Property description
Description Dating from the 1890s, The Old Vicarage has been extended in 2007 by the present owners in keeping with the original features. The original part of the house was completely refurbished about six years ago, including re-plumbing, re-wiring and damp proofing. However, The Old Vicarage has retained many original features and the high specification is superb and has been sympathetically carried out in keeping with the age and style of the property.
Hand -made Italian chandeliers add a dramatic dimension and will be left in situ along with other bespoke wall light fittings and fitted carpets. Dimmer switches are fitted to give dramatic lighting effect.
Situation The Old Vicarage is to be found in the lea of St Mary’s church. Swineshead itself benefits from a private nursery school, primary school, public houses, a newsagent with convenience store, baker, village hall, medical centre, playing field, Rugby club with health and fitness club and indoor heated swimming pool. About 10 minutes away by car is a large Tesco, B&Q, Homebase, Comet and Currys. Boston some 7 miles to the north-east has a wide range of shopping and leisure facilities and also the renowned grammar school.
Accommodation The property is entered via stone steps and through double oak doors into an inner porch with space for hanging coats and shoes. Double glazed doors open into the elegant hall with original wooden floor and imposing staircase leading to the first floor.
Formal Dining Room With feature Victorian fireplace fitted with a coal effect gas fire. The chimney could be opened up so that the fireplace could be used as an open fire. French doors, with the original shutters open onto the terrace and south facing formal garden. An archway leads through to the Drawing Room
Drawing Room Again enjoying a feature Victorian fireplace with coal effect gas fire, but the chimney could be opened up to facilitate an open fire. Two sets of French doors (with original shutters) open out to the terrace and formal garden.
Study/library Has a frosted window and Kardeen wood effect flooring.
Kitchen/breakfast Room This has been fitted with a comprehensive range of bespoke oak wall and base units, 2 island units (one with dining table incorporated) by Shortland of Stamford. The work tops are granite and there is a plate rack and 2 pull-out larder cupboards. The integrated units include a dishwasher, microwave and American style fridge/freezer. Cooking is done on a La Canache range with electric and gas ovens, grill, warming drawer, 5-ring gas hob and extractor hood above with additional lighting. The original wooden floor has been sealed for easy maintenance. Above the inset butler’s sink is an original outside sash window looking into the Playroom in the extension. An archway leads to the Family dining room in the extension and a door leads to the Utility room.
Family Dining Room The Family dinning room and the Playroom enjoy under floor heating. French doors open to the formal garden and terrace and there are 3 other large sash windows that can be opened either from the top or the bottom. Fitted centrally in the ceiling is a Hunter fan with additional lighting. The flooring is ceramic tile effect by Kardeen. Folding glazed doors lead to the Playroom.
Playroom There is a useful hand basin set in a pine work top, which runs along one wall and has cupboards below. Again the flooring is ceramic tile effect by Kardeen. French doors open out to the rear garden and there are 2 other fully opening windows overlooking the rear garden.
Utility Room Fitted by Shortland of Stamford there is a range of base units including a dresser style unit with space for wine cooler to one side. The work tops are granite and the inset butler’s sink has another original outside window looking into the Playroom. There is plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer. From here a door leads to the back hall, cupboard housing the gas boiler and water softener and to the Shower Room/Cloakroom. There is a door to the courtyard with access to the Cottage.
Shower Room/cloakroom Comprising walk-in shower unit, WC, hand basin, ladder heated towel rail, Kardeen floor tiles and wall tiles where appropriate.
Upstairs Stairs from the main hall, with stained glass window half way up, lead to the bright landing with one of the magnificent hand-made Italian chandeliers suspended from the ceiling above the staircase.
Bedroom 1 With feature Victorian fireplace and shuttered sash window over formal garden. (All the furniture in this room is included).
Bedrrom 3/playroom With shuttered sash window overlooking the formal garden. This room could be incorporated into the Master Suite to create a larger dressing area.
Family Barthroom Comprising raised panelled air/spa bath with central mixer tap and shower unit, Heritage WC, hand basin, ladder heated towel rail and Kardeen tiled floor.
Bathroom 2 + Ensuite With feature Victorian fireplace and window overlooking the balcony and rear garden. The en-suite shower room has a walk-in shower, WC, hand basin, ladder heated towel rail and Kardeen tiled floor.
Master Suite This is truly what it says, with French doors out to the spacious, totally private balcony which overlooks both the formal, side and rear garden. The bedroom furniture is included in the sale. A large bay window overlooks the formal garden and the bespoke radiators either side of this window blend seamlessly into the walls. An archway leads through to the Dressing Area and En-suite shower room.
Dressing Area With fitted cupboards and drawers. (This area could be opened up into the upstairs Playroom to make an even larger suite). Folding doors open to the Shower Room:
En-suite Shower Room The luxurious room is fitted with a top of the range, double person spa jet shower with sauna, radio and mood lighting. There is a Heritage WC, hand basin, ladder heated towel rail. The floor is Kardeen wood effect and a window with shutters overlooks the formal garden.
Landing A door at the end of the landing leads to stairs to the second floor. (There is a separate water tank and storage in the cupboard under the stairs).
Second Kitchen Top Floor With base unit, sink with mixer tap, window over rear garden, beamed ceiling and folding doors to Shower Room.
Shower Room Walk-in shower, WC, hand basin and Kardeen wood effect flooring.
Bedroom 8 Feature Victorian fireplace, beamed ceiling and bay window over formal garden.
Bedroom 7 With 2 Velux windows and beamed ceiling.
Bedrroom 6 With 1 Velux window, feature Victorian fireplace and beamed ceiling.
Bedroom 5 With double aspect Velux windows, feature Victorian fireplace and beamed ceiling.
The Cottage From the courtyard, the front door opens into a small hallway. The bedroom has a fitted cupboard. The Shower Room is fully tiled and comprises shower, WC and hand basin. The Reception/Dining Room has French doors to the courtyard, where there is a wrought iron gate to the drive. The Kitchen has a good range of wall and base units with roll top composite work surfaces, 1½ ceramic sink, 4-ring gas hob, twin electric oven and fridge/freezer and gas boiler. A hatch opens to the Sitting Room, which is in the extension. There are French doors to the patio and rear garden.
The Office Complex This was originally the triple garage, but is now fitted with a kitchen comprising a range of base units and a stainless steel sink. The office itself is fitted with broad band, vertical blinds and several self supporting pull up desks. The office also benefits from air conditioning. There is a separate electric emersion boiler for heating the office and roof space storage in ceiling. French doors open out to a decked seating area overlooking the paddock.
The Garage Is electrically operated and fitted with storage cupboards, shelving and roof space storage.
Gardens/driveay And Work Sheds The Old Vicarage sits in the middle of its plot, so the gardens are on all sides. The property can be accessed from two entrances over a gravelled drive with circular lawn and parking both to the front of the house and to the side. As can been seen, the paddock is behind the office complex. There are 3 wooden sheds, a further gravelled area at the rear of the property and an area of hard standing where there used to be a stable block.
The formal garden with circular lawn also has a herb garden, ground covering plants and mature trees. There is a hand gate to a small bit of garden the other side of the wooden fence. The formal garden links in with the rear garden, which is laid to lawn interspersed with mature trees and looks over towards St Mary’s church. At the far corner there is a raised decked area which catches the evening sun and has a wooden children’s play centre which is included.
There are a number of secluded and spacious areas within the grounds to escape and relax at the end of a busy day.