House For Sale £950,000
This beautifully presented period home is set in approx. 2.23 acres and includes paddocks, barns, a large drive with double car port, gym, separate home office and gardens and is positioned in the centre of this pretty village with a well-regarded pub and excellent country walks nearby while being within reach of major road and rail links.
On entering the open reception hall with tiled floor and stairs to the first floor it opens into the dining room with bay sash windows, feature exposed brick wall with open fireplace and exposed beams. On the opposite side of the reception hall is a generous size living room with exposed brick walls, feature fireplace with wood burner, exposed timber beams and bay sash windows. To the rear of the home is the spacious kitchen breakfast room which has recently been refitted and boasts a central island with breakfast bar, Belfast sink and aga electric range cooker. The kitchen, which benefits from access to the private walled garden, also leads through to the spacious, well-equipped utility/laundry room which features a separate fan oven, Belfast sink and integrated dishwasher. The rear lobby leads through to the separate cloakroom and provides access to the driveway. On the first floor the spacious principal bedroom is dual aspect with views to the paddocks and there are three additional double bedrooms all being served by the refitted bathroom. To the rear of the property is a detached single storey home office.
Outside a gravel drive leads to ample parking and double car port and the versatile outbuildings including double height barn and gym, currently used as a gym/games room, which would make an excellent studio or could be transformed into a self-contained annexe subject to the necessary consents. The landscaped rear garden is south west facing and has a large decked area and patio area with plenty of room for seating and dining. The stables and paddock/pasture area are located to the rear of the plot.
Seller Insight
“To find a property with the land that we needed in a village location was like looking for a needle in a haystack, so we were thrilled to find just that, right here at Homelea. We needed paddocks for our horses, as well as a home to suit our family, and it is very rare to come across this combination in such a lovely setting, ” say the owners.
“We have an excellent shop here in the village, along with a friendly pub which does the most amazing Sunday lunch which is a definite must! The gp surgery in Alconbury is the best we have ever come across and the village shop has a chemist attached, so it’s easy to pick up prescriptions. The busy village hall and football club are at the heart of the community and we have some wonderful dog walks and bridleways for horse riding, as well as a fabulous cross-country course available for hire in our neighbouring village of Alconbury.”
“The walled garden next to the house is perfect for relaxing and entertaining. There’s always a sunny spot to sit in or shady places to escape to when in need of respite from the heat. It’s a great space for families and we’ve enjoyed many hours together in the hot tub and numerous BBQs by the pond area where there is a family of moorhens who live on the water. We can just shut the front gates and relax in our own little oasis of privacy.”
“There’s something here for everyone. Our children are always in the barn which has a gym and pool table, whilst the other barn has been utilised as a Man Cave and storage but last Christmas it was festively transformed for my charity wreath making event, so it’s very adaptable. The bright and welcoming kitchen is a lovely room with a big central island where we all gather to chat about our day and catch up with friends before we head into the lounge area which is the oldest part of the house. It’s bursting with character thanks to the old beams and log burner. Our bedroom at the rear of the property is dual aspect making it lovely and light in the mornings and we chose it as the beautiful window looks straight down to the paddocks where our horses graze and i’ll greatly miss this view when we leave Homelea.”
Village information
Alconbury and Alconbury Weston are sought-after villages lying to the north west of Huntingdon. The Alconbury Sports & Social Club provides a variety of sports and social activities for all ages ranging from cricket and football to bingo. The villages share a convenience store for day to day needs, a couple of public houses/restaurants and a gp surgery. A number of events are held throughout the year such as the Summer Fete, Village Show and open gardens. Nearby Huntingdon offers a wider selection of shops in the High Street as well as larger supermarkets and retail outlets on the edge of town plus dental and medical facilities including Hinchingbrooke Hospital/A&E department. Rushden Lakes Retail & Leisure Centre is about half an hour away by car.
Transport
The villages lie approx. 6 miles north west of Huntingdon and are within easy reach of the A1M and the A14 for fast direct links into Huntingdon, Cambridge and Peterborough as well as access to the wider national motorway network. Huntingdon has a train station providing fast commuter links into London King’s Cross in about 45 minutes or to the North via Peterborough (17 minutes approx.).
Schools
Local primary schools include Alconbury CofE School and Ermine Street Church Academy in Little Stukeley and for secondary education Sawtry Village Academy and Hinchingbrooke School, Huntingdon - all are well regarded and within approx. 4 miles of the villages. The highly regarded Kimbolton School, an independent co-educational day and boarding school, for students aged 4-18 is approx. 12.5 miles away and offers a dedicated bus service. Other independent schools can be found in Ely, Cambridge, Peterborough and Oundle.
Agents Information
Tenure: Freehold
Year Built: C19th century
EPC: Grade II Listed - Exempt
Local Authority: Huntingdon District Council
Council Tax Band: F<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>FCY220114
On entering the open reception hall with tiled floor and stairs to the first floor it opens into the dining room with bay sash windows, feature exposed brick wall with open fireplace and exposed beams. On the opposite side of the reception hall is a generous size living room with exposed brick walls, feature fireplace with wood burner, exposed timber beams and bay sash windows. To the rear of the home is the spacious kitchen breakfast room which has recently been refitted and boasts a central island with breakfast bar, Belfast sink and aga electric range cooker. The kitchen, which benefits from access to the private walled garden, also leads through to the spacious, well-equipped utility/laundry room which features a separate fan oven, Belfast sink and integrated dishwasher. The rear lobby leads through to the separate cloakroom and provides access to the driveway. On the first floor the spacious principal bedroom is dual aspect with views to the paddocks and there are three additional double bedrooms all being served by the refitted bathroom. To the rear of the property is a detached single storey home office.
Outside a gravel drive leads to ample parking and double car port and the versatile outbuildings including double height barn and gym, currently used as a gym/games room, which would make an excellent studio or could be transformed into a self-contained annexe subject to the necessary consents. The landscaped rear garden is south west facing and has a large decked area and patio area with plenty of room for seating and dining. The stables and paddock/pasture area are located to the rear of the plot.
Seller Insight
“To find a property with the land that we needed in a village location was like looking for a needle in a haystack, so we were thrilled to find just that, right here at Homelea. We needed paddocks for our horses, as well as a home to suit our family, and it is very rare to come across this combination in such a lovely setting, ” say the owners.
“We have an excellent shop here in the village, along with a friendly pub which does the most amazing Sunday lunch which is a definite must! The gp surgery in Alconbury is the best we have ever come across and the village shop has a chemist attached, so it’s easy to pick up prescriptions. The busy village hall and football club are at the heart of the community and we have some wonderful dog walks and bridleways for horse riding, as well as a fabulous cross-country course available for hire in our neighbouring village of Alconbury.”
“The walled garden next to the house is perfect for relaxing and entertaining. There’s always a sunny spot to sit in or shady places to escape to when in need of respite from the heat. It’s a great space for families and we’ve enjoyed many hours together in the hot tub and numerous BBQs by the pond area where there is a family of moorhens who live on the water. We can just shut the front gates and relax in our own little oasis of privacy.”
“There’s something here for everyone. Our children are always in the barn which has a gym and pool table, whilst the other barn has been utilised as a Man Cave and storage but last Christmas it was festively transformed for my charity wreath making event, so it’s very adaptable. The bright and welcoming kitchen is a lovely room with a big central island where we all gather to chat about our day and catch up with friends before we head into the lounge area which is the oldest part of the house. It’s bursting with character thanks to the old beams and log burner. Our bedroom at the rear of the property is dual aspect making it lovely and light in the mornings and we chose it as the beautiful window looks straight down to the paddocks where our horses graze and i’ll greatly miss this view when we leave Homelea.”
Village information
Alconbury and Alconbury Weston are sought-after villages lying to the north west of Huntingdon. The Alconbury Sports & Social Club provides a variety of sports and social activities for all ages ranging from cricket and football to bingo. The villages share a convenience store for day to day needs, a couple of public houses/restaurants and a gp surgery. A number of events are held throughout the year such as the Summer Fete, Village Show and open gardens. Nearby Huntingdon offers a wider selection of shops in the High Street as well as larger supermarkets and retail outlets on the edge of town plus dental and medical facilities including Hinchingbrooke Hospital/A&E department. Rushden Lakes Retail & Leisure Centre is about half an hour away by car.
Transport
The villages lie approx. 6 miles north west of Huntingdon and are within easy reach of the A1M and the A14 for fast direct links into Huntingdon, Cambridge and Peterborough as well as access to the wider national motorway network. Huntingdon has a train station providing fast commuter links into London King’s Cross in about 45 minutes or to the North via Peterborough (17 minutes approx.).
Schools
Local primary schools include Alconbury CofE School and Ermine Street Church Academy in Little Stukeley and for secondary education Sawtry Village Academy and Hinchingbrooke School, Huntingdon - all are well regarded and within approx. 4 miles of the villages. The highly regarded Kimbolton School, an independent co-educational day and boarding school, for students aged 4-18 is approx. 12.5 miles away and offers a dedicated bus service. Other independent schools can be found in Ely, Cambridge, Peterborough and Oundle.
Agents Information
Tenure: Freehold
Year Built: C19th century
EPC: Grade II Listed - Exempt
Local Authority: Huntingdon District Council
Council Tax Band: F<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>FCY220114
