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5 bed Prestige / Character
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BR/BA:
5 BR, 4 BA
Location:
Boston, Lincs
Description:
A fine Grade II* Listed 5 bedroom Residence (mostly circa 17th Century), set in approximately 4 acres (sts) of timbered Parkland, with fine trees (some TPO's). The well-presented accommodation briefly comprises Reception Hall; Cloakroom; 4 Reception Rooms; Farmhouse Kitchen; Utility Room; Shower Room; 5 Bedrooms (Master Suite with En-Suite); Bathroom and further Shower Room. Oil Fired Central Heating. Sweeping gravelled Drive approach with ample parking. Formal gardens walled to part, with 2 patios. The residence has been sympathetically modernised whilst retaining many period features.
HISTORIC BACKGROUND
Historic Background of The Priory, Freiston, based on Tradition.
The Buildings of England, Lincolnshire, by Pevsner and Harris, 1964 states Freiston Priory. Built on the site of the medieval Freiston Priory and possibly incorporating some of its stonework, but mostly C16 and later. Red brick with ashlar quoins and string course. At the back, two projecting chimneystacks with diagonal shafts. The house consists of two parallel ranges, the back range C16, the seven bay W front C17, refronted C1720, with a pedimented entrance and sash-windows. Inside, C.16 dog-legged staircase with large heavy turned balusters.
Thompson's History of Boston states Freiston Priory is said to have been under the patronage of Thomas Earl of Rutland. This is likely to have been the case, on account of the connection between that family and the descendants of the De Crouns.
The site of this religious house, and the land belonging to it, were in the hands of the King in 1613. When the hundred roll was taken in 1651, this property, with all the other which was formerly held by the King, is said to belong 'to the Keepers of the liberties of England by authority of parliament'. In 1687, The Priory was again in the hands of the King, but it was disposed of shortly afterwards to the Dryden family.
White's Lincolnshire states After the Norman Conquest Freiston was given to Guy de Croun. He built a mansion here and one of his descendants, Alan de Croun, gave advowson of the church to Crowland Abbey and founded a Priory here in 1114, for monks of the Benedictine order. After being long held by the Crown, The Priory was granted to the Dryden family.
ACCOMMODATION
On approaching The Priory there is a most attractive Georgian style PORCH with readed columns having electric lantern light with attractive wrought iron and glazed transom above the heavy panelled door which opens to the:-
RECEPTION HALL
With polished original oak flooring; brickette open fireplace with EFEL woodburner on marble base with brick mantel and gilt picture light above; original beam to ceiling; 2 pairs of copper antique effect wall lights, 1 single copper antique effect wall light; arched alcove fitted strip light; radiator. There are 3 steps down to the:-
SITTING ROOM/STUDY 6.40m(21'0'') x 5.26m(17'3'')
Excluding the three splayed recesses to windows overlooking front garden and Parkland.
Containing brickette open fireplace complete with dog grate, brick hearth and mantel above; enclosed beam ceiling; double radiator; dado rail; 2 double and 2 single gilt wall lights; coved ceiling cornice; T.V. aerial point.
ADDITONAL PHOTO
ELEGANT DRAWING ROOM 7.32m(24'0'') x 5.44m(17'10'')
Maximum including extended bay with 3 almost floor to ceiling windows overlooking the south lawn and containing cast open fireplace, slate hearth and with marble mantel surround; 2 double radiators; 8 branch gilt pendant light fitting; 2 double and 2 single matching wall lights; T.V. aerial point.
CELLAR
With electric light, paved floor and further steps to another area beneath the KITCHEN.
CLOAKROOM
Equipped with white suite comprising low level W.C and matching pedestal wash handbasin; hat and coat rail and pegs; gilt pendant light fitting; window to front elevation; radiator; quarry tiled floor.
FRONT DINING ROOM 5.05m(16'7'') x 5.03m(16'6'')
Excluding the 2 splayed recesses to windows overlooking front garden and Parkland, each with window seat and having brickette open fireplace with raised hearth and brick mantel; double radiator; 5 branch antique copper effect pendant light fitting with 2 double matching wall lights; T.V. aerial point and pair of doors open to the serving hatch which leads to the adjoining KITCHEN having a pair of glazed doors to the locker above.
FARMHOUSE KITCHEN 6.63m(21'9'') x 5.64m(18'6'')
Maximum but excluding the recess to the secondary staircase and equipped with cream oil fired Aga with 2 hob plates and 2 ovens beneath on raised base and fitted to tiled recess, the Aga also heats the domestic hot water; white Belfast sink with 2 pillar taps within pine surround with two drainers, fitted cupboards, drawers and lockers beneath; (3 further base units including dresser, together with the wall mounted plate rack with cupboards and open display above - these units are free standing and available by separate negotiation if required); open beamed ceiling; double radiator; quarry tiled floor and service hatch to front DINING ROOM; a ledged door opens to the recessed culinary cupboard with shelves; 2 pendant mock oil lamp style light fittings and 3 matching wall lights; window above sink unit overlooking rear garden with matching pine pelmet with shelf display above; bell indicator board.
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PANTRY 2.51m(8'3'') x 1.37m(4'6'')
Having quarry tiled floor; open beam ceiling; bracket light; shelving and window to north elevation.
A period Oak screen with obscure glazed panels to the door and side screen opens from the FARMHOUSE KITCHEN to the:-
ADJOINING UTILITY ROOM 3.43m(11'3'') x 2.51m(8'3'')
Equipped with white Belfast sink with pillar taps and roll edge worktops to each side and having cupboard beneath and the other providing standing space and plumbing for a dishwasher, washing machine and a tumble drier with vent to exterior; there is tiling above worktops; window overlooking the rear garden, above the sink unit; base unit with matching roll edge worktop having 3 cupboards and 3 drawers under with tiled splashback; radiator; ceiling light fitting; wall mounted consumer unit; eye level wall cupboard with double doors; quarry tiled floor and a small LOBBY with panelled separate door to exterior and leading off to the:-
SHOWER ROOM
Equipped with low level W.C. suite, matching pedestal wash basin and there is an individual free standing cubicle shower, with enclosed shower screen with pair of doors; quarry tiled floor; radiator; electric extractor fan; ceiling light; window with part leaded light and stained glass; there is a sliding door to the:-
ADJOINING BOILER ROOM
Fitted with Sime oil fired boiler, for central heating; quarry tiled floor; electric light; shelving; hat and coat rail and pegs.
A dome top open arch leads from the FARMHOUSE KITCHEN to the:-
SUN ROOM 5.31m(17'5'') x 4.39m(14'5'')
Containing double radiator; quarry tiled floor; a pair of panelled doors open to the PATIO AREA and GARDEN, with window to each side of the doors; 2 further windows; 2 ceiling lights; T.V. aerial point and BT telephone point.
The attractive staircase with newel post and balusters gently ascends from the RECEPTION HALL to the HALF LANDING with radiator; pendant 5 branch antique copper effect light fitting; window and shelf above and vents rising to the:-
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
With open beam ceiling and radiator.
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM 5.54m(18'2'') x 5.38m(17'8'')
Having cast iron open fire within period fireplace; open beam ceiling; double radiator; 2 pendant lights; 2 sash windows opening to the BALCONY, above the DRAWING ROOM, with lead base and castellated surround, which overlooks the south garden; there is a door surround and fitted door (presently sealed); picture rail.
A recess from the FIRST FLOOR LANDING, with wall light, leads to the:-
MASTER SUITE
Comprising:-
MASTER BEDROOM 5.21m(17'1'') x 4.85m(15'11'')
Containing handsome open fire with floral patterned tiled cheeks within period fireplace; the measurement excludes the recesses for the 2 windows overlooking front lawn and Parkland, each with window seat and also the recess to the third window overlooking the south garden; double radiator; open beam ceiling; 4 single wall lights; door to the:-
EN SUITE BATHROOM 3.71m(12'2'') x 1.75m(5'9'')
Equipped with white suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash basin and low level W.C. suite; wall tiling to half height; radiator; the measurement excludes the recess for the window overlooking the front lawn and Parkland, with window seat; ceiling light.
BEDROOM 3 (FRONT) 5.11m(16'9'') x 4.04m(13'3'')
Excluding the splayed recess for the 2 windows overlooking the front elevation with window seats; cast iron period open fireplace with painted mantel surround; radiator; ceiling light; T.V. aerial point.
FAMILY BATHROOM 4.50m(14'9'') x 3.35m(11'0'')
Equipped with white suite comprising central freestanding bath with matching pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, bidet and low level W.C. suite; open beam ceiling, one of which conceals a strip light; window to rear elevation with open views over countryside; ceiling light; pair of wall lights; radiator; door to:-
WALK-IN AIRING ROOM
With 2 electric immersion heaters to the self lagged hot water service tank; slatted shelving and electric light.
BEDROOM 4 (FRONT) 5.23m(17'2'') x 5.13m(16'10'')
The measurement excludes the recess to the 2 windows to the front elevation, each with window seat; period cast dome top open fireplace within mantel surround; double radiator; enclosed beams to ceiling; pendant lighting fitting; pair of wall lights; T.V. aerial point; built-in cupboard.
BEDROOM 5 3.86m(12'8'') x 3.81m(12'6'') max measurement
With door from LANDING recess; window overlooking St James Church; radiator; open beam ceiling; pendant light; wall light; T.V. aerial point and dado rail.
SHOWER ROOM
Individual tiled shower with cabinet having opening doors and white tray; low level W.C. suite; oval wash basin within tiled vanity surround, two cupboards beneath and tiled splashback; ceiling light.
The secondary staircase with wall light and window leads from the FIRST FLOOR LANDING to the FARMHOUSE KITCHEN and with further staircase ascending to the SECOND FLOOR LANDING with wall light and attic storage with water storage tank.
ATTIC ROOM 16.46m(54'0'') approx x 4.19m(13'9'') approx
Width to half height. The area is suitable for conversion to hobby room etc and is wired for lights and power and has the benefit of 2 original circular windows to north and south gable walls.
EXTERIOR
A 5 bar gate opens and leads to the retained yard and buildings; the tarmacadam drive winds to the further gravelled drive with circular grass island in front of The Priory.
To the right of the drive there is ranchstyle fencing with additional 5 bar gate which opens to the fenced Parkland which is mainly grass with water laid within which are planted Chestnut, Walnut and other fine trees.
There is also a side lawn, to the left of the drive (next to the retained building for conversion) which leads to the front of The Priory via a paved approach path. There is a gravelled courtyard giving access to the rear lobby of The Priory. Part of the courtyard and a ONE BED SELF CONTAINED ANNEX will be available by separate negotiation if required.
The front paved terrace leads to the gravelled area with south facing terrace and patio, in front of the DRAWING ROOM which leads to the south garden and also to the rear patio with dwarf brick wall, 3 security wall lights; glasshouse; oil storage tank; there is a fine old brick wall with recessed former fireplace which makes this an ideal barbeque and patio area.
There is a lean-to brick and pantile garden store and a hand gate to the gravelled footpath which runs along the western wall of the south garden and leads to the south garden comprising mainly lawn, suitable for bowls lawn or grass tennis court, with impressive brick wall having shrubs, bushes and rose trees growing up it with gravelled surrounding path.
ADDITIONAL PHOTO
The south garden is also divided from the Parkland by a natural border with flowers, shrubs, yew, spruce and other fine trees; there is a far rough grassed area which is fenced on the south side and with access to grassed paddocks that adjoin the front parkland which is currently divided into paddocks for horse grazing and the Parkland is interspersed with many fine trees some of which are subject to Tree Preservation Orders.
ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPH
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THE PADDOCK
VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment with the selling agents Bruce Mather Ltd (Tel: 01205 365032).
VENDORS SOLICITORS
To be advised.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil Fired Radiator Heating.
FREEHOLD
For Sale with Vacant Possession on Completion.
FIXTURES & FITTINGS
Only those items specifically referred to in these particulars are included in the sale.
The fitted carpets and curtains are available by separate negotiation.
The Garden Statuary is excluded from the sale.
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
PLAN
For Identification Purposes only
Note: All measurements are approximate. The services, fixtures and fittings have not been tested by the Agent. All properties are offered subject to contract or formal lease offered subject to not being previously sold or withdrawn; these particulars are issued on the understanding that all negotiations are conducted through Bruce Mather Limited.
Bruce Mather Limited, for themselves and for Sellers and Lessors of this property whose Agent they are, give notice that:- 1) These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate, are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of any offer or contract; 2) All descriptions, dimensions, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given without responsibility and any intending Beyers or Tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy; 3) No person in this employment of Bruce Mather Limited has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.
Property Type:
Single-Family Houses
Amenities:
Fireplace, Patio/Deck, Storage, Tennis
For sale by:
Agent/Broker
Phone:
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