Clifden House

Clifden House 12 Hallgate | Moulton | Lincolnshire | PE12 6QG

CLIFDEN HOUSE • An Attractive Grade II Listed Georgian Edge of Village House • Located in one of South Lincolnshire’s Most Desireable Villages • Extremely Well Maintained and Appointed Throughout • Drawing Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Study • Five Bedrooms, Two En-Suites and a Family Bathroom • Well Kept Established Garden with Large Lawn & Patios • Total Plot is approx. 0.5 acres (Subject to Measured Survey) • Two Garages, Annex Potential (Subject to Planning Permission) • The Accommodation Extends approx. 3181 Sq.Ft

Up to the start of the twentieth century it was a far smaller property of only the Georgian section at the front, built in 1753 which was massively extended at the back in 1905 creating the substantial building we are living in today.�

‘A fairly large and rambling typical Lincolnshire farmhouse’ is how Clifden House was described by a former resident in 1930. ‘There were six bedrooms, a box room, a room over the back kitchen reached by a ladder through a trap door, and one bathroom which included the one inside lavatory.’ This snippet and several more fascinating paragraphs relating a time many decades ago when there was no electricity, let alone gas, in the village of Moulton, is recorded in a book belonging to the current owners. “It was originally called Clifden House Farm,” they say. “Up to the start of the twentieth century it was a far smaller property of only the Georgian section at the front, built in 1753, which was massively extended at the back in 1905 creating the substantial building we are living in today.”

Moulton is an extremely attractive and highly sought after village in the South Lincolnshire fens with a magnificent church of All Saints, known as ‘Queen of the Fens’. Clifden House is one of many period properties, along with a wonderful working windmill, that historically made up the village, although sitting on the outer edge: “We were attracted to the property due to it being such a fantastic village, and the beautiful old house itself with open field views.” The couple have lived here eleven years, bringing with them their family who have now grown up and moved on, so they are needing to downsize. “We received planning permission to convert some of the old barns so are not moving far!”

The very pretty, west facing façade of motley coloured terracotta bricks under a slate roof with dentil detailing along the eaves, is typically Georgian with its symmetry. The central front door is softened by a wisteria, so too another more frequently used arched entrance door on the south facing side.

Inside, the two linking, generous hallways have solid oak boards underfoot, and moulded archways above. To the front are the dining room and sitting room, whilst the exceptionally spacious drawing room is behind with two pairs of French doors onto the garden.

We installed liners to the chimneys and put log-burners in the period fireplaces, three in the main house, and one in the separate garden room.”

The high-quality kitchen was installed by the owners – all oak with granite worktops.

The Rangemaster Classic 110 cooker has a gas hob, electric ovens and hotplate. Other built-in features include a water softener, and a waste disposal unit. “We have quite a large, much used cellar with good storage and its own window; we keep a chest freezer and wine down here, it’s easily accessed downstairs from the hall.”

the window. We installed liners to the chimneys and put log-burners in the period fireplaces, three in the main house, and one in the separate garden room. We have the old bell box with its bell in the kitchen, and the cloakroom which used to be the old pantry still has its meat-hooks in the ceiling; next to that, what was a storeroom is now my office with a new window overlooking the garden.”

“Clifden House needed a lot of work when we bought it, and we’ve tried to update whilst retaining as much of the original character as possible. Window frames are timber sash, and internally there are the old vertical sliding shutters in the dining room, and fold-back ones either side of the sitting room window. The rooms all have extra high ceilings, in fact the kitchen, rather bizarrely, had a suspended ceiling fitted by previous occupants, which interfered with the fine proportions and, in particular,

From the hallway behind the kitchen, where you find the cloakroom, office, and spacious utility room with Sheila Maid you will also encounter a timber-framed conservatory attached to the south facing side of the house. This has attractive arched windows and brick base-level cupboards, and another door providing further access to the outside.

The five bedrooms and family bathroom are all on the first floor which has some characterful changes in levels and more original archways. The master bedroom has a very large en suite with an equally impressively-sized shower, and the second bedroom, with its pair of west facing windows, also has an en suite with a shower. The main bathroom

houses a free-standing roll-top bath under an arched window, as well as a separate shower, and, conveniently, another separate lavatory is at the top of the first flight of stairs. A continuation of the stairs leads up to a room which constitutes the second floor, an extremely useful storage room.

We were attracted to the property due to it being such a fantastic village, and the beautiful old house itself with open field views.�

Outside, a building next to the house provides even more living space, a log/coal store, outside washroom, garaging and a workshop. Like the house, this is presented in excellent order – it is obvious the property has been much loved and well maintained over the years.

Two adjoining garages are accessed from the drive, next to which is an extensive garden room which has fitted kitchen units at one end with a log-burner in the original fireplace at the other. This is reached from both the front and back, benefitting French doors

onto the courtyard garden behind the house. Beyond this is a generous workshop space.

With relative ease, and with planning permission, this outbuilding could make a superb annex.

An inscription ‘Sursum et Prorsum’ - Upward and Onward - under a coat of arms is an unusual external feature embedded in a Georgian gable end wall of the house, not an original installation but added at a later date.

The garden is a wonderful space of about half an acre with a great stretch of lawn down one side, backed by hedging and mature trees, with splendid views of open countryside all around. Directly from the house and garden room is an area of intimate sociable spaces broken up with raised brick beds and featuring two ponds – one filled with fish, permanent residents of Clifden House!

“The courtyard garden is a fantastic place to soak up the sun with the brick walls radiating heat throughout the day and evening,” declare the owners. “The house, especially the garden room, has been perfect for parties. We call it the party room as we’ve held quite a few big family get-togethers.”

“It is an ideal location to live as it’s only a five or ten minute walk down a foot path into the centre of the village with everything you need: there’s a shop and post office, a butcher’s, a medical centre, a hairdresser’s, a primary school, and we’re in catchment -

with free school buses - for the grammar schools in Spalding (the High for girls and the Grammar for boys). There’s a cricket club, and an excellent traditional country pub, The Swan, which serves good food,” conclude the owners.

Agents notes: The floor plans are for illustration purposes only. All measurements: walls, doors, window fittings and appliances and their sizes and locations are shown conventionally and are approximate only and cannot be regarded as being a representation either by the seller or his agent. Š Unauthorised reproduction prohibited.

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Additional Information LOCAL AUTHORITY: South Holland District Council AGENTS NOTES: Mains Water and Electricity, Gas Central Heating and Mains Drainage We draw your attention that the driveway is a shared access to the property at the rear. Further information upon request.

These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate, are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in the employment of Fine & Country or Rutland Country Properties has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property.

We would also point out that we have not tested any of the appliances and purchasers should make their own enquiries to the relevant authorities regarding the connection of any services.

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Agents notes: The floor plans are for illustration purposes only. All measurements: walls, doors, window fittings and appliances and their sizes and locations are shown conventionally and are approximate only and cannot be regarded as being a representation either by the seller or his agent. Š Unauthorised reproduction prohibited.

Location

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Directions

Moulton is a village situated between the market towns of Holbeach and Spalding. Moulton comprises approximately 2000 residents and has all the trappings of a quintessential English village with the properties in the centre of the village set around the village green with a backdrop of the beautiful All Saints Church and Moulton Mill which is the tallest working mill in Great Britain. The village boasts a medical centre & pharmacy, the Swan public house, post office & village shop, butcher, fish & chip shop & hairdressers. In addition to these, there is a school, community centre, village hall & Moulton Harrox Sports Club which can all be found in the heart of the village.

Moulton lies 5 miles from Spalding with excellent state and grammar schools, shopping and leisure facilities and a rail link to London via Peterborough. The popular Georgian market town of Stamford is 22.5 miles away and has excellent shops, bars and restaurants. Burghley House in Stamford has lovely grounds, an 18 hole golf course and a year round calendar of events including the renowned Burghley Horse Trials. The Hanseatic town of King’s Lynn is 23 miles away and from here the popular North Norfolk coastline is less than half an hour away. The East Coast Rail Link runs from Peterborough (19.5 miles to southwest) giving access to London with a journey time less than an hour or to the Midlands and North.

Travelling from the Peterborough direction, take the A16 towards Spalding. At the Springfield Roundabout take the third exit onto A151, signposted Holbeach. Continue on the A151 for approximately 3 miles and then turn right onto B1357 signposted Moulton. Stay on this road for approximately a mile and the property will be found on the left hand side.

To arrange a viewing of this property please contact Fine & Country Rutland & South Lincolnshire Seaton Grange Barn Offices, Grange Lane, Seaton, Uppingham, Rutland, LE15 9HT Tel: 01780 750 200 www.fineandcountry.com If you have been thinking of selling and getting nowhere fast then the first move you should make is to contact an agent who can deliver outstanding results. Here at Fine & Country we know that our unique approach to selling houses works. For more information on any of the services Fine & Country can offer, please call 01780 750 200 and speak to Jan von Draczek at our Rutland & South Lincolnshire office. Š All rights reserved by Rutland Country Properties Ltd for the World outside the UK. Any unauthorised copying or publishing of either the words or photographs contained in this brochure will constitute an infringement of the copyright.

Location

Moulton Windmill (the tallest tower mill in the UK)

Kings Lynn (23 miles)

All Saint’s Church in Moulton (known as ‘The Queen of the Fens’)

Peterborough (19.5 miles)

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