Potters Lodge3b Middle Street | Elton | Cambridgeshire | PE8 6RR

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Potters LodgeThis delightful four-bedroom stone-built new home with a double carport, which was completed in spring 2015 by M & A Restoration Ltd, is located in the heart of Elton village within the conservation area. Set back behind a restored stone wall, it shares an extensive gravelled frontage with an adjoining converted barn by the same company. To the rear, it has a private courtyard, while to the side it has a south-facing enclosed rear garden laid to patio and lawn from which there are far-reaching views towards the church, over the mature parkland of the adjoining Elton Estate. “We bought this wonderfully located site where in addition to a derelict barn and dairy constructed of local stone, which we converted into a five-bedroom home, there was also space to create a complementary new build. We designed the new property to fit sympathetically within the courtyard setting - the front of the house for example is a mirror image of the converted buildings and the whole property has been built with matching materials and to a similar high quality finish.

The layout was carefully planned so that the principal rooms are not overlooked by the neighbouring conversion. The vaulted entrance hall has a bespoke-built oak staircase leading up to a galleried landing. The breakfast kitchen, which has an adjacent utility room, is fitted with Rot Punkt units and integrated Neff appliances, and opens both to the south-facing rear garden and the side terrace. The separate dining room also leads to the side terrace, while the sitting room gives access to the rear garden. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a study and a cloakroom, while on the first floor there are two en-suite bedrooms, two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom; the principal bedroom has fine views over the parkland.”

“The light and airy interior also features handmade oak doors and, in the sitting area, a bespoke stone-built fireplace with an oak lintel. There’s under-floor heating throughout the ground floor and, while the hall, kitchen and utility room have travertine tiled floors, the flooring of the remaining rooms is the purchaser’s choice.” “This versatile family home is ideally located in Elton, which is a charming village with a Post Office and store, two good pubs, a Loch Fyne Fish Restaurant, a primary school and a village hall. It also has easy access to the A605 and to the A1, which links to the A14, and is just eight miles from Peterborough with its mainline connection to Kings Cross. The attractive towns of Stamford, Oundle and Oakham, which are well-known for their public schools, are also within easy reach.”

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

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SITUATIONThe pretty village of Elton, surrounded by lovely rolling countryside is excellently located, within just a short drive from both Stamford with its fine Georgian architecture, and the cathedral city of Peterborough (8 miles). The property is located in the centre of the village overlooking parkland of the Elton Hall estate and just a short walk to the superb amenities which include several pubs, a village store & Post Office, Loch Fine restaurant and a primary school. Stamford is just ten miles drive away and has a wide range of traditional shops, bars and restaurants as well as the famous George Hotel, and there are further shops and leisure activities on offer in Peterborough. The nearby Burghley Estate, with its extensive grounds offers golf and a yearly calendar of events and Rutland Water, 14 miles to the north, has activities including sailing, fishing and cycling. The property is well located for commuting being just a short drive from the centre of Peterborough with its high speed East Coast rail link (50 minutes to London Kings Cross) and with access to road links including the A1 and A47. The area has superb schooling with public schools at Oakham, Oundle, Uppingham and Stamford as well as The King’s School in Peterborough.

DESCRIPTIONPotters Lodge is a handsome property designed with traditional looks, stunning features and a excellently fitted modern interior. Recently completed, it is built of mellow limestone with a slate roof and perfectly mirrors the older village properties around it. Behind the traditional façade is a contemporary interior that combines classic character with stream-lined, modern style that creates a versatile home with light-filled rooms and many stunning features. High quality natural materials such as Travertine stone flooring and solid oak for the doors and staircase, have been used throughout, whilst double doors from the Hall into the main living areas give an easy flow to the ground floor that is ideally suited both to everyday life and entertaining. The interior is simply decorated to enhance features such as exposed timber trusses and vaulted ceilings.

All the main living rooms have French doors opening to the outside, and the result is a spacious, airy home which easily blends interior and garden spaces. The entire property has been designed to exacting standards and benefits include programmable, zoned under-floor heating across the ground floor, a bespoke Rot Punkt Kitchen and contemporary bathrooms. Outside, the south-west facing terrace and garden border the open parkland of Elton Hall over which there are wide country views. With its wonderful situation, Potters Lodge is both stunning and practical and it makes an appealing village home in an excellent location.

ApproachPotters Lodge is set well back from the village lane behind a stone wall enclosing a graveled courtyard. There is parking to the front of the car port.

~ THE HOUSE ~

GROUND FLOOR ~ Entrance Hall A striking double-height glass entrance door makes a wonderful feature and floods the central area of the house with natural light. The spacious Hall has stylish natural Travertine flooring by Mandarin Stone, with under-floor heating that also runs throughout all the ground floor rooms. There are two large store cupboards for coats and household equipment and double doors lead off to the main living spaces.

CloakroomWith white basin and WC.

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Living RoomDouble doors lead into this handsome room which has French doors leading out to the garden and making the most of the rural views over the open spaces of Elton Hall estate parkland. The impressive fireplace has a stone chimney breast with oak inset beam detail and a large hearth with space for a wood-burning stove.

Dining RoomThis spacious room has a splendid position with French doors opening out to the private rear courtyard, making it ideal for sunny days and entertaining.

StudyA large room with a window to the front.

Kitchen and Breakfast Room Double doors open into the splendid Kitchen & Breakfast room which is fitted with a bespoke Rot Punkt Kitchen, featuring a stylish design of wall and base units in a mixture of ‘kashmir’ gloss and dark oak finish with Corian work-surfaces along with a sociable central island with seating. The excellent range of new appliances, all by Neff, include a 5-zone induction hob, extractor, single electric oven, combination/microwave oven, warming drawer, dishwasher, fridge and freezer. The large inset stainless steel sink has a mixer tap and Travertine stone flooring runs throughout. A sunny seating space has plenty of room for a table and informal seating and two walls of floor-to-ceiling windows and French doors make the most of the views and the natural light, as well as allowing easy access to the garden and courtyard.

Utility Room With wall and base units, a stainless steel sink with mixer tap and space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble-dryer. The back door leads out to the sheltered rear courtyard and side path to the front of the house. ~ FIRST FLOOR ~

LandingThe oak stairs lead to the airy galleried Landing with light from the double-height window below. Master Bedroom Suite This charming room has a wide window to make the most of the south-west facing views over open countryside. The En Suite Bathroom has a smart contemporary suite comprising free-standing bath with mixer tap, WC, basin with mixer tap and Monsoon shower. There is tiled flooring and a heated towel rail.

Guest Bedroom with En Suite Shower RoomWith views over the village roof tops and an En Suite Shower Room with white suite of basin with mixer tap, WC and Monsoon shower. Tiled floor and heated towel rail.

Bedroom ThreeWith views over the village to the front.

Bedroom FourA pretty room with two Velux windows.

BathroomThe spacious bathroom has a stylish white suite of bath with mixer tap, basin, WC and Monsoon shower. Tiled floor and heated towel rail. ~ OUTSIDE ~

GardenThe newly landscaped garden is mostly laid to lawn with a sunny, sheltered patio located along the south-west facing side of the house. Bounded on each side by stone wall and semi-mature hedging, the parameter borders open meadows from the Elton Hall estate. A flagged path leads around the outside of the house and at the rear is a secluded courtyard area with French doors opening from the Dining Room and Kitchen. There are also doors to the Boiler Room, a log store and large store at the back of the Car Port.

Car PortWith a timber-frame frontage, the Car Port has covered parking for two large vehicles.

Services: Mains water and drainage, electricity. LPG gas.Central Heating: GasLocal Authority: Huntingdon District CouncilEPC Rating: B

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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 06.10.2015

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