5 bedroom detached house for sale

In the heart of the peaceful village of Maxey, The Friary is a home that brings together privacy, space, light, character, comfort and convenience. Inside this Grade II listed home, dating back to 1667 in its oldest parts and altered and extended in the 18th century, most rooms feature two windows, drenching every corner in light. The consummate family home, in addition to The Friary’s 2,600 square feet of living space, a separate annexe for guests stretches out over 400 square feet, providing comfortable and totally independent living space. Mature wisteria frames the main front door, opening into the entrance hallway and cloakroom.

Dine and Unwind

Light and bright, the formal dining hall balances the rusticity of the kitchen beyond, with complementary contemporary soft shades to the walls and ceiling, warmed by a hint of exposed wood in the beams above, alongside an open fire within a stone surround. A versatile room, it has previously served as both study and snug. A drawing room lends spring and summer vibes, though the entire home retains a comforting cool in the heat and a welcome warmth in wintertime. Soothing neutral shades to the walls and a stone fi re surround create a light and bright ambience, aided by two large windows overlooking the garden to the front and rear, ideal for morning coffee.

Evocative Spaces

No finer example exists of The Friary’s character than the carved stone archway leading down into the sitting room, where a deep, seated window is one of two gazing out over the greenery. Warmth saturates the space from a newly installed log-burning stove, creating a homely ambience, with cosy colours that capture the essence of Christmas mornings.

Country Chic

The farmhouse dining kitchen combines a towering beam-lined ceiling, white Shakerstyle cabinetry and garden views to create a relaxed, sociable space, perfect for everyday dining and weekend entertaining. Plenty of storage awaits in the forest green-painted pantry, whilst from the kitchen, al fresco dining on the rear terrace is conveniently accessible through the part-glazed door. Beyond lie a convenient utility room and cloakroom, and a door providing practical, everyday access to the side courtyard. Character shines throughout The Friary, with hallways stepping up and down between rooms, exposed stone and timbers and a medley of low and high windows looking out to the garden.

Soak and Sleep

For family, friends, guests and grandchildren, upstairs at The Friary, four soporific bedrooms await. From quaint corner fi replaces, cosy window seats and built-in wardrobes to beam bedecked vaulted ceilings, each bedroom at The Friary embodies its own unique style, one of which, a soothingly decorated potential principal suite, features its own en suite shower room. Perfect for a relaxing soak, underfloor heating warms the tiled floor in the spa-style family bathroom, which includes a claw-foot bathtub and a separate shower.

A Glorious Garden

“It’s a great summer garden, perfect for family games on the lawns and barbecues on the terrace.”

Beneath The Boughs

Sitting centrally within its wraparound gardens of over half an acre, mature acers and trees provide a screen of leafy privacy to the front, while a turning circle shifts colour with the seasons, again planted with tall, established trees. Accessed via electric gates, extensive parking can be found on the driveway, continuing to the rear where a five-bar gate leads to further parking and a detached double garage. Dine al fresco on the courtyard terrace to the side, or the main patio at the rear. Securely gated, the garden is a private haven for children, with a large, level lawn dotted by mature trees adding plenty of space to play with views out to the paddock at the rear.

Annexe Accomodation

A haven for visiting relatives, older teens and even multigenerational living, the self-contained annexe follows a studio layout, featuring a high ceiling, underfloor-heated porcelain tiles, space for a double bed and both seating and dining, a kitchenette and a freshly fitted shower room.

What The Owners Love...

“I love how the different areas of the house come together so well. It’s been a great family home - cosy in winter - and the outdoor space is incredible.”

The Finer Details

Freehold / Detached / Dates to 1667, later altered and extended / Grade II listed / Conservation area / Plot approx. 0.55 acre / Oil central heating / Mains electricity, water and sewage / Peterborough City Council, tax band G

Dimensions

Ground Floor: approx. 139.2 sq. metres (1,497.9 sq. feet) / First Floor: approx. 102.2 sq. metres (1,099.9 sq. feet) / Total Home: approx. 241.3 sq. metres (2,597.8 sq. feet) / Annexe: approx. 38.6 sq. metres (415.4 sq. feet) / Garage: approx. 32.8 sq. metres (352.5 sq. feet)

Life In Maxey

Balancing countryside, comfort and community, Maxey offers a truly enviable lifestyle. A village bus stop connects you out and about – with the nearby market towns of Market Deeping, Stamford and Peterborough all within easy reach. Peterborough Railway Station’s direct links to London in under an hour make commuting a breeze. Within the catchment area for the highly regarded Arthur Mellows Village College, The Friary is also close to several outstanding independent schools, including The Peterborough School and Stamford School.

Delights On Your Doorstep

The Bluebell Pub - just a stone’s throw from your front door - provides the perfect spot to unwind with neighbours and friends, while local conveniences such as a dog groomer, play areas and thriving children’s clubs make this a fantastic family-friendly setting. A home in harmony with its setting, lovers of the outdoors can make the most of its idyllic surroundings which include nature reserves, three glistening lakes perfect for off-road running and the breathtaking expanse of Rutland Water, just a short drive away.

Local Distances

Market Deeping 3 miles (6 minutes) / Stamford 7.5 miles (17 minutes) / Peterborough 9 miles (19 minutes) / Bourne 9 miles (19 minutes)

Watch Our Property Tour Video

Let Lottie guide you around The Friary with our PJ Unique Homes tour video, also shared on our Facebook page, Instagram and YouTube, or call us and we'll email you the link. We'd love to show you around The Friary. You are welcome to arrange a viewing or we are happy to carry out a FaceTime video call from the property for you, if you'd prefer.

Disclaimer

Pelham James use all reasonable endeavours to supply accurate property information in line with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008. These property details do not constitute any part of the offer or contract and all measurements are approximate. The matters in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers. It should not be assumed that this property has all the necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Any services, appliances and heating system(s) listed have not been checked or tested. Purchasers should make their own enquiries to the relevant authorities regarding the connection of any service. No person in the employment of Pelham James has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatever in relation to this property or these particulars or enter into any contract relating to this property on behalf of the vendor.