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With lovely rural views over the surrounding countryside, Holywell Lodge is an attractive period home dating from 1886 and built of attractive local stone, with an extension added in 2005. The house retains its historic character, from the lovely stone façade to the charming details that feature throughout the interior such as exposed original beams, high ceilings and open fireplaces. Along with excellent entertaining space, the house has an excellent Kitchen Breakfast Room that forms the natural centre for day-to-day life, with French doors opening the room up to the sunny terrace and garden beyond. The property has extensive and flexible accommodation and is set in grounds of approximately 4.6 acres with a south-west facing garden and a large fenced paddock beyond. With its quiet rural location, proximity to Stamford and excellent accommodation, Holywell Lodge is a handsome, practical and welcoming family home. With lovely rural views over the surrounding countryside, Holywell Lodge is an attractive period home dating from 1886 and built of attractive local stone, with an extension added in 2005. The house retains its historic character, from the lovely stone façade to the charming details that feature throughout the interior such as exposed original beams, high ceilings and open fireplaces. Along with excellent entertaining space, the house has an excellent Kitchen Breakfast Room that forms the natural centre for day-to-day life, with French doors opening the room up to the sunny terrace and garden beyond. The property has extensive and flexible accommodation and is set in grounds of approximately 4.6 acres with a south-west facing garden and a large fenced paddock beyond. With its quiet rural location, proximity to Stamford and excellent accommodation, Holywell Lodge is a handsome, practical and welcoming family home. Holywell Lodge is located in open Rutland countryside along a quiet country lane approximately one mile from the hamlet of Holywell and 2 miles from Clipsham, home of the renowned ‘Olive Branch’ restaurant. Local amenities are available in the nearby village of Castle Bytham (3 miles) whilst, more extensive amenities are available in the attractive market towns of Oakham (11 miles) and Stamford (10 miles) both of which offer a diverse range of shops, bars and restaurants. Burghley House in Stamford has lovely grounds and gardens, golf and a year round calendar of events whilst further sport and outdoor pursuits are on offer at Rutland Water which also offers fishing. The property is well located for commuting being a short drive from the A1 for road travel and an easy drive to Grantham, 16 miles to the north for the high speed East Coast rail link to London and the North. The area offers a range of excellent schooling with public schools at Witham Hall, Oakham, Oundle, Uppingham and Stamford and many well-rated local state schools, including Bourne Grammar school to the north. ApproachFrom the lane a gated entrance leads into a graveled parking area to the front and side of the house. A garden gate leads to the terrace at the back.THE HOUSE Entrance HallThe impressive oak Front door opens into a spacious, elegant Hall with flag-stone floor, a large coat cupboard and the staircase. Cloakroom With tiled floor, white basin and WC.Drawing RoomThis attractive room is ideal for both entertaining and family life and has two windows looking out over the garden. A handsome brick fireplace has an open grate and a second door connects the room to the Kitchen.Dining RoomA splendid room that is filled with light from windows on two walls and a Velux window set into a vaulted section of the ceiling. French doors open the space out to the terrace and further maximize the feeling of space and light. The brickwork chimney breast houses a wood-burning stove.StudyThis quietly located room is set on the front corner of the house and has solid wood flooring and views of the side
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