Property history of 1 The Village, Orton Longueville, Peterborough PE2 7DN, 7th Jun 2010
Previously listed for sale on
7th Jun 2010
£999,995
- 8 bedroom detached house
Property info
Property description
First impressions count and that was certainly true for the current owners of The Old Rectory who were immediately attracted to this striking property. There are few properties which can also boast mature specimens of unusual trees but in the grounds are a Judas tree and a Gingko biloba. The house was built in the mid 19th century and has an idyllic location in a quiet village yet within easy reach of Peterborough and some excellent transport links.
The Old Rectory is set back from the road and well screened on all sides by mature trees and shrubs and it was this level of privacy which also strongly appealed to the owners. Stepping inside this property the historical status this house held when it was built is clear. The elegant rooms are well proportioned and at every turn there are beautiful original features. These include wooden shutters either side of the tall wooden sash windows, substantial fireplaces and in the entrance hall a stone flagged floor. “We particularly love this aspect of this house with so many original features, ” says the owner. “It’s an attractive house from the outside and it gets even better inside.”
Many of the rooms face southwest overlooking the garden, and for much of the day are bathed in sunlight. “We have a large lounge with a bay window which is more formal, ” explains the owner, “and a smaller cosy living room where we seem to spend far more of our time. The kitchen is also a focal point with its aga and breakfast area and always proves to be the warmest part of the house!”
On the first floor are five bedrooms, an ensuite to the master bedroom and a Jack and Jill bathroom. On the top floor are another five rooms. Two bedrooms are reached by one staircase and the other three rooms – a bedroom, two office rooms and a bathroom are reached from another set of stairs. “This floor has some good views over trees towards the cricket field and the surrounding area. It has great potential to be used as a guest suite or rooms for a teenager, ” adds the owner. “There is a self contained element about it and I imagine this house working well for a large family. In fact when we have our extended family over at times like Christmas, the whole house really seems to come alive.”
The garden of just under an acre at The Old Rectory is totally walled and has a number of specimen trees. “We love the privacy here, ” says the owner, “and of course, being walled it is totally secure for both children and our dogs. At the front of the house the first part of our driveway is shared which then splits off to our own and there is parking for about 15 cars.”
Not far from Orton Longueville there is a choice of supermarkets without having to go into the centre of Peterborough. The train station is about 15 minutes drive and the A1 and A15 are a short distance away giving easy access to the A1(M). “We have really enjoyed living in such a secluded home yet with all the advantages of good transport links and many other facilities.”
Solid Wood Door To:
Reception Hall
17’1 X 14’3 (5.21M X 4.34M) Sash window to front aspect with shutters. Dog leg staircase to first floor. Wood panelling to dado height. Arched recess to storage cupboard. Natural flagstone floor.
Dining Room
15’6 X 15’1 (4.72M X 4.60M) Two sash window to front aspect with shutters. Open fireplace with mantle over. Recessed book shelves to either side of the chimney breast. Two radiators.
Kitchen Breakfast Room
18’3 X 14’1 (5.56M X 4.29M) Windows to rear aspect. Fitted in a range of base mounted units with wooden work surface over and inset double bowl sink unit. Four oven ‘Aga’. Painted beams to ceiling. Flagstone floor.
Rear Hall Exposed wood floor. Door to rear garden. Stairs to first floor. Radiator. Storage cupboard.
Cloakroom Fitted in a two piece suite comprising wash hand basin and low level W.C.
Utility And Store Room Window to side aspect. Walk in cold storage cupboard. Work surface area with inset stainless steel sink unit and drainer. Tiled floor. Space and plumbing for washing machine.
Drawing Room
20’4 X 16’8 (6.20M X 5.08M) Sash windows with shutters and French door to front gardens. Exposed floorboards. Open fire with marble hearth and surround with display mantle over. Ornate ceiling rose. Ornate coving to ceiling. Radiator. Door to:
Sitting Room
20’7 X 14’9 (6.27M X 4.50M) Two sash windows with shutters to rear aspect and part glazed door to side aspect. Open fireplace with ornate wood surround with inset tiles and gas stove. Hidden door to utility and rear hall. Radiator.
First Floor Landing Sash window to front elevation overlooking the gardens. Part exposed wood floor. Two radiators. Staircase to second floor.
Bedroom Two
16’10 X 16’1 (5.13M X 4.90M) Sash window with shutters to side elevation overlooking garden. Two radiators. Coved ceiling.
Bedroom Four
15’9 X 11’9 (4.80M X 3.58M) Two sash windows to front elevation. Radiator. Built in cupboard. Built in wardrobe. Open fireplace with hearth and mantle over. Exposed floorboards.
Bedroom Five
15’9 X 12’3 (4.80M X 3.73M) Sash windows to side and front elevations. Open fireplace. Exposed floorboards. Built in storage cupboard.
Master Bedroom Suite
Bedroom
18’2 X 14’0 (5.54M X 4.27M) Sash windows to rear elevation with shutters and window seat overlooking gardens and countryside beyond. Stairs up to landing. Panelled walls to dado height. Exposed floorboards. Radiator. Ornate coving to ceiling. Built in cupboards. Concealed door to:
Dressing Room Sash windows to side and rear elevations with shutters. Enclosed shower area with fully tiled double sized shower cubicle. Fitted wardrobes. Opening to:
En Suite Refitted bathroom with sash windows, shutters and window seats to side and rear elevations. Three piece suite comprising, pedestal wash hand basin, free standing
Victorian style claw footed bath with shower attachment and low level W.C. Panelled walls to dado height. Storage cupboard. Exposed floorboards.
Bedroom Three
15’4 X 12’11 (4.67M X 3.94M) Sash window to side elevation with shutters overlooking gardens. Radiator. Open fireplace with mantle and hearth. Coved ceiling. Exposed floorboards. Linen cupboard. Door to:
Jack & Jill Bathroom Sash window to side elevation with shutters. Fitted in a four piece suite comprising, low level W.C., pedestal wash hand basin, panelled bath and fully tiled shower cubicle. Tiled floor. Heated towel rail. Part tiling to wall. Storage cupboards. Door to landing.
Rear Stairs To:
Bedroom Six
14’1 X 13’5 (4.29M X 4.10M) Window to side elevation with views over garden. Radiator. Exposed floorboards.
Bedroom Seven
19’2 X 14’6 (5.84M X 4.42M) Windows to rear and side elevation. Radiator. Exposed floorboards. Access to roof space.
Second Floor Landing Window to front elevation overlooking the gardens. Exposed floorboards. Electric storage heaters. Access to roof space.
Access To Roof Space.
Office One
14’10 X 12’6 (4.52M X 3.81M) Window to side elevation. Built in storage cupboards. Exposed floorboards. Exposed beam. Electric storage heater. Door to:
Office Two
15’2 X 12’2 (4.62M X 3.71M) Two windows to side elevation. Exposed floorboards.
Bedroom Eight
17’0 X 6’8 (5.18M X 2.03M) Sash windows to side elevation with views over garden. Open fireplace with mantle over. Exposed floorboards. Exposed beams. Door to:
En Suite Bathroom Sash window to side elevation overlooking garden. Airing cupboard. Fitted in a four piece suite comprising, pedestal wash hand basin, bidet, Victorian style low level W.C. And free standing Victorian claw footed bath. Exposed floorboards. Exposed beams. Access to roof space.
Outside There is a sweeping driveway leading to a substantial parking area. Brick built single storey garage block with three stables and two single garages with up and over doors. Power and light connected.
The grounds are secured by a high wall to the front; the main garden area faces south. There are shaped lawn areas, mature trees, shrubs and flowers as well as a raised terrace area and numerous fruit trees.
The Old Rectory is set back from the road and well screened on all sides by mature trees and shrubs and it was this level of privacy which also strongly appealed to the owners. Stepping inside this property the historical status this house held when it was built is clear. The elegant rooms are well proportioned and at every turn there are beautiful original features. These include wooden shutters either side of the tall wooden sash windows, substantial fireplaces and in the entrance hall a stone flagged floor. “We particularly love this aspect of this house with so many original features, ” says the owner. “It’s an attractive house from the outside and it gets even better inside.”
Many of the rooms face southwest overlooking the garden, and for much of the day are bathed in sunlight. “We have a large lounge with a bay window which is more formal, ” explains the owner, “and a smaller cosy living room where we seem to spend far more of our time. The kitchen is also a focal point with its aga and breakfast area and always proves to be the warmest part of the house!”
On the first floor are five bedrooms, an ensuite to the master bedroom and a Jack and Jill bathroom. On the top floor are another five rooms. Two bedrooms are reached by one staircase and the other three rooms – a bedroom, two office rooms and a bathroom are reached from another set of stairs. “This floor has some good views over trees towards the cricket field and the surrounding area. It has great potential to be used as a guest suite or rooms for a teenager, ” adds the owner. “There is a self contained element about it and I imagine this house working well for a large family. In fact when we have our extended family over at times like Christmas, the whole house really seems to come alive.”
The garden of just under an acre at The Old Rectory is totally walled and has a number of specimen trees. “We love the privacy here, ” says the owner, “and of course, being walled it is totally secure for both children and our dogs. At the front of the house the first part of our driveway is shared which then splits off to our own and there is parking for about 15 cars.”
Not far from Orton Longueville there is a choice of supermarkets without having to go into the centre of Peterborough. The train station is about 15 minutes drive and the A1 and A15 are a short distance away giving easy access to the A1(M). “We have really enjoyed living in such a secluded home yet with all the advantages of good transport links and many other facilities.”
Solid Wood Door To:
Reception Hall
17’1 X 14’3 (5.21M X 4.34M) Sash window to front aspect with shutters. Dog leg staircase to first floor. Wood panelling to dado height. Arched recess to storage cupboard. Natural flagstone floor.
Dining Room
15’6 X 15’1 (4.72M X 4.60M) Two sash window to front aspect with shutters. Open fireplace with mantle over. Recessed book shelves to either side of the chimney breast. Two radiators.
Kitchen Breakfast Room
18’3 X 14’1 (5.56M X 4.29M) Windows to rear aspect. Fitted in a range of base mounted units with wooden work surface over and inset double bowl sink unit. Four oven ‘Aga’. Painted beams to ceiling. Flagstone floor.
Rear Hall Exposed wood floor. Door to rear garden. Stairs to first floor. Radiator. Storage cupboard.
Cloakroom Fitted in a two piece suite comprising wash hand basin and low level W.C.
Utility And Store Room Window to side aspect. Walk in cold storage cupboard. Work surface area with inset stainless steel sink unit and drainer. Tiled floor. Space and plumbing for washing machine.
Drawing Room
20’4 X 16’8 (6.20M X 5.08M) Sash windows with shutters and French door to front gardens. Exposed floorboards. Open fire with marble hearth and surround with display mantle over. Ornate ceiling rose. Ornate coving to ceiling. Radiator. Door to:
Sitting Room
20’7 X 14’9 (6.27M X 4.50M) Two sash windows with shutters to rear aspect and part glazed door to side aspect. Open fireplace with ornate wood surround with inset tiles and gas stove. Hidden door to utility and rear hall. Radiator.
First Floor Landing Sash window to front elevation overlooking the gardens. Part exposed wood floor. Two radiators. Staircase to second floor.
Bedroom Two
16’10 X 16’1 (5.13M X 4.90M) Sash window with shutters to side elevation overlooking garden. Two radiators. Coved ceiling.
Bedroom Four
15’9 X 11’9 (4.80M X 3.58M) Two sash windows to front elevation. Radiator. Built in cupboard. Built in wardrobe. Open fireplace with hearth and mantle over. Exposed floorboards.
Bedroom Five
15’9 X 12’3 (4.80M X 3.73M) Sash windows to side and front elevations. Open fireplace. Exposed floorboards. Built in storage cupboard.
Master Bedroom Suite
Bedroom
18’2 X 14’0 (5.54M X 4.27M) Sash windows to rear elevation with shutters and window seat overlooking gardens and countryside beyond. Stairs up to landing. Panelled walls to dado height. Exposed floorboards. Radiator. Ornate coving to ceiling. Built in cupboards. Concealed door to:
Dressing Room Sash windows to side and rear elevations with shutters. Enclosed shower area with fully tiled double sized shower cubicle. Fitted wardrobes. Opening to:
En Suite Refitted bathroom with sash windows, shutters and window seats to side and rear elevations. Three piece suite comprising, pedestal wash hand basin, free standing
Victorian style claw footed bath with shower attachment and low level W.C. Panelled walls to dado height. Storage cupboard. Exposed floorboards.
Bedroom Three
15’4 X 12’11 (4.67M X 3.94M) Sash window to side elevation with shutters overlooking gardens. Radiator. Open fireplace with mantle and hearth. Coved ceiling. Exposed floorboards. Linen cupboard. Door to:
Jack & Jill Bathroom Sash window to side elevation with shutters. Fitted in a four piece suite comprising, low level W.C., pedestal wash hand basin, panelled bath and fully tiled shower cubicle. Tiled floor. Heated towel rail. Part tiling to wall. Storage cupboards. Door to landing.
Rear Stairs To:
Bedroom Six
14’1 X 13’5 (4.29M X 4.10M) Window to side elevation with views over garden. Radiator. Exposed floorboards.
Bedroom Seven
19’2 X 14’6 (5.84M X 4.42M) Windows to rear and side elevation. Radiator. Exposed floorboards. Access to roof space.
Second Floor Landing Window to front elevation overlooking the gardens. Exposed floorboards. Electric storage heaters. Access to roof space.
Access To Roof Space.
Office One
14’10 X 12’6 (4.52M X 3.81M) Window to side elevation. Built in storage cupboards. Exposed floorboards. Exposed beam. Electric storage heater. Door to:
Office Two
15’2 X 12’2 (4.62M X 3.71M) Two windows to side elevation. Exposed floorboards.
Bedroom Eight
17’0 X 6’8 (5.18M X 2.03M) Sash windows to side elevation with views over garden. Open fireplace with mantle over. Exposed floorboards. Exposed beams. Door to:
En Suite Bathroom Sash window to side elevation overlooking garden. Airing cupboard. Fitted in a four piece suite comprising, pedestal wash hand basin, bidet, Victorian style low level W.C. And free standing Victorian claw footed bath. Exposed floorboards. Exposed beams. Access to roof space.
Outside There is a sweeping driveway leading to a substantial parking area. Brick built single storey garage block with three stables and two single garages with up and over doors. Power and light connected.
The grounds are secured by a high wall to the front; the main garden area faces south. There are shaped lawn areas, mature trees, shrubs and flowers as well as a raised terrace area and numerous fruit trees.
See details for 1 The Village, Orton Longueville, Peterborough PE2 7DN when it was last marketed:
- 7th Jun 2010