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Guide price
£685,0003 bedroom detached house for sale
Main Street, Ailsworth, Peterborough, PE5
Chain-free
Reduced
Detached house
3 beds
3 baths
1752
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band E
Features and description
- Pretty, Grade II listed, period cottage
- 3 Receptions, kitchen/breakfast room
- Ground floor bathroom
- Principal bedroom with en suite
- 2 Further bedrooms, shower room
- Enclosed rear garden, store, office & garage
- Re-thatched in 2019
- Main house 1,752 sqft (163 sqm)
- Council Tax band E, Peterborough CC
- Listed building - EPC exempt
REVISED GUIDE PRICE - a charming detached, three bedroom, three bathroom, period cottage (Grade II listed) with delightful landscaped garden & garage with office studio, tucked away along a tranquil lane on the outskirts of the rural village of Ailsworth, near the cathedral city of Peterborough. NO ONWARD CHAIN.
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The Property
Duck Cottage is a delightful detached Grade II listed 17th Century stone and thatch cottage that was been extended during the 20th century. It enjoys a secluded position set back off the Main Street. The beautiful accommodation retains a wealth of charm and character, which is blended with modern-day living. The sitting room boasts a traditional inglenook fireplace with log burner, whilst the dining room has an exposed brick fireplace with fitted gas fire. Part of the cottage is thatched (straw, re-thatched in 2019) and part tiled. Complimenting the accommodation is a delightful mature garden, in all approximately 0.25 acres.
Council Tax band E, Peterborough City Council
Location
Ailsworth, together with the village of Castor, are situated approximately 4 miles west of Peterborough city centre, amidst gently undulating open countryside. The villages offer a wide range of local facilities, including primary school, village hall, church, doctor's surgery and a number of public houses. There is easy access through to the A47 which in turn links to the A1. The charming market town of Stamford is some 9 miles to the northwest and offers a good range of educational and shopping facilities. Peterborough offers a high-speed rail link to London King’s Cross with a publicised journey time of approximately 50 minutes.
Outside
From Main Street, a gated path leads to a mature rose arbour, flanked by lawns to either side with well-stocked borders. To the rear of the cottage there is a terrace that enjoys the morning sun. To the side of the cottage there is a paved patio and barbeque/patio area. A five-bar gate gives access off Maffitt Road to gravel parking in front of the garage/studio.
Directions
From Peterborough, proceed West on the A47 towards Leicester. Follow the sign and turn off into Castor and continue through to Ailsworth. Proceed up Main Street and Duck Cottage is on the left-hand side. The garage and off-street parking for the cottage is accessed off Maffit Road.
Contact our office to register for further details & to book viewing appointments.
The Property
Duck Cottage is a delightful detached Grade II listed 17th Century stone and thatch cottage that was been extended during the 20th century. It enjoys a secluded position set back off the Main Street. The beautiful accommodation retains a wealth of charm and character, which is blended with modern-day living. The sitting room boasts a traditional inglenook fireplace with log burner, whilst the dining room has an exposed brick fireplace with fitted gas fire. Part of the cottage is thatched (straw, re-thatched in 2019) and part tiled. Complimenting the accommodation is a delightful mature garden, in all approximately 0.25 acres.
Council Tax band E, Peterborough City Council
Location
Ailsworth, together with the village of Castor, are situated approximately 4 miles west of Peterborough city centre, amidst gently undulating open countryside. The villages offer a wide range of local facilities, including primary school, village hall, church, doctor's surgery and a number of public houses. There is easy access through to the A47 which in turn links to the A1. The charming market town of Stamford is some 9 miles to the northwest and offers a good range of educational and shopping facilities. Peterborough offers a high-speed rail link to London King’s Cross with a publicised journey time of approximately 50 minutes.
Outside
From Main Street, a gated path leads to a mature rose arbour, flanked by lawns to either side with well-stocked borders. To the rear of the cottage there is a terrace that enjoys the morning sun. To the side of the cottage there is a paved patio and barbeque/patio area. A five-bar gate gives access off Maffitt Road to gravel parking in front of the garage/studio.
Directions
From Peterborough, proceed West on the A47 towards Leicester. Follow the sign and turn off into Castor and continue through to Ailsworth. Proceed up Main Street and Duck Cottage is on the left-hand side. The garage and off-street parking for the cottage is accessed off Maffit Road.
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