House For Sale £465,000
Newly renovated period barn conversion situated in the sought-after village of Tickencote.
Description
The Property
Foxglove Cottage is a very charming and deceptively spacious single-storey property, situated in the heart of the village of Tickencote, adjoining the Grade II-listed cast iron village pump.The property was converted into a residential dwelling in 2017 and was extensively renovated in 2021 to a very high standard, including a new air source heat pump, with a further extension in 2022. The result is a delightful home well suited to downsizers or as a second home, offering about 1000 sq ft of space and plenty of character. The cottage also benefits from off-street parking and an enclosed garden.
Accommodation
The accommodation is arranged, bungalow style, on the ground floor and has been extensively updated with a modern wood-burning stove, a beautiful kitchen appointed in stylish British Racing green cabinetry, which are complemented by the older elements of the house such as exposed stone. The space has been configured to its best advantage, with the house arranged in an L-shape and having the two bedrooms plus two well-executed shower rooms, situated at either ends of the L. The property has underfloor heating throughout.
The entrance opens onto a small porch fitted with storage which then leads to the handsome kitchen and onwards to the sitting room and a cloakroom with W.C. Both bedrooms are double size and benefit from built in storage and en suite facilities.
Outside
There is off-street parking to the front on the gravel driveway, while enclosed within the L shape of the house is a low-maintenance courtyard style garden laid to a mix of paving and gravel, with borders around the outside. There is also a timber-framed summerhouse which is fully insulated and has a small kitchen a cloakroom and W.C., ideal for office/business or annexe accommodation.
Location
Tickencote is a tucked away village, just a few miles from Stamford. Great Casterton is a short distance from the property and has a very popular pub, The Crown, and a shop in the local garage.
This property has all the benefits of nearby Stamford, with its selection of pubs and restaurants, boutique shops, theatre and cinema, along with a weekly farmers market, however also enjoys a peaceful and rural environment.
Stamford has a train station which links to Peterborough with a mainline train station with direct trains to London Kings Cross (50 minutes) together with more extensive shopping facilities. The area is well served by schools including, Great Casterton Junior School, Casterton Community College, Stamford Endowed School. Leisure facilities in the area include Stamford Tennis Club and water-based activities at Rutland Water and Tallington Lakes.
Square Footage: 1,006 sq ft
Additional Info
Local Authority:
Rutland County Council
Services:
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Air source heat pump.
All journey times and distances are approximate.
Description
The Property
Foxglove Cottage is a very charming and deceptively spacious single-storey property, situated in the heart of the village of Tickencote, adjoining the Grade II-listed cast iron village pump.The property was converted into a residential dwelling in 2017 and was extensively renovated in 2021 to a very high standard, including a new air source heat pump, with a further extension in 2022. The result is a delightful home well suited to downsizers or as a second home, offering about 1000 sq ft of space and plenty of character. The cottage also benefits from off-street parking and an enclosed garden.
Accommodation
The accommodation is arranged, bungalow style, on the ground floor and has been extensively updated with a modern wood-burning stove, a beautiful kitchen appointed in stylish British Racing green cabinetry, which are complemented by the older elements of the house such as exposed stone. The space has been configured to its best advantage, with the house arranged in an L-shape and having the two bedrooms plus two well-executed shower rooms, situated at either ends of the L. The property has underfloor heating throughout.
The entrance opens onto a small porch fitted with storage which then leads to the handsome kitchen and onwards to the sitting room and a cloakroom with W.C. Both bedrooms are double size and benefit from built in storage and en suite facilities.
Outside
There is off-street parking to the front on the gravel driveway, while enclosed within the L shape of the house is a low-maintenance courtyard style garden laid to a mix of paving and gravel, with borders around the outside. There is also a timber-framed summerhouse which is fully insulated and has a small kitchen a cloakroom and W.C., ideal for office/business or annexe accommodation.
Location
Tickencote is a tucked away village, just a few miles from Stamford. Great Casterton is a short distance from the property and has a very popular pub, The Crown, and a shop in the local garage.
This property has all the benefits of nearby Stamford, with its selection of pubs and restaurants, boutique shops, theatre and cinema, along with a weekly farmers market, however also enjoys a peaceful and rural environment.
Stamford has a train station which links to Peterborough with a mainline train station with direct trains to London Kings Cross (50 minutes) together with more extensive shopping facilities. The area is well served by schools including, Great Casterton Junior School, Casterton Community College, Stamford Endowed School. Leisure facilities in the area include Stamford Tennis Club and water-based activities at Rutland Water and Tallington Lakes.
Square Footage: 1,006 sq ft
Additional Info
Local Authority:
Rutland County Council
Services:
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Air source heat pump.
All journey times and distances are approximate.
