Mill Race Cottage, Newstead,

Stamford 1.5 miles, Market Deeping 7.5 miles, Peterborough 15 miles (Direct trains to London, Kings Cross 50 minutes). (All distances are approximate)

SITUATION

Mill Race Cottage is situated in the rural village of Newstead, a short distance from the popular village of Uffington which includes a public house, The Bertie Arms, a parish church, and two primary schools. Located only 1.7 miles away is the sought-after village of Belmesthorpe, which also includes a traditional bar and restaurant, The Bluebell Inn. Newstead is well located between Market Deeping to the east and the historic market town of Stamford to the west. Both towns offer good retail and commercial facilities. Only a short walking distance away (approx. 1.5 miles), 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 village and provides easy access both north and south and a link to the A14, A47 and M25. The nearby Cathedral City of Peterborough, with its comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities, has a main line rail station with high-speed trains to London Kings Cross.

The area has excellent state and private schooling in Stamford, Oakham, Uppingham and Bourne. Leisure pursuits including Cricket at Uffington Cricket Club, golf at Burghley Park, Luffenham Heath and Greetham are also close by. Rutland Water with its nature reserve, water sports and trout fishing is some 8 miles to the west.

DESCRIPTION

Mill Race Cottage sits quietly off the village of Newstead, only a short distance from the popular village of Uffington and walking distance to Stamford Town Centre. Recently redecorated throughout, the property is built of brick over a tile roof and sits over two floors offering a dual aspect living room, a modern kitchen/ dining room, family bathroom and two bedrooms with one ensuite.

The property is entered through the front porch and leads into the charming entrance hall, to the right is a downstairs cupboard with a boiler which provides ample storage.

The reception hallway features the main staircase and provides access to the delightful downstairs family bathroom which features a bath with overhead shower and built in vanity unit.
Also off the hallway is a useful downstairs utility cupboard with plumbing for washing machine and built in shelving.

To the rear of the property is the stunning, recently redecorated, MKM Kitchen in a shaker-style. Fitted with a range of integrated appliances and features modern cabinetry, wooden counter tops and a breakfast bar providing further seating and preparation space.

The open plan kitchen – dining room is a wonderful light-filled space enjoying views of the dining terrace and features a cupboard providing ample storage, the perfect place to keep culinary essentials.

Beautifully framed, double glass doors lead through to the spacious, dual aspect living room which is flooded with natural light from the large windows overlooking the front elevation and pretty French doors that provide access to the dining terrace. A decorative wood surround fireplace provides a wonderful focal point to the room.

Rising to the first floor are two generous double bedrooms with vaulted ceilings that both feature a large skylight providing views over Newstead. One of the bedrooms was recently fitted with an ensuite shower room.

OUTSIDE

To the rear of the property, accessed via the kitchen or living room, is the wonderful south-facing dining terrace which includes a lovely seating area that provides a great space for alfresco dining and outdoor entertaining. Gated access leads to the lawn, a tranquil spot to enjoy the garden from whilst enjoying picturesque views of the Mill Pond.

On approach to Mill Race Cottage, a shared driveway leads to the single garage and off-road, allocated parking. Mill Race Cottage also enjoys a front lawn either side of an inset footpath that leads you to the front door of the cottage.

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
South Kesteven District Council:

COUNCIL TAX
Band D

TENURE
Freehold

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. It may be necessary for rights and reservations to be made to provide services, access and maintenance to the properties if the property is not sold as a whole.

AGENT NOTE
The property is subject to a management charge to maintain the grounds. The agent has been told that this equates to approximately £740.00 per annum.

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

DIRECTIONS
From Stamford take the A1175 along Uffington Road, turn left at the green, continuing along Newstead Lane. Take the first left on the immediate bend, continue to the end of the road, turn right and follow the road round to the shared driveway that leads to Mill Race Cottage.

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. June 2024.