Great Gransden, Cambridgeshire

MAGPIE COTTAGE

KEY FEATURES

Magpie Cottage is a beautifully presented and extended part thatched Grade II listed cottage sitting on a plot of approx. 0.36 acres with a double garage, outbuildings and a home office/studio. This “chocolate box” cottage is located in a conservation area at the very heart of the desirable village of Great Gransden with a host of facilities and amenities for everyday living, a primary school and beautiful village church all within easy access to Cambridge and regular fast train services to London from the nearby market town of St Neots.

A gravel driveway leads to the double garage and garden with path to the pretty front entrance with timber framed thatched porch. Entering into the home you will be struck by the bright and airy ambience of the spacious dual aspect living room with exposed beams and feature brick open fireplace. A door leads through to an inner hallway with access to the dining room, study, kitchen breakfast room, bedroom three and two bathrooms. The extended kitchen breakfast room has increased head height, is dual aspect with views across the garden and is fitted with a contemporary kitchen with integral appliances. There is a good size study with built in desk and cabinetry; an ideal space for those who wish to work from home. The ground floor third bedroom has a built in Murphy bed and French doors lead out to the garden; perfect as an additional reception room or a guest bedroom served by the shower room. Bedroom three, the study and shower room could also easily be transformed into an annexe area for multi-generational living. The dining room with exposed beams, tiled floor and feature brick open fireplace is a generous size room and has an open wood staircase to the first floor. A contemporary family bathroom completes the ground floor. On the first floor there are two large double bedrooms, one with exposed beams.

Outside, there is a wall to the front boundary with pedestrian gate and mature hedges, shrubs and trees behind providing privacy. The pretty wraparound garden has large lawns, a pond, several seating areas, home office/studio, outbuildings and a detached double garage. The gardens are planted with mature shrubs, perennials and trees. Towards the end of the plot is a naturalised tree/woodland plant area.

SELLER INSIGHT

Magpie Cottage is the quintessential thatched English cottage, complete with traditional pretty front garden; and combined with its location in community minded Great Gransden village, offers the ideal rural setting for a pleasing lifestyle. For Keith, the present owner, the ease of accessing Cambridge for work and leisure, plus the nearby station at St Neots with frequent train service into St Pancras, provided a superb combination of town and country living. It has been a much loved home for over thirty years.

The house originates from the eighteenth century and is full of period charm. A modern extension created a generous kitchen and an extra bedroom. The owner says the family have enjoyed the entire house, but a favourite room is the living room where the exposed beams, the open fire and the large bay window with colourful garden views, combine to create an inviting and calm ambience.

The cottage is an easy entertaining venue, and there have been many sociable occasions, whilst a much anticipated annual event was a party for over forty, between Christmas and New Year. For smaller formal meals, the dining room, again with exposed beams and open fire, has an amiable and timeless appeal. A ground floor bedroom and shower room are perfect for overnight visitors.

The garden is a stunning mix of lawn, seasonal flowers, and a leafy ‘fernery.’ There is a long stretch of ‘wild garden,’ full of trees and shrubs that each year produce a spectacular carpet of spring flowers. It has been a constant pleasure to settle by the summer house and savour the tranquil beauty of this private oasis.

From the house you can stroll to the Post Office and village shop, attend one of the clubs held at the Reading Room or play tennis at the Sports field. Other social activities can be enjoyed at neighbouring Little Gransden. There are excellent walks in the area and the local woods are renowned for their bluebell walks.

The owner will miss the very special qualities of the house, the community and village life but takes away very many happy memories.”*

*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.

G/F BEDROOM/LIVING ROOM

Village information

If you love the idea of a quintessentially English village the popular and sought-after village of Great Gransden could be for you. Great Gransden is well known for its many attractive period homes and picturesque views. Surrounded by undulating countryside it is conveniently located for Cambridge, St Neots and Bedford. It has a thriving community with a primary school, playgroup and children’s nursery, a new multi-use games area, sports fields with a pavilion, a playground with tennis and bowls facilities, plus a village shop with Post Office. St Neots, about 7.5 miles away, has a bustling high street, weekly market and a variety of sports and leisure facilities.

Transport

Great Gransden 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 in about 40 minutes.

Schools

Great Gransden has its own well-regarded primary school, Barnabas Oley CofE Primary with the nearest secondary education at the equally well-regarded Cambourne Village College (3.5 miles) and Comberton Village College (6.5 miles). Kimbolton School, an independent co-educational day and boarding school is about 15 miles away and has a dedicated school bus service from Great Gransden. Cambridge has a wide selection of highly sought-after independent primary and secondary schools including Kings College and The Perse.

INFORMATION

• Grade II Listed Part Thatched Cottage

• Beautifully Presented

• Extended

• 0.36 Acre Plot

• Versatile Accommodation

• Large Kitchen Breakfast Room

• Two Reception Rooms & Study

• Outbuildings & Home Office/Studio

• Detached Double Garage

• Desirable Village Location

Agents Notes

Tenure: Freehold

Year Built: c1700

EPC: Grade II Listed - Exempt

Local Authority: Huntingdonshire District Council

Council Tax Band: D

Re-Thatched - July 2020

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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 24.02.2023

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