Careby | Stamford | Lincolnshire | PE9
Hatchers Barn
KEY FEATURES
• A Remarkable, Stone Barn Conversion Located Circa 8 Miles From Stamford
• Wonderfully Appointed, Maintained and Upgraded by the Current Owners
• Nestled Discreetly Within a Desirable Stone Village, Offering Peace and Tranquillity
• Enjoying Circa 2 Acre Plot with Attractive Views of Undulating Countryside
• Reception Hallway, Open Plan Kitchen/Diner/Family Room and a Large Utility Room
• Drawing Room, Cinema Room, Formal Dining Room or Snug and a Study
• Five Double Bedrooms, Two En Suites and a Family Bathroom
• A Large Flagstone Terrace Overlooking the Landscaped Gardens
• Vegetable Garden, Fruit Trees, Covered Pond and Circa 1 Acre Paddock
• A Quadruple Garage and Ample Off-Road Parking for Several Cars
• Total Accommodation Extends to Approximately 5044 Sq. Ft.
In a very small, pretty village on the edge of Southwest Lincolnshire, a beautifully presented, stone barn conversion with many outbuildings, sits on about two acres including a large paddock for grazing and provides endless light-filled space, with glorious views across the rolling landscape. Around 8 miles from Stamford to the south and Bourne to the east, there is easy access to the A1 Great North Road. Peterborough is less than a half hour drive where fast trains to London take around 45 minutes making this a popular location for a commute, and for a family, a variety of excellent schools are within easy reach.
Named after the Hatcher family who once owned the parish and a rather grander manor house to the one standing next door today, the barn has been converted into an exemplary home. Using quality materials throughout with bespoke, top-notch fittings, the property is flooded with light, and enjoys spectacular southerly views where a multitude of French doors open onto the landscaped garden that slopes down the hill towards the paddock at the far end.
The immaculately presented property offers very versatile living with no less than five very generous reception rooms combined with a spacious kitchen breakfast room that freely flow from one to another forming an exceptional home. The light, open spaces with an abundance of glazing combined with exposed stone and vaulted timbered ceilings - a nod to the building’s origins - masterfully blends the old with the new.
“The outstanding aspects of this home have to be the incredible entertaining space both inside and out plus the sense of privacy – we have neighbours but they are hidden - as well as the wonderful views of the sky and the landscape,” enthuses the owner. “It’s a beautiful, generous house in the country yet not far from Stamford and the A1.”
On entering through glazed double doors, a dramatic, double-height, entrance hall takes centre stage with an impressive staircase that rises and splits to a galleried landing under the old roof trusses, a feature upstairs.
Downstairs, the expansive, open plan kitchen is fitted with a bespoke kitchen from QKS of Stamford, the timber units topped with practical composite stone whilst an island incorporates a large induction hob. Although heating is oil-fired, an electric Aga is augmented by an eye-level double oven giving great flexibility and plenty of cooking facilities as this house lends itself to entertaining on a grand scale. With space for dining at one end where French doors open onto the terrace, the room leads seamlessly into a garden room with even more doors opening onto the garden in summer. An enamelled, Jotul log-burner in a stone inglenook is a cosy focal point at chillier times of year. Another stands in the exposed stone fireplace in the immense living room on the opposite side of the hall. Oak flooring extends on through from the hall, the room leading on one side to a space currently used as a cinema, and on the other, a most appealing study/home office with recently fitted cupboards and bookshelves and two sets of double doors onto the garden and terrace.
The utility room off the kitchen is expansive, also fitted with quality units, and where a pantry, a concealed, large shower, and separate WC are accessed; a second downstairs WC is within a large boot room. Behind the entrance hall, a potential formal dining room, currently a snug, has French doors to the outside; it could be ideal as a study if two adults are working from home or for children’s homework, or might even make a sixth bedroom should one be required.
Moving upstairs, a huge picture window on the landing is an amazing place to sit and admire the far reaching views across the garden and fields as the land falls away down the hill to the south. Two of the five bedrooms are of exceptional proportions, measuring approximately 35 feet front to back, and very luxurious, both with full en suites and built-in wardrobes; the principal one also benefits a Juliette balcony and a large dressing room area. The other three bedrooms share a fully fitted bathroom, one with its own direct access. The already abundant storage is amplified by a huge amount in the eaves along the landings. New carpets throughout the upstairs were laid within the last two years.
Outside, the tucked away property, is reached from a very quiet, country lane down a gravelled drive and through automatic five-bar gates. The lovely view is apparent immediately on entering as the garden gently slopes down towards rolling hills in the distance. A block of four garages is to the right with the gravelled drive continues down to the paddock which is around an acre and plenty of hardstanding provides space for stabling if wished (subject to planning).
The current owners have recently re-landscaped the garden around the house to form a much larger paved terrace between the two wings. “We have created a wonderful sense of arrival in the centre of the property with a well-lit, curved path leading to double entrance doors under an open tiled porch, at the same time making a fabulous, sunny and sheltered outside entertaining space,” says the owner.
Bordered by a high brick wall, the garden is, essentially, divided into three terraces linked by flights of steps. The top lawn leads from the house, with wide, well planted borders and some specimen trees; the middle lawn features a summerhouse in one corner and a paved area catching the evening sun in the other; the bottom terrace includes a covered pond, otherwise it is given over to growing fruit and veg and has three greenhouses, a chicken run, and several fruit trees including apple, pear and plum, with soft fruit such as blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries. There is certainly scope for being self-sufficient!
The summerhouse is fitted with electricity, a run of units with space for a fridge, and a separate WC, suiting extra accommodation but might also be a separate home office.
The property is very secure being fully alarmed plus CCTV cameras and automatic gates, and the garden is safe for even the smallest dog. For walkers, several footpaths allow beautiful walks through the surrounding countryside.
The area, although rural, is within easy reach of towns and schools with stunning Stamford providing everything you need less than 15 minutes’ drive. Bourne is a similar distance to the east where its state grammar school is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. For private education there is Witham Hall School, a prep school in Witham-on-the-Hill only 5 minutes away, as well as the Stamford schools, Oakham 13 miles (about 20 minutes) by Rutland Water, and Uppingham and Oundle just a little further (about 30 minutes).
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. © Unauthorised reproduction prohibited.
LOCAL AUTHORITY: South Kesteven District Council
SERVICES: Mains Water and Electricity, Septic Tank and Oil Fired Central Heating
TENURE: Freehold
COUNCIL TAX BAND: F
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