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£675,0006 bedroom detached house for sale
Washdike Drove, Boston PE20
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Detached house
6 beds
4 baths
2561
EPC rating: C
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band E
Features and description
- Impressive country home built in 2013
- Idyllic rural setting with stunning views, tucked away along a quiet road
- Approximately 4,800 sq ft of beautifully appointed accommodation (STS)
- Stylish contemporary kitchen with an extensive range of high and low-level cabinets
- Five good-sized bedrooms (one currently used as a dressing room)
- Impressive triple games room with bar area and dedicated cinema room
- Annexe: Perfect for multigenerational living, guest use or holiday letting (subject to planning permission)
- Superb 9-metre outdoor heated swimming pool
- Large, enclosed gardens – ideal for children and pets with attractive timber summer house
- Conveniently situated for local amenities and highly regarded schools (including grammar schools)
Situated between Spalding and Boston, this impressive home enjoys an idyllic rural setting with uninterrupted country views.
Built in 2013 and thoughtfully enhanced by the current owners, Drove House is a large, spacious, light-filled home perfectly suited to family life and entertaining alike. Standout features include a stylish contemporary kitchen, a triple games room and an expansive conservatory. Upstairs, there are 4/5 well-appointed bedrooms, including a principal bedroom served by an ensuite and a large dressing room or alternative fifth bedroom.
A self-contained annexe provides flexible space for multigenerational living, guest accommodation or as a potential holiday let (subject to planning consent).
Outside, the substantial garden provides a peaceful retreat, complete with a heated swimming pool, summer house and useful stores. Despite its secluded feel, the property remains well connected to nearby towns, schools and transport links.
Combining space, tranquillity and versatility, Drove House offers an opportunity to purchase a unique house in a truly special countryside setting.
Seller insights
“We made Drove House our home in 2020, and since then, we’ve enjoyed six wonderful years here. Over that time, we’ve invested in the house and added many new features, including the outdoor swimming pool.”
“The property has a lovely indoor-outdoor flow – perfect for entertaining. We’ve added a gym and a cinema downstairs, but these could also be adapted into additional reception spaces. We spend a great deal of time in the conservatory, which is cool in the summer months – with the air conditioning – but warm in the winter.”
“The garden is huge – it could potentially offer leisure or business opportunities, subject to the necessary planning consents, obviously.”
“The outdoor heated swimming pool is a real treat, enjoying full sun from dawn until dusk. Alongside the triple games room, it offers lots to keep you entertained in your spare time.”
“Our friends and family love staying in the annexe because it’s like a country retreat. The large, secure gardens provide a safe space for children to play and for pets to roam freely.”
“The property is situated down a quiet road with just four houses, with amazing views across the fields. It’s wonderful for wildlife watching: we regularly see owls, ducks, swans, pheasants, badgers, hares and deer. The sunrises and sunsets are also truly spectacular.”
“The location is perfect for anyone seeking peace and quiet, yet it’s still within easy reach of amenities. Schools, shops, doctors and a post office are all within a 10-minute drive in the surrounding villages of Swineshead, Sutterton and Quadring. The local supermarkets will also deliver a home shop to the house. Boston and Spalding, which are both just a 20-minute drive away, have a wider range of shops.”
“Despite its tranquil setting, the property is conveniently located for the A17, A16 and A1. Commuting to London is straightforward. I usually take the rail service from Spalding to Peterborough and, from there, it’s just 50 minutes to London Kings Cross.”
“We will miss Drove House enormously but now feels like the right time for us to move to a smaller property and allow someone else to enjoy everything it has to offer.”
Key Features:
• Impressive country home built in 2013
• Five good-sized bedrooms (one currently used as a dressing room)
• Idyllic rural setting with stunning views
• Tucked away along a quiet road
• Approximately 4,800 sq ft of beautifully appointed accommodation (STS)
• Flexible and versatile layout – ideal for families and entertaining
• Light and welcoming entrance hall with understairs storage
• Spacious living room featuring a striking brick fireplace and multi-fuel burner
• Bright and airy office with doors to the garden
• Expansive conservatory enjoying spectacular rural views
• Stylish contemporary kitchen with an island
• An extensive range of high and low-level cabinets
• Generous double larder
• Hotpoint double oven, SMEG induction hob and a Sharp integrated dishwasher
• Utility room with ample space for white goods
• Light-filled breakfast room
• Garden room
• Dedicated cinema room
• Impressive triple games room with a bar area
• Indoor gym/fitness suite (could be adapted for additional living space)
• All bedrooms enjoy delightful countryside views
• Superb principal bedroom with a contemporary ensuite
• Spacious dressing room with fitted cupboards, shoe racks and drawers
• Stylish family bathroom
• Additional bedroom with ensuite facilities
• Air conditioning in multiple rooms
• Extensive driveway providing ample parking
Annexe:
• Perfect for multigenerational living, guest use or holiday letting (subject to planning permission)
• Characterful beams combined with contemporary touches
• Spacious open-plan living space with a log burner and kitchen area
• One bedroom with an ensuite
• Fully self-contained
Outside:
• Large, enclosed gardens – ideal for children and pets
• Superb 9-metre heated swimming pool
• Fantastic outdoor entertaining spaces offering leisure/business potential
• Attractive timber summer house
• Three outdoor stores for tools and garden equipment, plus a pool shed
• Easy access to the A17 and nearby market towns
• Conveniently situated for local amenities and highly regarded schools (including grammar schools)
Location
Despite its peaceful setting, the property is close to everyday amenities, schools, and shops in nearby villages and towns.
The market towns of Boston and Spalding (both around 10 miles from the property) offer a wide range of shopping and dining options. Further afield, Lincoln (34 miles) makes for a great day out, with its impressive cathedral, historic castle, and lively mix of culture and entertainment.
For those who enjoy the outdoors, there are plenty of scenic walks locally – perfect for dog walkers. The Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is within an hour’s drive, with sandy beaches such as Mablethorpe – an award-winning Blue Flag spot. The Wash National Nature Reserve, one of the UK’s most important wetland sites that stretches from Lincolnshire to Norfolk, is also well worth a visit.
Despite its rural location, Drove House is well placed for travel, with excellent local road and rail links. The A1 is accessible via Stamford (29.5 miles), Grantham (24 miles), and Newark (35 miles). Direct rail services to London are available from Grantham (journey time: 70 minutes) and Newark (80 minutes). There is also a service from Spalding to London via Peterborough.
Schools
The local area offers an excellent range of primary and secondary schools. For primary education, there are schools in the surrounding villages of Quadring, Sutterton, Donington and Kirton, while for independent schooling, Ayscoughfee Hall School in Spalding is a popular preparatory choice.
For secondary education, Cowley Academy in Donington – just under 5 miles from the property – is rated ‘Good’ across all areas and ‘Outstanding’ for leadership.
Further afield, the nearby town of Boston (10 miles) offers two grammar schools, Boston Grammar School and Boston High School, both rated ‘Good’. In the opposite direction, Spalding (10 miles) is home to Spalding High School for Girls, rated ‘Outstanding’, and Spalding Grammar School for Boys, rated ‘Good’.
Prospective buyers should check the latest admissions policies and catchment areas directly with the relevant local authorities.
Services:
Mains electricity and water; separate water treatment plant for drainage; oil-fired central heating
Local Authority: Boston Borough Council
Council Tax Band: E
EPC: C
Tenure: Freehold
Built in 2013 and thoughtfully enhanced by the current owners, Drove House is a large, spacious, light-filled home perfectly suited to family life and entertaining alike. Standout features include a stylish contemporary kitchen, a triple games room and an expansive conservatory. Upstairs, there are 4/5 well-appointed bedrooms, including a principal bedroom served by an ensuite and a large dressing room or alternative fifth bedroom.
A self-contained annexe provides flexible space for multigenerational living, guest accommodation or as a potential holiday let (subject to planning consent).
Outside, the substantial garden provides a peaceful retreat, complete with a heated swimming pool, summer house and useful stores. Despite its secluded feel, the property remains well connected to nearby towns, schools and transport links.
Combining space, tranquillity and versatility, Drove House offers an opportunity to purchase a unique house in a truly special countryside setting.
Seller insights
“We made Drove House our home in 2020, and since then, we’ve enjoyed six wonderful years here. Over that time, we’ve invested in the house and added many new features, including the outdoor swimming pool.”
“The property has a lovely indoor-outdoor flow – perfect for entertaining. We’ve added a gym and a cinema downstairs, but these could also be adapted into additional reception spaces. We spend a great deal of time in the conservatory, which is cool in the summer months – with the air conditioning – but warm in the winter.”
“The garden is huge – it could potentially offer leisure or business opportunities, subject to the necessary planning consents, obviously.”
“The outdoor heated swimming pool is a real treat, enjoying full sun from dawn until dusk. Alongside the triple games room, it offers lots to keep you entertained in your spare time.”
“Our friends and family love staying in the annexe because it’s like a country retreat. The large, secure gardens provide a safe space for children to play and for pets to roam freely.”
“The property is situated down a quiet road with just four houses, with amazing views across the fields. It’s wonderful for wildlife watching: we regularly see owls, ducks, swans, pheasants, badgers, hares and deer. The sunrises and sunsets are also truly spectacular.”
“The location is perfect for anyone seeking peace and quiet, yet it’s still within easy reach of amenities. Schools, shops, doctors and a post office are all within a 10-minute drive in the surrounding villages of Swineshead, Sutterton and Quadring. The local supermarkets will also deliver a home shop to the house. Boston and Spalding, which are both just a 20-minute drive away, have a wider range of shops.”
“Despite its tranquil setting, the property is conveniently located for the A17, A16 and A1. Commuting to London is straightforward. I usually take the rail service from Spalding to Peterborough and, from there, it’s just 50 minutes to London Kings Cross.”
“We will miss Drove House enormously but now feels like the right time for us to move to a smaller property and allow someone else to enjoy everything it has to offer.”
Key Features:
• Impressive country home built in 2013
• Five good-sized bedrooms (one currently used as a dressing room)
• Idyllic rural setting with stunning views
• Tucked away along a quiet road
• Approximately 4,800 sq ft of beautifully appointed accommodation (STS)
• Flexible and versatile layout – ideal for families and entertaining
• Light and welcoming entrance hall with understairs storage
• Spacious living room featuring a striking brick fireplace and multi-fuel burner
• Bright and airy office with doors to the garden
• Expansive conservatory enjoying spectacular rural views
• Stylish contemporary kitchen with an island
• An extensive range of high and low-level cabinets
• Generous double larder
• Hotpoint double oven, SMEG induction hob and a Sharp integrated dishwasher
• Utility room with ample space for white goods
• Light-filled breakfast room
• Garden room
• Dedicated cinema room
• Impressive triple games room with a bar area
• Indoor gym/fitness suite (could be adapted for additional living space)
• All bedrooms enjoy delightful countryside views
• Superb principal bedroom with a contemporary ensuite
• Spacious dressing room with fitted cupboards, shoe racks and drawers
• Stylish family bathroom
• Additional bedroom with ensuite facilities
• Air conditioning in multiple rooms
• Extensive driveway providing ample parking
Annexe:
• Perfect for multigenerational living, guest use or holiday letting (subject to planning permission)
• Characterful beams combined with contemporary touches
• Spacious open-plan living space with a log burner and kitchen area
• One bedroom with an ensuite
• Fully self-contained
Outside:
• Large, enclosed gardens – ideal for children and pets
• Superb 9-metre heated swimming pool
• Fantastic outdoor entertaining spaces offering leisure/business potential
• Attractive timber summer house
• Three outdoor stores for tools and garden equipment, plus a pool shed
• Easy access to the A17 and nearby market towns
• Conveniently situated for local amenities and highly regarded schools (including grammar schools)
Location
Despite its peaceful setting, the property is close to everyday amenities, schools, and shops in nearby villages and towns.
The market towns of Boston and Spalding (both around 10 miles from the property) offer a wide range of shopping and dining options. Further afield, Lincoln (34 miles) makes for a great day out, with its impressive cathedral, historic castle, and lively mix of culture and entertainment.
For those who enjoy the outdoors, there are plenty of scenic walks locally – perfect for dog walkers. The Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is within an hour’s drive, with sandy beaches such as Mablethorpe – an award-winning Blue Flag spot. The Wash National Nature Reserve, one of the UK’s most important wetland sites that stretches from Lincolnshire to Norfolk, is also well worth a visit.
Despite its rural location, Drove House is well placed for travel, with excellent local road and rail links. The A1 is accessible via Stamford (29.5 miles), Grantham (24 miles), and Newark (35 miles). Direct rail services to London are available from Grantham (journey time: 70 minutes) and Newark (80 minutes). There is also a service from Spalding to London via Peterborough.
Schools
The local area offers an excellent range of primary and secondary schools. For primary education, there are schools in the surrounding villages of Quadring, Sutterton, Donington and Kirton, while for independent schooling, Ayscoughfee Hall School in Spalding is a popular preparatory choice.
For secondary education, Cowley Academy in Donington – just under 5 miles from the property – is rated ‘Good’ across all areas and ‘Outstanding’ for leadership.
Further afield, the nearby town of Boston (10 miles) offers two grammar schools, Boston Grammar School and Boston High School, both rated ‘Good’. In the opposite direction, Spalding (10 miles) is home to Spalding High School for Girls, rated ‘Outstanding’, and Spalding Grammar School for Boys, rated ‘Good’.
Prospective buyers should check the latest admissions policies and catchment areas directly with the relevant local authorities.
Services:
Mains electricity and water; separate water treatment plant for drainage; oil-fired central heating
Local Authority: Boston Borough Council
Council Tax Band: E
EPC: C
Tenure: Freehold
Area statistics
Crime score
Low crime
0/10
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