Barn Hill, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9

A distinguished Grade II listed Georgian townhouse, with private courtyard garden, on one of Stamford’s most iconic and celebrated Georgian streets

Description

Occupying a distinguished position on Barn Hill, one of Stamford’s most admired addresses and iconic Georgian street scenes, this Grade II* listed Georgian townhouse represents an outstanding example of 18th-century English town architecture.


Constructed in ashlar limestone beneath a Collyweston slate roof, the elegant façade is enriched with rusticated quoins, stone banding and tall sash windows, epitomising the classical refinement for which Stamford is celebrated.


Extending to approximately 3,000 sq ft, the house offers five bedrooms and a sequence of beautifully proportioned reception rooms, combining architectural gravitas with an inviting, liveable atmosphere. An exceptional range of original details has been carefully preserved, including timber panelling, carved stone fireplace surrounds and Minton tiled flooring, complemented by a considered decorative palette and textiles by Ben Pentreath and Sophie Coryndon.


Inside
The front door, framed by an Adam-style round-headed doorcase with carved bell drops and wheat swags, opens into a central hallway where original Minton tiles set the tone.


To the front, a double-aspect library enjoys views over Barn Hill through sash windows with original shutters, and features a finely carved stone fireplace and bespoke shelving. The kitchen lies within the oldest part of the house and is rich with exposed stonework and timber detailing, offering a characterful yet practical heart to the home. A separate scullery and a sitting/garden room provide valuable ancillary space, with access, and strong visual connection, to the garden.


The principal staircase leads to a gracious first-floor drawing room with elevated views across the historic streetscape and a wood-burning stove within its original fireplace. Three bedrooms are arranged over the upper floors, including a principal bedroom with views over Stamford’s landmark spires, together with further guest bedrooms and well-appointed bath and shower rooms. A secondary staircase, rising from the sitting room, serves two additional first floor double bedrooms to the rear, offering flexibility for home working or guest accommodation.


Outside
To the rear, a charming, stone flagged, walled garden provides a private and romantic outdoor retreat, with mature planting, climbing roses, hydrangea and magnolia creating colour, structure and scent throughout the seasons.


A garage, also on Barn Hill, may be available by separate negotiation.

Location

Stamford is widely regarded as one of England’s most beautiful stone towns, prized for its architectural coherence, excellent schools, independent shops and renowned restaurants. Despite its Georgian character, it is also fabulously well connected, with direct rail services to London King’s Cross from nearby Peterborough.

An attractive and thriving Georgian market town, Stamford was proclaimed by Sir Walter Scott as the ‘finest stone town in England.’ Its centre supports a great variety of restaurants, hotels and boutique shops, along with a theatre/art centre. It is also well known for its architectural landmarks, including The George of Stamford and Burghley House, among others.

The town offers a great standard of both state and private education for all age groups, with The Stamford Endowed Schools being particularly well known.

The A1 bypasses Stamford, whilst Stamford Train Station offers hourly services to Peterborough (0.5 miles walk from the property), connecting to London Kings Cross, and Cambridge on the Midlands Cross Country line, both in under an hour.

All journey times and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,023 sq ft



Additional Info

Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected.
Mains gas central heating.

Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. Mains gas central heating. Super fast fibre-optic broadband.

Fixtures and Fittings: only those mentioned in these sale particulars are included within the sale. All others, such as kitchen butcher's block, curtains and garden ornaments are specifically excluded.

All journey times and distances are approximate.