The Old Rectory, Alwalton

Distances:

Peterborough (5.5 miles) (Trains to Kings Cross in approx. 50 minutes), Oundle (8.5 miles) Stamford (11 miles), Oakham (21 miles) (All times and distances are approximate).

Situation:


Alwalton is a picturesque village located just to the west of Peterborough in Cambridgeshire, offering a peaceful rural setting within easy access of modern conveniences. The village itself has a strong sense of community and retains many traditional English village features, including a historic church, countryside walking routes and period stone buildings.

The village is very well connected, the A1(M) runs nearby, providing fast road access north to Stamford and south towards London. Peterborough city centre is only a 10-minute drive away and offers a wide range of amenities, including shopping centres, restaurants, medical facilities and leisure centres. Peterborough also hosts the nearest train station, with direct rail services to London Kings Cross in less that an hour, making Alwalton an ideal balance between countryside living and urban accessibility.

Several reputable primary and secondary schools are located within a short radius, including Orton Wistow Primary School, Nene Park Academy, Laxton Junior School, Oundle School & Stamford Endowed Schools.

With its close proximity to Ferry Meadows and easy access to the amenities of Peterborough, Alwalton strikes a perfect balance between countryside tranquillity and nearby city convenience. The village of Alwalton is a peaceful haven that captures the essence of English village living at its finest.

Description:


Set behind impressive electric gates, The Old Rectory occupies a prominent position in the heart of Alwalton. A sense of grandeur is felt from the outset, with a sweeping gravel driveway leading to a central turning circle framed by manicured lawns and two striking, mature trees. The stone-built porch with steps rises to an impressive front entrance, opening into a spacious entrance hallway laid with traditional flagstone flooring.

To the right of the entrance hallway is a cloakroom with WC, while to the left lies an elegant, formal dining room. This room enjoys a wood-surround fireplace with a stone hearth forming a central feature, complemented by built-in shelving within an alcove. French doors open to the garden, and elegant sash windows offer views over the front driveway.

Further along the hallway, a snug is positioned to the left with double doors opening directly to the garden. The room is filled with natural light and features a fireplace with a tiled hearth, exposed stonework, and a timber surround. A door in the hall also leads to a useful cellar space and another opens to a charming internal courtyard. A well-proportioned laundry room is also accessed from the hallway, complete with a sink, built-in storage, and views over the courtyard.

The main living room is a highlight of the home, generously sized and enjoying dual-aspect views of the gardens through bay windows with window seats and French doors.

The principal staircase rises from the entrance hall, a sweeping feature that sets the tone for the upper floors. A secondary inner hallway, also on the ground floor, offers a secondary staircase and additional understairs storage.

Off the inner hall is the heart of the home, the kitchen. This country-style space is finished with terracotta floor tiles underfoot and includes integrated appliances, an AGA, and views over both the driveway and the courtyard. A stable door leads into the adjoining scullery, comprising two additional storage rooms, one currently used as a pantry.

Alighting the main staircase, the first floor is accessed via a split landing. To the right is a bright and spacious landing, leading to the principal bedroom. This generous room features fitted storage and double doors opening onto a balcony overlooking the garden, with dual-aspect views across the lawn.

The family bathroom includes a bath and a vanity unit, the separate WC can be found adjacent to this bathroom.

The guest bedroom also benefits from fitted storage and views across the garden. A further large room, currently used as a games room, includes additional storage, a fitted wardrobe, and dual-aspect views to both the front elevation and garden through grand windows.

A secondary landing provides access to a further family bathroom with shower, bath, vanity unit, and two fitted storage cupboards.

Further along the landing are two single bedrooms, both with views to the front elevation and built-in shelving or storage. A further double bedroom, generous in size, enjoys views over the courtyard garden.

Outside:


Outside, a back door from the scullery opens to a courtyard area where a large garden room is currently used for storage and gardening purposes, including a WC with sink. The adjacent workshop includes a tool shed, a wood store, and a separate workshop.

Within the courtyard sits a large pond with a fitted pump and filter system.

A gravel path leads to a raised dining terrace, where a wooden pergola sits above stone that is draped in ivy, creating an idyllic entertaining spot. A large greenhouse and beautifully maintained herbaceous borders frame the lawns, which are edged by pathways and interspersed with mature planting.

The outbuildings are particularly notable and include multiple traditional stables with timber panelling, offering ample storage and functionality. One stable even retains a fireplace. There are two principal stables with adjoining tack space, a further stable currently used as storage, and two large garages.

The grounds also feature a summer house off the main lawn and a number of mature trees providing shade and structure. Wisteria climbs the side of the house, adding a picturesque touch to this beautifully maintained period home. A single garage is accessed from the front driveway.

The Old Rectory in Alwalton is a distinguished period home offering exceptional living space, charming original features and extensive grounds in a sought-after village setting.

General Remarks:


Services
Mains water, electricity, and drainage are connected. Oil 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 fittings and garden ornaments, are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.

Statutory Authority
Huntingdonshire District Council

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.

Council Tax
Band H

Plans, Areas and Schedules
The plans and associated acreages have been prepared for illustrative purposes and their accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Tenure
Freehold

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

Directions
Upon entering Alwalton village, continue along Church Street, the property can be found near the village church on the left-hand side through large gates.

Important Notice:


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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.
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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.
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