4 bedroom detached house for sale

Occupying a wonderfully private position within a secluded enclave of just three properties, Oak Barn is an impressive family home surrounded by beautifully manicured gardens and enjoying far-reaching views across the open Cambridgeshire countryside.

Situated in the charming village of Old Hurst, to the north-east of Huntingdon, the property offers an appealing combination of generous and versatile accommodation, attractive outside space and a peaceful rural setting, whilst remaining conveniently placed for the amenities of both Huntingdon and St Ives.

The house opens into a spacious reception hall, with a glazed wall providing an immediate connection to the garden room and the gardens beyond. There are two well-proportioned reception rooms, together with a dedicated study, cloakroom and useful utility room. The heart of the home is undoubtedly the impressive kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with bespoke-style solid oak cabinetry, granite work surfaces and ample space for informal family dining.

On the first floor are four generously proportioned double bedrooms, two of which benefit from en-suite shower rooms, alongside a well-appointed family bathroom. The accommodation provides excellent flexibility for modern family life, with the additional study and outbuildings offering superb opportunities for home working, hobbies or ancillary use.

Outside, the property is enveloped by beautifully maintained gardens, laid predominantly to lawn and complemented by established planting. The gardens extend around the house and open out towards wonderful views over the surrounding countryside and a small paddock, creating a particularly tranquil and private setting.

A range of useful outbuildings further enhance the property, including a garage, log store and workshop, together with a separate office with its own WC. There is also generous off-street parking, making Oak Barn particularly well suited to family life and those requiring space for home working or recreational pursuits.

Old Hurst is an attractive and characterful Cambridgeshire village with a strong sense of community. Village life centres around the church, which hosts a variety of activities including coffee mornings, singing and craft groups. The village's original red telephone box has also been given a new lease of life as a popular book exchange. A particular local attraction is Johnsons of Old Hurst, a renowned farm shop and butchers, complete with a steakhouse restaurant and tea room serving locally sourced produce. Families are well catered for too, with a children's play area, farm walk and an eclectic collection of rare-breed animals.

For everyday amenities, the market town of Huntingdon is approximately a 15-minute drive away and provides an extensive selection of supermarkets, shops, restaurants and public houses.

Seller Insight
The connection between the house and its surroundings has always been important to us. We added bi-fold doors to both the sitting room and dining room, bringing in more light and opening the principal living spaces directly onto the garden and the landscape beyond.

The south-facing garden has been designed to be attractive but relatively easy to maintain. We replaced the patios, introduced raised beds and added a substantial gazebo, which has effectively created an additional living space. Furnished with sofas, a television and fridge, it allows us to spend much of the day outside while remaining sheltered from the strongest sun.

Inside, the kitchen-diner is the room we use most. The large central island makes it a very sociable space, while the addition of a sofa means it works equally well for cooking, dining or simply sitting together. It has been particularly well suited to having our adult children and grandchildren to stay, with enough space for everyone to gather comfortably.

Old Hurst itself has been an equally important part of our enjoyment of the house. It is a small, friendly village where we have made some very good friends, and Johnsons of Old Hurst with its farm shop, steakhouse, tearoom and zoo, is only a couple of minutes’ walk away.

What we will miss most, however, is the setting. There is something quite special about looking out over uninterrupted fields and countryside while still feeling entirely private. It is that combination of expansive views, peace and seclusion that has made Oak Barn such an enjoyable place to live.

Village Information
Old Hurst is a small village lying approx. 5 miles from the market towns of Huntingdon and St Ives which offer a variety of high street and local independent stores, bars and restaurants, supermarkets and a wide range of sports and leisure activities. Within the village is the pretty parish church of St Peters which dates from the 13th century and is Grade II* listed. Johnsons of Old Hurst is a popular farm shop with coffee shop, woodland walks, farmyard animals and zoological gardens/tropical house; ideal for family outings. Although there are no schools within the village there is a good selection of well-regarded primary schools in the nearby villages of Warboys, Wyton-on-the-Hill and Houghton to name a few and well-regarded secondary schools in St Ives, Huntingdon and Ramsey.

There are also regular bus services to Huntingdon and St Ives. Huntingdon has a mainline train station with fast commuter links into London King’s Cross in approx. 45 minutes and both Huntingdon and St Ives offer the popular guided bus service to Cambridge city centre.

Agents Notes
Tenure: Freehold
Year Built: 2005
EPC: C
Local Authority: Huntingdonshire
Council Tax Band: F

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