Description
A fine Georgian home, Grade II listed and set within a delightful village location almost equidistant from Stamford and Peterborough. The extensive accommodation is traditionally arranged over two floors with the added benefit of a single storey annex which can be used as part of the main house or as completely separate accommodation.The property is built of local coursed limestone under a traditional tiled roof and offers some very charming features synonymous with this period. Wainfleet House is nestled within the heart of this thriving village and set within mature grounds along with extensive driveway space and a garage.

Ground Floor
The sitting room, located to the rear of the property, has a central chimney breast with open grate flanked by pretty windows overlooking the westerly facing gardens. Attractive plaster work coving is complemented by the pretty ceiling rose and in built cupboards provide storage for glassware and china.

There are two further reception rooms located to the front of the property currently used as a study and a formal dining room. Each room has a large window with original shutters offering charming views over the front lawns and topiary garden.

The dining room has exposed timber floorboards and a sandstone fire surround with open grate. In built cabinets are set below open shelving giving a balanced feel, typical of houses of the Georgian era.

The third reception room, currently a study, has very pleasing views across the lawn to the front of the property and provides a quiet space away from the rest of the house, ideal for studying or working from home.

The breakfast kitchen runs along the rear of the property with direct access to the large west facing rear garden. The kitchen offers an extensive range of wall and floor standing cabinets over which are wooden work surfaces providing ample preparation space.

A central island with granite work surface provides further storage and a casual seating area, ideal for cooking and entertaining. There are a variety of integrated appliances including a dishwasher and a range cooker. There is also space for an American fridge/ freezer.

A large walk in pantry is conveniently located next door to the kitchen offering lots of shelving and storage.

Directly off the kitchen is an inner lobby area with space for coats and shoes and a ground floor cloakroom.

Annex
The annex area is currently used as part of the everyday living space with the open plan living/dining room being used as a morning room. A wood burning stove provides a great focal point for cosy nights while French doors open out onto the west facing gardens, great for indoor/outdoor entertaining.

The annex kitchen is fully equipped with wall and floor standing cabinets, an electric oven with hob and extractor over and space for white goods.

The double bedroom has views across the front of the property and benefits from a recently refitted en suite bathroom with panelled bath (shower over), wc, wash hand basin and fully tiled walls and floor.

First Floor
From the hallway, an open balustrade staircase with mahogany handrail rises to the first floor. There are five generous bedrooms, three of which are located to the front of the property and two to the rear.

The bedrooms are served by a family bathroom with fully tiled walls, panelled bath with shower over, wc and wash hand basin. A separate shower room is located down the hallway.

Grounds & Gardens
Wainfleet House is set well back behind a low stone wall, beyond which is a large lawn garden with formal topiary and rose garden. Wooden five bar gates open to an extensive shingle driveway and garage.

To the rear of the property is a beautiful, sheltered, west facing garden with stone terrace, a vegetable plot and further seating area with stone walling and a small pond.

Local Amenities
Helpston is a thriving village, well placed between Stamford (8 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
Mains water, electricity and drainage are understood to be connected. There is oil fired central heating. None of the services or appliances have been 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.

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.

Viewing
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Viewing
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