5 bedroom detached house for sale

Distances:

Oundle 8.5 miles, Stamford 10.5 miles, Peterborough 5.5 miles (London Kings Cross 50 minutes), Cambridge 39 miles
(All distances and times are approximate)

Situation:

The conservation village of Alwalton lies to the west of the Cathedral city of Peterborough and to the east of the A1 dual carriageway, the arterial route running north and south. The village benefits from a Church, a public house (The Cuckoo), a post office/village shop and a village hall. 22 Church Street is in a beautiful position on the outskirts of the village, beyond the historic Lych Lodge and next to the impressive, Grade II listed Manor House.

Peterborough has good shopping facilities and a direct train service to London King’s Cross with trains from 50 minutes. The nearby towns of Stamford and Oundle offer vibrant markets and farmers markets as well as boutique shopping opportunities, pubs and restaurants.

There is excellent schooling in the area with several well-respected preparatory schools and public schools at Oakham, Uppingham, Oundle and Stamford. Peterborough also has a diverse range of schools to offer all ages of children.

There is a footpath linking Alwalton to the Nene and Hereward National Trails along the River Nene to Peterborough and Wansford as well as Ferry Meadows Country Park. The nearest bridleways are accessible just to the west of the A1. The golf course, Elton Furze, is approximately 2.5 miles away and Rutland Water to the north-west offers a good selection of land and water-based activities.

Description:

Converted in the early 1980s, 22 Church Street is a barn conversion of stone under slate that was once a cow shed dating back to the 1700s. Characterful features such as the arrow slot windows and deep set windowsills provide a nod to this property’s historic past.

From the sheltered porch, the front door opens into a vaulted reception hall from which is a separate ground-floor WC.

Starting from the west wing is a triple-aspect sitting room with sliding doors onto the terrace, feature beams and a working, open fireplace.

Adjacent to the sitting room, through double doors, is the snug with dual aspect and a gas fireplace. Opposite the reception hall is one of the offices with window overlooking the garden. Moving through the property to the northeast is a dual aspect dining room with door onto the kitchen-breakfast room. Also dual aspect, the kitchen has ample storage and built-in fridge, dishwasher, microwave and oven whilst the breakfast bar provides further seating and preparation space.

Off the kitchen is a downstairs shower room and separate utility with sink, plumbing for washing machine and stable door access to the garden and raised dining terrace.

From the rear hall and forming the south wing is the gym and pool house. The pool house, complete with built-in, six-seater sauna, has three sets of sliding doors opening onto the front patio.
Concluding the ground floor accommodation is a second, large office with access to a storeroom and the front drive.

From the reception hall, rising to the first floor and along the gallery landing, starting from the west wing is the principal bedroom, dual aspect with built-in wardrobes and enjoying an ensuite bathroom, there is also access to a partially boarded loft.

Moving along the corridor are a further three bedrooms with stunning views across the garden and countryside views beyond.

Passing the family bathroom, with corner bath, is a large guest bedroom currently used as a games room. The room is dual aspect and has a built-in cupboard as well as access to another partially boarded loft.

Outside:

Tucked away down a quiet lane in the conservation area of the village, 22 Church Street is approached via a large gravel turning circle. Further parking and storage is provided by the detached, stone-built, triple garage. Multiple sliding doors from the pool house open onto a southwest-facing patio.

To the west is a pathway between the main property and a stone-built workshop. The pathway opens onto a rear patio surrounded by ferns and an alpine planting scheme, enjoying views down the rolling lawn. The patio hugs the side of the property, sheltered by mature shrubbery, and leading to a raised dining terrace and gravel garden, again, overlooking the lawn.

The vast lawn is flanked by mature herbaceous borders and stunning trees of eucalyptus, willow, and oak as well as plum and apple trees, there is also a silver birch thicket. On reaching the lower gradient of the lawn, a meandering path through a mature woodland section draws you to the River Nene for which 22 Church Street enjoys riparian rights. A stunning haven for wildlife, there are beautiful views across the meadows and the public footpath leads to Ferry Meadows, and the pathway over the loch leads to Castor over the meadows.

In total, the property sits in approximately 1.2 acres.

General Remarks:

SERVICES
Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected. Gas central heating. None of the services have been tested by the agents.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as curtains, light fitting and garden ornaments are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY
Huntingdonshire District Council:[use Contact Agent Button]

COUNCIL TAX
Band G

RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS, WAY LEAVES
The property will be sold subject to the benefit of all existing rights, both public and private including rights of way, supply of drainage, water abstraction, electricity supplies and other rights, covenants, restrictions and obligations, quasi-easements and all wayleaves, whether referred to or not. It may be necessary for rights and reservations to be made to provide services, access and maintenance to the properties if the property is not sold as a whole.

VIEWING
The property may only be inspected by prior arrangement through King West

DIRECTIONS
If coming south on the A1 take the exit signposted towards Alwalton/Business Park/ Showground/ Chesterton. Continue onto Oundle Road/A605 into Alwalton, then after The Cuckoo turn left onto Church Street. At the Village Green turn right then at the end of the road, where it divides into three, take the central lane between Water End and Lynch Lodge. 22 Church Street is the second driveway on the left-hand side.
If coming north on the A1 take the exit towards Chesterton/ Alwalton/ Elton. Turn left onto Oundle Road and go over the flyover. Turn left into the village of Alwalton and at the post office turn right onto Church Street and follow the directions above to the property.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
King West, their joint Agents (if any) and clients give notice that:
1. These property particulars should not be regarded as an offer, or contract or part of one. You should not rely on any statements by King West in the particulars, or by word of mouth or in writing as being factually accurate about the property, nor its condition or its value. We have no authority to make any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility.
2. The photographs illustrate parts of the property as were apparent at the time they were taken. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate only.
3. Any reference to the use or alterations of any part of the property does not imply that the necessary planning, building regulations or other consents have been obtained. It is the responsibility of a purchaser or lessee to confirm that these have been dealt with properly and that all information is correct.
4. All dimensions, descriptions, areas, reference to condition and permission for use and occupation and their details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but intending purchasers should not rely upon them as statements of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of each item.
5. King West have not tested any services, equipment or facilities, the buyer or lessee must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
6. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce satisfactory proof of their identification and address at the point any sale is agreed in order to comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017. King West asks for your co-operation in this regard.
7. These particulars should not be reproduced without prior consent of King West. September 2023