House For Sale £1,000,000
Rainbow Cottage is a stunning, oak framed family home situated on a generous plot in the popular Cambridgeshire village of Perry, just a short stroll from the beautiful Grafham Water which has over 1500 acres of beautiful lake and woodlands including a 280 acre nature reserve.
Originally constructed in 2003 the property has been well maintained by the current owners and offers an abundance of space which is filled with the charm and character that you would usually only expect to see in a period home.
Approaching onto the generous drive with off street parking for at least four cars there is a well-proportioned double garage with a large workshop/office space above.
Entering the main house, the entrance hall is overlooked by the galleried first floor landing and has doors off to the country style kitchen/breakfast room, home office/study, formal dining room, utility room, guest WC and beautiful dual aspect sitting room with inglenook fireplace. Off the lounge is a delightful garden room with vaulted ceiling and views out onto the lawn.
Upstairs are four very large bedrooms all with galleried ceilings and en-suite facilities to the principal bedroom and main guest bedroom as well as a mezzanine/den above bedroom three. There is also a generously sized family bathroom.
The wrap around garden is an absolute joy and has a large lawned area enclosed by mature shrubs and plants, three individual terrace areas so that you can follow the sun around the garden, a vegetable garden and a good size pond which is stocked with various types of carp.
Seller Insight
Rainbow Cottage is a spacious, modern property, with the beams, charm and character of a Tudor building. It sits in a fantastic location by Grafham Water, one of the prime bird watching sites in the country. The present owner explains, ” I lived in the property next door which had a very large plot, and as I have always loved Tudor domestic architecture, seventeen years ago, decided to sell my house, and use the remaining land to build a new home in that style.”
“I designed the house with great attention to detail and working to a high specification, ensured the house had a traditional exterior with oak frame and wooden pegs. Oak was used within the house, and the features combine seamlessly with the luxury and sophisticated requirements for comfortable twenty first century living. Years ago, there was a ramshackle building called Rainbow Cottage on the site, and even though the house is large, I kept the original name.”
“I use and enjoy the entire home, but the dining room with its oak frame, exposed brick and fireplace has an enchanting sixteenth century ambience. The lounge with its beams and large inglenook has a great wow factor. With a winter fire flickering across the beams there can be no better place to be. Twelve years ago, I added a garden room in the same style, where the patio doors allow pretty views to the garden. It is the perfect place to relax.”
“Rainbow Cottage provides a tranquil lifestyle, and a further wow factor is that you can be by the water in minutes. The house enjoys superb views and if you love fishing, wind surfing or sailing it is complete paradise. The prolific bird life provides endless entertainment. A Great Spotted Woodpecker visits the feeder outside my bedroom every morning and if it is empty, taps on the window.”
“The large garden is a mix of lawn, vegetable plot and colourful borders, where you can sit on the patio and savour the calm surrounding you. It is a perfect summer entertaining venue and in a two minute walk, the energetic can follow one of the footpaths around Grafham and enjoy this superb nature reserve.”
“Perry is a small, friendly village, with a pub and community activities. St Neots is eight miles away with a fast train service into Kings Cross, whilst the nearby A14 has links to motorways. I am sad the time has come to downsize. Rainbow Cottage is a very special property and i’m sure the next owners will love it as I have. I take away many happy memories”
Village information
Situated on the edge of Grafham Water, the popular village of Perry boasts a village stores and public house. The village is conveniently situated for access to both the A1 and A14, giving excellent road access with nearby Huntingdon and St Neots which have mainline stations with trains into London Kings Cross in under an hour. Grafham Water reservoir offers a host of amenities including cycle routes, fishing, sailing and bird watching and a bar/restaurant. There are also many country walks around Grafham Water and the 26-mile Three Shires Bridleway. Day to day shopping is available at nearby Buckden and Brampton, both around 3 miles away. The market towns of St Neots and Huntingdon (both around 9 miles away) have bustling High Streets with a range of high street brands, independent stores, weekly markets, cafés/restaurants and a wide variety of sports and leisure facilities. Rushden Lakes Shopping Centre offers a wealth of stores, access to the Nene Wetlands Nature Reserve, cinema, cafés and restaurants and is less than 30 minutes’ drive away.
Schools
There are several well-regarded primary schools within a 3.5-miles radius of the village with secondary schools in Huntingdon and St Neots. Kimbolton School, an independent co-educational day and boarding school, is about 4 miles away.
Agents Information
Tenure: Freehold
Year Built: 2003
EPC: C
Council Tax Band: G<br /><br /> <b>Important Note to Purchasers:</b><br> 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.<br><br>FCY210104
Originally constructed in 2003 the property has been well maintained by the current owners and offers an abundance of space which is filled with the charm and character that you would usually only expect to see in a period home.
Approaching onto the generous drive with off street parking for at least four cars there is a well-proportioned double garage with a large workshop/office space above.
Entering the main house, the entrance hall is overlooked by the galleried first floor landing and has doors off to the country style kitchen/breakfast room, home office/study, formal dining room, utility room, guest WC and beautiful dual aspect sitting room with inglenook fireplace. Off the lounge is a delightful garden room with vaulted ceiling and views out onto the lawn.
Upstairs are four very large bedrooms all with galleried ceilings and en-suite facilities to the principal bedroom and main guest bedroom as well as a mezzanine/den above bedroom three. There is also a generously sized family bathroom.
The wrap around garden is an absolute joy and has a large lawned area enclosed by mature shrubs and plants, three individual terrace areas so that you can follow the sun around the garden, a vegetable garden and a good size pond which is stocked with various types of carp.
Seller Insight
Rainbow Cottage is a spacious, modern property, with the beams, charm and character of a Tudor building. It sits in a fantastic location by Grafham Water, one of the prime bird watching sites in the country. The present owner explains, ” I lived in the property next door which had a very large plot, and as I have always loved Tudor domestic architecture, seventeen years ago, decided to sell my house, and use the remaining land to build a new home in that style.”
“I designed the house with great attention to detail and working to a high specification, ensured the house had a traditional exterior with oak frame and wooden pegs. Oak was used within the house, and the features combine seamlessly with the luxury and sophisticated requirements for comfortable twenty first century living. Years ago, there was a ramshackle building called Rainbow Cottage on the site, and even though the house is large, I kept the original name.”
“I use and enjoy the entire home, but the dining room with its oak frame, exposed brick and fireplace has an enchanting sixteenth century ambience. The lounge with its beams and large inglenook has a great wow factor. With a winter fire flickering across the beams there can be no better place to be. Twelve years ago, I added a garden room in the same style, where the patio doors allow pretty views to the garden. It is the perfect place to relax.”
“Rainbow Cottage provides a tranquil lifestyle, and a further wow factor is that you can be by the water in minutes. The house enjoys superb views and if you love fishing, wind surfing or sailing it is complete paradise. The prolific bird life provides endless entertainment. A Great Spotted Woodpecker visits the feeder outside my bedroom every morning and if it is empty, taps on the window.”
“The large garden is a mix of lawn, vegetable plot and colourful borders, where you can sit on the patio and savour the calm surrounding you. It is a perfect summer entertaining venue and in a two minute walk, the energetic can follow one of the footpaths around Grafham and enjoy this superb nature reserve.”
“Perry is a small, friendly village, with a pub and community activities. St Neots is eight miles away with a fast train service into Kings Cross, whilst the nearby A14 has links to motorways. I am sad the time has come to downsize. Rainbow Cottage is a very special property and i’m sure the next owners will love it as I have. I take away many happy memories”
Village information
Situated on the edge of Grafham Water, the popular village of Perry boasts a village stores and public house. The village is conveniently situated for access to both the A1 and A14, giving excellent road access with nearby Huntingdon and St Neots which have mainline stations with trains into London Kings Cross in under an hour. Grafham Water reservoir offers a host of amenities including cycle routes, fishing, sailing and bird watching and a bar/restaurant. There are also many country walks around Grafham Water and the 26-mile Three Shires Bridleway. Day to day shopping is available at nearby Buckden and Brampton, both around 3 miles away. The market towns of St Neots and Huntingdon (both around 9 miles away) have bustling High Streets with a range of high street brands, independent stores, weekly markets, cafés/restaurants and a wide variety of sports and leisure facilities. Rushden Lakes Shopping Centre offers a wealth of stores, access to the Nene Wetlands Nature Reserve, cinema, cafés and restaurants and is less than 30 minutes’ drive away.
Schools
There are several well-regarded primary schools within a 3.5-miles radius of the village with secondary schools in Huntingdon and St Neots. Kimbolton School, an independent co-educational day and boarding school, is about 4 miles away.
Agents Information
Tenure: Freehold
Year Built: 2003
EPC: C
Council Tax Band: G<br /><br /> <b>Important Note to Purchasers:</b><br> 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.<br><br>FCY210104
