Bainton Gardens

Distances:


Peterborough Railway Station 10 miles (Direct trains to London Kings Cross from around 50 minutes) Stamford 5 miles, Bourne 10 miles, Oundle 15 miles, Uppingham 18 miles, Oakham 17 miles. (All distances and times are approximate)

Situation:


Garden House is discreetly set close to the northern edge of the charming village of Bainton. The village medieval Butter Cross is Grade I listed and the parish church, dedicated to St Mary, is also Grade I listed dating back to the 13th century. The 100 year old Reading Room is a central part of the village and is used for a range of events, such as public and private parties, meetings and other village events. The village itself is nestled amidst beautiful, undulating countryside on the southern edge of the Welland Valley with Torpel Manor Field just two miles away, which is now deemed both a County Wildlife Site (rare Neutral Grassland) and a Scheduled Ancient Monument.

Just five miles west is the Georgian market town of Stamford which has a wide variety of shops and restaurants as well as a lively Arts Centre.

The Cathedral City of Peterborough, approximately eight miles away, has a wider range of recreational and shopping facilities and a mainline station with high-speed rail link to London Kings Cross.

There is an excellent range of state and private schools in the area including Copthill Preparatory School, Witham Hill Preparatory School, The Stamford Endowed Schools, Uppingham, Oakham, Oundle and the excellent Bourne Grammar School.

Rutland Water, 12 miles away, is an internationally famous nature reserve and offers a superb range of recreational facilities including nature walks, sailing, fishing, cycle routes and activity centres. Nearby Burghley House hosts a number of events throughout the year and has an 18-hole golf course. There are also golf courses at Luffenham Heath and Greetham.

Description:


Garden House was built in 1989 and sits in the conservation area of the village of Bainton.

The open porch provides sheltered access to the front door, through which is a light and bright entrance hall. The solid oak, parquet flooring leads up to a Neville Johnson staircase of oak and glass. Moving to the left is the kitchen-dining room, the QKS kitchen provides ample preparation space on the generous kitchen island. Built-in NEFF appliances throughout consist of; double oven, combi oven, induction hob and hood, and a dishwasher. Storage has been well thought out with swivel corner shelving and a vertical larder. The triple panel window enjoys views across the front garden whilst light pours into the room from the French doors onto the dining area.

Adjacent to the kitchen-diner is a generous utility with stable door onto the rear garden and an array of built-in cupboard space as well as plumbing for a washing machine. An internal door provides access to the double garage, with ample storage space, a workshop area and an additional door to the rear garden.

From the entrance hall to the right is a snug with views over the front garden. Moving along the corridor is an office with beautiful views of the rear garden and ample wall space for shelving.

The sitting room has an impressive stone surround fireplace housing a Morso log burner. The bay window overlooks the lawn to the front whilst French doors lead to the garden room. With lantern roof and exposed stone walls, the garden room boasts panoramic views of the rear garden and further French doors lead to the dining terrace.

Completing the ground floor of Garden House is the cloakroom with WC, sink and heated towel rail. Off the cloakroom is a large cupboard, ideal for coats.

Rising to the first floor, passing the mid-landing window, to the left-hand side of the landing is the dual aspect Principal bedroom with built-in wardrobes and access to a large Jack & Jill bathroom with both bath and separate shower, large vanity unit with sink, WC and heated towel rail.

Opposite the bathroom is a double bedroom with front aspect views. Moving to the right of the landing is a double bedroom, also with front aspect, and access to a Jack & Jill bathroom. The heritage suit comprises bath, separate Mira electric shower, sink, WC and heated towel rail. Opposite this bathroom is a further bedroom with built-in wardrobes enjoying views over the rear garden.

A large room, currently utilised as a games room but previously used as a bedroom, completes the first-floor accommodation. Dual aspect with a large walk-in storage space, this room resides over the garage. This room, combined with the garage below, could have the potential to create an annexe space, subject to planning permission.

Outside:


Garden House, so named as it was once part of the exquisite formal gardens and grounds of Bainton House, certainly lives up to its name. Enclosed by beautiful stone walls, softened by an array of mature shrubs and both a fan-trained apple and pear tree as well as a fig, the formal front lawn abuts the generous gravel driveway.

The driveway draws up to the double garage with two separate barn-style doors. The overhang to the garage provides storage space which is currently utilised as a log store. The double garage also has a workshop area, room for storage and a door through to the rear garden, and an integral door to the utility room.

Sweeping past the front flower beds, brimming with geraniums, a side pathway leads under an ornamental archway before opening into the rear garden.

Nods to the history of the grounds are not only evident in the stunning magnolia grandiflora, providing dappled shade over a seating area, but in the display of well-established roses dating back to the era of Bainton House’s formal grounds. Japanese anemone flourish in abundance along meandering woodland bark pathways that encompass the formal lawn. In spring the flower beds burst with a broad collection of bulbs and hellebores whilst in summer the mauve wisteria drapes across the rear wall and architectural interest continues into the winter months through the stipa grass and hebe. Pockets of the garden can be enjoyed from different seating, especially during various times of the day.

Hugging the rear of the property is a dining terrace beyond which is a raised sleeper bed for growing fruit and vegetables. Two sheds and the bin store nestle down the side access and compost bays are disguised at the rear corner of the garden.

General Remarks:


SERVICES
Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected. Gas central heating. None of the services have been tested by the agents.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as curtains, light fitting and garden ornaments are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY
Peterborough City Council:
Council Tax Band: G

RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS, WAY LEAVES
The property will be sold subject to the benefit of all existing rights, both public and private including rights of way, supply of drainage, water abstraction, electricity supplies and other rights, covenants, restrictions and obligations, quasi-easements and all wayleaves, whether referred to or not. It may be necessary for rights and reservations to be made to provide services, access and maintenance to the properties if the property is not sold as a whole.

VIEWING
The property may only be inspected by prior arrangement through King West

DIRECTIONS
Upon leaving Stamford on the Barnack Road (B1443), travel through Pilsgate and Barnack and into the village of Bainton. When in the village, turn left onto Tallington Road. At the fork in the road continue to the left through the gateway signed ‘Bainton House’. Follow the driveway sharply round to the left-hand side and Garden House, 1 Bainton Gardens, is the first on the right-hand side.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
King West, their joint Agents (if any) and clients give notice that:
1. These property particulars should not be regarded as an offer, or contract or part of one. You should not rely on any statements by King West in the particulars, or by word of mouth or in writing as being factually accurate about the property, nor its condition or its value. We have no authority to make any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility.
2. The photographs illustrate parts of the property as were apparent at the time they were taken. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate only.
3. Any reference to the use or alterations of any part of the property does not imply that the necessary planning, building regulations or other consents have been obtained. It is the responsibility of a purchaser or lessee to confirm that these have been dealt with properly and that all information is correct.
4. All dimensions, descriptions, areas, reference to condition and permission for use and occupation and their details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but intending purchasers should not rely upon them as statements of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of each item.
5. King West have not tested any services, equipment or facilities, the buyer or lessee must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
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