1 George Street, Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire, PE29 3AD
A unique opportunity to acquire a sympathetically converted School House on a lovely plot of 0.22 acres with oversized garaging offering annexe potential and countryside views.
A unique opportunity to acquire this detached Old School House, constructed in the 1940s and sympathetically converted and extended in 2003 to create this lovely, versatile, home offering spacious accommodation for the modern family.
Framed to the front by a mature hedge line with hard standing parking for plenty of vehicles, double gates then lead to the garaging and rear garden.
The accommodation spans 2010 sq.ft / 186 sq.metres with the majority on the ground floor and one bedroom with a bathroom on the first floor, enjoying panoramic south facing views to the front over open countryside.
Throughout the ground floor, numerous features provide a nod to the conversion of the existing building with exposed brickwork, timber beams and part vaulted ceilings. An exposed brick fireplace with tapered chimney breast and inset log burner provide a cosy feel with the sociable kitchen / breakfast room with central roof lantern providing a central hub for entertaining and family time.
The mature plot totals 0.22 acres with a timber, insulated, home office / gym in the garden and lovely seating area, enjoying the evening sun.
The spacious garaging has a shower room, perfect after working in the garden or for dogs, and a first floor room with power and lighting. Subject to the relevant consent, the garaging offers potential for conversion to additional annexe accommodation if required.
An idyllic village location, Conington is just a 10 minute drive to Sawtry which offers plenty of shops, amenities and schools catering all ages. Access is easy to the A1 road network North and South with Huntingdon and Peterborough providing a train line straight to London, Kings Cross.
The Gross Internal Floor Area is approximately 2010 sq.ft / 186 sq.metres.
The Total Plot Size is approximately 0.22 acres.
Creating a stunning first impression, the hallway serves the downstairs accommodation with an oak staircase rising to the first floor. Sympathetic to the original nature and styling of the home, exposed brick walls and timber beams combined with earthly colour choices create a lovely homely feel.
The hub of the home is a spacious living room with dual aspect windows enjoying stunning views to the front. The ceiling is part vaulted with exposed timber beams.
Continuing the flow through from the living room, the dining room is open to the kitchen with a part vaulted ceiling and timber beam work. An exposed brick fireplace with tapered chimney stack combines rustic charm with architectural interest whilst the inset log burner provides heat during the winter months
The kitchen is flooded with natural light through a window overlooking the rear garden, French doors to the side and a central roof lantern. A range of solid wood cupboard have been fitted with a worktop and central island providing a great sociable room to entertain and cool. Integral appliances include and double oven, microwave, hob with extractor over, sink with a drainer with space for a fridge / freezer and a large bespoke cupboard housing the plumbing for the washing machine and shelving. A lobby provides access to the hallway with an airing cupboard housing the hot water tank.
A double bedroom with a window to the side and mezzanine space above, accessed via retractable stairs.
Serving the shower room and bedroom. Open at the moment, this could easily be re-configured to provide an en-suite to the bedroom or self-contained unit with the dining room, ideal for multi-generational living.
A versatile downstairs shower room fitted with a three piece suite comprising double shower cubicle with electric shower over, wash hand basin with vanity cupboard unit and close coupled WC. An exposed brick wall provides a homely feel and there is a heated towel rail.
A large double room with window and French doors to the rear as well as two Velux windows. A useful vintage vanity unit has a circular stone sink with mixer tap and a cupboard provides storage. A great room for independent or multi-generational living.
A spacious double, dual aspect, bedroom with views over open countryside.
A tastefully presented bathroom fitted with a three piece suite comprising P shaped bath with independent shower over, rainfall shower head and separate shower attachment, close coupled WC and wash hand basin with vanity cupboard underneath. A Velux window overlooks the side, there is a stylish heated towel rail and tiled surrounds.
Serving the first floor accommodation with Velux windows to front and rear. The vaulted ceiling gives a lovely feeling of spaces and there is useful storage in the eaves.
A lovely, light, double bedroom with a sash style window and further Velux window to the front with stunning southerly views over open countryside. The vaulted ceiling gives a feeling of space and two wardrobes built-in wardrobes with hanging rails provide plenty of storage.
A tastefully presented bathroom fitted with a three piece suite comprising P shaped bath with independent shower over, rainfall shower head and separate shower attachment, close coupled WC and wash hand basin with vanity cupboard underneath. A Velux window overlooks the side, there is a stylish heated towel rail and tiled surrounds.
The large garage has been extended to create a workshop area, storage room and a shower room fitted with a three piece suite. Double doors are to the front, a personal door to the side, power and lighting and stairs lead to the room above.
Accessed via an internal staircase from the garaging, the first floor a port hole window to the front, power and lighting. The space would make an ideal home office or craft room and subject to the relevant consent, could have conversion potential to an annexe.
Of timber construction, insulated, with power, lighting and sliding doors to the front.
Aesthetically pleasing from the front elevation, framed by a mature hedge, the property benefits from plenty of parking to the front with a five bar gate double gates leading through to the garaging.
The total plot size is 0.22 acres with the rear garden enjoying a fair degree of privacy, mainly laid to lawn with a patio area to the rear of the garden taking advantage of the evening sun and an area for bins, shielded by trellising.
The Property is heated by oil fired central heating and served via mains drainage, water and electricity.
Situated approximately six miles south of Peterborough, sixteen miles north of Huntingdon and three miles north of Sawtry, Conington is a small village of just over two hundred residents well known for its picturesque, idyllic setting. Benefiting from quick and easy access onto the A1/A14 road network and with the fast trains running from Huntingdon and Peterborough stations to London in just 45 minutes as well as the guided bus route into Cambridge from Huntingdon, the village offers peaceful living still within commutable distance of the major cities. Located within the nearest village of Sawtry itself are many local amenities including a primary and secondary school, a leisure centre and a variety of independent shops as well as a Co-op supermarket.
These particulars whilst believed to be correct at time of publishing should be used as a guide only. The measurements taken are approximate and supplied as a general guidance to the dimensions, exact measurements should be taken before any furniture or fixtures are purchased. Please note that Oliver James Property Sales and Lettings has not tested the services or any of the appliances at the property and as such we recommend that any interested parties arrange their own survey prior to completing a purchase.
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