5 bed detached house for sale in High Street, Buckden, Huntingdon PE19, £850,000

850,000.00

Offer Nr.:
65978075
Type of ad:
for Sale
Property type:
5 bed detached house
Bedrooms:
5
Bathrooms:
3
Reception rooms:
3
Contact name:
Peter Lane
Phone(s):
01480 576809

* Freehold
* Stunning Grade II Listed Georgian Town House
* Five Double Bedrooms
* Many Original Character Features
* Bespoke Kitchen/Breakfast Room
* Three Generous Reception Rooms With Many Period Elements
* Beautiful Landscaped Walled Garden
* Detached Barn
* Two Car Driveway
This fine grade II listed late 18th Century townhouse occupies a prominent
position within Buckden's conservation area overlooking the historic Buckden
Towers.
The house offers generous five bedroom accommodation arranged over three
floors with re - fitted sanitary ware and bespoke fitted Kitchen/breakfast room
by De Vol. There are three impressive reception rooms on a wonderful scale,
full of period features.
The first floor is accessed by both a primary and secondary staircase
retaining the original 18th century balustrade. The principal bedroom has
bespoke fitted furniture and a fabulous en - suite accessed at a lower level via
its own staircase. The family bathroom is beautifully re - fitted with a
freestanding bath and quality fixtures and fittings with a lovely limestone
floor. The 2nd floor provides two generous double bedrooms which are served by
a re - fitted shower room.
Outside there is a private gated driveway sufficient for two vehicles
accessing a detached barn/work shop. The private and mature, walled rear
gardens have been recently professionally landscaped with extensive terracing
and heavily stocked beds and borders.
Overall York House offers wonderful accommodation thoughtfully blending both
character and contemporary elements. Located within one of the areas most
desirable villages viewing is highly recommended and by appointment only.
Stone Step Leading Up To
Storm canopy over heavy glazed panel door to
Reception Hall
12' 9" x 6' 9" (3. 89m x 2. 06m)
Original balustrade to first floor, free standing cast iron radiator, ceiling
extending to a 3. 18m (10' 5") height, boxed electricity meter, large under
stairs storage cupboard with automatic lighting, coving to ceiling, internal
glazed door to Inner Hall, door to
Drawing Room
25' 2" x 15' 9" (7. 67m x 4. 80m)
A light triple aspect room with full height sash picture window to front
aspect retaining original window shutters, window to side, two cast iron free
standing radiators, picture rail, coving to ceiling. Study Area Arranged at a
lower level with French doors accessing garden terrace to the rear, a
selection of bespoke book shelving, storage units, radiator with decorative
cover, central grand feature fireplace with moulded timber surround and inset
Living Flame coal effect gas fire with slate hearth, TV point, telephone
point, wall light points, exposed timber floor boards.
Sitting Room
16' 8" x 16' 0" (5. 08m x 4. 88m)
Full height sash picture window to front aspect retaining original window
shutters and latch work, two free standing cast iron radiators, central
feature functional fireplace with moulded timber surround and slate hearth,
wall light points, picture rail, coving to ceiling, exposed timber floor
boards.
Inner Hall
7' 7" x 3' 11" (2. 31m x 1. 19m)
Under stairs storage, cupboard, porcelain floor tiling, inner door to
Cloakroom
7' 2" x 4' 7" (2. 18m x 1. 40m)
Side sash picture window to garden aspect, radiator, decorative panel work,
recessed lighting, fitted in a two piece white range of sanitary ware
comprising low level WC, wash hand basin, porcelain floor tiling.
Dining Room/Morning Room
15' 8" x 14' 6" (4. 78m x 4. 42m)
Sash picture window overlooking garden terrace, decorative panel work,
secondary stairs extending to the first floor, central dividing chimney
feature, porcelain floor tiling.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
19' 4" x 15' 5" (5. 89m x 4. 70m)
Vaulted ceiling with exposed timber and beam work, recessed lighting, windows
to two aspects, large walk in pantry with shelving, fitted in a bespoke range
of base mounted cabinets by De Vol with complementing quartz work surfaces and
up - stands, re - tiled surrounds, drawer units, pan drawers, double Butler sink
unit with mono bloc mixer tap, central island incorporating three stool
breakfast bar and additional cupboard storage, wine cooler and again topped in
quartz, larder unit, space and plumbing for American style fridge freezer, a
selection of Neff integrated appliances incorporating combination microwave,
pyroelectric oven and warming drawer, induction hob with bridging unit and
suspended extractor fitted above, double sided fireplace recess with inset
wood burner, porcelain floor tiling.
Laundry/Boot Room
14' 9" x 6' 11" (4. 50m x 2. 11m)
A double aspect room with sealed unit picture window and French doors
accessing garden terrace, fitted in a range of bespoke cabinets with
complementing Oak work surfaces, inset Belfast sink unit, appliance spaces,
high vaulted ceiling with exposed timber work, extractor, decorative panel
work, porcelain floor tiling.
First Floor Galleried Landing
15' 11" x 6' 7" (4. 85m x 2. 01m)
Stairs extending to above floor, sash picture window to front aspect,
freestanding cast iron radiator, coving to ceiling with 3. 18m (10' 5") height,
stained glass panel door accessing
Family Bathroom
14' 9" x 6' 5" (4. 50m x 1. 96m)
Fitted in a four piece white suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand
basin with mixer tap, freestanding Batteau bath with wall draining mixer tap,
two picture windows to rear aspect, decorative panel work, vaulted ceiling
with recessed lighting and exposed timber work, freestanding cast iron
radiator incorporating towel rail, large airing cupboard housing Mega Flow hot
water system and wall mounted gas fired central heating boiler serving hot
water system, screened shower enclosure with independent shower unit fitted
over, Travertine flooring.
Principal Bedroom
16' 5" x 16' 1" (5. 00m x 4. 90m)
A light double aspect room with sash picture window to front aspect and sash
picture window to side, central grand Georgian fireplace with decorative
fireplace and moulded surround, double panel radiator, picture rail, a
selection of bespoke wardrobe ranges incorporating three double wardrobes,
single wardrobe and additional double with hanging and shelf space, coving to
ceiling.
En Suite Shower Room
8' 7" x 6' 4" (2. 62m x 1. 93m)
Accessed via a staircase leading to a lower level fitted in a three piece
contemporary white suite comprising low level WC with concealed cistern,
vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap, cabinet storage and vanity unit, tall
storage cabinet, heated towel rail, extensive tiling, screened shower
enclosure with multi head shower attachments, exposed timber work, recessed
lighting window to side aspect, decorative floor tiling with under floor
heating.
Bedroom 2
16' 1" x 14' 2" (4. 90m x 4. 32m)
3. 18m (10' 5") ceiling height, coving to ceiling, picture rail, sash picture
window to front aspect, double panel radiator, central grand fireplace with
cast decorative inset and tiled hearth, extensive wardrobe range incorporating
two triple floor to ceiling wardrobes and linen storge cupboards, stairs lead
down to secondary landing with stairs extending down to Dining Area.
Bedroom 3
14' 9" x 14' 3" (4. 50m x 4. 34m)
Picture window to garden aspect to the rear, decorative tongue and groove
panel work, central decorative functional fireplace with tiled hearth, bespoke
selection of cabinets and cupboard storage incorporating two triple wardrobes
with hanging and shelving, additional storage cupboards, display recesses,
exposed timber floor boards.
Second Floor Landing
Decorative cast radiator, conservation roof lights to garden aspect, a
selection of three eaves storage cupboards with hanging and shelf space.
Bedroom 4
17' 0" x 12' 3" (5. 18m x 3. 73m)
A triple aspect room with sealed unit sash picture windows to front and side
aspects, conservation roof light to rear aspect, eaves cupboard storage,
exposed timber work, recessed lighting, central chimney feature.
Shower Room
6' 3" x 5' 11" (1. 91m x 1. 80m)
Re - fitted in a three piece contemporary white suite comprising low level WC
with concealed cistern, vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap, extensive
tiling, conservation roof light to rear, chrome heated towel rail, screened
shower enclosure with independent shower unit fitted over, extractor, recessed
lighting, porcelain floor tiling.
Bedroom 5
10' 10" x 10' 2" (3. 30m x 3. 10m)
A double aspect room with sash picture windows to front and side aspects,
double panel radiator, recessed lighting, central cast decorative Georgian
fireplace.
Outside
There is a private driveway giving provision for two vehicles accessing the
Detached Barn with power and lighting. There is gated access to the rear. The
gardens are beautifully arranged and professionally landscaped with extensive
paved terraces arranged over several levels, brick constructed planters,
outside tap and lighting. There are establishing box hedged borders and
ornamental trees, an expanse of lawns, heavily stocked shrub and flower
borders with a selection of deciduous and evergreen specimen shrubs and stocks
enclosed by a combination of brick walling offering a good degree of privacy.
Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band - E
Town - and - Country

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