Sandy, Cambridgeshire

The Granary, 4 Merton Grange Barns

Station Road | Gamlingay | Sandy | Cambridgeshire | SG19 3DS

THE GRANARY

KEY FEATURES

This beautifully converted Victorian barn effortlessly combines character and modern living. One of eight unique homes in an exclusive development located just outside a well-served and vibrant village, it has been completed to an exacting standard with luxurious touches including oak doors, underfloor heating throughout most of the ground floor.

Upon entering the spacious reception hall, a return staircase leads to a galleried landing above. The open plan kitchen dining family room, with its part-vaulted ceiling and exposed beams, is the heart of the home and ideal for entertaining. Doors open onto the rear garden, providing easy access to the patio and allowing daily life to spill outside. The shaker style kitchen boasts a range of integrated appliances and granite work surfaces, a utility room and cloakroom are conveniently located on the ground floor. The reception room, which sits alongside the kitchen opens onto the garden and is generously proportioned, providing versatility for use as a family room, office, or dining room. There is also a good size sitting room which completes the ground floor. Upstairs, the principal and second bedrooms have en suites, while a family bathroom serves bedrooms three and four.

Outside, the property benefits from ample resident and guest parking, including a double carport, within a gravel courtyard to the front. A detached timber guest suite, comprising a bedroom and en suite, is ideal for guests, a gym, or a home office. There is also a further timber tool shed. The large enclosed rear garden looks out over the surrounding countryside.

Merton Grange Barns offer a perfect blend of historic buildings, countryside living, modern convenience, and a sense of community. Everyday amenities can be found in the charming village of Gamlingay, while major road and rail links are just a short drive away, allowing for easy commute to Cambridge and London.

I don’t think we were fully prepared for what we’d find when we came here for the first time. We were delighted to realise that it had been fully converted already, and as we walked in, the barn revealed itself to us and we just loved it. We knew that the views of countryside and rolling fields would never change and it very quickly sold itself to us,” recall the owners.

“Coming from a new build property, this characterful barn conversion was a blessing in disguise for our family. Our teenage children no longer spent all of their time in their bedrooms, instead, we experienced happy times together in the kitchen dining family room that quickly became the heart of our home. It’s such a sociable space with beautiful beams and a vaulted ceiling, along with stunning views of the garden.”

“We’ve lived here since 2017 and haven’t had to make any changes other than adding a summerhouse / annexe to the garden. The property is versatile with easily adaptable rooms. The ‘middle room’, adjacent to the family room and lounge, has previously been utilised as a music room, office, games room, and bedroom, and it would be perfect for multigenerational living as there are no thresholds to the garden.”

“The property is just one of eight converted outbuildings in this unique development, and we are part of a lovely community. It’s a fun place to live as we socialise together, and we combined efforts for our (Edge of) ‘The Village People’ entry into the Gamlingay scarecrow competition. It’s nice to be part of a friendly little bubble. We also have some beautiful walks here and everything we need is easily accessible, so it really is the best of both worlds.”

“We’ve done lots of entertaining in the house and garden where we’ve had marquees, bouncy castles, rodeo bull rides, Hawaiian themed parties, BBQs, 21st birthdays, and our wedding blessing which took place within a week of moving in! We partied with 100 guests who actually thought they were coming to our housewarming party and it was such fun to celebrate with everyone.”

“Life here has been wonderful, and it took a long time for me to remember that I wasn’t on holiday when I was coming home from work or days out. As I came up the driveway, I had so many ‘OH MY GOD, I ACTUALLY LIVE HERE’ moments where I just couldn’t believe my luck.”*

*These

comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

Village Information

Gamlingay is full of charming cottages and narrows streets and is steeped in history. Dating back to the 11th century the village has a conservation area with 72 listed buildings ranging from manor houses to barns and even an iconic British red telephone box and the parish church is a lovely Grade I listed building dating back to the 13th century. Gamlingay is well served with local amenities including shops, post office, medical centre, pharmacy, pubs/café/restaurant, and the award-wining Eco Hub which hosts a variety of community events. Nearby Biggleswade offers a wider selection of shops, a retail park and sports and leisure facilities.

Transport

Located on the Cambridgeshire/Bedfordshire border, Gamlingay is ideal for those looking for a country life but with good links into Cambridge and London. Biggleswade and Sandy both have mainline train stations and provide fast commuter links into London King’s Cross/St Pancras in approx. 40 minutes.

Schools

Gamlingay has its own primary school, Gamlingay Village Primary, which is Ofsted rated “Good” with nearby Potton offering Potton Lower and Middle schools up to age 13 – both Ofsted rated “Good”. For secondary education, Comberton Village College is Ofsted rated “Outstanding” and Sandy Secondary School, Ofsted rated “Good” are 10 and 6 miles away.

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INFORMATION

• Victorian Barn Conversion

• Four Bedrooms

• Kitchen Dining Family Room

• Exclusive Development

• Countryside Views

• Detached Guest Suite

• Underfloor Heating (majority of ground floor)

• Approximately 100 Foot Rear Garden

• Double Car Port

• No Forward Chain

Agents Notes

Tenure: Freehold

Year Built: Converted 2015-2016

EPC: C

Local Authority: South Cambridgeshire

Council Tax Band: F £34 monthly estate fee.

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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 14.04.2023

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