Station Road, Nassington, Peterborough, PE8

A very unique home occupying a private village location, with wrap around gardens and rural views.

Description

This exceptional and unique former Station House was constructed in the mid 1800's, providing accommodation to the Station Master before the trainline was decommissioned. The property occupies a private, edge of village position with spacious, private gardens, from which there are attractive and far reaching countryside views.

Approached via a private driveway, lined with a mixture of mature trees, the driveway arrives to the front of Station House, which provides parking for several vehicles and access to the property via the front door.

Lower Ground Floor
The current owners use the back door for every day use, which is accessible via the side stairs. Glass panelled doors open into a welcoming rear entrance hall, complete with exposed brick flooring. Leading straight into the kitchen/dining room, this fantastic space provides a ‘hub of the home’ room which has ample space for a informal dining table for everyday living. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall units, complete with a Rangemaster oven and space for standalone appliances.

This area has been opened up by the current owners, to lead into a cosy snug, complete with an exposed brick, feature fireplace and useful storage room currently used as a playroom. French doors open onto the terrace, providing the perfect spot for alfresco dining and entertaining.

Accessed via French doors, the sensational orangery provides a spaciously-proportioned reception room, enjoying the far reaching rural views over neighbouring farmland. This 2015 addition is used by the current owners as a formal dining room and sitting room with French doors opening onto a wraparound terrace, providing a fantastic flowing space for family life and entertaining. Completing the lower-ground floor is a spacious utility room which provides additional storage and space for appliances, and a downstairs W.C.

Ground Floor:
Stairs ascend from the Lower Ground Floor's rear hallway to the ground floor, where the current owners have exposed the original timber floorboards. The original front door to the house provides a secondary access to the driveway, whilst the floor also provides the principal bedroom, a spacious home office and a formal sitting room.

The principal bedroom occupies the rear of the property, enjoying the sensational rural views. The bedroom is well-proportioned and flooded with natural light, complete with built in storage, whilst the en suite bathroom is stylishly appointed, with a roll topped bath, separate shower and Burlington sink and sanitary wear, with a heated towel rail.

The office has a fitted suite, that provides ample work and storage space, with fitted units, including above the fireplace. However, this room could also adapt into an additional bedroom, or playroom, to meet buyers' requirements.

Completing the ground floor, the formal sitting room, offers a more intimate and cosy space from which to relax, or to enjoy the views over the garden. The original fireplace provides a centre point for the room, complete with further fitted storage.

First Floor:
The stairs ascend to the first floor, which provides access to a further four bedrooms and a family bathroom. This first floor is perfect for children or guests, offering well-proportioned, flexible accommodation.

To the front of the property, bedrooms two and four are spacious doubles which benefits from elevated views and lots of natural light, with bedroom four benefitting from fitted wardrobes.

To the rear of the property is bedroom three, a spacious double bedroom with dual aspect, rural views, whilst bedroom five is a smaller single room.

The family bathroom completes the first floor, complete with Burlington Sanitary wear and heated towel rail.

Gardens & Grounds:
Station House offers private, spacious grounds within the wonderful village of Nassington. The property occupies an elevated position, whilst the grounds wrap around the property and ascend onto the historic railway line.

Wrapping the property, the lawns are mainly laid to lawn with an abundance of mature shrubs and trees. To the east, the garden is level and bordered in mature trees with post and rail fencing. The gardens connect via the southern elevation, bordering the wrap around terrace to another flat area of garden, which the current owners enjoy for outside entertaining and dining.

As the land rises to the north, the gravelled area to the front of the property provides ample parking for several vehicles.

A winding pathway ascends to the top of the historic railway line, a large and rectangular, elevated area of lawn complete with a garden workshop, providing storage for garden machinery and tools.

Completing the gardens and grounds, a summer house which, has been fitted by the current owners with a outside bar, and media wall, is used by the owners as a games room, but could be adapted into a separate work from home space, gym or studio to meet buyer requirements.

Location

Nassington is a thriving community and sought-after village. There are excellent amenities including a village hall, village shop and post office, a tea room/cafe, a public house, a butcher and a hair stylist as well as a well-regarded primary school and play area. The picturesque River Nene meanders past the village and there are a number of footpaths and bridleways in the locality providing access to the surrounding countryside.

The neighbouring village of Fotheringhay is a beautiful conservation village, retaining much of its historical character with the magnificent church of St Mary. The historic market town of Oundle lies about 6 miles to the South and provides a range of traditional, family run shops, businesses, and restaurants, as well as sports and leisure facilities.

Stamford lies about 9 miles to the North and offers further facilities as well as renowned Georgian architecture. Peterborough lies approximately 11.5 miles to the East and offers extensive leisure and shopping facilities as well as main line rail travel to London, with journey times of approximately 50 minutes.

Both the A47 and A1 are within minutes of Nassington centre and offer connectivity to the east midland’s arterial road network. There is an excellent choice of schooling within the locality with various options for both private and state schooling at Oundle, Stamford, Peterborough, Uppingham and Oakham.




Acreage: 1.5 Acres

Additional Info

Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. Oil fired central heating. Underfloor heating to the lower ground floor.

Agents Note: Planning permission exists for a double garage with room above. 16/01351/FUL
A separate paddock (measuring approx 0.45 acres) is available by separate negotiation.

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.