House For Sale £675,000
Occupying a large south facing plot measuring just under a quarter of an acre sits this quintessential Grade II listed village home situated in the heart of the pretty village of Helpston, the birthplace of the Poet John Clare.
Helpston is a thriving village just 7 miles south of Stamford and within easy reach of Peterborough.
The property has many charming features synonymous of homes of this nature, yet it offers all the modern comforts for today's living.
In brief, the ground floor has two lovely reception rooms along with a charming breakfast kitchen which opens to the lovely south facing rear garden and a pretty garden room which offers similar views.
For practicality there is a handy ground floor bathroom, ideal for coming in from the garden, for muddy paws or muddy shoes.
On the first floor there are a total of four double bedrooms and two shower rooms all of which are bright and spacious.
Welcome Home - Stepping into the flagstone hallway, to the left, a glazed door opens to the first of two reception rooms. This lovely room is flooded with light due to the dual aspect splayed cottage windows with window seats beneath overlooking both the front of the property and the rear garden; the latter still having the wooden shutters in place. Taking centre stage is a large Inglenook fireplace, giving a perfect spot for comfortable sofas and easy chairs.
Directly from the sitting room is a pleasant garden room with stone flooring and a solid timber roof. A dwarf wall with large windows above makes the most of the lovely garden views with French doors giving direct access to the outside space.
The second reception room is currently used as a snug/TV room but could also be used as a dining room if required. This attractive room has terracotta flooring and a range of very useful inbuilt storage cabinets along with pretty windows overlooking the front elevation.
The breakfast kitchen is located directly off this room, providing a good flow to the accommodation.
The kitchen itself has a range of bespoke cabinets providing plenty of storage plus housing for white goods.
For cooking, a four-oven oil fired Aga takes centre stage while granite worksurfaces and a large central island allow for plenty of prep space plus an area for family to gather while dinner is on the go.
Beyond the cooking area there is a space by the oak French doors for a dining table with very pleasant views over the enclosed rear garden.
Directly off the hallway is a very useful fully tiled bathroom which completes the ground floor accommodation.
First Floor - The principal bedroom is very peaceful with attractive views across the rear garden. A useful walk in wardrobe provides plenty of storage space and the en suite shower room is fully tiled and fitted with a generous shower enclosure, wash hand basin, loo and an electric towel radiator.
There are three further bedrooms all of which are generous in size. These charming rooms share a fully tiled family bathroom which has a large shower enclosure, vanity wash hand basin, loo, towel radiator and in-built storage.
Step Outside - The large rear garden is totally private and secure, with a personnel gate and a five bar gate opening to a long driveway which terminates at an open bay garage along with workshop and enclosed garage.
The garden has a large lawn with mature herbaceous borders, fruit and deciduous trees which are complemented by raised beds ideal for growing vegetables and cut flowers.
Nestled under an arbour complete with a mature grape vine, is a generous terrace space, ideal for outdoor entertaining and alfresco dining.
There is a small (currently disused) plunge pool which could also be adapted for a variety of different uses.
An original well is still in full working order and ideal for watering garden plants.
To the rear of the plot is a large timber building which could lend itself to a variety of different uses such as a studio, home office space or simply a handy garage and workshop.
Leading directly off this building is an open bay covered parking area.
Location - Helpston is a thriving village, well placed between Stamford (7 miles) and Peterborough (7.5 miles). The village offers a well-regarded primary school, Church, shop/post office, a pub and a village hall. There is a regular bus route to Peterborough and Stamford every 30 minutes throughout the day. There is also a renowned butchers and country store approximately 1 mile outside of the village on the way to Ufford.
The market town of Stamford offers many amenities including a good range of shops, excellent schooling and a produce market which is held every Friday. The Cathedral City of Peterborough also offers a wide range of facilities and excellent train links. (49 minutes to London Kings Cross approx).
Services - Electric, gas, water and mains drainage are understood to be connected. The property has oil fired central heating. (none tested by the agent)
Fixtures & Fittings - Every effort has been made to omit any fixtures belonging to the Vendor in the description of the property and the property is sold subject to the Vendor's right to the removal of, or payment for, as the case may be, any such fittings, etc. whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
Local Authority - Peterborough City Council
Council Tax Band F
Tenure - Freehold
Viewing - Strictly by appointment through the agent, Digby and Finch (Stamford Office),
Plans - The site and floor plans forming part of these sale particulars are for identification purposes only. All relevant details should be legally checked as appropriate.
Possession - Vacant possession upon completion
Epc Rating - Exempt
Helpston is a thriving village just 7 miles south of Stamford and within easy reach of Peterborough.
The property has many charming features synonymous of homes of this nature, yet it offers all the modern comforts for today's living.
In brief, the ground floor has two lovely reception rooms along with a charming breakfast kitchen which opens to the lovely south facing rear garden and a pretty garden room which offers similar views.
For practicality there is a handy ground floor bathroom, ideal for coming in from the garden, for muddy paws or muddy shoes.
On the first floor there are a total of four double bedrooms and two shower rooms all of which are bright and spacious.
Welcome Home - Stepping into the flagstone hallway, to the left, a glazed door opens to the first of two reception rooms. This lovely room is flooded with light due to the dual aspect splayed cottage windows with window seats beneath overlooking both the front of the property and the rear garden; the latter still having the wooden shutters in place. Taking centre stage is a large Inglenook fireplace, giving a perfect spot for comfortable sofas and easy chairs.
Directly from the sitting room is a pleasant garden room with stone flooring and a solid timber roof. A dwarf wall with large windows above makes the most of the lovely garden views with French doors giving direct access to the outside space.
The second reception room is currently used as a snug/TV room but could also be used as a dining room if required. This attractive room has terracotta flooring and a range of very useful inbuilt storage cabinets along with pretty windows overlooking the front elevation.
The breakfast kitchen is located directly off this room, providing a good flow to the accommodation.
The kitchen itself has a range of bespoke cabinets providing plenty of storage plus housing for white goods.
For cooking, a four-oven oil fired Aga takes centre stage while granite worksurfaces and a large central island allow for plenty of prep space plus an area for family to gather while dinner is on the go.
Beyond the cooking area there is a space by the oak French doors for a dining table with very pleasant views over the enclosed rear garden.
Directly off the hallway is a very useful fully tiled bathroom which completes the ground floor accommodation.
First Floor - The principal bedroom is very peaceful with attractive views across the rear garden. A useful walk in wardrobe provides plenty of storage space and the en suite shower room is fully tiled and fitted with a generous shower enclosure, wash hand basin, loo and an electric towel radiator.
There are three further bedrooms all of which are generous in size. These charming rooms share a fully tiled family bathroom which has a large shower enclosure, vanity wash hand basin, loo, towel radiator and in-built storage.
Step Outside - The large rear garden is totally private and secure, with a personnel gate and a five bar gate opening to a long driveway which terminates at an open bay garage along with workshop and enclosed garage.
The garden has a large lawn with mature herbaceous borders, fruit and deciduous trees which are complemented by raised beds ideal for growing vegetables and cut flowers.
Nestled under an arbour complete with a mature grape vine, is a generous terrace space, ideal for outdoor entertaining and alfresco dining.
There is a small (currently disused) plunge pool which could also be adapted for a variety of different uses.
An original well is still in full working order and ideal for watering garden plants.
To the rear of the plot is a large timber building which could lend itself to a variety of different uses such as a studio, home office space or simply a handy garage and workshop.
Leading directly off this building is an open bay covered parking area.
Location - Helpston is a thriving village, well placed between Stamford (7 miles) and Peterborough (7.5 miles). The village offers a well-regarded primary school, Church, shop/post office, a pub and a village hall. There is a regular bus route to Peterborough and Stamford every 30 minutes throughout the day. There is also a renowned butchers and country store approximately 1 mile outside of the village on the way to Ufford.
The market town of Stamford offers many amenities including a good range of shops, excellent schooling and a produce market which is held every Friday. The Cathedral City of Peterborough also offers a wide range of facilities and excellent train links. (49 minutes to London Kings Cross approx).
Services - Electric, gas, water and mains drainage are understood to be connected. The property has oil fired central heating. (none tested by the agent)
Fixtures & Fittings - Every effort has been made to omit any fixtures belonging to the Vendor in the description of the property and the property is sold subject to the Vendor's right to the removal of, or payment for, as the case may be, any such fittings, etc. whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
Local Authority - Peterborough City Council
Council Tax Band F
Tenure - Freehold
Viewing - Strictly by appointment through the agent, Digby and Finch (Stamford Office),
Plans - The site and floor plans forming part of these sale particulars are for identification purposes only. All relevant details should be legally checked as appropriate.
Possession - Vacant possession upon completion
Epc Rating - Exempt
