Manthorpe Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31

A rare opportunity to purchase a spacious Grade II listed brick and stone cottage situated in a prominent position, overlooking the picturesque Wyndham Park, in the well served market town of Grantham. With a wealth of period features throughout, Seven Stars offers 4 double bedrooms, a charming kitchen / breakfast room with separate boot room, 3 generous reception rooms and two large family bathrooms.

Externally the property enjoys a sunny courtyard garden with stone steps leading up to the beautiful cottage gardens with summer house, generous lawned area and sunken terrace, ideal for al fresco entertaining. A detached 26ft garage with a large paved driveway provides parking for 3 further cars.

Ideal for the commuter, Grantham train station is just over a mile away with direct trains to London (65mins), Nottingham (35mins), Leeds (63mins) and elsewhere and access to the A1 is less than 3 miles away. Grantham’s state and private schools are of the highest standard, whilst sports and leisure facilities are excellent, making this a highly desirable family home.



• Brick and stone Grade II listed property in a prominent position on the edge of Grantham
• Ideal for the commuter, Grantham train station is just over a mile away with a direct rail service to London Kings Cross (approximately 65 minutes) and many other cities including Nottingham and Lincoln
• Spacious kitchen-breakfast room with Rangemaster stove, American walnut solid wood worktops, integrated dishwasher, double wall ovens and door to access cellar
• Superb snug and dining room extending to 28ft. with attractive exposed stone walls and gas fire in unique stone surround
• Drawing room with French doors onto the courtyard garden and brick fireplace with timber mantel and electric stove
• Separate boot room with Belfast sink, space for three appliances and storage cupboards
• 4 double bedrooms and two large family bathrooms
• Principal bedroom with large fitted wardrobes and French doors to the garden
• Ground floor WC with boiler/drying space
• 26ft detached garage with up & over door for vehicle access and timber doors to the garden
• Large paved driveway providing parking for 3 cars accessed by 5 bar gate off Lodge Way
• Private, sheltered courtyard garden to rear accessed from the kitchen and drawing room
• Mature gardens with generous lawned area, established trees, hedges, shrubs, perennials, pond and greenhouse
• Sunken garden terrace with formal box hedging, roses and gravel seating area
• Summerhouse with electricity
• Built-in storage throughout the property
• Attractive external stone architraves with decorative keystones
• Secondary glazing to all front facing windows
• Seven Stars is link-detached on both sides
• Superb location overlooking the picturesque Green Heritage Site, Wyndham Park, a parkland of walks, waters, tennis courts, tea rooms and much more.

Location
In a prime position for accessing both the countryside and the centre of Grantham. The train station is about a 5 minute drive where fast services take around 65 minutes to London Kings Cross making this a very attractive property for commuting. There are other fast services to cities further north such as Leeds, Liverpool, and Edinburgh, also across Lincolnshire to the East Coast resorts. Being so near to the A1 there is easy road access to Newark (20 mins), Stamford (30 mins), Peterborough (45 mins) and - along the A52 - Nottingham (45 mins).

Seven Stars overlooks the picturesque Wyndham Park, a parkland of walks, waters, tennis courts, tea room and much more. It offers a range of facilities for young and old and proudly holds the Green Flag Award.

Grantham is an attractive market town on the border of Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire situated along the River Witham dating back to Saxon times, and is noted for its association with Sir Isaac Newton who attended The King’s School. Not far from the property are lovely riverside walks, green spaces and wooded areas in Queen Elizabeth Park providing a countryside setting in the middle of a town.

There is a wealth of other attractions including a regular farmers’ market supplying fresh Lincolnshire produce, cosmopolitan restaurants, two indoor shopping malls, a tennis centre with gym, bar and café, the Guildhall Arts Centre & Theatre, Meres Leisure Centre, the medieval St. Wulfram’s Church and the National Trust property, Grantham House. Just north of the town is another of their properties, Belton House and Park (less than 5 minutes by car), as well as the Belton Woods Hotel and Spa with two 18-hole Championship courses, whilst Harlaxton Manor, Woolsthorpe Manor (Newton’s birthplace) and Belvoir Castle are to the west.

Schools
There are many primary schools in Grantham with Cliffedale Primary School only half a mile away, and Belton Lane Community Primary School just over a mile away, both rated Good by Ofsted, whilst there are schools in the private sector such as the Grantham Preparatory School. For secondary education, the co-ed Priory Ruskin Academy is within walking distance and rated Outstanding by Ofsted; also nearby, the famous King’s School (for boys) and Kesteven and Grantham Girls’ School are extremely highly regarded state grammar schools also rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Other popular secondary schools are Greenfields Academy and Walton Academy both rated Good by Ofsted.

Seller Insight
“Ten years ago, we discovered this charming cottage in the heart of the market town of Grantham and from the moment we stepped inside we knew this was the one as it was such a warm and welcoming home; it has been one of the best decisions we have made.”

"Having always lived in the countryside, we found the location was perfect. The front of the house overlooks the beautiful parkland of Wyndham Park which is a Green Heritage Site and to the rear we have the most beautiful, private gardens. Grantham station is just a mile away and the A1 3 miles away so it’s incredibly easy to get anywhere. We feel like we truly have the best of both worlds.”

“We believe Seven Stars was originally a Coaching Inn, run by a gentleman namely William Poole during the time 1851-1861, hence the name Seven Stars Inn. Formerly two cottages, it is often described as a tardis as being deceptively spacious and provides so many unique and wonderful spaces to entertain, relax and enjoy. It has been important to us to retain and respect the original features throughout the property such as the exposed beams, stone walls and fireplaces thus we have carefully made sympathetic improvements.”

“We have taken great pride in maintaining Seven Stars, it has been imperative to blend the timeless character of the property with the practical needs of today; just this year we have upgraded the family bathroom. We have also upgraded the kitchen, boot room and have added the double glazed timber French doors to the drawing room, creating a wonderful connection with the courtyard garden.”

“The garden has been a real labour of love for me, transformed through planting a wide range of shrubs, trees and perennials which change and shift with the seasons to provide year round joy. The gardens burst into life in spring with narcissus and bluebells, with wisteria gracefully winding along the stone and brick walls, before summer arrives in a riot of beautiful colours. In autumn we embrace the vibrant orange and reds which lead into the delicate winter beauty of snowdrops, aconites and tightly clipped topiary.”

“The rear courtyard garden is gracefully framed by the fragrant wisteria where during the summer months, we dine outside most evenings as it’s such a sunny and sheltered spot. Having doors from both the kitchen and drawing room allows both comfort and ease. The old stone steps lead up onto the lawn and gardens, all enclosed by hedging so it’s very private. The Summer house is the most enchanting place to sit and enjoy the view of the larger lawned garden, with glimpses of hidden areas beyond the borders.

“It is difficult to pick a favourite part of the house as we are spoilt for choice but the kitchen is the real heart of our home and the open views from the windows are such a delight. Outside, the sunken garden, formerly a swimming pool, which sits along side of the brick garage has created a fabulous space for entertaining. We added timber doors to the garage, so part of it can be used to store the garden furniture, firepit and BBQ and added a drinks fridge so everything you need is there. I also planted six varieties of roses within each of the formal box hedging. The delicate frothy blooms spill over the neatly clipped hedged to form a striking contrast, adding interest and fragrance to the space.

Each year both the house and gardens grow more beautiful.”

Services: Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage
Local Authority: South Kesteven District Council
Council Tax Band: E
EPC: Exempt