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1 Careby Manor, Main Street, Careby, Stamford

(All distances and times are approximate) A substantial Georgian Grade II listed country residence situated within 7 acres of landscaped gardens, equestrian facilities and paddock.

2 Careby Manor Main Street, Careby, Stamford PE9 4EA Careby Stamford 6.3 miles Oakham 16 miles Grantham 19 miles Peterborough 19.5 miles (Trains to London Kings Cross and the north operate from Peterborough) Journey time to Kings Cross is 50 mins. (All distances and times are approximate) A substantial Georgian Grade II listed country residence situated within 7 acres of landscaped gardens, equestrian facilities and paddock. Ground Floor: Reception Hall Kitchen Dining Room Drawing Room Snug Rear Hall and Cloakroom First & Second Floors: 8 Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms Lower Ground Floor: Play Room Store/Pantry Ironing Room Laundry Room Game Room Wine Store Boiler Room St Mary s Street, Stamford Lincolnshire, PE9 2DE Tel: stamford@kingwest.co.uk Land & Estate Agents Commercial Town Planning & Development Consultants Offices London Market Harborough Stamford These particulars are intended as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of facts.

Situation Approximately 6.3 miles north of the desirable Georgian town of Stamford lies the village of Careby.

The place name suffix, by, is common in this part of the country, being part of the Danelaw, Stamford, often referred to as 'the finest stone town in England', has a wealth of shops, leisure

Situated just one mile from the A1 there is easy access both north and south and the A14 to the south gives easy access east and west.

3 Situation Approximately 6.3 miles north of the desirable Georgian town of Stamford lies the village of Careby. The name derives from the Old Scandinavian Kariby or village of a man named Kari, and first appears in 1199 as Careby. The place name suffix, by, is common in this part of the country, being part of the Danelaw, Stamford, often referred to as 'the finest stone town in England', has a wealth of shops, leisure facilities, restaurants and bars, along with a thriving art centre and cinema and the famous coaching inn, The George Hotel. Situated just one mile from the A1 there is easy access both north and south and the A14 to the south gives easy access east and west. Stamford has the advantage of a railway station which provides direct routes to Peterborough, Leicester, Birmingham, Cambridge and Stansted airport. Frequent high speed trains to London Kings Cross and the north operate from Peterborough. Journey time to Kings Cross is 50 mins. The area has excellent state and private schooling in Stamford, Oakham, Uppingham and Oundle, including the superb Witham Hall prep school. Local leisure pursuits including golf at Burghley Park, Luffenham Heath and Greetham are close by, whilst Rutland Water with its nature reserve, water sports, cycling and trout fishing is only 7 miles away. Description Constructed of stone elevations under a Collyweston slate roof, Careby Manor is a large Grade II listed Georgian property. Extending to over 4,474 sq ft, this is a substantial house and offers tremendous scope for refurbishment. The property is approached via a gravelled driveway which meanders down past the east side of the property towards the rear private gardens, garaging and stables. Arranged over four floors, the accommodation comprises; GROUND FLOOR Limestone steps lead to the solid oak front door and into a reception hallway with stairs to the first and lower ground floors, doors to the Kitchen, Dining Room and Rear Hall, and a window with working shutters. The Kitchen/Breakfast room features many wall and base units with an integrated fridge-freezer, granite worktops and a ceramic Butler s sink. There are two sash windows with working shutters. The Dining Room features a large open stone fireplace, wood flooring, exposed beams, two sash windows with working shutters and a fixed window with deep sill, also with working shutters. Accessed from the Rear Hall, the spacious south facing Drawing Room has a fireplace with Clearview wood burner, wood flooring, panelling and a pair of fullheight double French doors with shutters, which open out onto formal gardens, and a doorway into the Rear Hall. There are double doors from the Drawing Room into the Snug which has a window overlooking a courtyard and a doorway to a Rear Hall giving access to the downstairs Cloakroom and a large period door opening onto the formal garden. FIRST FLOOR A partially galleried landing leads to three spacious bedrooms, two with ensuite bathrooms, a family bathroom, additional separate WC and a large airing cupboard/dressing room to the Principal Bedroom. The south facing Principal Bedroom is fitted with two large wardrobes and a walk in dressing room, wood flooring, working fireplace with Clearview wood burner and two sash windows with views across the landscaped gardens and countryside beyond. The large ensuite bathroom also has an attractive sash window with similar views over the formal gardens and beyond. Bedroom Two is a double bedroom and is east facing with wooden flooring, two window seats, sash windows and ensuite bathroom. Bedroom Three, also a double room, is wood panelled with east facing sash windows, wood flooring and a working fireplace with Clearview wood burner.

SECOND FLOOR On the second floor there are five further bedrooms, three east facing and two south facing with stunning views over the gardens and lime tree.

There is also a large roof space running the length of the house above the second floor with access from two hatches at either end of the house.

Comprising of a boiler room, store/pantry, game larder, wine store, laundry room, ironing room, playroom and an additional space.

4 SECOND FLOOR On the second floor there are five further bedrooms, three east facing and two south facing with stunning views over the gardens and lime tree. One bedroom has an open fireplace and one a boarded up Victorian fireplace. There is also a large roof space running the length of the house above the second floor with access from two hatches at either end of the house. LOWER GROUND FLOOR The lower ground floor runs the length of the house, with a range of rooms with windows to easterly and westerly aspects. Comprising of a boiler room, store/pantry, game larder, wine store, laundry room, ironing room, playroom and an additional space. There is also a door to a large shared sheltered courtyard area at the back of the property where the oil tank and one of the septic tanks is situated and where there is access through another set of double gates from the road. GARDENS AND GROUNDS The many gardens at Careby Manor are sheltered with many mature shrubs and trees, including a magnificent 400 year old lime tree often surrounded by a carpet of pink and purple cyclamens. Close to the house, hornbeam and purple beech hedges, as well as informal shrub and tree screens, have been developed to create walkways, a sunken garden, south facing formal terrace garden with pond and greener areas where planting is informal but structured. An entrance next to the lime tree leads to further walkway secret style gardens including a large lawned area within a walled garden bordered by shrubs and a beautiful cherry tree walk. From January to May the ground beneath the trees is carpeted with a succession of bulbs and flowers, including snowdrops, aconites, crocuses and narcissi, cowslips and others. Beyond the formal garden boundaries there is an orchard of plums, apples, pears and cherries, a woodland area and land containing a large variety of trees and plants leading down to the West Glen River. Areas are separated in part by beautiful limestone and Victorian brick walls. A timber stable block on a concrete hard standing provides three stables, fodder store and tack room. A five acre fenced paddock with the added benefit of a spring water feeding trough can be easily accessed from the stables and is also bordered by the river. The majority of this paddock is sheltered by a double belt of poplar trees. There are also two sheds near the stables and woodland area and there is a large hardstanding area near the double garage and greenhouse for additional parking, composting and/or storage. There are numerous water taps located around the property including at the garage, by an area of vegetable beds and next to the driveway and house. General Remarks SERVICES Mains water and electricity are connected with drainage to two private septic tanks. Oil fired central heating (unconnected). None of the services have been tested by the agents. FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as curtains, light fittings, Clearview wood burners and garden ornaments are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation. STATUTORY AUTHORITY South Kesteven District Council: VIEWING The property may only be inspected by prior arrangement through King West, Tel: DIRECTIONS From exiting Stamford on the A6121 (Ryhall Road) turn left onto the B1176 (Stamford Road) after about 2½ miles. Continue on this road until your reach Careby. The driveway to Careby Manor can be found after a short distance on the right hand side highlighted by the King West for sale board.

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6 Floor Plans Designed and produced by Innovate Design & Print T E brochures@innovate-dp.co.uk IMPORTANT NOTICE King West, their joint Agents (if any) and clients give notice that: 1. These property particulars should not be regarded as an offer, or contract or part of one. You should not rely on any statements by King West in the particulars, or by word of mouth or in writing as being factually accurate about the property, nor its condition or its value. We have no authority to make any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility. 2. The photographs illustrate parts of the property as were apparent at the time they were taken. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate only. 3. Any reference to the use or alterations of any part of the property does not imply that the necessary planning, building regulations or other consents have been obtained. It is the responsibility of a purchaser or lessee to confirm that these have been dealt with properly and that all information is correct. 4. King West have not tested any services, equipment or facilities, the buyer or lessee must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 5. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce satisfactory proof of their identification and address at the point any sale is agreed in order to comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations King West asks for your co-operation in this regard. February 2018

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