House For Sale £2,750,000
A distinctive Victorian country house, occupying an idyllic setting in 23 acres of glorious gardens and grounds with far reaching views.
Location
• Bourn is an attractive west Cambridgeshire village with a good range of local facilities including a post office/shop, church, hairdressers, cafe, two public houses/restaurants and a primary school rated as outstanding by Ofsted. Cambridge Country Club (formerly Bourn Golf and Country Club) is billed to re-open in June 2021 with a luxurious new complex offering a wellness centre, gym, luxury spa, swimming pool and a new bar and restaurant with views over the very well-established 18 hole golf course.
• The University city of Cambridge is about 9 miles east and is not only world renowned for its academic achievements, but has also become recognised as an important centre for the "high tech" and "bio-tech" industries with the University Research and Development Laboratories, Science Park, arm, Microsoft, AstraZeneca and Addenbrooke's Hospital/Biomedical Campus.
• The city offers extensive cultural and shopping facilities together with an outstanding choice of independent schools for all ages.
• London commuters are also well served with services to King's Cross from St Neots (42 minutes) and Royston (37 minutes) lying 10 miles west and 11 miles south respectively.
(All distances and times are approximate)
Description
Bourn Lodge provides an extremely rare opportunity to acquire a privately situated country house with over 23 acres of gently undulating land in this highly accessible west Cambridgeshire village. Formerly The Dower House to the Bourn Hall Estate and dating from 1866, the present owners purchased the property in 1966 and it is believed this is only the second time that it has been
offered for sale in 100 years.
Constructed with brick elevations under a slate roof, the house has a distinctive castellated facade with stone dressed bay windows. The principal reception rooms and bedrooms have dual aspects and benefit from wonderful views over the gardens and grounds, Bourn village and rolling countryside beyond.
The well-proportioned accommodation is arranged over two floors and is ideal for a good sized family. This secluded setting provides considerable potential for further alterations and additions, subject to any necessary planning permissions.
Outside
The property is approached over an approximately 200 yard long private concrete driveway to an extensive parking area in front of the former Coach House/Stable Block. This triple gable fronted building is constructed with brick elevations under a slate roof and comprises 2 Garages and 2 Loose Boxes (currently used as storage) and an excellent first floor Office with a pitched ceiling incorporating 4 skylights and a useful Kitchenette. *error*. The main house is approached over a gated, gravelled driveway with extensive gravelled parking space to the west of the house.
The Gardens
The house stands centrally in over 1 acre of beautifully landscaped gardens. The principal areas lie to the south, west and east, comprising gently rolling lawns interspersed with well stocked shrub and flower beds and borders. There are also a number of fine specimen trees including horse chestnuts,
sycamore and 4 walnuts. To the north-west of the house is an extensive area of productive vegetable garden and a large fruit cage, Greenhouse, Potting Shed and Store Room. Former brick Water Tower (dated 1866) currently used as a dog kennel with adjoining run. Discretely positioned in the north-eastern corner of the garden is a heated Swimming Pool 47' x 20' (14.33m x 6.10m) fully enclosed and sheltered by walling, partly clad with wisteria. Alongside is a hard Tennis Court, enclosed by chain link fencing and walling & evergreen hedges on 2 sides.
Meadows/Paddocks
There are over 20 acres of gently undulating meadows providing a wonderful amenity for walking and an ideal opportunity for equestrian enthusiasts with 3 well fenced paddocks, varying in size. The main paddock lies to the south and east of the house which benefits from 2 large natural ponds creating a wonderful habitat for wildlife. Over the last 4 decades, the present owners carried out an extensive tree planting scheme to create a number of deep belts along the rear field boundaries which together provides a further screen and privacy to the property. Alongside the former Victorian Coach House/Stable Block are two timber Stables (each 11' 2" x 9' 5"/3.40m x 2.87m) with power and light. There is also a nearby Tractor Shed/Store in the starvation pen and a Field Shelter in the northern paddock.
In all the property comprises about 23.49 acres (9.507 hectares).
Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way
The property is sold, subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way. In particular, the property is sold subject to (i) a right of way over the concrete driveway for the adjacent farmer to access the field adjoining the western boundary of the property; (ii) the same farmer's
right to water (with a submeter) to his nearby cattle tank and with the benefit of an easement for the main water supply from the cwc main stop-cock to the west of Lodge Cottage
Development Overage
The property will be sold, subject to a development overage of £100,000 to be paid if planning permission is obtained for re-development of the former Coach House/Stable Block to separate an individual residential dwelling(s) within 15 years of completion of the sale. The overage will not apply if the building is to be converted to an annexe ancillary to the main house –but if subsequently sold or let separately the overage would become payable.
The overage will be triggered on commencement of the development for letting or on the sale of the former Coach House/Stable Block with the benefit of planning permission, whichever is the sooner.
Agents note: Under Section 21 of the Estate Agents Act 1979 (declaration of interest) we have a duty to inform potential purchasers of this property that the vendor is related to an employee of Savills.
Square Footage: 4281 sq ft
Acreage: 23.49 Acres
Location
• Bourn is an attractive west Cambridgeshire village with a good range of local facilities including a post office/shop, church, hairdressers, cafe, two public houses/restaurants and a primary school rated as outstanding by Ofsted. Cambridge Country Club (formerly Bourn Golf and Country Club) is billed to re-open in June 2021 with a luxurious new complex offering a wellness centre, gym, luxury spa, swimming pool and a new bar and restaurant with views over the very well-established 18 hole golf course.
• The University city of Cambridge is about 9 miles east and is not only world renowned for its academic achievements, but has also become recognised as an important centre for the "high tech" and "bio-tech" industries with the University Research and Development Laboratories, Science Park, arm, Microsoft, AstraZeneca and Addenbrooke's Hospital/Biomedical Campus.
• The city offers extensive cultural and shopping facilities together with an outstanding choice of independent schools for all ages.
• London commuters are also well served with services to King's Cross from St Neots (42 minutes) and Royston (37 minutes) lying 10 miles west and 11 miles south respectively.
(All distances and times are approximate)
Description
Bourn Lodge provides an extremely rare opportunity to acquire a privately situated country house with over 23 acres of gently undulating land in this highly accessible west Cambridgeshire village. Formerly The Dower House to the Bourn Hall Estate and dating from 1866, the present owners purchased the property in 1966 and it is believed this is only the second time that it has been
offered for sale in 100 years.
Constructed with brick elevations under a slate roof, the house has a distinctive castellated facade with stone dressed bay windows. The principal reception rooms and bedrooms have dual aspects and benefit from wonderful views over the gardens and grounds, Bourn village and rolling countryside beyond.
The well-proportioned accommodation is arranged over two floors and is ideal for a good sized family. This secluded setting provides considerable potential for further alterations and additions, subject to any necessary planning permissions.
Outside
The property is approached over an approximately 200 yard long private concrete driveway to an extensive parking area in front of the former Coach House/Stable Block. This triple gable fronted building is constructed with brick elevations under a slate roof and comprises 2 Garages and 2 Loose Boxes (currently used as storage) and an excellent first floor Office with a pitched ceiling incorporating 4 skylights and a useful Kitchenette. *error*. The main house is approached over a gated, gravelled driveway with extensive gravelled parking space to the west of the house.
The Gardens
The house stands centrally in over 1 acre of beautifully landscaped gardens. The principal areas lie to the south, west and east, comprising gently rolling lawns interspersed with well stocked shrub and flower beds and borders. There are also a number of fine specimen trees including horse chestnuts,
sycamore and 4 walnuts. To the north-west of the house is an extensive area of productive vegetable garden and a large fruit cage, Greenhouse, Potting Shed and Store Room. Former brick Water Tower (dated 1866) currently used as a dog kennel with adjoining run. Discretely positioned in the north-eastern corner of the garden is a heated Swimming Pool 47' x 20' (14.33m x 6.10m) fully enclosed and sheltered by walling, partly clad with wisteria. Alongside is a hard Tennis Court, enclosed by chain link fencing and walling & evergreen hedges on 2 sides.
Meadows/Paddocks
There are over 20 acres of gently undulating meadows providing a wonderful amenity for walking and an ideal opportunity for equestrian enthusiasts with 3 well fenced paddocks, varying in size. The main paddock lies to the south and east of the house which benefits from 2 large natural ponds creating a wonderful habitat for wildlife. Over the last 4 decades, the present owners carried out an extensive tree planting scheme to create a number of deep belts along the rear field boundaries which together provides a further screen and privacy to the property. Alongside the former Victorian Coach House/Stable Block are two timber Stables (each 11' 2" x 9' 5"/3.40m x 2.87m) with power and light. There is also a nearby Tractor Shed/Store in the starvation pen and a Field Shelter in the northern paddock.
In all the property comprises about 23.49 acres (9.507 hectares).
Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way
The property is sold, subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way. In particular, the property is sold subject to (i) a right of way over the concrete driveway for the adjacent farmer to access the field adjoining the western boundary of the property; (ii) the same farmer's
right to water (with a submeter) to his nearby cattle tank and with the benefit of an easement for the main water supply from the cwc main stop-cock to the west of Lodge Cottage
Development Overage
The property will be sold, subject to a development overage of £100,000 to be paid if planning permission is obtained for re-development of the former Coach House/Stable Block to separate an individual residential dwelling(s) within 15 years of completion of the sale. The overage will not apply if the building is to be converted to an annexe ancillary to the main house –but if subsequently sold or let separately the overage would become payable.
The overage will be triggered on commencement of the development for letting or on the sale of the former Coach House/Stable Block with the benefit of planning permission, whichever is the sooner.
Agents note: Under Section 21 of the Estate Agents Act 1979 (declaration of interest) we have a duty to inform potential purchasers of this property that the vendor is related to an employee of Savills.
Square Footage: 4281 sq ft
Acreage: 23.49 Acres
