About this property

Stamford Station 0.5 mile driving/0.4 mile pleasant walk on the Meadows footpath; Oakham 11 miles; Uppingham 13 miles; Oundle 15 miles; Peterborough 15 miles (London Kings Cross around 50 minutes).
All distances and times are approximate.

SITUATION

This charming property enjoys a prominent position on Austin Street within the heart of the historic market town of Stamford, and a conveniently short distance from the train station, shops, amenities and leisure facilities. For lovers of the countryside, there are uninterrupted walks through the meadows and further into the Welland Valley just a few minutes away.

Stamford is renowned for its Georgian architecture, regularly appearing as a prime location within national newspaper ‘best places to live’ features. A traditional Friday Market and fortnightly Farmers’ Market, delicatessens, cafés and bakeries provide local food shopping. There are also many independent restaurants, hotels and boutique shops to explore.

The historic stately home of Burghley House lies on the approach to Stamford, providing glorious parkland walks right on your doorstep, and the famous Burghley Horse Trials every September. The A1 runs to the west of the town, allowing easy access both north and south, and links to the A14, A47 and M25. The nearby Cathedral City of Peterborough, with its comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities, has a mainline rail station with high-speed trains to London Kings Cross.

The area has excellent state and private schooling in Stamford, Oakham, Uppingham and Oundle.
Leisure pursuits including golf at Burghley Park, Luffenham Heath and Greetham are close by. Rutland Water with its nature reserve, water sports and trout fishing is approximately seven miles to the west.

DESCRIPTION

This fabulous property has potential in abundance, requiring modernisation and renovation.

The property is enviably located in the heart of the historic market town of Stamford, quietly positioned on a picturesque lane in Stamford.
The property is entered through a traditional front door that leads to the spacious living room. This currently has built in storage and shelving with views on to Austin Street.

Also to the ground floor is a generous size kitchen with plenty of space for cabinetry and preparation space. Under the stairs is an alcove for potential further storage. A useful back door can be found in the kitchen that opens to the pretty courtyard terrace.

Off the kitchen, a cupboard staircase rises to the first-floor. The light and bright landing comprises of three double bedrooms, two bedrooms have views to the front elevation, overlooking Austin Street. A further bedroom has views to the rear of the property overlooking the pretty courtyard. All the bedrooms are generous in size and enjoy large windows with additional space for potential fitted wardrobes.

Completing the first floor is the family bathroom, currently fitted with bath and overhead shower, wash hand basin and lavatory and features a deep-set window with views to the garden below.

OUTSIDE

The property benefits from a charming courtyard garden, a perfect space for summer entertaining or alfresco dining. Gated access to a shared alleyway to Austin Street is located to the side of the property.

A delightful double shed can also be found in the courtyard that provides ample storage.

GENERAL REMARKS

AGENTS NOTE
The property is currently unregistered and an application to register the property is underway.

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
South Kesteven District Council: 01476 406080

COUNCIL TAX
Band A

TENURE
Freehold

VIEWING
The property may only be inspected by prior arrangement through King West, Tel: 01780 484520

DIRECTIONS
From the town centre, follow St Peters Street, before Rutland Terrace, turn left down ‘Austin Friars Lane’, 16A can be found down the road on your left.

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, videos and/or virtual tours 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.
6. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce satisfactory proof of their identification, address and source of funds at the point any sale is agreed in order to comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017. King West asks for your co-operation in this regard.
7. These particulars should not be reproduced without prior consent of King West. July 2024.