7 bedroom house

Distance

Stamford 6 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.)

Situation

Approximately 6 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 within the region, 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. Stamford is situated just one mile from the A1 where 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 with a journey time to Kings Cross of 50 mins.

The area has excellent state and private schooling in Stamford, Oakham, Uppingham and Oundle, and Careby is just two miles from the highly sought after Witham Hall prep school.

Burghley House & Park, on the edge of Stamford, is a wonderful amenity and hosts numerous events throughout the year. 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. The award winning Olive Branch restaurant is in the nearby village of Clipsham and equally, The Six Bells public house and restaurant is also easily accessible in Witham.

Description

Constructed of stone elevations under a Collyweston slate roof, Careby Manor is a glorious Grade II listed Georgian property built around 1720. This stunning home, extending to about 4,500 sq ft, has been lovingly restored and immaculately renovated throughout as part of an extensive project undertaken by the current owners. From original Georgian panelling to uncovered marble and stone, Careby Manor holds a delightful array of original features. Careby Manor has been stylishly redecorated with no detail spared including new cast iron radiators and solid brass wall and ceiling lights installed during the complete re-wiring and re-plumbing of the manor.

Arranged over four floors, the accommodation comprises:

GROUND FLOOR
From the driveway, via limestone steps, the glass panelled front door opens into a light and bright reception hallway with stairs to the first and lower ground floors, doorways to the Kitchen, Dining Room and Rear Hall. To the right-hand side is the Dining Room, with dual aspect and beautiful feature fireplace complete with log burner. The two sash windows with working shutters and the beams also add a characterful charm. Following the hallway round, the large breakfast kitchen is on the left-hand side. Built by Neptune, the Kitchen features a large, Carrara marble topped island with sink and an array of built-in cabinets either side of the induction Bertazzoni cooker.

Continuing along the hallway with views across the rear courtyard, you enter the Drawing Room. Restored to its full glory displaying original Georgian panelling and marble fireplace, complete with log burner, this south-facing room has two pairs of full height, double French doors with wooden shutters which lead out onto the dining terrace. The Library, with floor to ceiling bookshelves, opens off the Drawing Room.

Off the Drawing Room is a second entrance hall, with restored panelling and a large period door opening onto the formal gardens. This Rear Hall also gives access to the downstairs panelled cloakroom with new WC suite.

CELLAR
The lower ground floor runs the entire length of the manor. The Billiard Room has lots of light throughout the day from the west-facing window, level with the courtyard. It boasts exposed beams, newly repointed stone walls, the original kitchen chimney and beautiful stone flag flooring. Passing the glazed door ascending to the courtyard, you enter the boot room and washroom, again with window to the courtyard, exposed stone and beams. Through from the washroom is the plant room with newly installed plumbing and electrical systems and a wine cellar and workshop.

FIRST FLOOR
Taking the stairs to the panelled partially galleried landing, first on the right is a beautifully renovated panelled guest bedroom complete with new ensuite with bath and over-head rain shower. A substantial family bathroom is next along the landing and enjoys built-in storage taking advantage of the Georgian ceiling height, again with large rain head shower. Along the landing, boasting new carpets and wallpaper with views over the courtyard to the Dairy Annex, is another large guest bedroom with a restored feature fireplace and period panelling with window seat over-looking the front aspect of the home.
The landing continues before opening out into the stair-well to the second floor. To the left is the Principal Bedroom Suite, south-facing, with two sash windows enjoying views across the landscaped gardens and countryside beyond. The suite features a beautifully restored fireplace that sits in the corner of the room complete with fireplace, a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite with new claw foot roll top bath and Matki extra-large shower with beautiful, garden views.

SECOND FLOOR
A flight of wooden stairs rises to the second floor, passing exposed stone walls and a small feature window. A generous family bathroom with southerly aspect, walk-in storage, built-in storage in the eaves and feature fireplace enjoys a bath and overhead shower. A further 4 bedrooms and walk-in wardrobe complete the top floor.

Outside

THE OLD DAIRY
An original feature of the historic manor estate, and now recently acquired and successfully brought back within the ownership of Careby Manor, The Old Dairy has planning permission to be converted into a three-bedroom house. The building has undergone preliminary renovation works but the current owners have preferred to leave this opportunity to those who might see the space slightly differently. This opportunity provides significant flexibility for a variety of uses subject to requisite permissions and consents.

For further information on the planning permission please see planning application: S18/1193.

GROUNDS

Careby Manor is approached down a beautiful, no-through village lane with countryside views. It can either be accessed via two iron gates leading into a gravelled courtyard, or via the gravelled driveway to the front of the property which meanders down past the east side of the home towards the rear private gardens, garaging and stables.

Walking through the archway of the courtyard, you rise to a large area newly laid to lawn. Following the path between clipped yew obelisks, a hornbeam hedge and an array of flower beds with boxed hedging, you reach the double garage. Adjacent to the double garage on the hard standing is a large greenhouse where there is also ample space to house a horse box.

There is a newly planted orchard with heritage eating varieties. Through the orchard are the vast Victorian west-facing red-brick cold frames.

Continuing through the grounds there is a substantial timber stable block consisting of: tack room, fodder room and three stables. Park land extends to the rest of the grounds with the property boundary running along the West Glen River.

Returning towards Careby Manor there is a series of walled gardens in varying sizes, separated in part by beautiful limestone and Victorian brick walls. A large lawn and deep herbaceous border lined with cherry trees completes the largest walled garden. Following through there is a second walled garden of woodland planting scheme. Another lawned walled garden leads through a yew arch to compost bays.

On leaving the ‘garden rooms’, you are met with the impressive, protected lime tree that’s central to the main lawns of the Manor. The south-facing dining terrace and pond are followed by the principal lawn raised by a stone retaining wall.

General Remarks

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity are connected with drainage to two private septic tanks. Oil fired central heating. None of the services have been tested by the agents.

FIXTURES AND FITTING
Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as curtains 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.

DIRECTIONS
From Stamford, head north on the A6121 (Ryhall Road). As the road passes Ryhall and having crossed the river at the traffic lights, turn left onto the B1176 at a right-hand bend. Continue on this road for approximately 3 miles until you reach Careby. Over the railway bridge and as the road bears left, turn right on to Main Street. The driveway to Careby Manor can be found after a short distance on the right hand before the road begins to descend.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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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.
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