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The Village Orton Longueville | Peterborough | Cambridgeshire | PE2

1 THE VILLAGE

A beautiful, Grade II listed, Georgian former rectory dating back to the early 18th century sits in a very secluded, quiet spot in the village of Orton Longueville just west of the centre of the city of Peterborough where fast trains to London King’s Cross take only 45 minutes. Despite the tranquility, it is within a 10 minute drive of the station and even less to the A1, with easy access to trunk roads leading North, South, East and West. This charming, beautifully presented, most elegant family home offers very generous accommodation set over three floors including 8 bedrooms, and has an excellent connection with the delightful, encompassing garden.

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A Grade II Listed Georgian Former Rectory, Situated in a Desirable Location

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Second Floor: 4 Double Bedrooms, a Family Bathroom and a Storage Room

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Located Within Easy Access to Peterborough Railway Station With Regular Trains

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Outbuilding: Three Garages and a Large Workshop, Possible Annex Potential (Subject to Planning)

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Retains Abundance of Period Features Including Sash Windows and Fireplaces

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Entrance Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Snug and Open Plan Kitchen / Garden Room

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First Floor: Principal Bedroom Suite with Dressing Room Plus En Suite Bathroom

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Further 3 Bedrooms, Dressing Room, and 2 Bath/Shower Rooms on the 1st Floor

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Long Gravel Access Driveway with Impressive Gravel Forecourt for Numerous Cars

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Approximately Just Under an Acre of Mature Garden & Grounds and a Patio Terrace To The Rear

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Total Accommodation of Main House Extends to 5687 Sq.Ft, Outbuilding is Approx. 827 Sq.Ft., Totalling to 6514 Sq.Ft.

Constructed in a combination of brick and stone under

the adjacent room currently used as a playroom, a gas-

French doors that open out to the terrace, seamlessly

Collyweston slate roofs, it is now a very substantial

fuelled stove sits in a fireplace with a timber surround.

blending the interior and outdoor spaces, perfect for

home having been a good deal smaller in the early 1700s.

A further sizeable reception room is off the hall linking

summer entertaining. The kitchen features a range of

Decorated in a predominantly pastel palette, it is full of

to the kitchen - a ‘snug’ - it contains a log-burner in its

bespoke timber cabinets with a central island all recently

original features. The large, Georgian sash windows are

marble fireplace flanked by bookshelves in the recesses.

resprayed for an updated modern, more elegant look.

flanked by their internal shutters, many with window

The numerous large rooms throughout the house give

There is a 5-oven Aga, whilst integrated appliances by

seats, panelling to dado height is plentiful, the original

a great flexibility in usage whilst there is an excellent

Miele include eye-level electric ovens, a wine fridge,

main staircase rises up from a very generous entrance

connectivity between all the reception and utilitarian

a dishwasher, a fridge and a freezer. A spacious utility

hall, and several period fireplaces are retained.

rooms inside, as well as a lovely link to the garden.

area off the kitchen, with a sink and space for a washing machine, contains a separate downstairs WC, a walk-in

The particularly elegant drawing room with its arched

At the centre of the house a splendid open-plan area

pantry, a door to the rear terrace and another to the

niches has a graciously curving bay with three, almost

is for cooking, dining and relaxing. A recent orangery

back stairs.

floor to ceiling, sash windows with a central door to the

extension is filled with natural light from the huge roof

garden. A log-burner sits in the stone fireplace whilst in

lantern, double-height windows, and bi-folding and

The commodious bedrooms are set over the first and second floors. Apart from

other two bedrooms are accessed from the back stairs. Virtually every room in the

in the bathrooms, upstairs is laid with thick, plush carpet. One of the two principal

house, both upstairs and down, enjoys beautiful vistas over the surrounding garden.

bedroom suites is accessed down steps and on the far side a door opens into an area divided by built-in wardrobes, which contains a recessed shower and a roll-top bath

“We have immensely enjoyed raising our young family in a beautiful period home

beyond. The other main bedroom is equally impressive with copious amounts of top

with large garden. The ample space has allowed us to host events with family and

quality, bespoke storage in a dressing area that leads to its en suite shower room. Two

friends and celebrate special moments together! We always wanted a home with

other large, first floor bedrooms are served by their own shower room which has

character, so when we came across Number 1 The Village, which has an abundance,

two entrances, one directly from a bedroom.

we were immediately sold on it. We have redecorated extensively but sympathetically, retaining all the property’s period charm without compromising on comfort. It has

Four more double bedrooms are on the second floor. Two of these are reached via a

been the best of both worlds, working from such an amazing home but also benefiting

continuation of the main staircase and feature exposed timbers and dormer windows

from the excellent transport links into central London, where my office is.” says one

- one enjoys a vast bathroom with a roll-top bath and central shower, the other

of the owners.

adjoins its own sitting room which has made an excellent study for the owners; the

The wraparound secluded garden with a backdrop of mature trees is another superb feature of the property. Set far back behind a brick wall and trees along the roadside, a sweeping driveway leads to a substantial, gravel parking area overlooked by a brick garage block with light, power and water. Two stables doors and three single up-and-over doors open into a large, partly-divided space, offering various uses and potential - subject to planning - for conversion into an annex. The grounds are enclosed on all sides with the main garden area facing south with plenty of places to sit in sun and shade. Predominantly lawn, there are tall, majestic trees as well as pretty fruit trees, mature shrubs and paved and gravelled terraces. “The garden is really beautiful,” enthuse the owners. “We’ve removed a number of trees to open it up and bring in more light. It’s a huge space, peacefully quiet at night, with a lovely big patio for entertaining, but because the majority is laid to lawn it’s surprisingly low maintenance.” Orton Longueville was one of two ancient villages separated from Peterborough by open farmland up until the expansion of Peterborough in the 1960s. Now, still retaining its village feel, Orton Longueville has its own secondary school, Nene Park Academy, formerly Orton Longueville School. The ‘village’ contains many pre-20th century buildings including Orton Hall, now a hotel and spa, several thatched cottages, a cricket field and the 13th century church of Holy Trinity. There is still a village green and nearby is a half-mile long plantation of giant redwood Wellingtonia trees known as the ‘Long Walk’. It is also extremely close to Ferry Meadows, a lovely area of parkland featuring lakes and rivers, ideal for walking or outdoor pursuits.

Agents notes: The floor plans are for illustration purposes only. All measurements: walls, doors, window fittings and appliances and their sizes and locations are shown conventionally and are approximate only and cannot be regarded as being a representation either by the seller or his agent. © Unauthorised reproduction prohibited.

LOCAL AUTHORITY: Peterborough City Council SERVICES: Mains Electricity, Water, Drainage and Gas Central Heating TENURE: Freehold

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These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate, are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in the employment of Fine & Country or Rutland Country Properties has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property. We would also point out that we have not tested any of the appliances and purchasers should make their own enquiries to the relevant authorities regarding the connection of any services.

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