Castle Keep

Castle Keep
Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire PE8 5HZ
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Castle Keep Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire PE8 5HZ
Oundle 5 miles, Stamford 10 miles, Peterborough 13 miles, (London Kings Cross from Peterborough 50 minutes)
(All distances are approximate)
A superb Barn Conversion of the Highest Standard, with River Frontage
Situation
General Remarks
Castle Keep is situated in historic Fotheringhay where Richard III was
born and where Mary Queen of Scots was executed after being held
captive in the castle for 12 years. The imposing church of St Mary
and All Saints dominates this pretty stone conservation village and
the award winning Falcon Inn, famous for its food and ambience, is a
superb village pub/restaurant where locals gather.
SERVICES
The market town of Oundle is some 4.5 miles to the west, which offers a
variety of shops, churches, restaurants and Oundle School.
•Reception Hall
•Drawing Room
•Dining Room
•Kitchen/Breakfast Room
•Utility
•Study
•Principal Bedroom
•Ensuite Bathroom
•4 Further Bedrooms
•4 Further Ensuites
•Indoor Swimming Pool
•Pump Room
•Shower Room
•Courtyard with Double Garage
•Garden laid to lawn leading down to the
River Nene
To the east lies the Cathedral City of Peterborough which offers a more
comprehensive range of shopping and leisure facilities. In the centre is
Peterborough mainline station which enables high speed train access
north and south with London Kings Cross just 50 minutes away. The A1
is to the east with Cambridge some 39 miles south and the beautiful
Georgian town of Stamford 10 miles north.
Schooling in the area is excellent with Oundle, Stamford, Oakham and
Uppingham schools nearby.
The Property
Castle Keep is a superb barn conversion of the highest standard which
provides a delightful family home, accessed via an electrically operated
double five bar gate which leads to a parking area for guests. From
here, a large timber gated archway leads into the private courtyard with
a grassed area and double garage.
The spacious accommodation is laid out over two floors and provides
on the ground floor
St Mary’s Street, Stamford,
Lincolnshire, PE9 2DE
Tel: 01780 484520 Fax: 01780 484521
Email: stamford@kingwest.co.uk www.kingwest.co.uk
Land & Estate Agents • Commercial • Town Planning & Development Consultants
Offices – London • Huntingdon • Northampton • Market Harborough • Stamford
Reception hall, cloakroom, dining room, drawing room, large breakfast
kitchen with dining area, utility room, indoor swimming pool with swimjet,
gym area, shower room and pump room, bedrooms 2 & 3 both with
ensuites.
On the first floor, Study, principal bedroom with large ensuite and
bedrooms 4 and 5 with ensuites.
Outside there is a south facing garden leading down to the River Nene
with fishing and mooring rights.
These particulars are intended as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice at the end of the text.
Mains water and electricity are connected and the property benefits
from a bio-digester waste system and oil fired central heating.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY
East Northamptonshire District Council 01832 742000
VIEWING
The property may only be inspected by prior arrangement through King West.
DIRECTIONS
From the A1 take the A605 exit towards Northampton. After 4 miles turn
right at Warmington roundabout towards Fotheringhay. Turn right at the
t- junction to Fotheringhay village and once over the bridge turn right
down a limestone track to the left of Castle Farm Guesthouse. Follow the
track round to the right until you reach the double gates.
From Stamford take the A1 south and exit at Wansford. Turn right on the
A47 to Wansford, turning left at the roundabout into London Road. Turn
right at the crossroads and then left towards Yarwell and Nassington.
After 4 miles turn left at the t- junction towards Fotheringhay. When
arriving in Fotheringhay turn left at the t- junction and two hundred
yards later turn left down a limestone track to the left of Castle Farm
Guesthouse. Follow the track round to the right until you reach the
double gates.
Important Notice
King West, their joint Agents (if any) and clients give notice that:
1. These property particulars should not be regarded as an offer, or contract
nor part of one. You should not rely on any statements by King West in the
particulars, or by word of mouth or in writing as being factually accurate
about the property, nor its condition or its value. We have no authority to
make any representations or warranties in relation to the property either
here or elsewhere and accordingly any information given is entirely without
responsibility.
2. The photographs illustrate parts of the property as were apparent at the time
they were taken. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate only.
3. Any reference to the use or alterations of any part of the property does not
imply that the necessary planning, building regulations or other consents have
been obtained. It is the responsibility of a purchaser or lessee to confirm that
these have been dealt with properly and that all information is correct.
4. King West have not tested any services, equipment or facilities, the buyer or lessee must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.