House For Sale £1,250,000
A Beautiful & Superbly Presented Georgian House Situated In A Village Location.
If you are looking for a home with the wow factor, then Grove House might just be the one for you. With an almost stately home appearance, this imposing and wonderfully spacious Georgian house has amazing curb appeal and is bursting with charm and character.
Situated on the edge of the pretty Cambridgeshire village of Little Paxton and within easy walking distance of amenities, this magnificent home offers superb and extremely versatile accommodation. With almost six thousand square feet of internal floor space, there are seven double bedrooms and four bathrooms together with four generous reception rooms and a stunning basement.
The blend of period charm with modern day comforts that has been achieved here is exceptional. On the one hand, features such as high ceilings, big bay windows, fireplaces, picture rails and cornicing together with exposed brickwork all pay a loving homage to days gone by On the other hand, the beautiful modern fitted kitchen and luxurious bathrooms and the standard of décor bring this property right up to date, and make it a very warm, welcoming and comfortable home indeed.
Built in 1780 the property was then known as Park Farm and owned by the Rampley family. It later became Grove Farm and in 1951 was awarded a grade II listing for architectural importance. The house was later converted to commercial offices up until a few years ago, when it was tastefully and lovingly transformed into the beautiful home it is today.
Grove House is clearly a very large property, but the rooms are so well proportioned and the layout provides such a wonderful flow to the accommodation, that whilst very grand indeed, it really does feel very homely. The large windows synonymous with the Georgian period, flood the rooms with natural light and the later additions of Velux windows and glazed roofs enhance the house's lightness still further.
Little Paxton itself boasts lots of village amenities including a doctor's surgery, a pharmacy, convenience stores, a pub and takeaway food outlets. For lovers of the outdoors the Paxton Pits Nature Reserve is very close by and there are several country side routes for dog walkers, joggers and ramblers alike.
For Families of a school age, Little Paxton Primary School is under a mile away, whilst for older children, Longsands Academy in St. Neots is just two miles away. The village is also very well located for the renowned and highly regarded Kimbolton School which is just an eight mile drive away.
The market town of St Neots is two miles away and offers lots of amenities including supermarkets, pubs, eateries and a multiplex cinema. St Neots train station offers a commute to London in just forty five minutes, whilst Cambridge Science Park is just a 20 minute drive.
Accommodation:
Ground Floor:
Entrance
Steps with iron railings lead up to part glazed front door.
Hall
The hall sets the tone beautifully for the rest of the house, with its high ceilings and cornicing and olde English Victorian tiled floor. Upon entry, you are greeted with a great view right through to the back of the house and doors lead to the lounge, dining room, kitchen and family room.
Lounge
A stunning room with a beautifully high ceiling, cornicing and picture rail and flooded with natural light via the large bay window overlooking the front garden. The honey coloured oak parquet floor gives a real warmth to the room, whilst focal point is without doubt the attractive marble fireplace fitted with a wood burning stove.
Dining Room
A truly impressive and elegant double aspect room with windows overlooking both the rear and side gardens. Once again the high ceiling, cornicing and picture rail denotes the age of the property, whilst the attractive honey coloured oak parquet floor finishes the room perfectly.
Family Room
A beautiful light and airy room with natural light from two windows, one to the side and a large bay window overlooking the front garden. The floor is an attractive engineered oak and there is a large, square arch leading to the kitchen giving both rooms a very modern open plan feel. The focal point however, is the huge inglenook fireplace, with exposed brickwork, tiled hearth, oak beam mantle and fitted with a large wood burning stove.
Kitchen
A large and extremely well appointed kitchen, fitted with a generous range of base level cabinets, white Corian work surfaces and beautiful natural stone tiled flooring. In the corner of the room there is a huge walk-in larder / pantry, and natural light is provided by a large, side aspect box bay window, whilst a door gives access to the outside of the property. Integrated appliances include a John Lewis cooking range with a five ring gas hob, a Fischer & Paykel Dishwasher and a one and a half bowl sink with mixer taps.
Garden Room
From the hall, steps lead down to lovely, light room with a tiled floor and exposed brickwork walls. Currently used as a games room with a pool table, this is a great entertainment space with bi-folding doors opening out on to the rear courtyard patio. From here there are doors to a downstairs cloakroom, boot room and utility room.
Downstairs Cloakroom
A rear aspect room fitted with a modern suite comprising a w/c, wash hand basin and a heated towel rail.
Boot Room
A generous boot room, with a rear aspect window and door leading outside. Fitted with a range of eye and base level storage cabinets and a butler style sink with mixer taps. There is lots of space here for hanging coats etc and there is a fully tiled shower cubicle, which is ideally placed for access from the garden.
Utility / Laundry
Fitted with base level storage cabinets and a sink there is lots of room for appliances, making this an ideal room for a second kitchen for garden entertaining.
Basement
An absolutely stunning room, bursting with character with the beautiful exposed brickwork arches, reminiscent of catacombs, being the dominant feature. The extremely generous room is logically split in to two halves with a gym at one end and a home cinema at the other.
Upper Ground Floor Landing / Study
Steps up from the entrance hall lead to this wonderful space with side aspect windows and a fully glazed ceiling. Currently used as a study area, this space would suit several purposes. From here there are doors to a cloak room, a bathroom and an office / bedroom seven.
Cloakroom
A rear aspect room fitted with a modern suite comprising a w/c, a sink with storage under and a heated towel rail.
Bathroom / Wet Room
With natural from both rear and a side aspect windows, the room is fitted with a modern suite comprising a free standing, roll top bath, a sink with storage under, a large walk-in shower and a heated towel rail.
Home Office / Bedroom Seven
First Floor Landing
A very light and airy landing with a large window overlooking the front garden, a large airing cupboard and doors to three bedrooms.
Principal Bedroom
An impressive room with a high ceiling, picture rails and cornicing and a large front aspect bay window flooding the room with natural light. There is a huge walk-in wardrobe fitted with hanging space and storage.
Principal Ensuite
One of the biggest and most impressive ensuite bathrooms you are likely to see. Beautifully appointed with a limestone tile floor, tiled walls and a large side aspect window providing lots of natural light. There is a large walk-in shower, a vanity unit with twin sinks, fitted storage under and an inset mirror with lighting above, a w/c, a heated towel rail and steps lead up to a sunken bath with mixer taps and shower attachments.
Bedroom Two
An elegant bedroom with a high ceiling, picture rails, cornicing and lots of natural light from a large bay window overlooking the front garden.
Bedroom Three
A very generous and light room with a high ceiling and a side aspect window.
Second Floor Landing
With natural light provided by a rear aspect Velux window a large built in wardrobe and doors leading to three bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Bedroom Four
A double room with a side aspect window and a front aspect Velux window.
Bedroom Five
A double room with a side aspect window and a rear aspect Velux window.
Bedroom Six
A generous double room a side aspect window and a front aspect Velux window providing natural light. There is a large walk-in closet housing lots of hanging and storage space and a door leads to an ensuite shower room.
Bedroom Six Ensuite
Fitted with a modern suite comprising a large walk-in shower, w/c and sink with mixer taps. A rear aspect Velux window provides natural light.
Outside:
Front Garden
A private and enclosed front garden, laid mainly to lawn with mature trees, shrubs and hedging, and screened from the driveway by attractive garden fencing. There is a large paved patio with steps up to the front door and a paved path leads to the garden gate, which provides pedestrian access to the driveway garage. Beyond the driveway, the whole plot is screened from the road by a tall brick wall with ornate metal, automated gates providing vehicular access. The drive provides off road parking for numerous vehicles and an oak cart lodge provides covered parking for two further vehicles. Additionally, there is an enclosed workshop / garage / storage shed with lockable doors.
Side & Rear Garden
To one side of the property there is a paved pathway and on the other there is a large paved patio leading to a very pretty paved courtyard, which provides lots of options for choosing sun or shade and is perfect for alfresco dining and entertaining.
If you are looking for a home with the wow factor, then Grove House might just be the one for you. With an almost stately home appearance, this imposing and wonderfully spacious Georgian house has amazing curb appeal and is bursting with charm and character.
Situated on the edge of the pretty Cambridgeshire village of Little Paxton and within easy walking distance of amenities, this magnificent home offers superb and extremely versatile accommodation. With almost six thousand square feet of internal floor space, there are seven double bedrooms and four bathrooms together with four generous reception rooms and a stunning basement.
The blend of period charm with modern day comforts that has been achieved here is exceptional. On the one hand, features such as high ceilings, big bay windows, fireplaces, picture rails and cornicing together with exposed brickwork all pay a loving homage to days gone by On the other hand, the beautiful modern fitted kitchen and luxurious bathrooms and the standard of décor bring this property right up to date, and make it a very warm, welcoming and comfortable home indeed.
Built in 1780 the property was then known as Park Farm and owned by the Rampley family. It later became Grove Farm and in 1951 was awarded a grade II listing for architectural importance. The house was later converted to commercial offices up until a few years ago, when it was tastefully and lovingly transformed into the beautiful home it is today.
Grove House is clearly a very large property, but the rooms are so well proportioned and the layout provides such a wonderful flow to the accommodation, that whilst very grand indeed, it really does feel very homely. The large windows synonymous with the Georgian period, flood the rooms with natural light and the later additions of Velux windows and glazed roofs enhance the house's lightness still further.
Little Paxton itself boasts lots of village amenities including a doctor's surgery, a pharmacy, convenience stores, a pub and takeaway food outlets. For lovers of the outdoors the Paxton Pits Nature Reserve is very close by and there are several country side routes for dog walkers, joggers and ramblers alike.
For Families of a school age, Little Paxton Primary School is under a mile away, whilst for older children, Longsands Academy in St. Neots is just two miles away. The village is also very well located for the renowned and highly regarded Kimbolton School which is just an eight mile drive away.
The market town of St Neots is two miles away and offers lots of amenities including supermarkets, pubs, eateries and a multiplex cinema. St Neots train station offers a commute to London in just forty five minutes, whilst Cambridge Science Park is just a 20 minute drive.
Accommodation:
Ground Floor:
Entrance
Steps with iron railings lead up to part glazed front door.
Hall
The hall sets the tone beautifully for the rest of the house, with its high ceilings and cornicing and olde English Victorian tiled floor. Upon entry, you are greeted with a great view right through to the back of the house and doors lead to the lounge, dining room, kitchen and family room.
Lounge
A stunning room with a beautifully high ceiling, cornicing and picture rail and flooded with natural light via the large bay window overlooking the front garden. The honey coloured oak parquet floor gives a real warmth to the room, whilst focal point is without doubt the attractive marble fireplace fitted with a wood burning stove.
Dining Room
A truly impressive and elegant double aspect room with windows overlooking both the rear and side gardens. Once again the high ceiling, cornicing and picture rail denotes the age of the property, whilst the attractive honey coloured oak parquet floor finishes the room perfectly.
Family Room
A beautiful light and airy room with natural light from two windows, one to the side and a large bay window overlooking the front garden. The floor is an attractive engineered oak and there is a large, square arch leading to the kitchen giving both rooms a very modern open plan feel. The focal point however, is the huge inglenook fireplace, with exposed brickwork, tiled hearth, oak beam mantle and fitted with a large wood burning stove.
Kitchen
A large and extremely well appointed kitchen, fitted with a generous range of base level cabinets, white Corian work surfaces and beautiful natural stone tiled flooring. In the corner of the room there is a huge walk-in larder / pantry, and natural light is provided by a large, side aspect box bay window, whilst a door gives access to the outside of the property. Integrated appliances include a John Lewis cooking range with a five ring gas hob, a Fischer & Paykel Dishwasher and a one and a half bowl sink with mixer taps.
Garden Room
From the hall, steps lead down to lovely, light room with a tiled floor and exposed brickwork walls. Currently used as a games room with a pool table, this is a great entertainment space with bi-folding doors opening out on to the rear courtyard patio. From here there are doors to a downstairs cloakroom, boot room and utility room.
Downstairs Cloakroom
A rear aspect room fitted with a modern suite comprising a w/c, wash hand basin and a heated towel rail.
Boot Room
A generous boot room, with a rear aspect window and door leading outside. Fitted with a range of eye and base level storage cabinets and a butler style sink with mixer taps. There is lots of space here for hanging coats etc and there is a fully tiled shower cubicle, which is ideally placed for access from the garden.
Utility / Laundry
Fitted with base level storage cabinets and a sink there is lots of room for appliances, making this an ideal room for a second kitchen for garden entertaining.
Basement
An absolutely stunning room, bursting with character with the beautiful exposed brickwork arches, reminiscent of catacombs, being the dominant feature. The extremely generous room is logically split in to two halves with a gym at one end and a home cinema at the other.
Upper Ground Floor Landing / Study
Steps up from the entrance hall lead to this wonderful space with side aspect windows and a fully glazed ceiling. Currently used as a study area, this space would suit several purposes. From here there are doors to a cloak room, a bathroom and an office / bedroom seven.
Cloakroom
A rear aspect room fitted with a modern suite comprising a w/c, a sink with storage under and a heated towel rail.
Bathroom / Wet Room
With natural from both rear and a side aspect windows, the room is fitted with a modern suite comprising a free standing, roll top bath, a sink with storage under, a large walk-in shower and a heated towel rail.
Home Office / Bedroom Seven
First Floor Landing
A very light and airy landing with a large window overlooking the front garden, a large airing cupboard and doors to three bedrooms.
Principal Bedroom
An impressive room with a high ceiling, picture rails and cornicing and a large front aspect bay window flooding the room with natural light. There is a huge walk-in wardrobe fitted with hanging space and storage.
Principal Ensuite
One of the biggest and most impressive ensuite bathrooms you are likely to see. Beautifully appointed with a limestone tile floor, tiled walls and a large side aspect window providing lots of natural light. There is a large walk-in shower, a vanity unit with twin sinks, fitted storage under and an inset mirror with lighting above, a w/c, a heated towel rail and steps lead up to a sunken bath with mixer taps and shower attachments.
Bedroom Two
An elegant bedroom with a high ceiling, picture rails, cornicing and lots of natural light from a large bay window overlooking the front garden.
Bedroom Three
A very generous and light room with a high ceiling and a side aspect window.
Second Floor Landing
With natural light provided by a rear aspect Velux window a large built in wardrobe and doors leading to three bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Bedroom Four
A double room with a side aspect window and a front aspect Velux window.
Bedroom Five
A double room with a side aspect window and a rear aspect Velux window.
Bedroom Six
A generous double room a side aspect window and a front aspect Velux window providing natural light. There is a large walk-in closet housing lots of hanging and storage space and a door leads to an ensuite shower room.
Bedroom Six Ensuite
Fitted with a modern suite comprising a large walk-in shower, w/c and sink with mixer taps. A rear aspect Velux window provides natural light.
Outside:
Front Garden
A private and enclosed front garden, laid mainly to lawn with mature trees, shrubs and hedging, and screened from the driveway by attractive garden fencing. There is a large paved patio with steps up to the front door and a paved path leads to the garden gate, which provides pedestrian access to the driveway garage. Beyond the driveway, the whole plot is screened from the road by a tall brick wall with ornate metal, automated gates providing vehicular access. The drive provides off road parking for numerous vehicles and an oak cart lodge provides covered parking for two further vehicles. Additionally, there is an enclosed workshop / garage / storage shed with lockable doors.
Side & Rear Garden
To one side of the property there is a paved pathway and on the other there is a large paved patio leading to a very pretty paved courtyard, which provides lots of options for choosing sun or shade and is perfect for alfresco dining and entertaining.
