5 Bedroom Detached House

£775,000 - £825,000 (Guide Price)

Located in the charming village of Thorney, just under 10 miles from Peterborough Train Station, Duke of Bedford Stables offers a rare opportunity to own a substantial piece of history. This remarkable Grade Il listed home dates back to the 1700s and was once the coaching house and stables of the Duke of Bedford’s residence, later becoming the village meeting rooms. It was thoughtfully converted into a residential dwelling approximately 50 years ago. Offering over 2800 sqft of versatile living space, this striking home effortlessly blends period character with modern convenience. As you step through the front door, you are welcomed into a bright and spacious entrance hall, featuring beautiful parquet flooring, along with original wood panelling and a staircase leading to the first floor. At the far end of the property, the spacious main living room boasts views of both the front and rear, with double doors opening onto the attractive walled garden. A wood-burning stove serves as a cosy focal point, perfect for colder evenings. Flowing from the living room is an additional sitting room and a rear foyer, which provides further access to the west-facing garden. At the opposite end of the home lies the custom-built kitchen, the real heart of the house. It is fitted with solid wood units, granite worktops, a range cooker, and solid oak flooring. The space also accommodates a large family dining area, a relaxed seating area with views over the rear garden, and a family area with views of the historic abbey to the front. A practical utility room and a downstairs WC complete the ground floor.

Upstairs, you'll find five well-proportioned double bedrooms all with garden views and beyond to historic park land. The principal bedroom benefits from bespoke, built-in wardrobes recently installed by Orchard of Stamford, along with a stylish en-suite shower room and separate WC, as well as a dressing area and additional storage. Two further bedrooms also include built-in wardrobes, while a tastefully presented family bathroom with a three-piece suite serves the remaining rooms.

Set behind secure electric gates, the approach to Duke of Bedford Stables is both welcoming and practical. A block-paved driveway offers ample off-road parking and leads to a large detached 4 vehicle garage, complete with an electric vehicle charging point. The west-facing landscaped walled garden offers a generous patio area with an excellent space for outdoor dining and relaxation, while the rest of the garden is laid to lawn, bordered by a well-maintained selection of shrubs and planting. The garden is completed with a well sighted stylish summerhouse. Beyond the walled garden is a greenhouse, woodstores and a vegetable area with a number of raised beds. To the rear of the property sits a substantial 40ft pool house and games room with a combined area of over 1500sq.ft. While currently used for storage it offers exciting potential to be reinstated as a functional swimming pool or as substantial home office area. Discreetly positioned on the roof of the pool house are solar panels generating an output of 2.5kW. These panels benefit from a Feed-in-Tariff, providing an income of approximately £2000 per year, making a valuable contribution to the property’s efficiency and long term sustainability.

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