2 bed flat for sale

First Drift, Wothorpe, Stamford PE9

Summary

Being Sold via Secure Sale online bidding. Terms & Conditions apply.

This property will be legally prepared enabling any interested buyer to secure the property immediately once their bid/offer has been accepted. Ultimately a transparent process which provides speed, security and certainty for all parties.

Epitomising Victorian splendour, set in the exclusive grounds of First Drift, Wothorpe, distinguished living awaits at No. 4, Clare Lodge, a characterful home set in one of Stamford's most sought-after locations.

Prestigious Setting

Designed by and for Edward Browning, an eminent local architect whose legacy remains in many of the illustrious buildings in and around Stamford, including the town bridge and nearby Stamford High School in St. Martins, Clare Lodge has been thoughtfully converted into four characterful apartments. Dating back to 1865, this striking, Victorian Gothic home, with its imposing and iconic architecture featuring timber framed gables, balconies, moulded corbels, pierced stone balustrade, stone mullion windows and ogee headed lights, beneath a Collyweston roof makes a visually stirring statement upon arrival home.

Peaceful Setting

Beautifully manicured grounds unfurl from the doorstep, with mature trees providing both privacy and a haven for nature. Park up outside, where there is also a garage available with storage above.0 Steps lead down to the front door of No. 4, where light streams down onto the tiled floor of the entrance porch from the transom window above. Sense the heritage of the home in its high ceilings and detailed cornicing as you hang up your coat and store away shoes. Emerging into the inner hallway, a glazed door to one side opens to the practical utility room, tiled underfoot and with plumbing for a washing machine, and additional cupboards alongside a sink. Ideal for your wine collection, the utility leads on to a further storage room with linen closet.

Homely Haven

Retrace your steps through the inner hallway, arriving at the principal bedroom on the left. Refreshingly spacious and bright, light streams in through windows to two sides, with magnetised secondary glazing. With sconce lighting above the double bed, wake up to leafy vistas, while character emanates from the feature fireplace and storage can be found in the built-in wardrobe. Relax and refresh in the fully tiled family bathroom, where a corner spa bathtub with showerhead attachment is the perfect place for a soothing soak. Stash your towels on the shelves, whilst further storage can be found in the vanity unit beneath the wash basin.
Room for All

Across and along the hallway, arrive at the modern shower room, a spacious room with twin wash basins nestled upon the cool cream countertop. A large shower also features alongside storage and a lavatory. Conveniently close by is the second bedroom, where characterful notes of the unique architecture of the home are seen in the high, gently curving ceiling above. A comfortable double bedroom, light streams in through a sash window offering views out over planted flower beds.

Contemporary Open-Plan Living

The final area of the home to discover is the capacious, open-plan living-kitchen-diner. This homely and welcoming room is heated by a logburning stove, nestled within an attractive stone surround. Elegant cornicing skims the ceiling above, as light streams in through large, shuttered windows. With ample space to wine and dine, relax and unwind, this cleverly zoned space opens up to the culinary heart of the home. Contemporary cabinetry offers ample storage for all your kitchenware, with appliances including an oven, hob and sink. Ideal for socialising, this light, bright and spacious living-dining-kitchen offers space for all the family.

Embrace the Outdoors

Stone steps lead up to an area of communal garden, sheltered by mature hedging and planted with fragrant and colourful borders. There is also a private area of outdoor space along the side of the home, outside the second bedroom window.

Council Tax Band: B
Tenure: Leasehold
Length Of Lease: 160
Annual Ground Rent Amount: 40.00
Annual Service Charge Amount: 1,560.00

Auctioneers Additional Comments

Pattinson Auction are referred to below as The Auctioneer. This auction lot is being sold under either conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by the auctioneer. The property is available to view strictly by appointment only via any Marketing Agent or The Auctioneer. Please be aware that any enquiry, bid or viewing of the subject property will require your details being shared between any marketing agent and The Auctioneer so that all matters can be dealt with effectively. The property is being sold via a transparent online auction. To submit a bid on any property marketed by The Auctioneer, all bidders buyers must adhere to a verification of identity process in line with Anti Money Laundering procedures. Bids can be submitted at any time and from anywhere. Our verification process is in place to ensure aml procedures are carried out in accordance with the law

Auctioneers Additional Comments

The advertised price is commonly referred to as a Starting Bid or Guide Price and is accompanied by a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price is confidential to the seller and the auctioneer and will typically be within a range above or below 10% of the Guide Price, Starting Bid. These prices are subject to change. An auction can be closed at any time with the auctioneer permitting for the property (the lot) to be sold prior to the end of the auction. A Legal Pack associated with this particular property is available to view upon request and contains details relevant to the legal documentation enabling all interested parties to make an informed decision prior to bidding. The Legal Pack will also outline the buyers obligations and sellers commitments. It is strongly advised that you seek the counsel of a solicitor prior to proceeding with any property and/or Land Title purchase.

Auctioneers Additional Comments

In order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 5% of the purchase price. The deposit will form part of the purchase price. A non-refundable reservation fee of up to 6% inc VAT (subject to a minimum of 6,000 inc VAT) is also payable upon agreement of sale. The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price, and consideration should be given by the purchaser to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with the overall purchase costs. Both the Marketing Agent and the Auctioneer may consider it necessary or beneficial to pass customer details to third-party service suppliers, from whom a referral fee may be received. There is no requirement or obligation to use any recommended suppliers or services.