Rectory Farm Cottage Station Road | Abbots Ripton | Huntingdon | Cambridgeshire | PE28 2LE
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RECTORY FARM COTTAGE Situated in the heart of the charming Cambridgeshire village of Abbots Ripton is Rectory Farm Cottage, a picture perfect family home that originally dates back to the 15th Century. “I have to say I fell in love with this house the minute I set eyes on it; it’s just glorious. It’s the archetypal thatched country cottage, oozing with character and charm, but it’s by no means a modest dwelling. It offered us all the space we could possibly want, both inside and out, and it enjoys this stunning village location. I’d go so far as to say it’s the most beautiful house we’ve ever lived in.”
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Multi-pane secondary glazed door with secondary glazed side panels to: ENTRANCE LOBBY 9’7 x 6’5 (2.92m x 1.96m) Double doors to cloaks cupboard with shelving and hanging rails. Karndean flooring. Radiator. Sliding glazed door to: DINING ROOM 15’3 x 12’10 (4.65m x 3.91m) Secondary glazed sash window to front aspect with plantation shutters. Stairs to first floor landing with solid wood balustrade and exposed timbers. Exposed timbers to walls and ceiling. Door to built-in storage cupboard. Feature inglenook fireplace with cast iron multi-fuel burner, stone hearth, and timber bressumer over. Three radiators with covers. Sliding doors and leaded light windows. CLOAKROOM 6’2 x 6’2 (1.88m x 1.88m) Secondary glazed window to rear aspect. Fitted with a two piece suite comprising a low level WC and pedestal hand wash basin. Tiling to one wall. Tiled floor. Radiator.
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SITTING ROOM 37’10 x 18’9 (11.53m x 5.72m) Secondary glazed windows to front and both side aspects with plantation shutters. Secondary glazed door with glazed side panels to rear aspect. Exposed timbers to walls and ceiling. Feature inglenook fireplace with exposed brickwork, raised hearth and timber bressumer over. Former bread oven to left side of fireplace. Door to wine store behind fireplace with window to rear aspect. Three radiators with covers.
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FAMILY ROOM 16’9 x 14’1 (5.11m x 4.29m) Secondary glazed sash window to front and casement window to side aspect with plantation shutters. Original glazing to kitchen. Lobby area with blocked original front door and door to dining room. Exposed timbers. Large open stone fireplace. Sky/TV point. Radiator with cover.
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Seller Insight Situated in the heart of the charming Cambridgeshire village of Abbots Ripton is Rectory Farm Cottage, a picture perfect family home that originally dates back to the 15th century. “I have to say I fell in love with this house the minute I set eyes on it; it’s just glorious. It’s the archetypal thatched country cottage, oozing with character and charm, but it’s by no means a modest dwelling. It offered us all the space we could possibly want, both inside and out, and it enjoys this stunning village location. I’d go so far as to say it’s the most beautiful house we’ve ever lived in.” We could see that it had the most wonderful potential and so bit-by-bit we’ve worked our way through the house, renovating it. We always intended this to be our forever home, so no expense has been spared. It’s been completely rewired, an entirely new centrally-monitored security and fire system has been installed, it has been redecorated, re-carpeted, had wonderful plantation shutters installed, gates, fences… the list goes on and on. It has been hard work, but we’re thrilled with the result and we’ve actually only just finished, so it’s all fresh and ready for the new owners to enjoy. We really do feel that we have breathed new life into this lovely old building and although it still retains all of its wonderful character and charm, it’s now a really beautiful home that’s ideal for modern family life.” “We always say that we had to ‘rediscover’ the garden; it had been rather neglected over the years before we came here and so it resembled nothing more than one huge bush. We’ve since cut back all of the overgrown shrubs and bushes, had the lawn professionally managed and tried our very best to restore the whole space to its former glory. It’s now a really pretty and easily-maintained garden, and very befitting of this lovely old cottage, you can see the wonderful views across the fields and we enjoy a cheeky snooze in the garden on a summer’s afternoon.” “Abbots Ripton is the most beautiful village. We have a cracking gastro pub just a short stroll away, there’s a brilliant village school, shop and there’s also a fantastic sense of community. We’ve also enjoyed being so centrally located. I have to travel a lot for work by car, train and plane so having such fabulous transport links means that I can get anywhere from London to Scotland, with relative ease, and Stansted airport is only forty five minutes away which is fantastic. In fact it’s a location that I’d say would be hard to better.” “French doors lead out onto the patio and the central courtyard, which is a real suntrap. We love nothing more on a summer’s day than to sit out there and just gaze at the garden and the meadow and fields beyond. It’s stunning and something I’ll really miss when we leave.” * 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.
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KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM 20’3 x 15’3 (6.17m x 4.65m) Double glazed window to side and rear aspects. Fitted with a range of oak base and wall mounted units including glass-fronted display units, with granite work surfaces over. Inset stainless steel one and half bowl sink with chrome mixer tap. Integrated dishwasher, fridge and microwave. Fitted gas Range cooker with oak canopy extractor hood and glass splashback. Cupboard housing boiler serving hot water and heating systems. Exposed beams to ceiling with down lighters. Tiled floor with underfloor heating. Two radiators.
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UTILITY ROOM 7’3 x 7’3 (2.21m x 2.21m) Window to side aspect. Fitted with range of shaker-style base and wall mounted units with complementary worksurfaces. Inset stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer tap. Built-in wine rack. Space for washing machine. Tiled floor. REAR PORCH 9’7 x 5’1 (2.92m x 1.55m) Glazed door with glazed side panels to rear aspect.
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Our favourite part of the house would definitely be the huge drawing room,” say the owners. “It’s heavily beamed, has the most beautiful inglenook, and high ceilings which are unusual in a house of this age, and it’s the room to which we all tend to naturally gravitate. We love it.”
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It’s the whole atmosphere of the house that we’ll miss most when we leave. It’s so warm and friendly for such a big house and almost seems to put its arms around you as soon as you set foot through the front door. It’s definitely one of a kind, and it’s going to be a real wrench to leave.”
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FIRST FLOOR LANDING Secondary glazed window to rear elevation. Doors to large airing cupboard. Large fitted timber bookcase. Radiator. MASTER BEDROOM 18’9 x 15’1 (5.72m x 4.60m) Secondary glazed windows to both side elevations with plantation shutters. Feature chimney breast with exposed brickwork. Built in triple wardrobe with mirrored sliding doors. TV/Sky point. Radiator.
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EN SUITE 12’6 x 7’7 (3.81m x 2.31m) Secondary glazed window to rear elevation. Four piece suite comprising a low level WC, oversized walk-in shower cubicle with glass screen, and twin hand wash basins with swan neck mixer taps, stone surface with storage units under. Glazed sliding doors accessing airing cupboard. Recessed ceiling lights. Heated towel rail.
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Latch door from master bedroom to: DRESSING ROOM / STUDY / BEDROOM FIVE 12’6 x 10’1 (3.81m x 3.07m) Secondary glazed sash window to front elevation with plantation shutters. Exposed timbers. Built in eaves storage with shelving and hanging space. Telephone point. Radiator. BEDROOM TWO 16’5 x 14’0 (5.00m x 4.27m) Secondary glazed sash window to front elevation with plantation shutters. Built-in wardrobe. Radiator.
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FAMILY BATHROOM Secondary glazed frosted window to side elevation. Four piece suite comprising a low level WC, hand wash basin, bath with mixer tap and hand held shower attachment, and walk-in tiled shower cubicle with glass door. Tiled floor. Build in storage units. Heated towel rail. BEDROOM THREE 15’0 x 12’0 (4.57m x 3.66m) Secondary glazed window to rear elevation. Built in wardrobes. Radiator. BEDROOM FOUR 11’5 x 9’11 (3.48m x 3.02m) Secondary glazed sash window to front elevation with plantation shutters. Door to large walk in wardrobe. Radiator with cover.
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OUTSIDE The property sits behind a low-level brick wall and gravel garden, edged with boxed hedging. A swan neck drive (owned by property) leads to a pair of five-bar gates opening onto ample block paved parking and access to the garaging, with gate to rear garden.
DOUBLE GARAGE 16’8 x 9’0 (5.08m x 2.74m) One open bay carport and double timber side hinged doors to garage with pedestrian door to rear. Power and light connected.
The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with an elevated patio running the width of the cottage, enclosed by a low-brick wall. Established trees, bushes and flowers to borders. Enclosed by a mature hedge. Timber summer house with pitched roof. Outside lighting.
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FURTHER INFORMATION Date built: 15th Century Fully re-thatched in 2010 Gas-fired boiler Grade II Listed Fully rewired 2017 Fire, CCTC and alarm system installed 2017
15th Century Home Grade II Listed Open Field Views Four/Five Bedrooms Three Reception Rooms 37 ft Drawing Room Original Features Open Fireplaces & Wood Burner Third of an Acre Plot Car Port & Garage
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EPC Exempt
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 20.12.2017
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