* Freehold
Sold subject to contract.
Situated in the heart of the pretty village of Helpston, famed for poet John
Clare, stands Virginia Cottage. A beautifully proportioned Grade II listed
home retaining many original features synonymous of a home of this nature.
The property has the added benefit of a self - contained annexe, ideal for a
variety of purposes.
There is also a large double garage, ample driveway space and very attractive
gardens to both the front and rear.
**Welcome Home**
Accommodation is arranged over two floors, offering a total of four large
reception rooms plus a breakfast kitchen which is open to a lovely garden
room. On the first floor there are five bright spacious double bedrooms along
with two bath/shower rooms.
**Step Inside**
Stepping into a charming dining hall the wonderful stone fireplace takes
centre stage with exposed ceiling timbers and original ledge and braced doors
giving a great first glimpse of the charming period features just waiting to
be explored.
The sitting room has two pretty splayed windows complete with window seats
beneath which take in views across the front garden. An impressive Inglenook
fireplace which houses a woodburning stove provides a wonderful focal point to
the room, the perfect place to rest and unwind on chilly evenings.
From here a door leads to another large reception room again, benefitting from
delightful features such as an Inglenook fireplace housing a multi fuel stove
and windows on two elevations.
The kitchen is located to the rear of the property and is fitted with a
generous range of both wall and floor standing cabinets. For cooking, a large
range cooker provides lots of options while the granite work surfaces allow
for plenty of prep space.
The kitchen continues into a delightful garden room, perfect for casual dining
and comfortable seating making it an ideal spot to relax and take in the views
across the pretty walled garden.
With practicality in mind directly off the kitchen is a pantry, beyond which
is a useful utility/boot room with access to the rear garden. There are
further wall and floor cabinets along with space for white goods.
The home office/study is located on the easterly aspect of the home and is
fitted with an extensive range of bespoke furniture to provide two desk areas
along with storage cabinets and book shelving.
Completing the ground floor accommodation is a guest cloak room which has a
loo and a wash hand basin.
**First Floor**
The principal bedroom is generous in size and benefits from an extensive range
of in built wardrobes which provide plenty of hanging space.
A door leads to a room in the eaves, currently used for storage but could
provide further dressing/ wardrobe space if required.
An ensuite shower room has a large shower enclosure, a loo, towel radiator and
a vanity wash hand basin with storage beneath.
There are four further double bedrooms, all of which have in built
wardrobes/storage space.
A very generous family bathroom features a free standing bath tub on claw
feet, a corner shower enclosure, a heated towel rail, a loo and twin vanity
wash basins with bespoke cabinetry.
**Step Outside**
Annexe.
A self contained annexe runs along the east boundary and has an open plan
living area, a kitchenette and a shower room.
A small open tread staircase leads to a mezzanine area which is currently used
for storage but could be utilised as bedroom space if required.
To the rear of the annexe is a covered outdoor seating area which has a pretty
view across the garden.
To the front of the property is a neat lawn garden with a stone pathway
leading to the front door.
A shingle driveway provides plenty of parking and allows access to a double
garage with electric up and over door.
To the rear of the property is a very private walled garden which has a lawn
with mature herbaceous borders, a stone terrace area, and a utility area for
garden storage and an external oil fired boiler housing.
**Location**
Helpston is a thriving village, well placed between Stamford (6 miles) and
Peterborough (6. 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, 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 G
**Tenure**
Freehold
**Viewing**
Strictly by appointment through the agent, Digby and Finch (Stamford Office),
Telephone:
**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**
Possession
**Epc Rating**
Exempt.

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