Fosdyke, Boston

A beautiful Grade II Listed former vicarage set in an idyllic and wonderful position with far-reaching views. The five-bedroom detached family home enjoys views towards the church and has been upgraded by the current owners, revealing a beautifully proportioned and bright interior, infused with original decorative features. Additionally, the property boasts mature, landscaped gardens and a range of outbuildings, including a home office, a garage and a newly installed EV charging point. Peterborough’s advantageous high-speed rail network to London Kings Cross, (approximately 45 minutes away) is located around 28 miles from the property.

The current owners moved here about 18 years ago, and the property required extensive work. One of the first major tasks was replacing the entire roof, followed by landscaping the rear garden to create a large patio and a vegetable garden. Inside, they installed new bathrooms, a new boiler, and a new oil pipe, completely overhauled the drainage outside, and extended the parking area to include a turning circle around the tree. The sash windows have been carefully restored, with some replaced like-for-like, and in 2021, a new kitchen was installed.

Originally built in 1882, as indicated by a date-brick, the house served as the vicarage for the neighbouring church. It is set in a beautiful, private location with stunning views over open fields, with the church providing a picturesque backdrop. On several occasions, couples have requested to have their wedding photographs taken in the garden with the church behind. The front garden is lined with magnificent horse chestnut trees, while the rear garden is home to a variety of fruit trees, including Bramley apples, pears, plums, and cherries.

The house itself is exceptionally spacious and filled with natural light. The atrium hall is particularly impressive, and original features remain throughout, including fireplaces in most rooms. The owners primarily use the one in the lounge, but others could easily be reinstated. The snug is believed to have been the original kitchen, as it retains the old range within a brick fireplace and features the servants’ staircase in the corner. Externally, the property is well-equipped with a range of outbuildings, including a home office and a garage.