Maryland Bank, Boston, PE20

Maryland Bank, £445,000

Boston, PE20 3RW

 Converted Church  Ornate Features  Grade II Listed  Mezzanine First Floor

 Award Winning Design  Field Views & Attractive Gardens  Open Plan Living  NO ONWARD CHAIN

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The Old Church, Maryland Bank, Amber Hill, Boston, PE20 3RW

Starkey & Brown are proud to offer this rare opportunity to purchase an exquisite Grade II listed converted church, designed by world renowned and award winning designer, Es Devlin.

Built in 1867, this Victorian gothic style church was converted in 2002 resulting in a spectacular combination of traditional and modern architecture. Through the use of ecclesiastical and contemporary finishes a completely individual property has been created, situated peacefully within the rural serenity of the Lincolnshire Fens.

The property is conveniently located for professionals with excellent transport links to Lincoln, Grantham, Newark, Sleaford and Boston. London is comfortably within two hours door to door, by fast train via Grantham or Peterborough.

This is a property that offers true flexibility for the new owner, wonderful as is or to apply their own creativity to this magnificent property. It is only the second time this property has been made available for sale - opportunities to purchase properties like this are exceptionally rare!

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Introduction Mezzanine First Floor The Old Church is both magnificent in its stature and breath- The first floor mezzanine level can be accessed from taking in its grandeur. A stunning conversion and architectural either end of the Church via attractive cast iron spiral masterpiece without any detriment to the original period and staircases. character, using an abundance of reclaimed materials, ecclesiastical relics and superb design features which have This superb space would make the perfect romantic bedroom seamlessly transformed this historically important 19th Century area with vaulted ceilings, built in wardrobes and a separate church into an uber contemporary and exceptional residential wc. However, the mezzanine also provides an excellent dwelling of vast proportions, which is simply unsurpassed in this studio space or is ideal for work/study or as a relaxation region. area.

Internally this beautiful property boasts an abundance of An oversized double bed commands the area and sits within entirely flexible accommodation, which with an absence of the overhang of the vaulted ceiling and exposed beams which internal walls, is presented in an almost entirely open-plan on closer inspection have carved heads of Kings and Queens style. adorning the bedding, maintaining the grand luxury styling.

The full height vaulted ceiling with exposed beams extending Grounds the length of the building, is complemented by the original The manicured grounds include an expansive lawn area, two leaded and stained glass windows, providing a truly majestic paved patio areas, complemented by hedging and a variety of appearance and creating an evocative sense of light and space attractive trees, shrubs and flowers framing open countryside which leaves you awestruck. to all sides and magnificent open vistas, stretching to the horizon and incredible sunsets to the West. Ground Floor The enormous central space provides a wealth of useable living Gated entrance opens to a gravel driveway leading to a areas, yet remains intimate in its feel. multiple vehicle parking area and front entrance with a charming, timber built summerhouse. Utilising underfloor A two-metre tall, cylindrical wood burning Swedish stove creates heating, the outbuilding can also be used as a guest house, the perfect snug area, with configuration options for two living home office or creative space. areas, a reading area, two sleeping areas with floor to ceiling privacy curtains and a large built in study area set on a raised Heating platform with a bespoke fitted desk built of reclaimed materials The heating was designed with efficiency in mind. The building has exceptional insulation and features a large A free standing roll-top claw foot bath adds the perfect shot of underground gas tank which serves boiler and back-up boiler eccentricity to this artistic, eclectic, beautiful room. to a series of radiators that run the perimeter of the internal walls. Kitchen The beautiful kitchen area certainly inspires creativity and offers This, offset with the ceramic Swedish wood stove and under a truly awe-inspiring space in which to entertain and relax with floor heating in the kitchen, keeps the building consistently friends/family. warm with great efficiency.

Situated in the original pentagonal apse at the site of the original alter, the kitchen features a spectacular vaulted ceiling, a selection of units built from reclaimed materials, a full size Rangemaster with electric hob/griddle and an additional 4 ring gas hob ensuring a serious space for those who love cooking, complimented by built in dishwasher, fridge and freezer.

Bathing Additional to the free standing bath, a private shower room on the ground floor offers a contemporary double shower enclosure with a high level period style wc and an ecclestical hand wash basin kept warm via a heated chrome towel rail. A second wc is discretely housed on the mezzanine floor.