The Crescent, Wisbech

Introduction
Brown & Co offers an elegant and well-appointed Grade II Georgian townhouse which is an outstanding property and a rare find which has been sympathetically restored to emphasise the original period features found throughout. The property was designed by the architect, Joseph Medworth. The Crescent consists of rows of terraced houses and religious buildings built between 1793 and C1815, it is a rare example of such architecture. It overlooks another monument, Wisbech 'Castle'. Most property in The Crescent have Grade I or Grade II Listed Building Status. Although some changes have been made to the various sites over the years, much of the Georgian facade remains as it was when first built. The development now lies within the Wisbech Conservation Area.

Location
Wisbech is a fine, Georgian market town nestled in the heart of Cambridgeshire. A rich history is evident in its stunning architecture, with elegant Georgian buildings lining its streets. Wisbech is celebrated for its Georgian heritage, featuring one of the highest concentrations of Georgian buildings in the United Kingdom outside of Bath. One of its prominent landmarks is Peckover House, a captivating Georgian property with a delightful garden, offering visitors a glimpse into the town's past now in National Trust care. Residents enjoy a quiet, easy pace of life and convenience with the town centre a stones throw away. The River Nene winds its way through the town and, there is a marina. The town boasts a wide range of independent and chain stores, coffee shops and leisure facilities as well as the usual larger, edge of town supermarkets and hardware stores. Wisbech Grammar School is a major draw for the town, a prestigious educational institution with a right history of academic excellence and a focus on all-round development of its students, the school is just a short walk away. Road links are simple, with easy access to the A47 to Peterborough to the A1 North/South Road. Rail links are nearby in both Peterborough and March with London and Northern Services.

The Property
The property is split over five levels and offers space, character and charm. The front door leads into the entrance hall, giving access to both the dining room and drawing room. The living room benefits from an original sash window to the front, a beautiful open fireplace and exposed original floorboards (as per all the staircases, main hallway & upper floors of the house). A set of internal Georgian doors leads into the formal dining room which has a large Georgian bay window to the rear and an open, working fireplace.

The first-floor gives access to a bright and spacious office/library which consists of a handsome marble fireplace and two large sash windows (each with the original integrated Georgian half-shutters) which faces onto Wisbech Castle and its lovely, leafy grounds. The large garden-facing bedroom on this floor has the original ceiling rose.

On the second floor is the master suite with bedroom and large bathroom, and on the top floor are two further bedrooms and a shower room. The total number of reception rooms is four, and there are four bedrooms in the current configuration. Additionally, there is a shower room on a half land between the first and second floors and a wc at the basement level.

Outside, there is a south facing walled garden which is laid to lawn and there is also a patio area. There are mature trees, shrubs and a brick wall surround. The property benefits from a single garage which can be accessed from the rear garden, lit all along on both sides by external lighting.