House For Sale £975,000
The Moat house is a stunning five bedroom detached family home which sits on a half acre plot with a large barn, all set within an exclusive small development in this sought-after village.
The large light reception entrance with stone flooring allows access to the reception rooms. The family room is dual aspect with a stone fireplace. The kitchen breakfast room is fitted with a range oven, a combination oven, integrated dishwasher, free standing fridge freezer and walnut work surfaces with inset double Belfast sink. The stunning vaulted dual aspect dining room with exposed beams has views onto the garden and French doors open onto the patio. The large living room also has a stone brick fireplace with fitted gas stove and French doors lead out to the patio and garden.
On the first floor there are four double bedrooms and a good size single, both the principal bedroom and second bedroom have en-suites. The further three bedrooms are served by a large family bathroom.
The gravelled driveway allows parking for several cars and leads to the detached barn. The barn is ideal for car storage or could easily be transformed into a home office, workshop or studio. The rear garden is very private and is surrounded by a range of trees. There is a large patio area with ample room for seating and dining areas and the garden is mainly laid to lawn.
Seller Insight
The Moat House is an extremely attractive and very beautifully designed home built in the 1990s. “i’d say I fell in love with the house, and indeed this gorgeous setting, the very first time we came to view the property, ” says the owner. “I remember, as we drove up the long gravel driveway, then under the barn arch, I turned to my husband and said, ‘what a stunning approach to the house’ it was all so impressive. We then walked into the house and I immediately knew we had to buy it, and we’ve now had over ten very happy years here.”
“The house was built within the grounds of College Farm, an historic Grade II listed farmhouse that once belonged to St John’s College, Cambridge, and one of the many things that drew us to the property was the overall look and feel of it. It’s been beautifully designed and incorporates reclaimed materials from some of the original agricultural buildings, so it’s very much in keeping with the old farmhouse. However, it also has all the benefits of a modern home and there’s a tremendous sense of space throughout and tons of storage. For us it’s been a fantastic family home.”
“Another lovely part of the property is the garden, which features a moat – hence the name of the house – that we think dates back to medieval times. The garden itself is a really good size and mainly laid to lawn, so it was ideal for our three sons who’ve loved being able to have a good kick about out there, and we have a huge patio, which as well as being a lovely place to sit out and relax, was also the ideal surface on which the boys could learn to ride their bikes. On the far side of the moat I tend to leave it to nature so we get a tremendous array of wildlife. We’ve seen woodpeckers, we have a resident pair of moorhens which produce two clutches a year, and there are newts and frogs in the moat. The whole space is really peaceful and very private so we can sit out there and feel totally away from it all.”
“A number of years ago we took down a rather unusable garden room and in its place we built a gorgeous dining room, which is probably my favourite room in the house. It’s a large space, there are exposed oak beams, which give it plenty of character, and it also has French doors that lead straight out onto the garden. It’s a really lovely room for large get-togethers with family and friends.”
“Hilton is a beautiful little village with a very strong community feel. We have a cosy pub close by, a shop and the village hall is often a hive of activity. There’s always something going on here, however the highlight of the social calendar is Feast Week, a week-long fete with magicians, arts and crafts, food and drink, a produce show and a marquee on the green where live music is performed.”
Just across from the house we have a large barn which currently houses the home gym and an area for storage. However, it could also be a great space for a home office.”
“This has been a wonderful family home, and there’s lots that i’ll miss, but most of all i’ll be sad to leave my beautiful garden, ” says the owner. “It’s a very peaceful space and summer or winter the outlook is always stunning.”
Village information
The popular village of Hilton lies approximately 11 miles north-west of Cambridge and has a convenience store with a Post Office, village pub, sports pavilion, village hall and a Grade II Listed Church. The spacious green is home to the famous turf maze (one of only eight left in England) which was first cut in 1660. The pretty market town of St Ives, about 5 miles away, has a bustling High Street and weekly market together with a variety of pubs, restaurants and sports and leisure facilities.
Transport
Hilton is conveniently situated for the recently upgraded A14 which provides easy access to Cambridge and links to the A1(M), M11 and the national motorway network. Travel into Cambridge via the Guided Bus Service is also available from St Ives town. Huntingdon is about 7.5 miles away and offers fast trains into London King’s Cross in about 50 minutes and links to the North via Peterborough.
Schools
There are well-regarded primary schools within 3 miles of Hilton including Pendragon Community Primary School in Papworth Everard and Elsworth CofE va Primary School. For secondary education Hilton falls within the catchment area for Swavesey Village College - about 4 miles away. Other nearby secondary schools include: Cambourne Village College and St Ivo Academy.
Agents Information
Tenure: Freehold
Year Built: 1990s
EPC: C
Local Authority: Huntingdon District Council
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>SIS160722
The large light reception entrance with stone flooring allows access to the reception rooms. The family room is dual aspect with a stone fireplace. The kitchen breakfast room is fitted with a range oven, a combination oven, integrated dishwasher, free standing fridge freezer and walnut work surfaces with inset double Belfast sink. The stunning vaulted dual aspect dining room with exposed beams has views onto the garden and French doors open onto the patio. The large living room also has a stone brick fireplace with fitted gas stove and French doors lead out to the patio and garden.
On the first floor there are four double bedrooms and a good size single, both the principal bedroom and second bedroom have en-suites. The further three bedrooms are served by a large family bathroom.
The gravelled driveway allows parking for several cars and leads to the detached barn. The barn is ideal for car storage or could easily be transformed into a home office, workshop or studio. The rear garden is very private and is surrounded by a range of trees. There is a large patio area with ample room for seating and dining areas and the garden is mainly laid to lawn.
Seller Insight
The Moat House is an extremely attractive and very beautifully designed home built in the 1990s. “i’d say I fell in love with the house, and indeed this gorgeous setting, the very first time we came to view the property, ” says the owner. “I remember, as we drove up the long gravel driveway, then under the barn arch, I turned to my husband and said, ‘what a stunning approach to the house’ it was all so impressive. We then walked into the house and I immediately knew we had to buy it, and we’ve now had over ten very happy years here.”
“The house was built within the grounds of College Farm, an historic Grade II listed farmhouse that once belonged to St John’s College, Cambridge, and one of the many things that drew us to the property was the overall look and feel of it. It’s been beautifully designed and incorporates reclaimed materials from some of the original agricultural buildings, so it’s very much in keeping with the old farmhouse. However, it also has all the benefits of a modern home and there’s a tremendous sense of space throughout and tons of storage. For us it’s been a fantastic family home.”
“Another lovely part of the property is the garden, which features a moat – hence the name of the house – that we think dates back to medieval times. The garden itself is a really good size and mainly laid to lawn, so it was ideal for our three sons who’ve loved being able to have a good kick about out there, and we have a huge patio, which as well as being a lovely place to sit out and relax, was also the ideal surface on which the boys could learn to ride their bikes. On the far side of the moat I tend to leave it to nature so we get a tremendous array of wildlife. We’ve seen woodpeckers, we have a resident pair of moorhens which produce two clutches a year, and there are newts and frogs in the moat. The whole space is really peaceful and very private so we can sit out there and feel totally away from it all.”
“A number of years ago we took down a rather unusable garden room and in its place we built a gorgeous dining room, which is probably my favourite room in the house. It’s a large space, there are exposed oak beams, which give it plenty of character, and it also has French doors that lead straight out onto the garden. It’s a really lovely room for large get-togethers with family and friends.”
“Hilton is a beautiful little village with a very strong community feel. We have a cosy pub close by, a shop and the village hall is often a hive of activity. There’s always something going on here, however the highlight of the social calendar is Feast Week, a week-long fete with magicians, arts and crafts, food and drink, a produce show and a marquee on the green where live music is performed.”
Just across from the house we have a large barn which currently houses the home gym and an area for storage. However, it could also be a great space for a home office.”
“This has been a wonderful family home, and there’s lots that i’ll miss, but most of all i’ll be sad to leave my beautiful garden, ” says the owner. “It’s a very peaceful space and summer or winter the outlook is always stunning.”
Village information
The popular village of Hilton lies approximately 11 miles north-west of Cambridge and has a convenience store with a Post Office, village pub, sports pavilion, village hall and a Grade II Listed Church. The spacious green is home to the famous turf maze (one of only eight left in England) which was first cut in 1660. The pretty market town of St Ives, about 5 miles away, has a bustling High Street and weekly market together with a variety of pubs, restaurants and sports and leisure facilities.
Transport
Hilton is conveniently situated for the recently upgraded A14 which provides easy access to Cambridge and links to the A1(M), M11 and the national motorway network. Travel into Cambridge via the Guided Bus Service is also available from St Ives town. Huntingdon is about 7.5 miles away and offers fast trains into London King’s Cross in about 50 minutes and links to the North via Peterborough.
Schools
There are well-regarded primary schools within 3 miles of Hilton including Pendragon Community Primary School in Papworth Everard and Elsworth CofE va Primary School. For secondary education Hilton falls within the catchment area for Swavesey Village College - about 4 miles away. Other nearby secondary schools include: Cambourne Village College and St Ivo Academy.
Agents Information
Tenure: Freehold
Year Built: 1990s
EPC: C
Local Authority: Huntingdon District Council
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>SIS160722
