Abbotsley, St Neots, Cambridge

CAMBRIDGE BARN

KEY FEATURES

A stunning unique barn conversion set on the edge of the sought after village of Abbotsley, offering over 6600 sq ft of beautifully presented accommodation within easy reach of Cambridge and London.

There are wonderful features throughout, including vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and brickwork and full-height glazing. The property comprises five bedrooms with ensuites, kitchen breakfast living room, three reception rooms, including a vaulted drawing room with galleried library above, all with underfloor heating served by the latest ground source heat pump technology, also providing hot water and including heating of the indoor pool.

There is garaging for eight cars. There is also potential to create a self-contained annexe.

Situated on the edge of the delightful village of Abbotsley in the glorious Cambridgeshire countryside is Cambridge Barn, a very stylish barn conversion that was completed in 2016. “We were actually on the verge of purchasing another property when our estate agent suggested we take a quick look at a collection of old farm buildings that were in the process of being developed,” says the owner. “At that time the property was literally just a shell, but we could immediately see that the finished article was going to be something really quite special. It captured our imaginations to such an extent that we just had to have it.”

This beautiful property has been thoughtfully designed to incorporate reminders of the history of the building, such as the lovely old beams, but they combine with elements including a modern kitchen and bathrooms and even a swimming pool to create a really luxurious, contemporary home. “As the property was only really at first fix stage when we purchased it, we were able to put our own stamp on the interior, and while we were keen to accentuate the wonderful character of these lovely old buildings, we also wanted it to be a warm and comfortable home that would be very conducive to modern living; I think we’ve struck a really good balance. Externally the appearance hasn’t changed an awful lot, so the house blends beautifully with these gorgeous rural surroundings, but inside it has a modern, open-plan layout in the main living areas and the huge windows flood the whole house with natural light so it feels very bright and spacious throughout.”

“The property is surrounded by a high wall and hedging, so we enjoy a really good degree of privacy, both within the house and garden,” continues the owner, “and the garden is another really lovely feature of the property. It was a real blank canvass when we came here so we’ve developed it into a very attractive space that incorporates an open lawn, patio seating areas and a large ornamental pond. It’s an ideal size but has definitely been designed with ease of maintenance in mind.”

“We tend to spend the majority of our time in the kitchen area,” says the owner. “It’s a lovely big room in which we can cook, eat and relax… it’s a very sociable space.”

“Abbotsley is a lovely quiet little village with a sense of community,” says the owner. “We’re surrounded by really stunning open countryside and yet in a matter of minutes we can be in St Neots or even Cambridge city centre, and the transport links are excellent, so for us the location has been ideal.”

“The pool, which we imported from ‘Endless Pools’ of Philadelphia, has been a fantastic feature that we’ve fully utilized,” says the owner. “It has a propeller directed current, so you can swim against it to really get a good workout. And it’s heated by the ground source heat pump, so it’s very economical to run.”

“We’ve both thoroughly enjoyed our time here and we are very proud of what we have created,” says the owner.*

*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

The village of Abbotsley is situated to the East of St. Neots. The village has a mixture of houses including 17th Century thatched cottages, farm houses with their fields, 18th Century brick buildings, the old village school, now the village hall, an attractive pub and the village green which hosts the annual village fete. Nearby Great Gransden provides Barnabus Oley CofE primary school, a pre-school, village shop and public house. The market town of St Neots is just under 4 miles away, offering supermarkets, extensive shopping, entertainment and recreational facilities, and train services to London. Cambridge is about 30 minutes’ drive away.

Transport

Abbotsley has easy access to the A428 St Neots/Cambridge route with links into the M11, A14 and A1(M) and the wider national motorway network. The nearby town of St Neots has a mainline train station providing regular fast trains into London King’s Cross/St Pancras from 40 minutes. Stansted Airport is approx. 45 minutes’ drive and there are train services to Gatwick Airport from St Neots.

Schools

Well regarded state schooling is within easy reach in nearby villages and St Neots. Kimbolton School, an independent co-educational day and boarding school is about 15 miles away and has a dedicated school bus service from the village. Cambridge and Bedford also have a wide selection of highly sought-after independent primary and secondary schools including Kings College and The Perse.

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INFORMATION

• Stunning Unique Barn Conversion

• Over 6600 Sq Ft

• Five Bedroom Suites

• Kitchen Breakfast Room

• Double Height Vaulted Drawing Room

• Galleried Library with Study Area

• Endless Pool

• Underfloor Heating Throughout

• Versatile Accommodation

• Garaging For Eight Cars

Agents Information

Tenure: Freehold

Year Built: 2011

EPC: C

Local Authority: Huntingdonshire District Council

Council Tax Band: G

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