UNDER £500,000

The Rise, Church Road, Stamford Bridge

Period property

Price £475,000

Contact: Hunters

Tel: 01904 621026

THE lovely thing about period properties is they all have a story to tell. Take this wonderful old house in Stamford Bridge, which from the 17th to 19th Century used to be a brew house and supplied all the local pubs. What tales must have been told during those years.

Strangely enough the house took on a dramatically different role in the early 1900s when it became the village school. Talk about chalk and cheese.

But a rich history isn’t the only attraction. Set over three levels there is a lovely blend of old and new throughout along with a plenty of character.

As agents Hunters tell us: If quirky and different is what you are looking for, look no further.

That said it lends itself perfectly to modern family living thanks to the airy fitted kitchen with Neff integral appliances. Then through double doors we discover an enormous open plan lounge and dining area.

The quirks are saved for the first floor which is reached by an original staircase. Here you will find three bedrooms with wonderful vaulted ceilings.

However, the house bathroom is definitely bang up to date with a three piece suite, walk in shower having a slate shower tray, wash hand basin, low level W/C, tiled walls and floor with underfloor heating.

Outside there are gardens to three sides which are gravelled for easy maintenance to the front and side.

At the rear is a paved patio area, a brick built garden shed and steps leading down to the driveway.

Hedging around the perimeter offers a good degree of privacy, while another bonus from the garden is views up the street and onto the Church.

The driveway offers off street parking for multiple vehicles and in turn leads to a garage with power and light, plus a workshop.

So there we have it, a house with the best of both worlds, from modern convenience to period character, not to mention that well documented and fascinating history.