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High Leys Farm,


The Property A substantial former farmhouse offering well proportioned and spacious accommodation with stunning views over the surrounding countryside.
Long driveway leading to the property, set in approx 10 acres of grounds and gardens. Constructed in the 1950,s and significantly extended the property is mainly south facing with views over the gardens and countryside. The accommodation extends over two floors and includes a large drawing room with a south-facing bay window. Sitting/ family room with wood burner, fully fitted Harvey Jones hand painted kitchen, utility and breakfast room with Rayburn heat ranger cooker set in an inglenook recess. Office/study, entrance hall and cloakrooms .First floor master bedroom suite comprising dressing room/en-suite bathroom French doors leading onto a tiled balcony overlooking the garden. A further three double bedrooms, one with en-suite, family bathroom.

The house benefits from upvc double glazing and oil fired central heating.

Outside the lands and grounds are of particular note, fully fenced post and rail paddocks, stable complex with 4 stables, tack room and barn, 4 car garage a further single car garage currently used as a workshop. This property would ideally suit
those with equestrian needs.

Location

High Leys Farm occupies a private position overlooking the surrounding countryside, approximately two miles south of the quaint village of Wansford in England and two miles north of the Village of Elton. Wansford and Elton provide local amenities including village shop with post office, public houses, hotel and restaurants, doctor’s surgery and excellent access to Stamford, and Peterborough. High Leys Farm is within two miles of the A1, giving access to London, the A47 linking Peterborough with Leicester and the A14 linking Cambridge with the West Midlands. Peterborough eight miles to the west, with rail links to Stansted Airport and London Kings Cross some 45 minutes.

Rutland Water is a short drive away, with sailing, fishing cycling and hiking. Excellent hacking within the area. Golf at Burghley Park, Elton Furze and Greetham.
Flying and parachuting at Sibson airfield.

Schooling: Stamford High School and Oundle approx. 6 miles away.

Directions

From Stamford proceed southbound on the A1. Travel approx 5 miles and take the exit signed Wansford. Turn right at roundabout, onto A47, turn left t at next roundabout into Wansford. Continue over next cross road down into Wansford over Wansford bridge on through Wansford and after approx. 2 miles Sibson Airfield on the left, take the second driveway High Leys sign at top of drive, continue down the drive High Leys Farm will be found approx 300 yards on the right.


Accommodation

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance door leading

ENTRACE HALL: with stairs to first floor telephone point, radiator under-stairs cloak cupboard. Doors off leading to,

FAMILY SITTING ROOM :( 18’2 x 11’1) Wooden feature flooring, double aspect windows radiator, wood burner, glazed door leading to,

DRAWING ROOM : ( 31’4 including bay x 18’6 ) bay window with French doors opening onto garden, window to front, open fireplace with marble hearth and wooden surround, two double radiators, telephone point. Door leading to,

OFFICE/STUDY: (12’6 x 13’0) Window with views over the garden, double radiator, telephone point, broadband connection. Door leading to,

LOBBY ENTRANCE: Timber door leading out to front of the house, oil fired central heating boiler. Door leading into,

CLOAKROOM: With low level wc. Hand basin, radiator and window

FROM THE ENTRACE HALL

Door leads off to,

BREAKFAST ROOM: (22’3 x 11’6) max. Window’s overlooking garden and to the side.
Island unit with granite worktop, fitted wall cupboard, floor cupboard, shelf unit and granite work top. Inglenook recess with Claret coloured Rayburn Heat Ranger 499K two oven cookers incorporates central heating and hot water boiler, double radiator. Tiled floor. Archway leading into,

KITCHEN: (11’5 x 9’2) Fully fitted hand painted, hand made Harvey Jones Kitchen, includes a range of wall and floor cupboards, single drainer sink unit, fitted double oven and grill unit. Panelled splash backs, tilled floor. Space for dish washer
Radiator. Window, door to hot water tank with storage/ airing cupboard.

Door leading into walk in pantry shelving, tiled floor.

Archway leading into

UTILITY ROOM: Range of hand painted floor and wall cupboards, single drainer sink, tile splash backs, space for washing machine freezer, tumble drier. Tiled floor. Windows to front and back. Glazed door leading to outside.

Cloakroom. Window, radiator low flush WC. Hand wash basin tiled floor.
First Floor:

FIRST FLOOR :

Landing: with window to front radiator, loft access

Master Suite: lobby with radiator and window to front leading into the

MASTER BEDROOM : ( 22’6 x 18’3) Window to front, French doors onto south facing tiled balcony with views over garden and surrounding countryside.Two radiators inset ceiling lights.Doors leading off,

DRESSING ROOM: window to front airing cupboard radiator inset ceiling lights

EN SUITE BATHROOM: window over looking garden, white suite with inset bath, low flush WC, Vanity sink unit with marble top, shower unit, radiator and ladder towel radiator, solid wood feature flooring .

BEDROOM 2: Including En-Suite shower room (22’8 x 9’2) dressing area and en-suite includes WC, shower wash basin in white. Floor and wall Italian tiling. Feature panelling divider with stained glass window. Heated towel rail. Window to front, archway leading into bedroom area. Vaulted ceiling, pine beams, double aspect and feature stained glass window. Double radiator and inset spot lights .

BEDROOM: 3 ( 11’6 x 11’7) Window to side, roof light window to front. In built walk-in wardrobe with shelf units. Double radiator and inset spot lights.

Bedroom 4: (13’6 x 11’11) Window overlooking garden, radiator.

(Planning permission as been granted to extend bedroom 3)


OUTSIDE:

The property is approached via long private driveway. Wide grassed verges on either side and edged in rows of newly planted trees (two years ago). To the front of the property is a gravelled parking area for several cars. Well established shrubs and a lawned area, patio with water feature and pergola, outside lights. To the side is another large gravelled area giving parking for several cars. To the south side of the house are areas of well established shrubs and trees, lawn and patio with fish pond.

STABLE BLOCK: includes 4 stables, tack room, barn. Fully fenced crew yard ,gate leading to small turn out area, vegetable patch. Garaging for 4 cars and single garage used as workshop. Attached lean-to barn.

PADDOCKS : To the south, approximately six acre field split into two, post and rail fencing with internal sheep wiring. To the north approx 2 acre grassed area surrounded by trees. Gardens and grounds extend to approximately 10 acres

(Planning permission as been granted for the installation of a ménage)


FIXTURE AND FITTINGS: All fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale unless mentioned in these particulars. However certain items may be available under separate negotiation

SERVICES: Mains Electric and water are connected, Drainage to septic tank. Oil fired central heating.

TENURE : Freehold subject to contract

LOCAL AUTHORITY: Huntingdon District Council

All dimensions and areas are approximate

These particulars are set out as a general outline for the guidance of intended purchasers and do not constitute, part of an offer or contract