Dorcette House

Dorcette House Little Lane | Whaplode | Lincolnshire | PE12 6RU

DORCETTE HOUSE • An Extended Queen Ann Farmhouse, Offering Privacy and Extensive Accommodation • Located on Whaplode Fen in a Semi-Rural Position, 1.5 miles Outside the Village of Whaplode • Entrance Lobby, Sitting Room, Reception / Dining Room, Kitchen / Breakfast Room, Utility Room & WC • Master Bedroom with En-Suite, Four Further Bedrooms, One with En-Suite and a Family Bathroom • Indoor Swimming Pool (44.7 ft x 27.4 ft), Attached to the Main House with Shower and WC • Detached Office & Work Complex with One Bedroom Self Contained Annex • Electric Gates, Block Paving Forecourt, Four Car Garage, Substantial Rear Garden, Plot Size Circa 1.2 Acres

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.

Situated within the South Lincolnshire Fens, that is renowned for its acres of sky and glorious sunsets, Dorcette House is only 1 mile outside the village of Whaplode and conveniently located 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.

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.

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.”

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.

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Additional Information LOCAL AUTHORITY: South Holland District Council 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.

TENUER: Freehold

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