Frithville - Nr Boston
Reference: ch813980
*SOLD - SIMILAR PROPERTIES WANTED *
Two Superb Homes With Equestrian Facilities, Lakes And Landscaped Grounds
5 ACRES (stms) - Situated in a tranquil rural location yet only 4 miles from Boston, this outstanding property is beyond expectation on so many levels and offers the active family the opportunity of following their individual/varied interests as the properties offer equestrian facilities with superb outriding, a woodland walk, two stunning stocked fishing lakes, kennels, detached home offices, modern 6,000sq ft steel portal frame building, further outbuildings and stunning landscaped grounds.
Fairgame - A modernised period farmhouse full of character with quality fittings throughout comprising principal bedroom, two/three further bedrooms, luxury family bathroom, entrance hall, large lounge with Inglenook fireplace, dining room, fitted kitchen, conservatory, utility room, cloakroom, garage, LPG gas central heating, superb greenhouse, sweeping long grand driveway and parking for many vehicles.
The Granary - rebuilt just a few years ago using quality reclaimed materials to provide a beautiful home of great character comprising entrance hall, inner hall, dining room, fitted kitchen/diner, utility room, cloakroom, two double bedrooms, luxury bathroom, wonderful first floor lounge, LPG gas c.h. and imprinted concrete driveway. The detached double garage with workshop, cloakroom and garden room has potential for annexe or holiday unit (stpp). Equestrian facilities include three stables, all weather turnout, hay barn, four pony paddocks and many equestrian activities in the district.
NB: both of these properties are also available separately;
Fairgame is available with 4.75 ACRES for £450,000 and The Granary is available with 0.23 ACRES for £250,000
ACCOMMODATION
‘FAIRGAME’
A refurbished family home with brace and ledge doors, quality iron door furniture, uPVC double glazed windows throughout in a light oak appearance, aged Oak thresholds and numerous architectural features both inside and outside this lovely home, too numerous to mention here, set in very special grounds.
COVERED STORM PORCH
Brick base walls with heavy rustic timbers, uPVC sealed unit half glazed double entrance doors to:
CHARACTER LOUNGE
6.02m x 4.57m max (19’9” x 15’0”max)
Wide bow window to front offering uninterrupted field views, heavily beamed ceiling, feature Inglenook fireplace in exposed brick with quarry tiled hearth, side seating, concealed lighting, display alcoves and built in storage cupboards to both sides of the alcove. Additionally there is a Bressumer beam over, large wood burning stove, wall light points, central ceiling lighting and doors to inner hall, dining room and study.
STUDY WITH ADDITIONAL SECURITY
2.74m x 2.06m (9’0” x 6’9”)
Barred window combining a half glazed entrance door both overlooking the lovely gardens. The ceiling has exposed timbers.
FAMILY/DINING ROOM
4.57m x 4.57m (15’0” x 15’0”)
Wide bow window with uninterrupted field views to the front, attractive arch window to the side aspect, a feature brick fireplace with Bressumer beam over and incorporating an oil fired AGA cooking range set on a quarry tiled hearth with tiled splashback, an LPG fired boiler for the central heating and domestic hot water supply with large a china storage cupboard over and open plan layout to the kitchen.
FITTED KITCHEN
4.17m x 2.08m (13’8” x 6’10”)
Window into the rear entrance conservatory, extensive range of solid Oak floor and wall units, ample worksurfaces, 1¼ bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps, tiled splashbacks, inset ceiling spotlights, beamed ceiling and quarry tile effect flooring. There are also built in appliances including a ‘Bosch’ microwave, oven and grill, LPG four burner gas hob with extractor hood over, ‘Miele’ dishwasher and ‘Myson’ fan assisted kickboard radiator. Door to:
INNER HALL
Arched window over first flight of stairs giving views to the rear, extensive understair storage cupboard, beamed ceiling, inset spotlights and half glazed double doors to:
REAR HALLWAY
Beamed ceiling with inset spotlights, coat hanging area, large cupboard with shelving, hanging and storage space, door to conservatory, tiled floor and sliding door to:
UTILITY ROOM
3.25m x 2.44m (10’8” x 8’0”)
Dual aspect windows, double drainer stainless steel sink unit with cupboards and drawers below, tiled floor, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, extensive range of fitted cupboards comprising larder cupboard, storage cupboards and airing cupboard with a radiator, door to:
CLOAKROOM
Obscure glazed window and low level WC.
CONSERVATORY
Having large windows set into heavy support timbers on dwarf walling, polycarbonate roofing, entrance stable door, rear stable door, water tap and quarry tiled floor.
FIRST MEZZANINE LANDING
With steps off to:
BEDROOM THREE
2.84m x 2.03m (9’4” x 6’8”)
Window overlooking the stunning gardens & main lake.
SECOND MEZZANINE LANDING
Airing cupboard with excellent linen store, heavy ceiling timber and door to:
LARGE FAMILY BATHROOM
4.57m x 2.06m (15’0” x 6’9”)
Dormer style obscure glazed window to rear, semi sunken bath with steps up, set within a bricked arched recess, further matching low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and fully enclosed shower cubicle, inset ceiling lighting, tiled walls and large vanity wall mounted mirror.
MAIN LANDING
Having a window to front aspect. N.B. This area has previously been used to create a good sized single bedroom whilst still retaining a decent sized landing area.
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM
4.57m x 4.22m (15’0” x 13’10”)
Window to front with wonderful rural views, fully fitted Hammond bedroom suite comprising an extensive range of ‘his and hers’ wardrobe cupboards, men’s padded dressing seat, ladies dressing table with overhead inset ceiling spotlights, wash hand basin inset into a vanity unit with cupboards below and wall light points.
BEDROOM TWO
4.88m x 4.57m (16’0” x 15’0”)
Window to front offering expansive field views.
POTENTIAL FOURTH BEDROOM
This is an area of the main landing which the vendors have sectioned off in the past to form a good sized single fourth bedroom, but now have it as a sitting area.
OUTSIDE
DRIVE
The property is approached through substantial double gates that access the long sweeping chipped stone driveway that culminates at the farmhouse where there is a second driveway that gives access to The Granary, Fairgame and the side entrance to the main Agricultural building.
GARAGE
21’0” x 15’6”
Adjacent to the farmhouse and now requiring rebuilding, light and power connected.
DETACHED OFFICES
7.16m x 3.28m (23’6” x 10’9”)
This is a brick built building with wide window overlooking the driveway, two Newlec wall mounted electric radiators, solid timber front door and access to roof space.
KENNELS
4.57m x 3.28m (15’0” x 10’9”)
The kennels are attached to the offices. NB. Subject to planning, this building holds the possibility of being converted to an annexe or holiday let.
GROUNDS
The grounds are an outstanding feature of this property and are beautifully maintained with smooth lawns, superb rockery, well stocked borders, mature trees and all set off by two wonderful lakes.
GREENHOUSE
25’ x 17’
With excellent eaves height set on a low brick wall with two access doorways, one leading directly out to a patio area with brick built covered BBQ area and having tranquil views over the lake. The vendors currently use this building as a large garden room.
MAIN LAKE
Well stocked with varieties of Carp, Rud and Tench. There are a number of Pegs, which could allow for private hire fishing.
EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES
THE STABLES
The stable yard is nearby to the main farmhouse and the stables are set on a wide concrete apron with power, light and water laid on.
- Stable One – 11’3” x 12’0”
- Stable Two – 11’3” x 10’0”
- Stable Three – 11’3” x 9’0”
Stables one and two have auto water drinkers and rubber mat flooring. The stable block has double insulated walls and ceilings, whilst stable three is currently used as a feed store and has water available and power points.
ALL WEATHER TURNOUT
18m x 12m
Post and rail fenced, floodlit and has a sand and wood chip surface.
HAY STORE/POLE BARN
40’0” x 11’0”
Concrete flooring and lighting
THE PADDOCKS
A field of around an acre has been divided into four areas, one with a five bar gate out to the lane. There is lush grazing here for one horse and two ponies if properly managed.
WOODLAND WALK
A very pretty private walk that encompasses the perimeter of the paddocks and is ideal for leisurely dog walks. We understand that in the Spring, the woodland is a veritable carpet of bluebells.
‘THE GRANARY’
The Granary was completely rebuilt in the 1990’s using reclaimed architectural materials together with building styles to compliment an earlier era, creating a wonderful warm home of high quality and is held under a separate title deed. The ‘Front’ of the property faces the rear courtyard, garage with garden room and the private gardens and smaller lake.
VAULTED CEILING RECEPTION HALL
3.66m x 3.20m (12’0” x 10’6”)
Heavy grade timber front door with half obscure glazed upper panel, matching side panels, mat well, exposed brick walls, arched windows, large fitted antique pine coats and boots cupboard, quarry tiled floor, exposed timber beams and archway to:
INNER HALL
Doors off to all rooms, access to insulated roof space.
CLOAKROOM
White suite comprising wash hand basin, low level WC, extractor fan, half tiled walls, light and shaver fitting.
DINING ROOM
4.65m x 3.25m (15’3” x 10’8”)
Sliding patio doors to terrace, window to front offering field views, easy staircase to first floor, exposed ceiling timbers, two brick feature walls and archway through to:
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
4.65m x 2.74m (15’3” x 9’0”)
Sliding patio doors to terrace, further window to front offering superb field views, extensive range of light Oak fitted floor and wall units with under cupboard lighting, tiled work surfaces, inset 1¼ bowl ceramic sink unit with mixer tap over, separate water drinking tap, integrated ‘Neff’ dishwasher, ‘Miele’ ceramic hob with concealed extractor hood over, matching ‘Miele’ eye level oven, built in ‘Neff’ microwave, ‘Myson’ kickboard radiators and quarry tiled flooring.
UTILITY ROOM
2.97m x 1.75m (9’9” x 5’9”)
Velux window, range of floor and wall units, work surfaces, water softener, deep butler sink, part tiled walls, large shelved airing cupboard housing a lagged hot water cylinder with immersion heater and new LPG fired boiler for central heating and hot water.
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM
3.96m x 3.96m (13’0” x 13’0”)
Bow window overlooking the courtyard, garaging and gardens beyond, extensive range of wall to wall fitted wardrobes in reclaimed antique pine.
BEDROOM TWO
3.25m x 3.00m (10’8” x 9’10”)
Bow window overlooking the courtyard, garaging and gardens beyond, built in double wardrobe in reclaimed pine.
LUXURY BATHROOM
Velux window, white suite comprising a panelled bath inset into a feature brick arched recess, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, complete set of matching bathroom accessories, recessed ceiling lighting, towel radiator and step up into a large walk-in shower enclosure with power shower.
VAULTED CEILING FIRST FLOOR LOUNGE
6.17m x 4.62m (20’0” x 15’2”)
A magnificent room with field views to the front and two bow windows with views over the courtyard, garaging and gardens beyond. Feature illuminated brick fireplace with inset ‘Villager’ cast iron LPG fired stove, 4 corner spotlights and a central ceiling lighting point.
BRICK BUILT DETACHED BUILDING comprising
VAULTED CEILING GARDEN ROOM
4.42m x 4.42m (14’6” x 14’6”)
Having dual aspect wide arched windows to two elevations, one with a glazed central entrance door, Italian wood effect flooring, beamed ceiling, wall light points, storage heating and electrically operated sun awning over a pretty stone chip patio seating area. Door to garage area.
DOUBLE GARAGE and WORKSHOP
5.79m x 11.43m (19’0” x 37’6”)
With matching pair of electric roller shutter doors, windows to side and rear aspects, access to roof space, light and power connected.
WASHROOM OFF
Obscure glazed window to side, wash hand basin with tiled splashback and low level WC.
N.B.This entire building is of block with outer brick finish, double glazed windows, fully insulated walls and would be easy to convert to a two bedroom holiday letting unit (stpp).
DRIVEWAY
Access is from the central gravel driveway between ‘Fairgame’ and the agricultural barn which becomes a block effect driveway culminating at the courtyard with a circular raised brick planter.
GARDENS
The gardens around ‘The Granary’ and the courtyard are laid to lawn with well stocked borders. Immediately around the house are Yorkstone paved pathways and patios, the rear garden is laid to lawn and there is a large ornamental pond with an island.
AGRICULTURAL BARN- 6,000 sqft
80’ x 75’ with 16ft eaves height.
The barn sits between the two homes with double entrance doors to the front and sliding doors to the side and rear, there is three phase power, low energy sodium ceiling lamps and deep smooth concrete flooring. To the rear is an attached brick built Garage/Store (45’ x 20’) with timber doors wide enough for vehicle access.
For more information or to arrange a viewing:
The Willows
New Road
Terrington St. John
Wisbech
Cambridgeshire
PE14 7RX
Tel: 01553 618834