Main Street, Fotheringhay, Peterborough, PE8

A fabulous village home with versatile accommodation, garaging, and gardens, in all almost half an acre, enjoying a lovely view over fields.


Pigeon Row was formerly three cottages, built in the 1830s, from local limestone. The property was converted to a single dwelling and extended, probably in the second half of the 20th century. It sits back from the roadside, down a lengthy drive, tucked behind a thatched cottage, and enjoys great privacy as a result.

The accommodation is set over two floors and offers a degree of versatility. Nearly all the rooms have windows that look into the south-facing, walled courtyard, or over the extensive gardens to the other side.

There are a number of entry doors into the house, from the courtyard, giving choice in how the rooms are used. The door in most frequent use leads into the kitchen, which is fitted with a range of wall and base units and has space for the usual appliances. There is ample room for family mealtimes. The back stairs rise to the laundry.

The characterful dining room offers great space for formal occasions. The open fireplace and the beamed ceiling add to the atmosphere. A window with seat beneath and a glazed door, overlook the courtyard. A ledged and braced door leads into the drawing room which enjoys views of the courtyard and the main lawn. A fireplace is set to one end.

Double doors open to the sitting room, which also enjoys views of the courtyard and gardens. A door opens to the lawn. A cloakroom is set to one side. The study is beyond and has a beautiful bay window looking down the garden. Bookshelves are fitted to one wall. Beyond, is the former barn, now a beautiful studio or games room, with a barrelled ceiling and doors to the garden and courtyard.

There are two sets of stairs to the first floor. The main stairs lead to the landing which in turn provides access to each of the bedrooms. The principal suite offers a large bedroom with far-reaching views, a dressing area and an en suite bathroom. There are three further bedrooms, a family bathroom and a separate shower room / WC. It would be a simple job to enlarge a couple of the bedrooms and create en suite facilities. The back stairs rise from the kitchen to the laundry area or study.

Pigeon Row is accessed via a five-bar gate that opens to the gravelled drive. This leads down to the double garage and the ample parking area.

A gate in the high wall, leads through to the courtyard, a tranquil haven with two lawns and a paved terrace, which captures the sunshine throughout the day.

Gated access leads to the rear garden, which is mainly lawned, with maturing trees and shrubs to the borders. There is a lovely view across the fields towards the willow brook. The plot measures approximately 0.46 acre.

Services - Mains electricity & water. Private / shared drainage. Oil-fired central heating.

Tenure - Freehold, with vacant possession.

Council Tax - Band G

EPC - Band F