House For Sale £1,000,000
A very special, uniquely versatile, contemporary home extending to 308 sqm / 3323 sq ft, set in a sizeable plot of approaching half an acre, with a west-facing garden backing onto open fields, a double garage and off-road parking. Offered with no upward chain.
Orchard House was designed by the highly regarded Cambridge architect, Gordon Fields and built in the 1970's. The accommodation is exceptionally light, with roof lights and walls of glass, which flood the principal rooms with natural light and provide stunning views. The building has been thoughtfully orientated to enjoy the best of the afternoon and evening sunshine, whilst at the same time providing gorgeous views from the reception rooms. With accommodation set over three levels, it is apparent, from the moment you step inside the entrance hall, that this is a very special home. Unlike other similarly sized properties, the openness and beautiful flow make you feel as though you are connected to every corner, creating the perfect family home. It is also clear that the property was built to a very high standard, using high quality materials, which have stood the test of time, allowing the property to retain much of its 1970's heritage.
Approached over a long gravel driveway, the property is set well back in its plot and is an attractive and impressive looking building. The front garden is laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs with an area of hardstanding adjacent to the garage, and pedestrian gates either side of the house, which provide access into the rear garden.
The front door is set beneath a sheltered porch which provides protection from the elements as you go in, whereupon you step into a reception vestibule before entering the main, welcoming entrance hall with a built-in coat cupboard and a cloakroom. You soon realise that no room is left without access to natural light including the cloakroom and vestibule. The hallway is impressive with its high ceiling and glazed roof panels which, even on the darkest of days, flood the hall with natural light.
The drawing room is substantial with stunning views and bi-fold doors leading out to the garden. There is an attractive double-sided, brick fireplace creating a natural divide, forming a separate area with a further set of glazed doors leading out to the terrace, as well as a glazed panel which shares the light with the central hallway. Double doors lead to the sitting room, which also has bi-fold doors, two roof lights and glazed panels, again sharing the light into the hallway across the three levels, demonstrating the well-thought-out design.
The dining room, which can be accessed directly from the main living room as well as the kitchen, has two pairs of glazed doors giving access to the terrace and providing wonderful views. The adjacent kitchen has a large window overlooking the side garden and a bank of skylights provide natural light. There is a range of the original Poggenpohl cabinets set above and below the working surfaces, a built-in double oven and hob, space for a built-in microwave and fridge freezer. The utility room is next to the kitchen fitted with further cupboards, a second sink and provides space for white goods. A door leads out to the garden and a second door opens into the double garage.
On the ground floor there is a beautiful, dual aspect room with bi-fold doors leading out to the terrace. This large room provides an ideal guest suite or family bedroom with its own en-suite, fitted with a bath, w.c. And hand-basin.
Also on the ground floor is a wet room fitted with a shower, w.c. And hand-basin. These ground floor amenities provide true versatility in the accommodation.
The lower ground floor has a lovely bright hallway which provides access to three double bedrooms, the largest of which is dual aspect and very sizeable. The latter could be used as a bedroom or would make an ideal games room or home-cinema.
On the upper floor, there is a study which again shares the light via a glazed panel between the room and the landing; this would make a lovely office or hobby space, but equally could be used as a nursery or bedroom. The main bedroom is on this level and is very sizeable, fitted with a range of bedroom furniture including wardrobes and chests of drawers and also benefits from a large en-suite fitted with a bath, separate shower enclosure, w.c. And twin hand-basins.
Outside, the private rear garden is laid predominantly to lawn with a terrace adjacent to the house and post and rail fence on the boundary with an extensive field owned by the Quy Estate. The side garden enjoys complete privacy and mature trees, shrubs, and hedging to part of the boundary as well as a raised bed ideal for growing vegetables or herbs. Also in the garden are a pond, a large timber shed and a substantial brick-built shed which houses the oil tank.
The double garage benefits from a secure storage room at the back.
The property has recently had a partial roof replacement and new windows and doors fitted.
Stow-cum-Quy is the first village over the A14 heading east from the city.
The village has various amenities including a village hall, shop/post office, 2 public houses, church, hotel with a spa, swimming pool and gym, which can be accessed via a footpath running across the field close by. A cycle route which passes under the A14, takes you directly into the city. Further amenities can be found in Bottisham, including a sports centre, a restaurant, a pub, a doctors' surgery as well as primary and secondary schooling, the latter provided by the well regarded Bottisham Village College. A recently built cycle path means that this village can be reached with safety.
Much of the land around the village is owned by the Quy estate and public and permissive footpaths give excellent access out into the countryside including Quy Fen nature reserve. The National Trust's Anglesey Abbey is at neighbouring Lode and can be walked to via the network of footpaths.
Local bus routes also provide frequent access into the city centre, whilst Newmarket Road and Milton Park & Rides are also only a few minutes away. Cambridge North Station and the central Cambridge station are 5 and 6 miles away respectively.
Orchard House was designed by the highly regarded Cambridge architect, Gordon Fields and built in the 1970's. The accommodation is exceptionally light, with roof lights and walls of glass, which flood the principal rooms with natural light and provide stunning views. The building has been thoughtfully orientated to enjoy the best of the afternoon and evening sunshine, whilst at the same time providing gorgeous views from the reception rooms. With accommodation set over three levels, it is apparent, from the moment you step inside the entrance hall, that this is a very special home. Unlike other similarly sized properties, the openness and beautiful flow make you feel as though you are connected to every corner, creating the perfect family home. It is also clear that the property was built to a very high standard, using high quality materials, which have stood the test of time, allowing the property to retain much of its 1970's heritage.
Approached over a long gravel driveway, the property is set well back in its plot and is an attractive and impressive looking building. The front garden is laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs with an area of hardstanding adjacent to the garage, and pedestrian gates either side of the house, which provide access into the rear garden.
The front door is set beneath a sheltered porch which provides protection from the elements as you go in, whereupon you step into a reception vestibule before entering the main, welcoming entrance hall with a built-in coat cupboard and a cloakroom. You soon realise that no room is left without access to natural light including the cloakroom and vestibule. The hallway is impressive with its high ceiling and glazed roof panels which, even on the darkest of days, flood the hall with natural light.
The drawing room is substantial with stunning views and bi-fold doors leading out to the garden. There is an attractive double-sided, brick fireplace creating a natural divide, forming a separate area with a further set of glazed doors leading out to the terrace, as well as a glazed panel which shares the light with the central hallway. Double doors lead to the sitting room, which also has bi-fold doors, two roof lights and glazed panels, again sharing the light into the hallway across the three levels, demonstrating the well-thought-out design.
The dining room, which can be accessed directly from the main living room as well as the kitchen, has two pairs of glazed doors giving access to the terrace and providing wonderful views. The adjacent kitchen has a large window overlooking the side garden and a bank of skylights provide natural light. There is a range of the original Poggenpohl cabinets set above and below the working surfaces, a built-in double oven and hob, space for a built-in microwave and fridge freezer. The utility room is next to the kitchen fitted with further cupboards, a second sink and provides space for white goods. A door leads out to the garden and a second door opens into the double garage.
On the ground floor there is a beautiful, dual aspect room with bi-fold doors leading out to the terrace. This large room provides an ideal guest suite or family bedroom with its own en-suite, fitted with a bath, w.c. And hand-basin.
Also on the ground floor is a wet room fitted with a shower, w.c. And hand-basin. These ground floor amenities provide true versatility in the accommodation.
The lower ground floor has a lovely bright hallway which provides access to three double bedrooms, the largest of which is dual aspect and very sizeable. The latter could be used as a bedroom or would make an ideal games room or home-cinema.
On the upper floor, there is a study which again shares the light via a glazed panel between the room and the landing; this would make a lovely office or hobby space, but equally could be used as a nursery or bedroom. The main bedroom is on this level and is very sizeable, fitted with a range of bedroom furniture including wardrobes and chests of drawers and also benefits from a large en-suite fitted with a bath, separate shower enclosure, w.c. And twin hand-basins.
Outside, the private rear garden is laid predominantly to lawn with a terrace adjacent to the house and post and rail fence on the boundary with an extensive field owned by the Quy Estate. The side garden enjoys complete privacy and mature trees, shrubs, and hedging to part of the boundary as well as a raised bed ideal for growing vegetables or herbs. Also in the garden are a pond, a large timber shed and a substantial brick-built shed which houses the oil tank.
The double garage benefits from a secure storage room at the back.
The property has recently had a partial roof replacement and new windows and doors fitted.
Stow-cum-Quy is the first village over the A14 heading east from the city.
The village has various amenities including a village hall, shop/post office, 2 public houses, church, hotel with a spa, swimming pool and gym, which can be accessed via a footpath running across the field close by. A cycle route which passes under the A14, takes you directly into the city. Further amenities can be found in Bottisham, including a sports centre, a restaurant, a pub, a doctors' surgery as well as primary and secondary schooling, the latter provided by the well regarded Bottisham Village College. A recently built cycle path means that this village can be reached with safety.
Much of the land around the village is owned by the Quy estate and public and permissive footpaths give excellent access out into the countryside including Quy Fen nature reserve. The National Trust's Anglesey Abbey is at neighbouring Lode and can be walked to via the network of footpaths.
Local bus routes also provide frequent access into the city centre, whilst Newmarket Road and Milton Park & Rides are also only a few minutes away. Cambridge North Station and the central Cambridge station are 5 and 6 miles away respectively.
