Midstone House, Southorpe

Stamford (5 miles), Peterborough (9.5 miles) (Trains to Kings Cross in approx. 50 minutes) Oundle (12.5 miles), Oakham (19.5 miles) (All times and distances are approximate).

Situation

The attractive, semi-rural village of Southorpe is set in rolling countryside approximately ten miles northwest of Peterborough and two and a half miles from the A1/A47. The village comprises a mixture of houses and cottages, many of which are listed for architectural and historic reasons. Local facilities can be found in the neighbouring village of Barnack; these include a primary school, public house, and a church, together with local cricket and bowls clubs. Stamford to the north offers a wider range of market town facilities. To the east, Peterborough is the main regional centre with a full range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities, together with a main line inter-city rail- link to London King’s Cross with a publicised journey time of approximately 50 minutes.

Description

Midstone House is a picturesque farmhouse situated in the heart of the charming hamlet of Southorpe. Grade II listed, it dates back to the 18th century and offers a wealth of charm, character and elegance typical of its period. The immaculate accommodation has a traditional layout, extending over three floors and benefiting from oil-fired central heating. At the heart of the home is a welcoming kitchen/breakfast room with Aga.

Complementing the house there are delightful gardens extending to about 2.87 acres and include formal lawns, wildflower meadows and a productive vegetable garden; there is also a useful stone barn/store.

Outside

Set behind a stone wall, the front garden is laid to lawn with manicured trees on the perimeter. A five-bar gate gives access to a gravel driveway to the side of the house, where there is parking for several cars. A copper beech hedge of over 50 m forms the front boundary. The grounds are set out with formal lawns, wildflower meadows, a paddock and productive kitchen garden. In all the plot measures approximately 2.87 acres.

General Remarks

Services
Water, Electricity, Gas 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
Peterborough City Council.

Council Tax
Band G

Tenure
Freehold

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

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.

Directions
From Stamford take the A1 South, take the exit following the signs to Peterborough (North) A47 and at the roundabout take the first exit on to the A47. Take the next left signposted to Southorpe and Ufford. Continue along this road for several miles and on entering Southorpe, Midstone House is on the right-hand side within the centre of the village.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through the agents.

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.
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7. These particulars should not be reproduced without prior consent of King West. May 2025.