5 bedroom detached house for sale

An attractive and unlisted period house within over three acres of landscaped gardens, with tennis court and swimming pool.

Description

Set back behind private gates and a long sweeping gravelled driveway, within beautifully landscaped gardens of 3.25 acres, Powder Blue House is a substantial unlisted period residence, of circa 1914 in a late Victorian style.

With elegant and symmetrical principal rooms, retaining the grace and elegance of the era, the front door opens from the attractive front garden, with parterre box and large Wellingtonia, to an entrance porch and inviting hallway.

The hallway is flanked by dining and drawing rooms. The dining room is an attractive and impressively proportioned dual-aspect room, with open fireplace. The drawing room is similarly elegant, with Jetmaster fire, and connecting door to a large under-floor heated Vale conservatory with two sets of French doors to, and views of, the attractive gardens.

The spacious farmhouse family kitchen has plenty of room for informal dining, together with a secondary entrance to the driveway. It is fitted with a solid wood suite under solid oak worktops, incorporating a two-door Aga and separate hob and oven, integrated dishwasher and Welsh dresser. There is also an office, cloakroom, pantry and utility.

Adjoining the kitchen and utility, the 31’ sitting room/garden room is a highly versatile room. It has spans the entire width of the house and offers lovely views of the garden through its patio doors, an inglenook fitted with a multi-fuel stove and access to the integral double garage beyond, with electric roller shutter door.

The first floor landing provides access to the five bedrooms and two bathrooms and is served by two staircases. The principal bedroom has a large full-suite ensuite Jack & Jill en suite bathroom, with separate shower. Double bedroom two, similarly has a full-suite Jack & Jill en suite bathroom, with separate shower. Bedrooms three, four and five and all doubles.

The gardens and grounds surround the house and extend to 3.25 acres. The formal gardens are principally to the south and west of the house. They are beautifully presented with landscaped lawns and deep flowering borders, with a parterre garden, reflecting lily pond with fountains, and several terraces, one with a pergola, from which to enjoy and track the sun. There is also a formal kitchen garden. In addition a heated swimming pool with large paved surround and adjacent tennis court ensure fabulous lifestyle opportunities. The paddocks lie to the north and east of the house and drive, with access to a secondary drive along the eastern boundary that leads to the brick stable and store range.

Location

Powder Blue House is positioned in an accessible and attractive setting between the model village of Thorney (2.7 miles), with its stunning Abbey and village green, Newborough (2.8 miles) and pretty market town of Crowland (4 miles), with its Trinity Bridge and the remains of Crowland Abbey, super markets and Doctor’s surgery.

The Cathedral City of Peterborough is 8 miles south, offering a wide range of retail outlets, including the Queensgate Shopping Centre, 12 screen showcase cinema along with ice skating, and a good range of shops, cafes and restaurants.

East Coast Mainline commuter services to London Kings Cross and Cambridge from 51 minutes.

Square Footage: 3,741 sq ft


Acreage: 3.25 Acres

Additional Info

Tenure: Freehold

Services: Mains water & electricity. Private Drainage (2024). Oil fired central heating.

Fixtures & 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.

All journey times and distances are approximate.