House For Sale £2,000,000
One of the hallmark properties of this sought-after village, sitting on a generous plot including a riverside garden and mooring. Located at the end of the High Street with no passing traffic, the handsome front façade, draped by a mature wisteria, looks out onto the meandering River Ouse.
A low level brick wall with cast iron railings and gate opens onto a mature front garden with lawns flanking a path to the front door. Guests and owners are greeted by the symmetrical grandeur of the beautiful home.
A generous reception hall with wood block flooring and stairs featuring an arched window opens onto the three principal reception rooms and kitchen/breakfast room. Both the dining room and drawing room enjoy elegant proportions and fireplaces with the sitting room also boasting French doors to the south facing garden room with mature vine and access to a large terrace. The largest of the reception rooms was once the studio of Walter Denby Sadler, this grand space with a vaulted ceiling, oversized picture window flooding the space with natural light and walk out box bay window. The dual aspect kitchen breakfast room is the heart of the home and sits alongside pantry, utility, cloak and lobby.
The first floor comprises the principal bedroom with access to the landing, bathroom with separate WC and three further bedrooms. The second floor comprises the remaining four bedrooms and a further bathroom. As with the ground floor, there are numerous fireplaces and period features throughout the bedrooms. They also benefit from charming garden and river views.
The formal gardens offer exceptional privacy with an abundance of mature specimen trees and well stocked mixed boarders. A sweeping lawn and gravel path edged with box hedging leads to a lightly wooded area with fountain. There is also a thatched summer house and double garage with storage above which could make an excellent annexe subject to the relevant consents. There is also a garden store. The riverside plot is secure with a brick wall and railings. There is a charming thatched boathouse and lawns, a perfect spot to enjoy the occasional passing boat and abundance of wildlife.
Hemingford Grey is well served with a village pub, shop and primary school. Nearby St. Ives offers further amenities including a guided bus to historic Cambridge while London can be reached by Huntingdon Train Station.
Seller Insight
“River House is rich in history and has been home to some notable people of interest, including Walter Dendy Sadler who was a founding member of our local regatta and one of the first artists acquired by Henry Tate for his collection of paintings. Lt. Col. Hayward followed (1923 – 1943) during which time he donated the playing field to the village, followed by the Glyn banking family (1943 – 1976) and then us, ” say the owners.
“Being a local boy, I had always known of the exceptional position and fine Georgian architecture of River House with its enclosed garden, riverside access, and thatched boathouse. It’s a true family home that is light and spacious, yet welcoming and cosy. We were fortunate enough to acquire it in 1976.”
“We have an award-winning restaurant/pub, good village shop and Post Office within easy walking distance, as well as circular river walks, bike riding opportunities, and public access for fishing and water sports. We enjoy easy access to the North Norfolk coast, Cambridge, and Huntingdon which offers frequent trains to London. We have a thriving sports and social club, sports facilities, children’s sports days, and the annual regatta that has been held since 1904. Groups are wide and varied and our well-attended Church has community rooms and a café.”
“Our garden is enclosed and has lawns, herbaceous borders, and a natural area. We are surrounded by trees, including beech, oak, and a very old mulberry tree. The Studio has allowed for two wedding receptions where we seated 76 guests and has played host to music recitals and large family gatherings. We can easily accommodate a marquee in the garden where we have held breakfast parties, jazz evenings, village society events, and special birthdays with hog roasts and so on.”
“For him, the green panelled room with its open fire on a crisp, cold day or evening is the best place to spend time gazing up river, perhaps with a glass in hand, whilst for her, it’s those peaceful moments curled up on the sofa close to the aga in the kitchen with a book in hand. This has been a lovely house to live in and it’s been a very happy home. Aesthetically very pleasing with spacious, bright rooms, and views over the river from all the bedrooms. We’re going to miss it when we leave, especially the beautiful garden, but it’s time for us to downsize and for a new family to fill the house and enjoy everything it has to offer.”
Village information
The Hemingfords (Hemingford Grey and Hemingford Abbots) are situated along the banks of the River Great Ouse and are well-known as very picturesque and sought-after Cambridgeshire villages with beautiful river walks and footpaths to St Ives. Much of the villages are within a Conservation Area with many thatched cottages and barns and other architecturally important buildings, including the Grade I Norman Manor House in Hemingford Grey and the Grade I listed church in Hemingford Abbots.
Hemingford Grey has a wide range of facilities including the Award winning “Cock” pub, village shop “Budgens”, Post Office, children’s play area, 12th Century church, Church hall, Coffee shop, Primary school, Pavilion sports club with facilities for tennis, squash, cricket, football, bowls and a variety of social clubs and activities.
The sister village, Hemingford Abbots, also has the “Axe & Compass” pub, an all purpose-built Village Hall, playing field equipped with children’s play equipment and a golf range/course. Between the two villages there are a wide range of clubs, societies and activities such as the annual Regatta and biennial Flower Festival.
Transport
Hemingford Grey sits between the towns of Huntingdon about 6 miles, and St Ives about 2 miles, where a wider selection of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities are available. The newly modified A14 provides quick and easy access into Cambridge and links to the A1, M11 and the national motorway network. Huntingdon has a railway station approx. 10 minutes’ drive away, with fast trains into London King’s Cross in around 52 minutes and links to the North via Peterborough whilst St Ives offers the Guided Busway service to the Cambridge Science Park, city centre and Addenbrookes Hospital.
Schools
There is a good selection of primary schools within 1-1.5 miles including: Hemingford Grey Primary. There are also several well-regarded secondary schools in the neighbouring towns such as Hinchingbrooke schools in Huntingdon and St Ivo Academy in St Ives. Independent schools in Cambridge and Kimbolton are also within easy reach.
Agents Information
Tenure: Freehold
Year Built: Early 1700s
EPC: Exempt – Grade II* Listed
Local Authority: Huntingdon District Council
Council Tax Band: H
A public footpath separates the main house and riverside garden.<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>FCY220036
A low level brick wall with cast iron railings and gate opens onto a mature front garden with lawns flanking a path to the front door. Guests and owners are greeted by the symmetrical grandeur of the beautiful home.
A generous reception hall with wood block flooring and stairs featuring an arched window opens onto the three principal reception rooms and kitchen/breakfast room. Both the dining room and drawing room enjoy elegant proportions and fireplaces with the sitting room also boasting French doors to the south facing garden room with mature vine and access to a large terrace. The largest of the reception rooms was once the studio of Walter Denby Sadler, this grand space with a vaulted ceiling, oversized picture window flooding the space with natural light and walk out box bay window. The dual aspect kitchen breakfast room is the heart of the home and sits alongside pantry, utility, cloak and lobby.
The first floor comprises the principal bedroom with access to the landing, bathroom with separate WC and three further bedrooms. The second floor comprises the remaining four bedrooms and a further bathroom. As with the ground floor, there are numerous fireplaces and period features throughout the bedrooms. They also benefit from charming garden and river views.
The formal gardens offer exceptional privacy with an abundance of mature specimen trees and well stocked mixed boarders. A sweeping lawn and gravel path edged with box hedging leads to a lightly wooded area with fountain. There is also a thatched summer house and double garage with storage above which could make an excellent annexe subject to the relevant consents. There is also a garden store. The riverside plot is secure with a brick wall and railings. There is a charming thatched boathouse and lawns, a perfect spot to enjoy the occasional passing boat and abundance of wildlife.
Hemingford Grey is well served with a village pub, shop and primary school. Nearby St. Ives offers further amenities including a guided bus to historic Cambridge while London can be reached by Huntingdon Train Station.
Seller Insight
“River House is rich in history and has been home to some notable people of interest, including Walter Dendy Sadler who was a founding member of our local regatta and one of the first artists acquired by Henry Tate for his collection of paintings. Lt. Col. Hayward followed (1923 – 1943) during which time he donated the playing field to the village, followed by the Glyn banking family (1943 – 1976) and then us, ” say the owners.
“Being a local boy, I had always known of the exceptional position and fine Georgian architecture of River House with its enclosed garden, riverside access, and thatched boathouse. It’s a true family home that is light and spacious, yet welcoming and cosy. We were fortunate enough to acquire it in 1976.”
“We have an award-winning restaurant/pub, good village shop and Post Office within easy walking distance, as well as circular river walks, bike riding opportunities, and public access for fishing and water sports. We enjoy easy access to the North Norfolk coast, Cambridge, and Huntingdon which offers frequent trains to London. We have a thriving sports and social club, sports facilities, children’s sports days, and the annual regatta that has been held since 1904. Groups are wide and varied and our well-attended Church has community rooms and a café.”
“Our garden is enclosed and has lawns, herbaceous borders, and a natural area. We are surrounded by trees, including beech, oak, and a very old mulberry tree. The Studio has allowed for two wedding receptions where we seated 76 guests and has played host to music recitals and large family gatherings. We can easily accommodate a marquee in the garden where we have held breakfast parties, jazz evenings, village society events, and special birthdays with hog roasts and so on.”
“For him, the green panelled room with its open fire on a crisp, cold day or evening is the best place to spend time gazing up river, perhaps with a glass in hand, whilst for her, it’s those peaceful moments curled up on the sofa close to the aga in the kitchen with a book in hand. This has been a lovely house to live in and it’s been a very happy home. Aesthetically very pleasing with spacious, bright rooms, and views over the river from all the bedrooms. We’re going to miss it when we leave, especially the beautiful garden, but it’s time for us to downsize and for a new family to fill the house and enjoy everything it has to offer.”
Village information
The Hemingfords (Hemingford Grey and Hemingford Abbots) are situated along the banks of the River Great Ouse and are well-known as very picturesque and sought-after Cambridgeshire villages with beautiful river walks and footpaths to St Ives. Much of the villages are within a Conservation Area with many thatched cottages and barns and other architecturally important buildings, including the Grade I Norman Manor House in Hemingford Grey and the Grade I listed church in Hemingford Abbots.
Hemingford Grey has a wide range of facilities including the Award winning “Cock” pub, village shop “Budgens”, Post Office, children’s play area, 12th Century church, Church hall, Coffee shop, Primary school, Pavilion sports club with facilities for tennis, squash, cricket, football, bowls and a variety of social clubs and activities.
The sister village, Hemingford Abbots, also has the “Axe & Compass” pub, an all purpose-built Village Hall, playing field equipped with children’s play equipment and a golf range/course. Between the two villages there are a wide range of clubs, societies and activities such as the annual Regatta and biennial Flower Festival.
Transport
Hemingford Grey sits between the towns of Huntingdon about 6 miles, and St Ives about 2 miles, where a wider selection of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities are available. The newly modified A14 provides quick and easy access into Cambridge and links to the A1, M11 and the national motorway network. Huntingdon has a railway station approx. 10 minutes’ drive away, with fast trains into London King’s Cross in around 52 minutes and links to the North via Peterborough whilst St Ives offers the Guided Busway service to the Cambridge Science Park, city centre and Addenbrookes Hospital.
Schools
There is a good selection of primary schools within 1-1.5 miles including: Hemingford Grey Primary. There are also several well-regarded secondary schools in the neighbouring towns such as Hinchingbrooke schools in Huntingdon and St Ivo Academy in St Ives. Independent schools in Cambridge and Kimbolton are also within easy reach.
Agents Information
Tenure: Freehold
Year Built: Early 1700s
EPC: Exempt – Grade II* Listed
Local Authority: Huntingdon District Council
Council Tax Band: H
A public footpath separates the main house and riverside garden.<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>FCY220036
