Monkswood, Abbots Ripton, Cambs PE28 8LR by Fine & Country

Fine & Country Tel: +44 (0)330 333 1060 inresidence@fineandcountry.com 4 - 6 Market Square, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire PE19 2AW

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FINE & COUNTRY MONKS WOOD HOUSE Monks Wood House is an extremely attractive family home that was beautifully designed and built in 2005, but what sets it apart from many others is its uniquely beautiful setting. It sits in around two acres of splendid grounds, on the edge of the National Nature Reserve of Monks Wood, one of Britain’s best known and Cambridgeshire’s largest ancient woodland. “It was definitely the setting that initially drew us to the house,” says Patricia. “It is so incredibly beautiful and the wildlife is amazing.”

Fine & Country is a global network of estate agencies specialising in the marketing, sale and rental of luxury residential property. With offices in the UK, Australia, Egypt, France, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Namibia, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, The Channel Islands, UAE, USA and West Africa we combine the widespread exposure of the international marketplace with the local expertise and knowledge of carefully selected independent property professionals. Fine & Country appreciates the most exclusive properties require a more compelling, sophisticated and intelligent presentation - leading to a common, yet uniquely exercised and successful strategy emphasising the lifestyle qualities of the property.

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This unique approach to luxury homes marketing delivers high quality, intelligent and creative concepts for property promotion combined with the latest technology and marketing techniques. We understand moving home is one of the most important decisions you make; your home is both a financial and emotional investment. With Fine & Country you benefit from the local knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts of a well trained, educated and courteous team of professionals, working to make the sale or purchase of your property as stress free as possible.

The production of these particulars has generated a £10 donation to the Fine & Country Foundation, charity no. 1160989, striving to relieve homelessness. Visit fineandcountry.com/uk/foundation

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Part stained-glass leaded-light solid oak entrance door to: ENTRANCE HALL 5.36m x 3.53m (17’7 x 11’7) Three sealed unit double glazed windows to front aspect. Wall mounted Video Entry System and Alarm Control Panel. Exposed beams and brickwork. Under stairs storage cupboard. Stairs to first floor landing. Telephone point. Recessed down lighters. Solid wood floor with underfloor heating. CLOAKROOM 2.31m x 1.30m (7’7 x 4’3) Double glazed window to side aspect. Fitted with a white two piece suite comprising a low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Complementary tiling to walls. Exposed beams. Recessed down lighters. Solid wood floor with underfloor heating. Extractor.

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LIVING ROOM 6.88m x 6.17m (22’7 x 20’3) Double glazed windows to front and both side aspects. Large brick-built inglenook fireplace with feature display sills and inset lighting. Exposed beams and brickwork. TV and telephone point. Recessed down lighters. Under floor heating. Double doors to: DINING ROOM 5.84m x 5.79m (19’2 x 19’0) Double glazed windows to rear and side aspects. French doors to rear patio area. Brick built fireplace with feature display sills. Exposed beams and brickwork. Recessed down lighters. Under floor heating.

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KITCHEN 6.60m x 4.50m (21’8 x 14’9) Fitted with an extensive range of bespoke base and wall mounted units with shelving and integral wine rack. Granite work surface with complementary stone tiled splashbacks. Glass display units. Electric three oven Aga in Claret, with extractor fan over. Fitted display unit with solid oak work surface. Smeg stainless steel American style fridge freezer. Integral Miele dishwasher. Stainless steel sink with mixer tap, drainer and waste disposal unit. Open to: BREAKFAST / GARDEN ROOM 4.75m x 4.60m (15’7 x 15’1) Double glazed windows to rear and side aspects. French doors to side aspect. Vaulted ceiling. Exposed beams. Recessed down lighters. Stone tiled floor with under floor heating. UTILITY ROOM 3.18m x 2.06m (10’5 x 6’9) Double glazed window to side aspect. Hardwood part-glazed door to rear aspect. Fitted with a range of base units with work surfaces and complementary tiling. Stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap. Plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer. Walk in storage cupboard housing internal vacuum system. Recessed down lighters. Stone tiled floor with under floor heating. STUDY 3.28m x 3.23m (10’9 x 10’7) Double glazed window to front aspect. TV, telephone and broadband point. CCTV operation recording and control points. Solid wood floor with under floor heating.

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Seller Insight A small woodsman’s cottage originally stood on the land, but around twelve years ago, the previous owner was granted permission to knock it down and build this lovely home. It’s been beautifully designed to really make the most of the setting and as well as being very spacious, it also has a very light and airy feel throughout. We have a wonderfully large living room, a beautiful dining room and a fabulous kitchen that flows straight into the glazed garden room. We can sit in there and really feel part of the outside space even on the greyest of days.” “The garden is just lovely and being so close to woodland gives one the feeling of being a million miles from anywhere,” continues Patricia. “We have a formal area and a more natural space that leads into the wood, so although the grounds extend to around two acres they are very easy to look after. It is peaceful and private and stunningly beautiful in every direction.” “The village of Abbots Ripton is only a few minutes away and it is an absolutely charming place that I will miss very much when we move,” says Patricia. “It has a lovely pub restaurant, a small shop/post office and the sense of community is wonderful.” “The house is perfect for family gatherings, and once a year, when the woodland floor is carpeted with bluebells, we invite a group to come for a lovely long walk and then back to ours for a bit to eat. The house really lends itself to entertaining.” “If you asked me what I did not like about living at Monks Wood House, my answer would be absolutely nothing; I cannot think of anywhere I would have rather spent the past eight years,” says Patricia. “It’s a paradise for adults and children, and a sheer doggy heaven; it has been a uniquely special home, but we simply need to move closer to our grandchildren.”*

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I love the kitchen and garden room,” says Patricia. “It is the part of the house that everyone seems to naturally gravitate to, I suppose because it has such a lovely connection with the garden and woods.”

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GALLERIED FIRST FLOOR LANDING 8.92m x 4.85m (29’3 x 15’11) Double glazed window to front elevation. Exposed beams. Airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder and Megaflow system. Access to loft space. Feature lighting. Under floor heating. MASTER BEDROOM 4.57m x 4.27m (15’0 x 14’0) Double glazed window to front elevation with stunning views of the woodland areas. Exposed beams and vaulted ceiling. Large built-in double wardrobe with internal lighting, hanging and shelving space. TV and telephone point. Wall light points and down lighters. Under floor heating.

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EN SUITE Double glazed window to side elevation. Fitted with a white four piece suite comprising double-width mains pressure multi-jet shower cubicle, twin vanity wash hand basins and low level WC. Complementary ceramic tiling. Exposed beams. Shaver point. Recessed down lighters. Ceramic floor tiles with under floor heating. Heated towel rail. Extractor. BEDROOM TWO 3.53m x 3.81m (12’6 x 11’7) Double glazed window to rear elevation with stunning views over the rear garden and adjoining woodland. Eaves storage. Exposed beams. TV and telephone point. Under floor heating

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EN SUITE Velux window. Fitted with a white three piece suite comprising low level WC, vanity wash hand basin, and curved screen shower cubicle with mains pressure shower. Ceramic tiling to walls. Exposed beams. Shaver point. Recessed down lighters. Ceramic floor tiles with under floor heating. Heated towel rail. Extractor.

BEDROOM FOUR 3.81m x 3.25m (12’6 x 10’8) Double glazed window to rear elevation. Built-in wardrobe with internal lighting. Exposed beams. Recessed down lighters. TV and telephone point. Under floor heating.

BEDROOM THREE 5.31m x 3.81m (17’5 x 12’6) Two double glazed windows to rear elevation. Built-in wardrobe with internal lighting. Exposed beams. Recessed down lighters. TV and telephone point. Under floor heating. (Could be converted back into two rooms).

FAMILY BATHROOM Double glazed window to front elevation. Fitted with a white three-piece suite comprising bath with mains pressure shower over and glass shower screen, vanity wash hand basin and low level WC. Complimentary ceramic tiling to walls. Exposed beams. Shaver point. Recessed down lighters. Ceramic floor tiles with under floor heating. Heated towel rail. Extractor.

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OUTSIDE The grounds of Monks Wood House are landscaped into two main areas. To the front / side of the property there are extensively stocked shrub and flower borders with an ornamental slate water feature and concealed sewage treatment plant. Beyond the driveway, there is a woodland area with a gravel pathway creating a woodland walk, through mature evergreen and deciduous trees including Oak, Ash, Maple, and two rare ‘Wild Service’ trees, to a swing and tree house deck. There are also two large timber sheds and a wood store. To the rear of the property there are formal gardens laid to lawn with extensively stocked shrub and flower borders and beds, raised timber sleeper beds, mature evergreen & deciduous trees. There is an extensive York stone patio area suitable for ‘Al Fresco’ dining and entertaining. A large Koi Carp pond with filtration system and UV lights, feature stepping-stones and waterfall rock feature. A timber-framed summer house enjoys the entire aspect of the rear garden with the benefit of a mains power point. A further timber-framed Gazebo with pitched roof surrounds a hot tub. There is a greenhouse and additional timber shed. There are PIR lights on the gates and garage areas, and driveway lights together with garden lighting to the front garden. The property itself, together with the barn-style garage, features ‘dusk ‘til dawn’ lights. DETACHED BARN-STYLE DOUBLE GARAGE AND CART LODGE 6.91m x 5.99m (22’8 x 19’8) Of timber construction under peg tile roof with weatherboard finish. Remote controlled twin timber doors with separate pedestrian door. Inverter and controls for solar panels on roof (3.54kw/hr). Sealed unit double glazed window to side aspect. Attached carport measuring 6m x 3m. Internal stairwell leading to: GAMES ROOM 10.16m x 3.91m (33’4 x 12’10) Upstairs area above garage used as a Games room. This area could also be a workshop area, a separate office, or potential annexe. TV point.

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FURTHER INFORMATION Date built: 2005 Oil-fired central heating Underfloor heating Solar panels on a 25 year feed-in tariff providing an income of approximately £1500 PA and further savings from reduced electricity useage Easy access to A1/A14 and fast train (50 mins) to London Kings Cross from Huntingdon station which is about 6 miles away • • • • • • • • • •

Secluded Woodland Position Bespoke Kitchen/Breakfast Room Three Reception Rooms Four Bedrooms - Two En Suites Underfloor Heating Double Garage With Cart Lodge Games Room Over Garage Landscaped Grounds Approximately Two Acres Remote Gated Entrance

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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. * 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. Printed 05.05.2017

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THE FINE & COUNTRY FOUNDATION

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The production of these particulars has generated a £10 donation to the Fine & Country Foundation, charity no. 1160989, striving to relieve homelessness. Visit fineandcountry.com/uk/foundation

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Fine & Country Tel: +44 (0)330 333 1060 inresidence@fineandcountry.com 4 - 6 Market Square, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire PE19 2AW

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