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Fine & Country Stamford

Tel: +44 (0)1780 750 [email protected] St Marys Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 2DE

Fine & Country

Fine & Country is a global network of estate agencies specialising in the marketing, sale and rental of luxury residential property. With offices in the UK, Ireland, The Channel Islands, France, Spain, Hungary, Portugal, Russia, Dubai, Egypt, South Africa, West Africa and Namibia we combine the widespread exposure of the international marketplace with the local expertise and knowledge of carefully selected independent property professionals.

Fine & Country appreciates the most exclusive and more expensive properties require a more compelling, sophisticated and intelligent presentation - leading to a common, yet uniquely exercised and successful strategy emphasising the lifestyle qualities of the property. This unique approach to luxury homes marketing delivers high quality, intelligent and creative concepts for property promotion combined with the latest technology and marketing techniques.

We understand moving home is one of the most important decisions you make; your home is both a financial and emotional investment. With Fine & Country you benefit from the local knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts of a well trained, educated and courteous team of professionals, working to make the sale or purchase of your property as stress free as possible.

HOLYWELL LODGEHolywell Road | Nr Clipsham | Rutland | LE15 7SQ

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A charming country residence set in rolling Rutland countryside close to Stamford.

SITUATIONHolywell Lodge is located in open Rutland countryside along a quiet country approximately one lane one mile from the hamlet of Holywell and 2 mile from Clipsham, which is well known both for Clipsham stone and for the renowned ‘Olive Branch’ restaurant. Local amenities are available in the nearby villages of Little Bytham and Greetham whilst, more extensive amenities are available in the attractive market towns of Oakham (9 miles) and Stamford (10 miles) both of which offer a diverse range of shops, bars and restaurants. Burghley House in Stamford has lovely grounds and gardens, golf and a year round calendar of events whilst further sport and outdoor pursuits are on offer at Rutland Water, 9 miles to the west of the county, which also offers fishing. The property is well located for commuting being a short drive from the A1 for road travel and an easy drive to Grantham, 14 miles to the north for the high speed East Coast rail link to London and the North. The area offers a range of excellent schooling with public schools at Witham Hall Oakham, Oundle, Uppingham and Stamford and many well-rated local state schools, including Bourne Grammar school to the north.overview


DESCRIPTIONWith lovely rural views over the surrounding countryside, Holywell Lodge is an attractive period home built of local stone in 1886 with a more recent extension to the rear in 2005. The house retains its historic character throughout, from the lovely stone façade of the exterior to the charming details that feature throughout the interior such as exposed original beams, high ceilings and open fireplaces. Along with excellent entertaining space the house has an excellent Kitchen Breakfast room forms the natural centre for day to day life, with French doors opening the room up to the sunny terrace and garden beyond. The property has extensive and flexible accommodation and outside the grounds extend to around three acres with a south-west facing garden and a large fenced paddock beyond. With its quiet rural location, proximity to Stamford and excellent accommodation, Holywell Lodge is a welcoming, practical and handsome family home.

ApproachFrom the lane a gated entrance leads into a large graveled parking area to the front and side of the house. A gate leads to the terrace at the back.

THE HOUSE ~ Entrance HallThe impressive solid oak Front door opens into a spacious, elegant Hall with stone-tiled floor, a large coat cupboard and the staircase.

Cloakroom With tiled floor, white basin and WC.

Drawing RoomThis attractive room is ideal for both entertaining and family life and has two windows looking out towards the lane. A handsome brick fireplace has an open grate and a second door connects the room to the Kitchen. step inside


Dining RoomA splendid room that is filled with light from windows on two walls and a Velux window set into a vaulted section of the ceiling. French doors open the space out to the terrace and further maximize the feeling of space and light. The brickwork chimney breast houses a wood-burning stove.

StudyThis quietly located room is set on the front corner of the house and has solid wood flooring and views of the side garden and to the front.

Kitchen and Breakfast RoomThis welcoming and practical room is the ideal centre for day-to-day life and connects easily to the rest of the living space with doors to the Dining and Living Rooms, whilst French doors allow an easy flow out to the terrace. An attractive wide window with window seat is framed by exposed stone walls with an impressive oak beam above and there is space for a dining table and informal seating. The Kitchen itself is fitted with a range of painted wood wall and base units including a central island with seating, all with granite work surfaces. The 1½ bowl stainless steel inset sink has a mixer tap and there is a Rangemaster stove with double electric ovens, six-ring gas burner (Calor), and there is space and plumbing for a dishwasher.

Utility RoomA large Utility area is fitted with wall and base units and a stainless steel sink with mixer tap. It also houses the boiler and a second cloakroom, there is space for coat and boot storage and a stable door leads out to the side of the house.


First Floor ~ LandingThe stairs lead to an attractive Landing with a window to the front, cream carpets, airing cupboard and household storage cupboard.

Master Bedroom SuiteThis attractive room has windows on two sides, one with a window seat and both with uninterrupted countryside views. A door leads to the Dressing area which has fitted hanging and shoe storage and on to the Shower Room which has a white suite of basin, WC and shower cubicle. Heated towel rail.


Bedroom TwoThis pretty room has windows on two sides and rural views. There is a fitted wardrobe and a door leads to the En Suite Bathroom which has a heated towel rail and a white suite comprising basin, WC and bath.

Bedroom ThreeWith a fitted wardrobe and view towards the lane.


BathroomWith a white suite comprising corner bath, WC, basin and separate shower cubicle. There is a heated towel rail and light from a Velux window.

Bedroom FourA charming room with a view of the lane and an original cast-iron fireplace.


Bedroom FiveThis attractive room is located on the front corner of the house and has a painted cast-iron fireplace feature.


Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 29.05.2015


Viewing arrangements strictly via the vendors’ sole agents Fine & Country on 01780 750 200

OUTSIDE ~ GardenThe garden is laid out to the side and rear of the house, with lovely views out over rolling open countryside. Edged along the lane by a tall beech hedge, the rest of the main garden is fully enclosed and is most laid to lawn with several beds of mature shrubs. A sunny south-west facing terrace lies along the back of the house with doors from the Dining Room and Kitchen. At the front of the house, adjacent to the parking area is a large timber store with outside covered space for additional storage and log store.

PaddockWith a gate from the front driveway the paddock adjoins the perimeter of the garden and is fully fenced and planted with several semi-mature trees.

Services: Electricity & Water. Private shared Drainage.Central Heating: Oil FiredLocal Authority: South Kesteven District Council??Tenure: FreeholdEPC Rating: E


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