2 bed terraced house for sale

Rock Terrace, Scotgate, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9

A Beautiful Regency Townhouse Within The Centre of Stamford.

Description
A Beautiful Regency Townhouse Within the Centre of Stamford.

A distinguished 19th-century residence of architectural pedigree, 8 Rock Terrace is gracefully set beneath a Welsh slate roof, framed by hipped end pavilions and deep, overhanging eaves, a timeless expression of classic British artisanry.

Set back from the road, this Grade II Regency townhouse is fronted by wrought iron railings and foliage, with a gate and steps leading up to the original front door.

The property offers spacious, well-proportioned accommodation set out over three floors, with high ceilings and characterful features throughout. Outside, the private garden is terraced, mainly laid to lawn with mature shrubs and beds.

Ground Floor:

On the ground level there are two spectacular reception rooms, both benefitting from voluminous high ceilings and great proportions. The sitting room provides a grand reception room, complete with an open fireplace and ceiling cornice. French doors lead to a Juliette balcony to the front of the property, flooding the room with natural light, complete with the original shutters. The snug, split from the sitting room with original sliding doors, leads out to the garden through glass French doors with the original shutters. Completing the ground floor is a delightful garden room which has an additional kitchenette with sink for entertaining and French doors onto the rear terrace, perfect for enjoying the garden, reading a book, and entertaining.

The characterful kitchen is located on the lower ground floor where the high ceilings, proportions and original features are continued. Fitted with an array of wall and base units, the kitchen provides ample storage and a range of appliances including a Rangemaster oven and dishwasher. There is space for a breakfast table.

Next door, the formal dining room is elegant in proportion and flooded with natural light. Complemented with in-built shelving and cupboards providing helpful storage, the room has a focal feature fireplace and ceiling cornice providing the perfect space for family life and entertaining.

The lower ground floor is complete with a shower room and separate utility room.

First Floor:

Ascending the elegant staircase, the first-floor landing provides light and airy access to the bedrooms and bathroom. The principal bedroom is a good-sized double flooded with natural light and located at the front of the house with bedroom three next door which could easily be used as a work from home space or dressing room if desired. Bedroom two, enjoys elevated views over the garden, to the rear of the property complete with built in wardrobes. The family bathroom completes the first floor.

Outside:

The property is fronted with cast-iron railings and mature foliage. The rear garden is a private oasis with different areas for alfresco entertaining and a lawned area surrounded by mature shrubs and beds. An outside store provides space for garden equipment and stone steps join to Rock Road with gated access.

On road parking is easily accessible along Scotgate or neighbouring streets.

Location
Stamford is an attractive and thriving Georgian market town, proclaimed by Sir Walter Scott as the ‘finest stone town in England.’ The town centre supports a great variety of restaurants, hotels and boutique shops, theatres/cinema and art centre. Well known for its architectural landmarks, including The George of Stamford and Burghley House, amongst others.

Stamford also offers a great standard of both state and private education for all age groups with Stamford School being particularly well known with the Junior School being located 1.2 miles from this property. A good selection of boutique and high street shops are available along with cafes, restaurants and an Arts Centre providing a theatre and cinema.

The A1 bypasses Stamford, whilst Stamford Train Station offers hourly services to Peterborough (1.2 miles from the property), connecting to London Kings Cross and Cambridge on the Midlands Cross Country line, both in under an hour.

All journey times and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,676 sq ft





Additional Info
Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. Mains gas central heating with electric storage heaters to the lower ground floor. Underfloor heating in the first floor family bathroom.

Fixture & Fittings: Only those mentioned in these sale particulars are included in the sale. All others such as curtains, light fittings and garden ornaments are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.

All journey times and distances are approximate.