Stunning Grade II listed family home with independent annexe and river frontage.

Description

Dating back to approximately 1800, this beautiful Grade II listed family home is woven in to the very fabric and history of Godmanchester. Looking directly over the River Ouse the home offers accommodation with a delightful blend of period features and modern additions over three floors as well as a self-contained annexe.

This imposing home sits proudly on The Causeway with the internal accommodation set over three floors under pitch tiled roofs. The striking red front door leads you in to the entrance hall and on to the inner hallway. Off the entrance you will find the formal reception rooms made up of the lounge, dining room and study, each these well appointed rooms have the benefit of ornate feature fire places. The beautifully fitted country style kitchen is off the inner hallway and has the benefit of an array of wall and floor storage, electric Aga and a number of integrated appliances which include a dishwasher, fridges and freezer as well as separate conventional oven. The kitchen opens up to the breakfast area family room which has been recently created by the current owners, set around a wood burner and offers substantial natural light via bi fold windows and doors. The ground floor accommodation is completed by the rear lobby and cloakroom.

On first floor level there are three good sized bedrooms, including the principal bedroom, all fitted with built in storage. A WC and family bathroom complete this floor, the latter comprising twin sinks, roll top bath and walk in shower. There is a further bathroom on the second floor serving the final three bedrooms.

Outside there is a gated block paved driveway with space for several cars that lead up to the independent one bedroom annexe, with a kitchen and reception space and bathroom. There is a useful storage shed and studio in the garden that is laid to lawn, and a pergola located at the rear of the garden that is perfect for entertaining guests in the summer months.

Location

Godmanchester is a well-equipped town, with three primary schools, pre-school, town hall, two Churches, pub restaurants, cafés, takeaways, and shops including a bakery, butchers, doctors’ surgery, chemist, florist, hairdressers, and a One Stop with a Post Office.

There is a strong Community Association, which holds an annual Gala, Picnic in the Park, and various other events. Island Hall is a riverside mansion in the centre of the village, hosting an annual Christmas Carol Concert and offering delights such as private afternoon teas, dinners and Candlelit tours. The highly regarded Bridge Hotel in Huntingdon is a short walk away offering with a restaurant/bar and a great atmosphere to enjoy a glass of wine.

There are several well-regarded primary schools within a mile and for secondary education the Ofsted rated Good Hinchingbrooke and St Peter’s schools are in nearby Huntingdon.

Major road links are within a short drive while Huntingdon Train Station is a short drive or 5-minute cycle and offers trains into London in approximately 50 minutes.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,747 sq ft