4 bedroom house for sale

Overview

A meticulously restored period home, where every corner exudes elegance and charm. Natural light floods the spacious interiors, accentuating the period features and creating a welcoming atmosphere.At the heart of the home lies the open-plan kitchen, adorned with an Aga stove and exquisite stone work surfaces. Designed for both entertaining and everyday living, this space is ideal for gatherings of family and friends. In the colder months, the wood-burning stove provides a casual space to relax. The sitting room complemented by parquet flooring and a wood burning stove would make a perfect playroom or spacious study. Ascend to the first floor to discover the grandeur of the elegant drawing room, boasting a Juliet balcony, exposed floorboards, and a striking wood-burning stove. This captivating space invites relaxation and conversation, offering a perfect setting for moments of tranquillity.The luxurious principal bedroom suite is a sanctuary of comfort and style, featuring exposed beams, a vaulted ceiling, and a lavish bathroom with limestone tiles and an open double shower. The guest bedroom also has an en suite while bedrooms three and four share a family bathroom with freestanding bath and separate shower.Outside, the private garden offers a serene escape for al fresco dining and relaxation, with low-maintenance landscaping ensuring effortless enjoyment. A large, covered area, perfect for various uses, complements the outdoor space, alongside a convenient double garage.Seller InsightSurrounded by a patchwork of woodland and meadows and set in the centre of the exceptional village of Great Gransden is the location for this special, spacious, family home. Once a busy village pub built in the Victorian era, until it was inspirationally converted into domestic accommodation some years ago and which has been the much-loved home for its present owners for the past ten years.The owners lived and worked in London but, as their family numbers increased, were looking to move into a more rural setting, but one with good amenities, plus essential train links into the capital. After much searching in this desirable area, once they crossed the threshold of The Old Plough, their decision was instant. This wonderful house is intriguing and one containing an abundance of natural welcome. Since coming to live here, the owners have considerably added to the comforts and luxuries of their home, but always with respect to its history. One major project was to have the cellar 'tanked' which has provided a practical and well-proportioned laundry/storage room. Day to day living is on the ground floor and mainly open plan, but with a quiet, cosy, snug. Another delight is what was the original 'function' room of the pub on the upper floor, is now a charming, sunny, multi-functional space. With such an adaptable layout, this lovely home is a wonderful venue for entertaining friends and family whatever the occasion.The village is friendly and active with a host of activities taking place to suit all ages and tastes. There is well utilised Reading Room, alongside a well-stocked convenience store/post office. Education opportunities for children of all ages are highly rated with an excellent choice of both state and independent schools all within easy reach. The ancient woodlands around the village are renowned for their bluebells and rare oxlips, with supermarkets being located nearby in Cambourne and St Neots. The main line station is situated here providing a regular service into the capital and, also, direct to Gatwick if required. There is so much to enjoy living here, not least of which is Bourne Country Club which has a full range of excellent facilities, including a swimming pool. An extra joy is being conveniently close the beautiful city of Cambridge, for its wonderful architecture and museums, together with a full range of cultural activities.This is a wonderful home in a special village and ready for new owners to unpack and enjoy life in such a superior location.Village informationIf you love the idea of a quintessentially English village the popular and sought-after village of Great Gransden could be for you. Great Gransden is well known for its many attractive period homes and picturesque views. Surrounded by undulating countryside it is conveniently located for Cambridge, St Neots and Bedford. It has a thriving community with a primary school, playgroup and children's nursery, a new sports centre and sports fields with a pavilion, a playground with tennis and bowls facilities, plus a village shop. St Neots, about 7.5 miles away, has a bustling high street, weekly market and a variety of sports and leisure facilities. TransportGreat Gransden has easy access to the A428 St Neots/Cambridge route with links into the M11, A14 and A1(M) and the wider national motorway network. The nearby town of St Neots has a mainline train station providing regular fast trains into London King's Cross in about 40 minutes. EducationGreat Gransden has its own well-regarded primary school, Barnabas Oley CofE Primary with the nearest secondary education at the equally well-regarded Cambourne Village College (3.5 miles) and Comberton Village College (6.5 miles). Kimbolton School, an independent co-educational day and boarding school is about 15 miles away and has a dedicated school bus service from Great Gransden. Cambridge has a wide selection of highly sought-after independent primary and secondary schools including Kings College and The Perse.Agents NotesTenure: FreeholdYear Built: 1841EPC: Exempt Grade II ListedLocal Authority: Huntingdonshire District CouncilCouncil Tax Band: E IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS: We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum of six months, with the exception of short term accommodation. A security deposit of at least one month's rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant's responsibility to insure any personal possessions.BUYERS INFORMATIONTo conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers. We use the services of a third party, Lifetime Legal, who will contact you directly at an agreed time to do this. They will need the full name, date of birth and current address of all buyers. There is a nominal charge of £60 including VAT for this (for the transaction not per person), payable direct to Lifetime Legal. Please note, we are unable to issue a memorandum of sale until the checks are complete.REFERRAL FEESWe may refer you to recommended providers of ancillary services such as Conveyancing, Financial Services, Insurance and Surveying. We may receive a commission payment fee or other benefit (known as a referral fee) for recommending their services. You are not under any obligation to use the services of the recommended provider. The ancillary service provider may be an associated company of Thomas Morris For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses/for-sale_i71183287

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