Property description

Dating from the early twelfth century The Old Rectory is a magnificent property with a unique historic heritage and still retains its period charm and many wonderful original features. Set in extensive gardens just minutes from the centre of Market Deeping, the property occupies the west wing of what is believed to be one of the oldest inhabited parsonages in the country and one of the few religious dwellings to survive the Dissolution during the reign of Henry VIII. Later additions to the parsonage include the handsome Clipsham stone façade with its central gable and tall square bay windows dating from 1832 which have all the elegance and style of the Regency period. The Grade I listed property has extensive accommodation laid out over three floors with stylish reception rooms flooded with light from the tall bay windows and original features throughout, many of which are excellent examples of early craftsmanship: of particular note are the splendid Jacobean staircase, the impressive entrance door with what is believed to be twelfth century iron-work, and the hand-carved roof trusses with oak gargoyles. Stone mullioned windows and high ceilings feature throughout the interior, whilst more recent modern updates, such as the Kitchen and bathrooms have turned The Old Rectory into a welcoming and practical family home. Outside, the delightful gardens are stocked with mature trees and hedges that surround wide lawns, a pond and many sunny and sheltered seating areas. With its splendid features, lovely grounds and practical and varied accommodation, The Old Rectory is a truly unique and impressive period residence in an excellent location.

Entrance Lobby
Arched doors open into lobby with partially exposed stone walls, an arched ceiling and York stone floor. From here a splendid original door with striking historic iron-work leads to the Reception Hall.

Reception Hall - 26' 6'' max x 19' 6 max (8.07m x 5.94m)
This impressive room has a lofty double height ceiling, exposed medieval timbers and oak gargoyles and dual aspect stained glass windows with carved stone mullions, The impressive Jacobean staircase has moulded balustrades and sweeps up to the first floor, whilst the Hall itself has a York stone floor, and an open fireplace with carved inset and an inscription reading \"Pees to this hows'. A glazed door leads to the Terrace at the back.

Inner Hall
A glazed door connects the Reception Hall to the Inner Hall which has an arched window overlooking rear garden, York stone flooring and arched doorways to Drawing Room, Dining Room and Kitchen.

Drawing Room - 23' 9'' max x 18' 9 into Bay (7.23m x 5.71m)
This stunning reception room is flooded with light from the splendid full height bay window which has Tudor style tracery, working shutters and from which there are views over the rear garden. There are further windows to the side and front, and the style of the room is further enhanced by ornate cornicing and ceiling rose, oak parquet flooring reputedly of 19th century origin and the Adam style fireplace with marble inset and tiled hearth.

Dining Room - 22' 3'' into bay x 19' 9 max (6.78m x 6.02m)
With an impressive bay window and views over the garden, the sunny Dining Room is ideal for both entertaining and family meals and has polished wood floor, ornate cornicing, two arched recesses with inset cupboards and bookshelves, two further arched recesses. An archway connects the Dining Room to the Kitchen.

Kitchen - 19' 1'' x 7' 8 (5.81m x 2.34m)
The practical Kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base painted cream cupboards and shelving with contrasting solid oak worksurface. The stainless steel double sink with drainer has mixer and filtered water taps, and there is a space and plumbing for a dishwasher, a fridge and range style oven. Windows look out to the side and the room has wood effect flooring and a door to the garden.

Walk In Pantry
With space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, a window to side, wall mounted shelving and storage cupboards, tiled floor.

First Floor

Two Galleries
The spacious galleried landing is in two parts, with one being used as a quiet reading area and the other leads through to the Inner Landing, with stairs to the Second Floor.

Inner Landing
This has wonderful features including a polished wood floor, stone mullion window and medieval carved gargoyles and beam. There is also a built in storage cupboard and airing cupboard and stairs up to the:

Master Bedroom - 19' 0'' in to bay x 16' 9 (5.79m x 5.10m)
The impressive master bedroom has garden views from the wide bay window and a splendid fireplace with timber mantelpiece, whilst the high ceiling has decorative coving. A door leads to the:

En Suite Bathroom
With a white suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, bath with mains feed shower over and shower screen, tiled splash backs, dual aspect windows and a built in wardrobe.

Bedroom Two - 19' 11'' max x 19' 9 in to bay (6.07m x 6.02m)
This light room has a bay window overlooking the front of the house and a fireplace, a fitted wardrobe and a hand basin with tiled splash backs.

Family Bathroom
Refitted with a white suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, claw foot bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, this also has polished wood floor, dual aspect windows and a door to the airing cupboard.

Second Floor

Landing
With access to storage cupboard and further access door to roof.

Bedroom Three - 26' 0'' into bay x 25' 1 max (7.92m x 7.64m)
A stunning room with a wealth of exposed beams, a stone mullion bay window to the front, and a further arched window to side allowing lots of natural light. To one side is a Bathroom area with low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin inset in an oak surround and a panelled bath.

Bedroom Four - 17' 5'' x 15' 0 (5.30m x 4.57m)
This has lots of light from two skylight windows and a window to the side whilst features include the exposed beamed ceiling and a feature fireplace. There are three storage cupboards within the eves.

Outside
Cast iron electric gates open from Church Street to a gravelled drive leading to a wide parking area for several vehicles next to the house. To the side of the property is a private pedestrian gate leading directly to St Guthlac's Church, a vegetable garden, two garden sheds, a green house and garden store.

Gardens
The main garden is laid out behind the house and overlooked by the lovely rear façade. The secluded grounds have many varieties of mature trees including a lovely Tulip tree and are laid out with wide expanses of lawn edged with mature hedging and shrubs. A hand-gate leads to a sheltered area with an ornamental pond with a timber footbridge, and on to lawns and mature trees and fruit trees. Running along the back of the house is a sunny terrace which is the ideal place in which to sit and enjoy views of the gardens.

Property Features :

• AN IMPRESSIVE HISTORIC RESIDENCE WITH FINE PERIOD DETAILS & SECLUDED GARDENS
• Entrance Lobby, Reception Hall
• Drawing Room, Dining Room/Family Room
• Kitchen with walk-in Pantry
• Twin Galleries & Inner Landing