What the owner told us…

“We were specifically looking for a renovation project with a large garden, and we just fell in love with the character and potential this house offered. The village feel was perfect, and being so close to Stamford made it ideal for us. Sitting in the garden on warm summer mornings with a coffee, hearing the birds in the trees… that’s something we’ll really miss.”

Our Thoughts…

Some homes just have that instant feeling of warmth the moment you arrive, and this beautiful cottage on School Road is exactly that kind of place.

Tucked into the heart of Barnack, this Grade II listed stone cottage dates back to around 1750 and is absolutely full of character. It’s the sort of home that feels calm and settled, with thick stone walls, original features, and a sense that it’s been carefully looked after and thoughtfully restored over time.

The current owners have poured so much care into modernising the house while bringing its heritage back to life. Fireplaces have been restored, stonework has been exposed, traditional internal doors reinstated, and the whole space has been improved in a way that keeps the soul of the cottage intact.

The living room is one of those spaces you’ll instantly want to sink into. Cosy and full of atmosphere, it has wooden floors underfoot, a beautiful stone fireplace, and a wood burning stove that becomes the heart of the house in winter. It’s easy to imagine quiet evenings in here with the fire on and the rest of the world shut out.

And what’s so lovely about this home is how surprisingly flexible it is downstairs. With two separate reception rooms, it adapts brilliantly to modern life. The second reception space is currently used as a playroom, which really shows how easily the layout works for families. It could just as easily become a dining room again, a snug, a home office, or even the main sitting room if you wanted a larger lounge space.

There was also a second wood burning stove here previously. The current owners chose to remove the stove itself, but everything is still in place, so it could easily be reinstated if a new owner wanted that extra cosy feature.

One thing you notice throughout the cottage is the natural light. Every room, apart from the bathrooms, enjoys dual aspect windows, which is such a rare treat in a period home. It means the spaces feel bright and open all day long, with sunlight moving through the house from morning to evening.

The kitchen has also been recently renovated, with a wall removed to create a much more open plan feel. It’s a room that suits the cottage perfectly, full of warmth and practicality, with thoughtful storage, rustic shelving, and a lovely sense that it’s a space made for everyday life as much as entertaining.

Upstairs, you’ll find two generous double bedrooms, both peaceful and full of character, again with those dual aspect windows bringing in plenty of light. The principal bedroom has the added bonus of its own en suite, and there’s also a separate, spacious built in wardrobe, which is such a luxury in a cottage of this age.

But as special as the house is, the garden is something else entirely.

The owners originally fell in love with the potential of the outdoor space, and they’ve completely transformed it into a series of usable, beautiful areas. There’s room to relax, to grow, to play, and to entertain. They’ve created an orchard area, an allotment space, walkways, trellising, and even a pond, making it feel like a proper country garden with something new to enjoy in every season.

Tucked within the garden are two real bonuses too, a garden office pod and a separate gym pod, which make working from home or carving out your own space incredibly easy.

Even better, planning permission is already in place to extend the kitchen, with the potential (subject to further consents) to create even more living accommodation. A huge amount of groundwork has already been done, giving the next owner exciting options for the future.

And then there’s Barnack itself.

This is one of the area’s most sought after villages, loved for its community feel, countryside walks, and beautiful stone character. The Millstone pub is a real village favourite, perfect for a relaxed evening or Sunday lunch, and Barnack Primary School is right nearby, which is a huge draw for families.

Stamford is just a few minutes away, giving you all the independent shops, cafés, restaurants and schools the town is so well known for, while Peterborough is also within easy reach at around 20 minutes away, with fast rail links and commuter connections.

This is a home that feels peaceful, characterful, and deeply special, the kind of cottage that wraps itself around you.

If you’ve been looking for a village house with a generous garden, beautiful original features, and exciting potential still to come, you really need to see this one in person.