Property description
The Roost is a delightful Georgian residence set in an elevated position with far-reaching views out over the pretty village of Ufford. Built of local stone, the Grade II listed house dates from the 1700's and is a charming example of the architectural style of the period. Outside the classic façade sits beneath a steep slate roof, whilst inside the principal rooms have high ceilings and open fireplaces and tall windows, some with casement shutters. The property's location at the top of the village allows far-reaching views and throughout the house the rooms are flooded with light from the many windows. The substantial accommodation is laid out over three floors and, whilst some interior modernization is required, the property has excellent potential to become an elegant home that could suit a variety of lifestyles and needs. Outside, the delightful, secluded mature gardens include large expanses of lawn and are stocked with mature trees including fruit varieties, whilst the extensive outbuildings include an original two storey barn, a Garage and a log store. With its peaceful village setting and attractive Georgian appeal, The Roost is a unique and welcoming property that will make a stunning period home in an excellent location.
Approach
The house is approached from Main Street through a stone gateway leading to side gates which open into a gravel drive leading to the Garage, with parking to the side of the house.
THE HOUSE
Ground Floor - Hall
The Front Door opens into a Hall with the main stairs leading to the first floor and a large coat cupboard. Doors lead off to the principal living rooms and at the far end of the Hall a stable door opens out to the garden.
Dining Room - 14' 2'' x 14' 0'' (4.31m x 4.26m)
This elegant room has a high ceiling, a picture rail and an open working fireplace with a granite hearth. The room is filled with natural light from windows on two sides; the tall window to the front has captivating views over the village and working casement shutters, and at the far end glass double doors open the room out to the sunny terrace.
Kitchen - 14' 0'' x 11' 6'' (4.26m x 3.50m)
With views over the village from the tall window and further light from a round window to the side, the welcoming Kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base cabinets, a 1½ bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap, a 4-ring electric hob and a double electric oven. There is further space for a fridge/freezer and the floor is tiled.
Cloakroom
With WC and hand-basin, this has a window to the side.
Bathroom
A spacious room with a suite comprising double basins set in a vanity unit, WC, bath with over-head shower and separate shower cubicle.
Drawing Room - 15' 7'' x 15' 0'' (4.75m x 4.57m)
This attractive room is located in one of the oldest parts of the property and retains period features including the impressive beams and original inglenook fireplace which is now fitted with a gas flame-effect wood-burner. A bay-window overlooks the terrace and has a window-seat, whilst two further windows look out towards the main garden. Glass doors open the room up to the adjoining Garden Room.
Garden Room/Study - 17' 9'' x 10' 3'' (5.41m x 3.12m)
A more recent addition to the house, the Garden Room is filled with light from a striking south-facing picture window overlooking the garden. With easy access to the back of the house from a stable door and further windows at each end, this room is the perfect place from which to enjoy the garden all year round.
Utility Room
Located next to the garden door, this has a range of fitted base units, plumbing for a washing machine and tumble-dryer and space for further appliances such as a free-standing fridge/freezer. An attractive arched window looks out to the front and there is a stable door to the garden.
First Floor
The main staircase leads from the front Hall to the principal bedrooms and continues to the second floor, whilst the back stairs lead to two further bedrooms. The front Landing has a large window with village views.
Bedroom One - 14' 0'' x 10' 8'' (4.26m x 3.25m)
With a splendid view over the village and beyond, this room has a high ceiling and a chimney breast with a (concealed) cast-iron fireplace.
Bedroom Two - 13' 11'' x 13' 11'' (4.24m x 4.24m)
This has solid wood floorboards, a chimney breast with a (concealed) cast-iron fireplace and far-reaching views out to the front of the house.
Cloakroom
This has plumbing in place to install a WC and basin.
Bedroom Three - 14' 9'' x 12' 11'' (4.49m x 3.93m)
This room is quietly located at the back of the house, has fitted wardrobes and overlooks the garden.
Bedroom Four - 14' 10'' x 9' 0'' (4.52m x 2.74m)
With garden views and plenty of light from the two windows, this room has fitted wardrobes and a vanity unit with basin.
Second Floor
From the second floor Landing, latch handled doors lead to the attic rooms.
Bedroom Five - 13' 10'' x 10' 6'' (4.21m x 3.20m)
With lovely views to the front of the house and sloping ceilings.
Bedroom Six - 13' 9'' x 10' 6'' (4.19m x 3.20m)
The front-facing window has far-reaching views.
OUTSIDE
Outbuildings & Garage
The original barn is located to the side of the house and retains many period features including exposed timbers, the original bread-oven and copper. Stone steps lead to a sunny first floor room with Velux windows allowing plenty of natural light. Whilst it currently is being used as a store-room/workshop it offers splendid potential to create extra living or guest space with ground and first floor rooms.The single Garage has an up-and-over door and space for storage at the far end and to one side of the main gate is a shed ideal for use a log or garden store. Subject to planning permission there is ample space to the side of the drive to build a detached double garage.
Garden
The house sits in extensive mature gardens that stretch out behind the property and are bordered by stone walls and a variety of trees. Along the front façade, a pretty lawn edged by low lavenders has a pond to one side and a hedge borders the lane, whilst behind the house the drive is edged by a wide lawn that runs to the far perimeter and has plenty of space for creating play areas or a vegetable garden. The The garden is stocked with flowering shrubs and mature trees including a number of pear and apple varieties and to the side of the house is the original well (now covered) and hand-pump. A sunny sheltered terrace, partly shaded by an attractive oak-frame porch, runs along the back of the house and is an ideal place for outdoor seating.
Property Features :
- A CHARMING PERIOD FARMHOUSE IN A PRETTY VILLAGE CLOSE TO STAMFORD
- In need of renovation
- Dining Room, Kitchen
- Two Cloakrooms
- Drawing Room