* Freehold
* 0. 5 acre, south - facing plot
* Heated outdoor swimming pool
* Highly specified fixtures
* Edge - of - village position
* Close proximity to village pub
* Excellent commuter links
* Highly energy efficient
* Please quote BD0858 upon enquiry
Overview:
This home is the best of state of the art contemporary design and self -
sufficient village living. Having undergone an extensive renovation programme,
this highly energy efficient residence occupies a half - acre plot and offers
accommodation that is well - suited to family life, entertaining, relaxing, and
home working. Homes like this do not come around very often.
Originating as a 1960s chalet - style property, the current owners have made
countless improvements both inside and out, including highly specified
fixtures, carefully considered architectural cues, and a statement
contemporary extension. As well as the structural and aesthetic alterations,
the installation of a highly efficient air source heat pump was complete in
2021 which is on a renewable heat incentive, returning approximately £460 per
quarter from the grid for the next 6 years.
The ground floor:
The entrance lobby makes for a great space to kick off muddy boots and has
doors leading to the garage/workshop, rear garden and the inner hall which is
laid with Boen ash engineered flooring and underfloor heating. Situated off
the inner hall are an expansive living kitchen, aesthetically minimal utility
room, home office, versatile reception room/bedroom, and a highly specified
shower room which is complete with Porcelanosa sanitaryware.
The kitchen is a real testament to the current owners’ eye for design. The
attention to detail with this space is outstanding. All appliances have been
installed in such a way to not detract from the modern, clean styling, with a
spec list including atag induction hobs, Neerim flush extractor, and Siemens
ovens and microwave. The gloss white Hacker kitchen, with a multitude of
storage solutions, is topped with Quartz work surfaces and finished with
tasteful feature lighting.
As far as open plan living goes, this home has one of the best spaces of any
home on the open market. Designed to accommodate living, dining and
entertaining, this dual aspect area is hugely versatile and offers an unusual
level of comfort for such a large room. There is continued Boen ash engineered
flooring with underfloor heating, a sizeable Stovax wood burning stove,
feature bow window to the front elevation and aluminium bi - folding doors with
solar reflective glass opening onto the rear garden.
The first floor:
Upstairs are four double bedrooms, two of which with ensuite facilities, and a
four - piece family bathroom. The primary bedroom has a dual aspect with
uncompromised views over the surrounding countryside. The four - piece ensuite
has undergone recent improvements with Porcelanosa sanitaryware, a spa bath
and floating sinks and cabinetry. Bedroom two also has panoramic views from
the rear aspect and benefits from a three - piece ensuite shower room.
Outside:
The thoughtfully designed plot measures approximately half an acre and, with
no immediate neighbours, offers views from all aspects over the surrounding
countryside.
The rear garden is split into four key areas: A spacious lawn; raised patio
area; swimming pool; and vegetable garden. The lawn area is surrounded by
well - stocked borders and occupies a prominent position in the plot, providing
convenient access to the side gardens, pool and raised patio. The patio is
laid with porcelain tiling, has contemporary fixed seating, and tasteful
lighting. With the bifold doors open, this makes for a beautiful extension to
the internal living space. The heated pool, measuring 9m x 4. 5m, is surrounded
by a sun deck and is partially heated by inconspicuously positioned solar
panels, effectively halving the usual heating costs. Spanning much of the
furthermost rear section of the garden is an eight - bed, bordered vegetable
garden. Not only being well stocked and maintained, there are apple and pear
trees, blackcurrant vine and blackberry bushes.
The frontage is predominantly lawned with a sizeable sweeping driveway. Five -
bar gates enclose the plot from the road, offering great privacy and added
security.
The Sellers' view:
“High Gables has hosted many family events that have created amazing memories
for our family and friends. From summers spent around the pool, to cosy
evenings by the fire. Our favourite time of day would be the mornings, walking
into the garden with a tea in one hand and enjoying the sun rise from all
areas of the garden. Our children have grown up watching the shire horses trot
past the house each morning, collecting the freshly laid eggs from the chicken
coop, and feeding the neighbouring cows. "
The Agent’s view:
"As an estate agent, every now and then you come across something truly unique
that takes you by surprise. This is precisely the feeling when stepping inside
High Gables. I have always had an eye for design and a passion for property
renovation, and I am particularly impressed by the standard of works and the
contrasting extension. A favourite feature of mine is the outlook across the
kitchen island – the beautiful protruding window frames the most spectacular
view over the gardens. "
Services:
Mains water and electricity
Air sourced heat pump central heating
Septic tank
Tenure:
Freehold
Local authority, tax band and EPC:
Huntingdonshire District Council
Council tax band F
EPC rating C
Please quote BD0858 upon enquiry.

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