London Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11

An exceptional Victorian residence of remarkable character and quality, beautifully renovated and offering elegant, versatile living.

Description

Cornwall House is a truly outstanding detached Regency home dating from the 1820s, seamlessly blending period grandeur with contemporary design. Occupying a prime and well-regarded position along London Road, within easy reach of the centre of Spalding, the home boasts views over the River Welland.

Having undergone an extensive and meticulous renovation, the property now offers beautifully appointed accommodation, rich in original character yet perfectly suited to modern family living and designed with both everyday living and entertaining in mind.

The house offers up to five bedrooms, three elegant reception rooms, three bathrooms in additions to the large entertaining kitchen with feature wine cellar, as well as various ancillary rooms including office and utility room. Externally, the property enjoys impressive kerb appeal, generous parking, garage and a thoughtfully landscaped front and rear gardens, creating a complete and highly desirable family home.

Within the home
A grand entrance hall sets the tone, showcasing original Victorian detailing, patterned tiled flooring and a sweeping staircase, creating an immediate sense of arrival.

The principal reception rooms are both elegant, well-proportioned, and flooded with natural light from the south-facing bay windows. The dining room offers a refined setting for formal entertaining, complemented by a feature fireplace and rich flooring, while the sitting room enjoys and a warm, inviting atmosphere, with a log burner and beautifully balancing period charm with modern styling. The adjacent snug provides a versatile space to suit any family, with French doors that leads out onto the patio and garden.

To the rear, the property opens into an exceptional kitchen and living space, undoubtedly the heart of the home. Light and airy with electric Velux roof windows and French doors accessing the garden, the kitchen is finished to an impressive specification, boasting a central island that offers informal dining and integrated appliances include a fridge freezer, wine fridge, dishwasher, and space for a range oven. There is ample space for a dining table or sofas as the current owners have it with a central log burner creating a warm atmosphere. A striking glass floor panel reveals the wine cellar below, creating a unique architectural focal point. Expertly lit and thoughtfully designed, it offers both practical storage and a striking visual element rarely found in homes of this style.

Further ground floor accommodation includes a practical utility room, a well-appointed shower room and a dedicated home office, ideal for remote working or study. A substantial garage provides excellent storage and versatility.

Ascending to the first floor, a generous landing leads to well-proportioned bedrooms. The large principal suite is flooded with natural light with double aspect windows, with a dressing area and is complemented by a well-appointed shower ensuite. The adjacent room provides an opportunity to create a dressing room, study or a fifth bedroom. Bedrooms two, three and four are generous double bedrooms with inbuilt storage and are served by the family bathroom.

Outside
The property is approached via a gravel driveway, providing off-road parking and complementing the home’s attractive Victorian façade and landscaped front garden.

To the rear, the gardens are a particular highlight, thoughtfully designed and arranged over two tiers. A series of patio areas, including a hardwood decked terrace, provide ideal spaces for outdoor dining, and entertaining as well as a vegetable patch for produce, while the expansive lawn is perfectly suited to family use and leisure.

Mature planting and established borders create a sense of privacy and tranquillity, while a pathway connects the various outdoor areas, as well as providing access to the utility space and home office. A large garden shed completes this charming and highly functional outdoor setting.

Location

Spalding is an attractive and well-regarded market town, situated approximately 18 miles north of Peterborough, offering an appealing blend of heritage charm and modern convenience. The town provides an excellent range of amenities, including a mix of national retailers and independent boutiques, together with a variety of cafés, restaurants and leisure facilities, supported by comprehensive banking, healthcare and educational provision.

Communications are particularly convenient, with Spalding railway station offering regular services to Peterborough (from approximately 20 minutes), with onward high-speed connections to Cambridge and London King’s Cross from around 50 minutes, making the area well suited to commuters.

Positioned to the eastern side of the town centre, close to the renowned Springfields Shopping Centre and Festival Gardens, the property enjoys a notably attractive setting adjacent to St Paul’s Church and the Coronation Channel. This picturesque waterside location provides access to scenic walking routes, as well as a seasonal water taxi service into the town centre.

The area is especially well served by highly regarded schooling, with Spalding Grammar School (approximately 0.3 miles), Spalding High School (approximately 0.6 miles) and Ayscoughfee Hall School (approximately 0.3 miles) all within convenient reach.

Square Footage: 2,223 sq ft



Additional Info

Mains water, electrics, drainage and gas central heating are connected.

Fixtures & 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.

Viewing
Strictly by appointment with Savills.

All journey times and distances are approximate.