4 bedroom detached house for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Unlisted, stone property under tile roof, built in the 1830s
- Kitchen-breakfast room with rear stair to laundry room
- Dining room, lounge, sitting room, study, games room
- Porch and ground floor WC
- Principal bedroom with dressing room and ensuite
- A further three bedrooms and two bathrooms
- Gated, gravelled driveway and double garage
- Walled courtyard garden and main grounds with beautiful views
- Set in approx. 0.46acres
Oundle 4 miles, Stamford 11 miles, Corby 12 miles (HST London St Pancras), Market Harborough 24 miles (HST London St Pancras), Peterborough 12 miles (HST London Kings Cross)
(All distances and times are approximate)
Situation:
Fotheringhay is a beautiful conservation village, retaining much of its historical character and beauty, set between the River Nene and Willow Brook as they meander their way through the neighbouring countryside. As you approach the village, ones eye is drawn to the magnificent church of St Mary, formerly an ecclesiastical college in the XIV Century. Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned and beheaded at the castle, the mound of which can still be seen adjacent to the river and the ancient arch bridge as one enters the village. The Falcon is a public house and restaurant of some note and for those seeking a more energetic life, there are a number of footpaths and bridleways in the locality, leading from the village across the superb countryside around.
The historic market town of Oundle lies about three miles to the South and offers a good range of family run shops, businesses and restaurants, set around the traditional Market Place. Stamford is a similar, but larger town. Peterborough offers extensive facilities, as well as main line rail travel, with journey times from 48 minutes, to London King’s Cross.
Description:
Pigeon Row was formerly three cottages, built in the 1830s, from local limestone. The property was converted to a single dwelling and extended, probably in the second half of the 20th century. It sits back from the roadside, down a lengthy drive, tucked behind a thatched cottage, and enjoys great privacy as a result.
The accommodation is set over two floors and offers a degree of versatility. Nearly all the rooms have windows that look into the south-facing, walled courtyard, or over the extensive gardens to the other side.
There are a number of entry doors into the house, from the courtyard, giving choice in how the rooms are used. The door in most frequent use leads into the kitchen, which is fitted with a range of wall and base units and has space for the usual appliances. There is ample room for family mealtimes. The back stairs rise to the laundry.
The characterful dining room offers great space for formal occasions. The open fireplace and the beamed ceiling add to the atmosphere. A window with seat beneath and a glazed door, overlook the courtyard. A ledged and braced door leads into the drawing room which enjoys views of the courtyard and the main lawn. A fireplace is set to one end.
Double doors open to the sitting room, which also enjoys views of the courtyard and gardens. A door opens to the lawn. A cloakroom is set to one side. The study is beyond and has a beautiful bay window looking down the garden. Bookshelves are fitted to one wall. Beyond, is the former barn, now a beautiful studio or games room, with a barrelled ceiling and doors to the garden and courtyard.
There are two sets of stairs to the first floor. The main stairs lead to the landing which in turn provides access to each of the bedrooms. The principal suite offers a large bedroom with far-reaching views, a dressing area and an en suite bathroom.
There are three further bedrooms, a family bathroom and a separate shower room / WC. It would be simple job to enlarge a couple of the bedrooms and create en suite facilities. The back stairs rise from the kitchen to the laundry area or study.
Outside:
Pigeon Row is accessed via a five-bar gate that opens to the gravelled drive. This leads down to the double garage and the ample parking area. A gate in the high wall, leads through to the courtyard, a tranquil haven with two lawns and a paved terrace, which captures the sunshine throughout the day.
Gated access leads to the rear garden, which is mainly lawned, with maturing trees and shrubs to the borders. There is a lovely view across the fields towards the willow brook. The plot measures approximately 0.46 acre.
General Remarks:
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity are connected. Private/shared drainage. Oil 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 fittings, and garden ornaments are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY
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COUNCIL TAX
Band G
VIEWING
The property may only be inspected by prior arrangement through King West
DIRECTIONS
From Nassington, continue along Fortheringhay Road. On entering the village, at the T-junction turn right. Pass The Falcon Inn and Pigeon Row is 200 yards on the right-hand side. The gated driveway is located between the thatched cottage and the village hall.
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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.
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