6 bedroom manor house for sale

A majestic stone property proudly stands overlooking open countryside in the heart of the little village of Wilsthorpe, lying about 7 miles northeast of Stamford and 5 miles south of Bourne. This elegant house offers six generous double bedrooms, three ensuite, a dressing room, an upstairs sunroom, a large kitchen breakfast room, three finely proportioned reception rooms, a study, a workshop or hobby room, utility rooms and a lovely old vinery now an entertaining area. An adjoining barn contains garden stores and a stable which has huge potential to convert into further accommodation whilst a separate garage stands opposite. A delightful, mature garden encompasses the house and a pony paddock of about an acre is at the back.In an elevated position with steps leading up to the original front door under a delightful porch, the main part of the house, built between 1860 and 1870, has a striking Victorian tessellated tiled hall and is full of original period features with high ceilings, huge sash windows, internal shutters, marble and stone fireplaces, even the old servants’ bells. The layout of rooms within the house generates a lovely flow between spaces and offers a great deal of flexibility. The property sits on around one and a half acres of private, neatly kept grounds. An expansive front lawn featuring mature trees and shrubs continues down the western side of the house where a circular fountain is a focal point to be enjoyed from the extensive sandstone terrace. The adjoining paddock which also contains a greenhouse and a vegetable patch is just under an acre. The old stable and the tack room were in much use at one time but lately have been for storage.