Linley Cottage, Wansford

Distances:

Stamford 6.5 miles, Peterborough Train Station 9 miles (Trains to London Kings Cross from 49 minutes), Oundle 9 miles, Uppingham 14.5 miles, Oakham 17 miles.
All distances and times are approximate

Situation:

Linley Cottage is located just outside the village of Wansford, nestled amongst open countryside with views across the Nene Valley. Adjacent to the property is the 200 acre Old Sulehay Forest nature reserve, offering beautiful woodland walks throughout the year.

The popular village of Wansford is set on the delightful Cambridge / Northants borders. Wansford offers a selection of individual amenities, including a post office and a doctor’s surgery. The impressive Haycock Hotel and various smaller restaurants and public houses provide excellent cuisine. Close by is the village of Yarwell with the Angel Inn public house, The village of Nassington is also nearby with several further useful amenities. 4 miles away, the Estate village of Elton has two well regarded public houses and a Garden Centre.

Communications in the area are first rate with the A47 nearby connecting Leicester to the west and Peterborough to the east, where the mainline rail service to London Kings Cross takes less than an hour. The A14 dual carriageway provides access east and west and the A1 gives access north and south.

The nearby historic market towns of Stamford and Oundle have weekly markets and good shopping facilities. Recreational facilities in the area are excellent with Rutland Water to the north providing sailing, fishing, scenic walks and the Rutland Water cycle route. There are golf courses at Burghley Park and Luffenham Heath, and cricket, football and tennis clubs in King’s Cliffe.

There are fine schools at Stamford, Peterborough, Oundle, Oakham and Uppingham for children of all ages.

Description:

Linley Cottage was a single-story dwelling, built in the 1930s and was extended in the 1990’s to accommodate a first floor, creating additional bedroom accommodation.

From the front porch is the entrance hall, with cloaks cupboard, giving access to two reception rooms, both with bay windows with views across the paddock and inter-connecting sliding glazed doors to allow for open-plan living.

The kitchen has views over the rear garden, it has ample space for dining, a range of base and wall cabinets and an electric AGA. Off the kitchen is the rear hall with access into the garden and a separate pantry, utility and WC.

A bedroom suite with built-in wardrobes, full ensuite with bath & shower, and a small dressing room complete the ground floor accommodation.

To the first floor is a shower room and four generous double bedrooms, all dual aspect with far-reaching countryside vistas, three of the bedrooms also have built-in storage.

The comfortable well-proportioned accommodation benefits from double glazing, radiator central heating (from an air-source heat pump) and photovoltaic panels.

Outside:

The property is accessed down a gravel driveway through attractive, solid gates, there is also an additional metal farmgate. To the left of the driveway is a maturely hedged paddock with further fencing and stone walling to secure and delineate the boundaries.

To the right of the driveway is Linley Cottage, and a detached double garage. There is gated access into the rear garden or straight on into further paddock/garden land.

The large open space boasts a small lake amid maturing trees and hedges. The rear garden has a patio directly to the rear of the property, a lawned area with planted beds and borders and a large vegetable garden beyond.

General Remarks:

SERVICES
Mains electricity and photovoltaic panels with air-source heating. Water from a private bore hole, drainage also to a private system. 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
North Northamptonshire Council -

COUNCIL TAX
Band F

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.

PLANS, AREAS AND SCHEDULES
The plans and associated acreages have been prepared for illustrative purposes and their accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

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

DIRECTIONS
Entering Wansford from the A1/A47 roundabout take the Old North Road into Wansford, turning right at the crossroads and then almost immediately left onto Yarwell Road, past the Doctors Surgery. Linley Cottage is the last property on the right-hand side after leaving the village.

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.
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. February 2024.