lead from the dining area into the garden room, an additional bright space flooded with natural light, which enjoys views out over the private, walled courtyard garden.

This space is currently used as a reception room but could be adapted into a studio or work from home space, as required.
Stairs ascend from the sitting room to the first floor, to a central landing. The principle bedroom suite offers a spacious bedroom, flooded with natural light. A feature fireplace adds charm, whilst the dressing room provides ample storage. A step down leads into the spacious, principle ensuite bathroom. Fitted with a walk-in shower unit, separate bath and double sinks, the bathroom completes the tranquil suite situated to the rear of the house.

The light and airy accommodation continues into Bedrooms two and three, which are located to the front of the property. Bedroom two is a spacious double bedroom complete with built in wardrobes and exposed timbers. Bedroom three is another double where the character and charm of the property continues, complete with exposed timbers and a feature fireplace.

The family bathroom is located on the first floor which is complete with a utility cupboard providing additional storage and space for a washing machine and drier.

Stairs ascend to the second floor, leading to the fourth bedroom. The final bedroom is tucked into the eaves of the property, with a large velux window providing lots of natural light. Exposed timbers and built in storage spaces make the most of under-eave storage, with the dressing room providing additional storage with built in storage. This could be adapted to meet buyers specific needs, such as an additional bathroom or work from home space, this could be subject to the necessary planning permissions.