House For Sale £650,000
Avenue Road is one of the most sought-after locations in the Cambridgeshire market town of St Neots and, as the vendors exclusive agent, we are delighted to offer for sale this stunning family home.
Ashdown dates to 1896, this double fronted, detached Victorian villa has been extended and greatly improved by the current owners to offer a tasteful blend of original period features and modern contemporary finishes.
The ground floor offers two very generous reception rooms to the front, with a light and bright, full width kitchen/dining room to the rear with bifold doors opening out to the pretty South facing garden. There is also a downstairs cloakroom/utility and an office area.
Upstairs are three very well-appointed double bedrooms with a modern family bathroom as well as a new en-suite serving the principal bedroom.
This property is ideally located to make full use of all the amenities that St Neots has to offer.
Minutes’ walk to the station which offers high speed rail links to London Kings Cross, as well as being within walking distance to primary and secondary schools, the Market Square, High Street with its array of shops and eateries as well as the Riverside Park.
Early internal inspection is strongly advised.
Sellers Insight
“When we first saw the house, we were struck by how pretty is was, a real gem” says the current owner of this double fronted detached Victorian house, “its symmetrical chocolate box façade emanating a sense of history and charm. As soon as we stepped inside, it was love at first sight, and we could see the potential to create a home for our young family here.”
Since then, the owners have made various improvements to the property. “We set about restoring the house to its former glory, ” they say, “infusing the period property with a delicate twist of the modern. Keeping as many original features as we could, we have transformed the house inside and out: Redecorating and rewiring throughout; repointing the brickwork on the existing façade; and adding two new extensions sympathetic to the history of the building. Each room has its own character, with unique features including the beautiful fireplace in the living room, arched church windows in the porch, and old kitchen floor tiles re-laid as a doorstep to the front of the house. Meanwhile, the modern kitchen-diner in the extension has played host to many a sociable evening with family and friends, with bi-fold doors opening onto the patio to create a wonderfully open indoor-outdoor entertaining space.”
Outside, the south facing garden provides an extension of the indoor living accommodation during the warmer months of the year. “The garden really comes into its own when the flowers are in bloom, ” say the owners, “resplendent with every colour from pinks and purples to various shades of yellow and white. Sitting outside on Spring evenings, with a view of the characterful outbuilding, it is so picturesque.”
The location of the property has much to offer, too. “The High Street is well stocked with amenities and entertainments alike, from beautiful churches and museums to shops and a bowling alley, ” say the owners. “The best schools in St Neots are right on our doorstep, and the train station, parks and amenities are all walking distance from Ashdown. We never need to use the car, as everything is so accessible on foot, it simply ticks all the boxes.”
“Having brought our first child into the house and since having another happy arrival, this has been such a wonderful family home for us, and we shall take with us so many joyful memories of our time here. We’ve simply and sadly outgrown it”
“The porch provides a wonderful welcome to the home with its stunning church arch windows, and one of the original kitchen floor tiles re-laid as a doorstep.”
“There is a wonderful sense of community in the neighbourhood, with everyone looking out for each other. This has been particularly evident during the pandemic, with children putting up drawings of rainbows in the windows of their houses, and the whole street stepping outside every week to clap for the nhs. Our street hosted a party to celebrate the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan, with the whole area decked out in decorations and table laden with food. The day had a real sense of friendly, community camaraderie, which typifies the neighbourhood generally too.”
Local Information
St Neots is a charming riverside market town of Saxon origin. The town was an important paper-making centre during the 19th Century with the first machine made paper made here in 1798 and some of the original mill buildings can still be seen by the river.
The core of the town centres around a broad and spacious marketplace; one of the largest in England. A traditional market has been held here weekly since 1135 offering a selection of goods including locally produced foods. Many characterful 17th and 18th Century properties can be found lining the square and in the narrow streets leading off it. The town has a range of brand and independent shops, banks, restaurants, bars and a multi-screen cinema. The town is also well served with supermarkets including Waitrose, Tesco, Aldi, Lidl and M&S Foodhall.
The Great Ouse meanders to the west of the town and is popular with pleasure craft and anglers. A lovely riverside park runs the length of the town and forms part of the Ouse Valley Way and is the venue for a variety of events throughout the summer months.
Transport
St Neots has easy access to the A1M and A428 providing fast road routes to the North/South as well as East/West and links into the wider national motorway network. The Madingley Road Park & Ride into Cambridge City centre is about 25 minutes’ drive and Peterborough is about a 35-minute drive.
From Avenue Road it is an easy walk into the High Street or to the train station in about 15 minutes for those wishing to commute to London. Fast trains run from St Neots with journey times into London King’s Cross in approx. 40 minutes or to the North via Peterborough in approx. 25 minutes.
Schools
St Neots is in the catchment area for some well-regarded schools and within the town there are several Ofsted Rated “Good” primary schools including: Priory Park Infants, St Mary’s CofE Primary and Middlefield Primary schools. For secondary education Samuel Pepys School is Ofsted Rated “Outstanding”.
The highly regarded Kimbolton School, an independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 4 to 18 is about 15 minutes’ drive away.
Agents Information
Tenure: Freehold
Year Built: 1896
Council Tax Band: D
EPC: D
Important Note to Purchasers:
We endeavour to make our sales 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. Any 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 measurements have been taken as a guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. Please be advised that some of the particulars may be awaiting vendor approval. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.
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Ashdown dates to 1896, this double fronted, detached Victorian villa has been extended and greatly improved by the current owners to offer a tasteful blend of original period features and modern contemporary finishes.
The ground floor offers two very generous reception rooms to the front, with a light and bright, full width kitchen/dining room to the rear with bifold doors opening out to the pretty South facing garden. There is also a downstairs cloakroom/utility and an office area.
Upstairs are three very well-appointed double bedrooms with a modern family bathroom as well as a new en-suite serving the principal bedroom.
This property is ideally located to make full use of all the amenities that St Neots has to offer.
Minutes’ walk to the station which offers high speed rail links to London Kings Cross, as well as being within walking distance to primary and secondary schools, the Market Square, High Street with its array of shops and eateries as well as the Riverside Park.
Early internal inspection is strongly advised.
Sellers Insight
“When we first saw the house, we were struck by how pretty is was, a real gem” says the current owner of this double fronted detached Victorian house, “its symmetrical chocolate box façade emanating a sense of history and charm. As soon as we stepped inside, it was love at first sight, and we could see the potential to create a home for our young family here.”
Since then, the owners have made various improvements to the property. “We set about restoring the house to its former glory, ” they say, “infusing the period property with a delicate twist of the modern. Keeping as many original features as we could, we have transformed the house inside and out: Redecorating and rewiring throughout; repointing the brickwork on the existing façade; and adding two new extensions sympathetic to the history of the building. Each room has its own character, with unique features including the beautiful fireplace in the living room, arched church windows in the porch, and old kitchen floor tiles re-laid as a doorstep to the front of the house. Meanwhile, the modern kitchen-diner in the extension has played host to many a sociable evening with family and friends, with bi-fold doors opening onto the patio to create a wonderfully open indoor-outdoor entertaining space.”
Outside, the south facing garden provides an extension of the indoor living accommodation during the warmer months of the year. “The garden really comes into its own when the flowers are in bloom, ” say the owners, “resplendent with every colour from pinks and purples to various shades of yellow and white. Sitting outside on Spring evenings, with a view of the characterful outbuilding, it is so picturesque.”
The location of the property has much to offer, too. “The High Street is well stocked with amenities and entertainments alike, from beautiful churches and museums to shops and a bowling alley, ” say the owners. “The best schools in St Neots are right on our doorstep, and the train station, parks and amenities are all walking distance from Ashdown. We never need to use the car, as everything is so accessible on foot, it simply ticks all the boxes.”
“Having brought our first child into the house and since having another happy arrival, this has been such a wonderful family home for us, and we shall take with us so many joyful memories of our time here. We’ve simply and sadly outgrown it”
“The porch provides a wonderful welcome to the home with its stunning church arch windows, and one of the original kitchen floor tiles re-laid as a doorstep.”
“There is a wonderful sense of community in the neighbourhood, with everyone looking out for each other. This has been particularly evident during the pandemic, with children putting up drawings of rainbows in the windows of their houses, and the whole street stepping outside every week to clap for the nhs. Our street hosted a party to celebrate the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan, with the whole area decked out in decorations and table laden with food. The day had a real sense of friendly, community camaraderie, which typifies the neighbourhood generally too.”
Local Information
St Neots is a charming riverside market town of Saxon origin. The town was an important paper-making centre during the 19th Century with the first machine made paper made here in 1798 and some of the original mill buildings can still be seen by the river.
The core of the town centres around a broad and spacious marketplace; one of the largest in England. A traditional market has been held here weekly since 1135 offering a selection of goods including locally produced foods. Many characterful 17th and 18th Century properties can be found lining the square and in the narrow streets leading off it. The town has a range of brand and independent shops, banks, restaurants, bars and a multi-screen cinema. The town is also well served with supermarkets including Waitrose, Tesco, Aldi, Lidl and M&S Foodhall.
The Great Ouse meanders to the west of the town and is popular with pleasure craft and anglers. A lovely riverside park runs the length of the town and forms part of the Ouse Valley Way and is the venue for a variety of events throughout the summer months.
Transport
St Neots has easy access to the A1M and A428 providing fast road routes to the North/South as well as East/West and links into the wider national motorway network. The Madingley Road Park & Ride into Cambridge City centre is about 25 minutes’ drive and Peterborough is about a 35-minute drive.
From Avenue Road it is an easy walk into the High Street or to the train station in about 15 minutes for those wishing to commute to London. Fast trains run from St Neots with journey times into London King’s Cross in approx. 40 minutes or to the North via Peterborough in approx. 25 minutes.
Schools
St Neots is in the catchment area for some well-regarded schools and within the town there are several Ofsted Rated “Good” primary schools including: Priory Park Infants, St Mary’s CofE Primary and Middlefield Primary schools. For secondary education Samuel Pepys School is Ofsted Rated “Outstanding”.
The highly regarded Kimbolton School, an independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 4 to 18 is about 15 minutes’ drive away.
Agents Information
Tenure: Freehold
Year Built: 1896
Council Tax Band: D
EPC: D
Important Note to Purchasers:
We endeavour to make our sales 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. Any 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 measurements have been taken as a guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. Please be advised that some of the particulars may be awaiting vendor approval. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.
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