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71 North Brink, PE13 1LN Wisbech, Wisbech
877.706 €
Listed May 30, 2026
About this listing
SUMMARY
A wonderful Grade II Listed period home, of great historic interest, overlooking the River Nene, close to Wisbech Grammar School, offering six bedrooms over three storeys. The accommodation boasts a wealth of period features and grand reception rooms and is set on a plot of around 0.7 acres (STMS). DESCRIPTION
Formed from the major part of an early nineteenth century home, this impressive Grade II Listed property must be viewed to fully appreciate the space and character of the accommodation which has been carefully restored by the current owners. Once home to the Peckover family, known for their banking business, as well as their philanthropy. The property and its estate were split and sold, probably in the 1930's, to a Major Smedley after the war who lived there until his death in 2001, which is when the current owners acquired it. The ground floor features a study, sitting room, kitchen, breakfast room and wonderful dining room with an impressive bay window which is matched in the drawing room on the floor above. The first floor has four bedrooms, with a further two on the second floor. Additionally, there is a multi-room basement. The house impresses with the character features which have been retained, such as the staircase, doors, shutters, and fireplaces. Externally there is gated parking alongside the house and extensive, west facing gardens which include sweeping lawn, numerous mature trees, a former tennis court, World War II Bunker a Hermitage and stone medieval church traceried window. In total the plot extends to around 0.7 acre (STMS).Standing North Brink this lovely home is well situated for the town centre with all its shopping facilities, restaurants and public houses. Additionally Wisbech Grammar School is only a very short walk away, also situated on North Brink. Entrance Hall
With impressive, solid wood door, from the front aspect. Double doors open to the reception hall. Reception Hall
A wide, welcoming hallway featuring a flagstone floor, this hall houses the original staircase raising to the second floor with lantern light above the stairwell allowing for plenty of natural light to flood into the hallway and landings. A door opens to stairs leading down to the basement. A further door leads out to the side aspect, onto the drive. Cloakroom
Fitted with wc and hand wash basin. Sitting Room
A lovely double aspect room with open fireplace, in stone surround, ideal as a day to day living room. Study
Having a bay window to the front aspect this room also features a tile lined fireplace with original chimneypiece over. Either side of the chimney breast there are arched recesses fitted with shelving and low-level cupboards. Dining Room
This magnificent formal dining room has a large open fireplace with marble surround and tiled inserts, a wide bay window features curved full height windows with shutters. The windows open onto a west facing terrace overlooking the garden. This room comes complete with a former butler's pantry. Kitchen
This modern kitchen is fitted with an excellent range of base drawer and cupboard storage units to three walls, with contrasting work surface over having an inset butler sink with mixer tap and granite surround. Further wall cupboards and display cabinets provide further storage. There is space for a range cooker with hood over. A large, arched window overlooks the garden. Utility Room
Providing further useful storage and a second sink, this utility room also has space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble drier. Breakfast Room
This bright room is ideal for everyday dining, and has French doors, with shutters, leading out to the terrace. A large fireplace houses a wood burning Rayburn, which provides further heating as well as cooking facilities. Basement
A useful multi room basement, see floorplan for layout. First Floor Landing
From this landing stairs continue to the second floor, galleried landing and steps lead to the drawing room. Fitted storage. Bedroom 1
A lovely double aspect bedroom with overlooking the river. This room features a fireplace with marble surround. Bedroom 2
A super double bedroom with bay window to the front aspect overlooking the river. Attractive cast iron fireplace with tiled panels and ornate surround. Fitted storage and a door to bedroom 4. Bedroom 4
Having doors from the both the landing and bedroom 2, this room could readily double as a dressing room or nursery if required. Window to the front aspect. Bedroom 3
With a window to the rear aspect offering a view over the garden this room features a further fireplace, with unusual, ornate, carved surround. Bathroom
Fitted with a modern bathroom suite comprising bath with mixer tap, shower in cubicle, and vanity hand washbasin with storage under. Separate Wc
With wc. Drawing Room
This stunning room reflects the dining room on the floor below, with a wide bay window overlooking the garden. The focal point of the room is a large open fireplace with marble surround. The high ceiling features ornate moulded cornice. Second Floor Landing
A lovely landing partially galleried with the lantern light allowing for natural light to flood in. Bedroom 5
A generous double bedroom with bay window overlooking the river and beyond. A cast iron fireplace with decorative pattern is set into a chimney breast with moulded surround. Alongside the fireplace there is fitted storage. Bedroom 6
With window to the front aspect overlooking the river and beyond. Bathroom
This large bathroom has a freestanding roll top bath, with 'telephone' style mixer tap and shower attachment, shower in separate cubicle, wc and hand wash basin. A chimney breast houses a large antique cast iron fire. External
From North Brink double gates open to the side of the property to a wide gravelled parking area. From this area a door opens to the hall and a gate leads to the rear garden. There is also a greenhouse within this area. The rear, west facing garden, has a wide sun terrace adjoining the house, with doors from the breakfast and dining rooms. This terrace provides a lovely sitting or dining area overlooking the garden. Steps lead down from the terrace to a wide area of lawn bordered by numerous mature, specimen, trees and shrubs. Towards the foot of this first area of garden, is a World War II bunker, a medieval church traceried window and a period hermitage, maybe once used as a folly by the homeowners. Continuing past the hermitage and screened from the rest of the garden by mature shrubs, is a former tennis court which has fallen into disrepair but could be reinstated. The area has been used as a vegetable garden with a number of raised beds. Overlooking this area is a former summerhouse, and as with the rest of the garden the area is bordered by trees. In total the plot extends to around 0.7 acre (STMS), and as with the house, must be viewed to be fully appreciated. Location
Wisbech, the Capital of the Fens, is a historic market well known for its Georgian architecture. Amenities within the town include a theatre, cinemas swimming pool, library, excellent schooling including Wisbech Grammar School, an eclectic range of independent shops and Horsefair Shopping Centre. Additionally, there is a great mix of bars and restaurants. The town hosts a market twice a week,
Attractions within the town include Peckover House, The Castle, the Wisbech & Fenland Museum as well as The Merchants Trail. This trail gives the history of many of the towns famous characters.
Wisbech Park extends to over 12 acres, with amenities including tennis courts, bowls green, children's play areas and a multi-use games area for five-a-side football and basketball. Agents Note
Two Veissman boilers were fitted in October 2024, each floor is zoned to allow for maximum efficiency. 1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.Show more