The Engine, Collyweston

Distances:

Stamford 4 Miles, Oakham 11 Miles, Oundle 13 Miles, Peterborough 14 Miles (London Kings Cross in 50 mins)
(All distances and times are approximate)

Situation:


Collyweston is a pretty village located just outside of Stamford on the A43, it offers excellent road links to the major commercial centres Nottingham, Leicester, Corby, Kettering & Peterborough.

The village itself has a well-regarded public house, The Collyweston Slater, which provides good food and a cosy atmosphere. The village also benefits from an award winning and not-for-profit community shop, which provides all the necessities as well as some of the most delicious artisan local produce. More day-to-day facilities can be found in nearby Stamford, a mere four miles away.

The thriving market town of Stamford was once declared to be the “finest stone town in England” by Sir Walter Scott. It sounds impossible but today not much has changed and the country’s first designated Conservation Area regularly appears in the Sunday Times’ “The best place to live in the UK”. Famed for its Georgian street scene, Stamford supports an active community. The town’s traditional weekly market continues, whilst the town centre boasts a great variety of restaurants, bars and boutique shops, as well as all the high street amenities and supermarkets one would expect. Well-known for its architectural landmarks, including The George Hotel and Burghley House, and its proximity to the varied leisure pursuits afforded by Rutland Water.

Stamford railway station has superb commuter links to London (via Peterborough), Stanstead, Cambridge & Birmingham, whilst the nearby A1 offers links to the A14, A47 and M25.


Main House:


The Engine, so named as it was once one of the village public houses ‘The Engine’, is a charming character property brimming with original features throughout, such as feature beams and exposed stone walls.

On entering from the porch, the room opens into what is currently utilised as a dining-breakfast area. A bay window provides views onto the high street, enjoyed from the window seat, whilst the inglenook fireplace has been converted to house the AGA.

To the west is a charming sitting room, also with bay window with front aspect, where the fireplace and log burner provide a beautiful focal point to the room and there is a reading nook with built-in shelving.

From the breakfast-dining area, steps rise to the east where a boot room provides side access to the driveway. The kitchen is to the rear of the property and opens onto the conservatory, which enjoys views and access to the gardens.

A WC, located in the original cellar of The Engine where the beer barrels were rolled and stored, completes the ground floor accommodation.

Stairs rise to the first floor where, to the west, is a generous, dual aspect, double bedroom with both walk-in wardrobes and built-in wardrobes. Moving along the corridor is a second double bedroom opposite which is the family bathroom with bath and separate shower. A dual-aspect, single bedroom resides in the oldest part of The Engine.

Cottage:


Nestled in the gardens of The Engine is Grooms Cottage, extended in 2009. On entering the cottage there is a breakfast-kitchen room with quarry tile flooring, plumbing for washing machine and electrics for both a cooker and fridge.

Moving through the cottage is a dual aspect office adjacent to which is the bathroom with bath and over head, mira shower. Rising to the first floor is a dual-aspect living room with built-in book shelving and feature beams, and dual aspect, double bedroom with vaulted ceiling, vanity sink and feature beams.

Outside:


Flower beds flank the pitched porch of the frontage of The Engine.

To the east of the property, next to the original public house signage structure, is gated access onto a rear driveway. Passing the capped well, once used for the surrounding cottages, is the Adam Frost designed entrance to the gardens with lawn, dining terrace and pond.

Moving through the garden is a generous, stone outbuilding comprising; garage, workshop and open side store as well as stairs rising to a first floor also utilised as storage space.

The walled garden continues to the north with steps leading through a rockery and up to the dovecot, draped in virginia creeper. Beyond the Grade II listed dovecot, a grass and paved pathway opens onto a pottager with raised sleeper beds and an apple tree and climbing rose, which are believed to have been entwined for near over a century.


General Remarks:


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
East Northamptonshire Council:

COUNCIL TAX
Band F

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

DIRECTIONS
From Stamford, take the A43 Kettering Road towards Easton on the Hill. Continue past Easton on the Hill and Collyweston is the following village. On entering Collyweston, pass the traffic lights and turn right onto the High Street, The Engine, number 10, is approximately 50 meters on the right-hand side.

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.
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