Historic 17th Century Stamford Property Listed for £5 million
An exquisite 17th century property - Barn Hill House, recognised for its authentic Georgian features, is now available on the open market for the first time in many years. The Grade II* Listed house, located in Stamford, is guided at a price of £5 million.
Detailed Overview of the Property
The property spans across four sprawling floors and comprises of seven bedrooms and five bathrooms. The generous plot that it rests on approaches one acre and includes a quaint summer house, as well as an extensive encircling wall.
An electrically-powered, gated driveway leads to plentiful private parking at the property, with the provision of additional garaging facilities in the vicinity.
The estate agents handling the listing, King West, notable specialists in heritage and country properties, confirmed that Barn Hill House has undergone several upgrades, extensions and refurbishments over the years. However, it has maintained an allegiance to its heritage, keeping the original internal walls intact.
Focusing on Intricate Features
A cross the threshold of the double-height, double front doors reveals a panelled reception hall, with a dual-aspect office positioned off to the left. The drawing room leads through to a dining room, while further down the hall, a dual-aspect library is strategically located. The heart of the house showcases a beautiful Cantilevered staircase, with detailed cast-iron balusters and floral motifs.
The lower ground floor is the oldest area of the house, displaying large, unchamfered beam work and windows. A more recent addition to the property is the Orangery; a modern feature that includes underfloor heating and is abundantly illuminated with natural light through dual-height windows and sky-reaching vaulted ceilings.
The Orangery also exhibits double doors that open onto an outdoor dining terrace, providing panoramic views of Stamford’s historic rooftops.