Property history of Parkhouse, London Road, Stamford PE9 3JS, 21st Sep 2011

Set in spectacular grounds of approximately 1.4 acres (sts), Park House is a magnificent 8 bedroom property within the stunning location of St Martins Without located within 1 mile south of the historic market town of Stamford, with easy access of the A1, A47 and Peterborough’s main line rail station for commuting to London King’s Cross taking approx 50 minutes on the high speed train. The original house has been immaculately maintained and extended to provide a beautiful family home with spectacular gardens and a wonderful child’s ‘play castle’.

The property

Park House has been immaculately maintained with beautiful private gardens. The grounds are entered via electric gates leading to an extensive parking area, garage block and gardeners cottage. The property is entered via the grand pillared porch with double doors opening into a sumptuous entrance hall. The numerous recreational and reception rooms make this property an elegant home with the additional benefits of a stylish swimming pool / sauna complex and a 45ft conservatory. Combined with the adjoining barbeque area and functional preparation room, the oak kitchen/breakfast room has been refitted with matching twin appliances including sinks, dishwashers, fridges, twin ovens, two gas hobs and extractors. The spectacular south facing floodlit grounds provide a superb mature setting with sweeping lawns and pathways connecting shrubberies, summer house, ornamental pond, orchard, child's 'play castle' to an enclosed sun terrace with steps to a decked area (with hot tub facility) and gazebo.

On the first and second floors are 5 bedrooms with en-suite facilities, 3 further bedrooms and a bathroom. The twin double garage block with a first floor recreational room and small detached gardener's cottage offers scope for additional accommodation (subject to planning).

The premier residential area of St. Martin's Without is located within a mile south of the historic market town of Stamford, adjacent to Burghley House and Park. Stamford is an attractive town of predominantly limestone properties nestling in the Welland Valley. The town offers excellent facilities and is within easy access of the A1 trunk road with connections to other major road networks. Stamford and the surrounding market towns and villages offer an outstanding selection of state and private education, including the renowned public schools of Stamford, Oakham, Uppingham and Oundle. Rutland Water provides a variety of recreational and leisure pursuits including cycling, trout fishing, wind surfing and sailing. Burghley Golf Course is within walking distance.

Description

Sitting Room - 5.79m (19'0'') x 4.19m (13'9'')
Dining Room - 3.94m (12'11'') x 3.63m (11'11'')
Drawing Room - 8.94m (29'4'') x 5.16m (16'11'')
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 8.51m (27'11'') x 4.04m (13'3'')
Leading To:
Preparation Room - 4.19m (13'9'') x 2.90m (9'6'')
Boot Room - 4.29m (14'1'') x 3.10m (10'2'')
Pool Room - 3.99m (13'1'') x 3.56m (11'8'')
Swimming Pool - 13.92m (45'8'') x 6.50m (21'4'')
Conservatory - 13.74m (45'1'') x 5.36m (17'7'')
Reception Room - 5.79m (19'0'') x 4.80m (15'9'')

First Floor Landing
Bedroom 1 - 5.11m (16'9'') x 5.11m (16'9'')
Dressing Room - 3.63m (11'11'') max x 2.95m (9'8'')
Bedroom 2 - 3.99m (13'1'') x 3.71m (12'2'')
Bedroom 3 - 3.99m (13'1'') x 2.79m (9'2'')
Bedroom 4 - 4.09m (13'5'') x 3.71m (12'2'')
Bedroom 5 / Office - 2.79m (9'2'') x 2.69m (8'10'')
Bedroom 6 / Guest Suite - 4.39m (14'5'') x 3.51m (11'6'')
Dressing Room / En Suite - 2.41m (7'11'') x 4.24m (13'11'')
Entertainments Room - 7.34m (24'1'') x 4.24m (13'11'')
Bedroom 7 - 6.20m (20'4'') x 3.81m (12'6'')
Bedroom 8 - 3.81m (12'6'') x 2.49m (8'2'')

Garage 1 - 6.40m (21'0'') x 6.38m (20'11'')
Garage 2 - 6.40m (21'0'') x 5.11m (16'9'')
Garage First Floor - 13.00m (42'8'') x 5.21m (17'1'')
Kitchen / Living Room - 5.59m (18'4'') x 3.00m (9'10'')