Dorcette House Little Lane Whaplode Spalding Lincolnshire PE12 6RU

Dorcette House Little Lane Whaplode Spalding Lincolnshire PE12 6RU

DORCETTE HOUSE Situated in a glorious rural location, not far from the thriving market town of Spalding is Dorcette House, an extremely attractive and very spacious family home.

Entrance Hall Sitting Room Family Room Kitchen Utility Room Indoor Swimming Pool Master Bedroom with En Suite Bathroom Four Further Bedrooms, One En Suite Family Bathroom Four Car Garage Office One Bedroom self-contained Annexe Gardens Situation Dorcette House is set in a rural position 1 mile outside the village of Whaplode, The property is conveniently situated for the local market towns of Holbeach and Spalding. The Georgian market town of Spalding offers many local amenities including excellent schools (Spalding High School and Two single sex Grammar Schools), a superb range of shops and the South Holland Civic Centre which includes a cinema and theatre. Spalding is set around the picturesque River Welland, with its own water taxi to the Springfield s shopping outlet. Rail links to London Kings Cross via Peterborough take 90 minutes and further link to Lincoln. Situated within the South Lincolnshire Fens, it is renowned for its acres of sky and glorious sunsets. Throughout the year Spalding is host to various festivals and events, including Traditional and Farmers markets. During May, the famous annual Flower Festival attracts 100,000 visitors and during the autumn, the Pumpkin Festival attracts around 10,000 people.

The city of Peterborough is 20 miles away with train links to London Kings Cross (a 50 minute journey).the Georgian town of Stamford is 23 miles away and offers a further range of amenities, including the wellknown George Hotel. Both private and state education is well catered for in the area, including Oundle, Oakham, Stamford and Uppingham. Sporting and leisure facilities (sailing, biking, walking and fishing) are to be found at nearby Rutland Water with golf at Surfleet, Boston, Peterborough, Burghley Park and Greetham. Description Dorcette House is a detached character property which originally dates back from 1709. Set back from the road behind mature trees and electric gates the property benefits from a high degree of privacy. The property has been significantly extended over the years to offer a deceptively spacious family home. The present owners have completely renovated the property retaining many of the original features whilst also adding modern features such as a bespoke Oak kitchen and modern bathrooms. The property also benefits from an indoor heated swimming pool, mature landscaped gardens and terraces as well as detached four car garage block with office and self-contained one bedroom annexe. Entrance Hall Quarry tiled floor, half height panelling, door into: Inner Hall Under stairs storage cupboard, stairs to first floor Sitting Room/Dining Room A stunning room at the heart of the home, Feature Inglenook fireplace with tiled hearth with inset wood burning stove with exposed brick surround and chimney breast, wooden flooring, dual aspect windows. Double doors lead to: Conservatory Double doors open on to the large decking area at the rear of the property, further double doors open into the swimming pool complex.

Swimming Pool Complex Two pairs of external access doors to the large decked terrace area and gardens beyond. Superb air conditioned room with pine panelled ceiling, extensive lighting, non-slip flooring. The pool measures approximately 10m x 5m and is used 365 days per year heated to a constant 28/29 C. There is a retractable cover and aluminium stepped access. Changing Room With shower cubicle, low level WC and wash hand basin, 2 heated towel rails. Pump Room Housing the pump system and the separate oil fired central heating boiler serving the swimming pool complex. Family Room Delightful room with double aspect, brick Inglenook fireplace, tiled hearth, exposed beams, wooden flooring and door to garden. Kitchen Breakfast Room Hand crafted oak base and wall cupboards with further drawers units, Range cooker, canopy style cooker hood, integrated microwave oven, Belfast sink with mixer taps, tiled splashbacks, granite worktop, integrated dishwasher, pelmet lighting, dual aspect. Utility Room Fitted base and wall cupboards, single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, plumbed fridge freezer, boiler cupboard housing the modern boiler serving the pressurised water system and central heating, plumbing and space for washing machine, further appliance space.

Seller Insight Situated in a glorious rural location, not far from the thriving market town of Spalding is Dorcette House, an extremely attractive and very spacious family home. It was a combination of factors that originally attracted my wife and I to this property; for us it ticked a lot of boxes, says Ali. Firstly we were keen to have an indoor swimming pool, and secondly I needed to be able to work from home, so the fact that we were able to convert part of the annex building into a home office was a real plus. We also wanted to be in a convenient yet peaceful location, and here we re surrounded by countryside and yet we can walk into the village, and Spalding is just a few minutes away by car. The previous owner of the house was a developer, and he did an excellent job of extending the property, says Christine. All the work has been done extremely sympathetically, so it doesn t feel higgledy-piggledy. The whole house just flows really nicely, so it s very comfortable to live in and the new additions are very much in keeping with the original part of the property, which dates back to the 1700s. Both the swimming pool room and the conservatory that links it to the main house have doors that open out onto a huge decked terrace, says Ali, and at the very end we have a log cabin that houses the hot tub. In terms of leisure facilities, I don t think we could ask for much more. And the garden itself is a lovely big open space, and very safe and secure for children, adds Christine. When our daughter was young she used to bring her horse up here and put jumps up on the lawn. The outside space is definitely a feature of the house that we ve thoroughly enjoyed. Christine s favourite part of the house is the snug, particularly in winter because it s a very cosy space, says Ali, but I don t think I could single out one particular room. The house as a whole is comfortable and wonderful for entertaining; for us it has been ideal. I think it s the feeling of peace and seclusion combined with accessibility that we have loved most about the location, says Ali. It s actually quicker to get into Peterborough from here than if we lived in the centre of Spalding. As well as the acre that the house sits on we also have 0.2 of an acre just across the road, says Ali. We generally use it as extra parking if we have a party or guests to stay. This has been a lovely family home, and if we could pick it up and take it with us we wouldn t hesitate, says Christine. It s spacious and comfortable, and it s been a fabulous house to entertain in, adds Ali. I think we ll both be sad to leave.

Christine s favourite part of the house is the snug, particularly in winter because it s a very cosy space, says Ali, but I don t think I could single out one particular room. The house as a whole is comfortable and wonderful for entertaining; for us it has been ideal.

First Floor Landing A light spacious area with exposed beams and Velux style roof lights and wooden floor. Master Bedroom A range of built-in wardrobes and store cupboards, wooden flooring, window to rear aspect, door to: En Suite Bathroom Four piece suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin, corner shower cabinet with power shower, panelled bath and high level WC, heated towel rail, fully tiled walls, store cupboard. Bedroom Two Wooden flooring, window to rear aspect.

Bedroom Three Wooden flooring, dual aspect windows which overlook the gardens. Guest Bedroom with En Suite Shower Room Access to loft space, wooden flooring, two windows to front elevation, door to: En Suite Shower Room Three piece suite comprising shower cabinet with power shower, wash hand basin and low level WC, spotlights, fully tiled walls. Bedroom Five Wooden flooring, two windows to front elevation. Family Bathroom Fully tiled walls, spotlights, wooden flooring, panelled bath, WC and vanity wash hand basin.

OUTSIDE Annexe DOUBLE GARAGE Larger than average with twin double entrance doors, three phase electricity, extensive lighting and power sockets, internal door leading through to: SECOND DOUBLE GARAGE With twin up and over electronically operated doors, rubber non slip flooring, further internal access door to: OFFICE Glazed double entrance doors from the block paved courtyard, window to front aspect, kitchenette with sink unit and base cupboard, facility for complex telephone system, ideal work from home office space. An internal door goes through to the Reception Hall area which also has an external door from the courtyard with a staircase leading up to: Gym/Games Room/Living Area A versatile space and ideal as a leisure facility with space for a gym or a games room with ample room for a snooker or pool table, equally ideal as play room or to form a living area for part of a self-contained annexe: Bedroom Six Wooden flooring, large fitted store/wardrobe with extensive hanging rails.

Shower Room Fully tiled shower cubicle with power shower, low level WC, wash hand basin and bidet. EXTERIOR The double electronically operated gates open on to an extensive block paved courtyard which provides a large parking area with the main house to the left and the annexe to the right. There is a further brick outbuilding housing the water pumps and water softener. To the rear of the house there is a large decked patio/entertaining area with direct access from the swimming pool complex and conservatory. Beyond this there is an extensive lawned garden surrounded by hedging and Poplar trees along with a soft woodchip children s play area. Directly opposite the main entrance gates there is a further area of land within the ownership of the property providing extra car parking if required. Sundance Hot Tub Situated just outside one of the pairs of doors from the Pool Complex adjacent to the decking area is a cedar wood cabin housing the luxury Sundance hot tub with seating for 7 people and views of the garden. Services Mains water and electricity Drainage to a private treatment plant Oil central heating with separate systems for the main house, annexe building and swimming pool complex. The cooker is currently connected to LPG gas. Ralloughby LLP Trading as Fine & Country Registered in England No OC350809 Registered Office 2 St Marys Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2DE copyright 2016 Fine & Country Ltd.

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent. Printed 23.09.2016

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