4 bedroom detached house for sale

Occupying one of the most desirable positions in St Ives, Priory Holme is a distinguished detached residence offering a truly exceptional riverside setting, with far-reaching views across the water and adjoining meadows. Tucked away along Priory Road, this peaceful and private setting surprisingly is just a short walk from to the heart of the town, where a wealth of amenities, independent shops, cafés and riverside walks are all within easy reach. Combining generous family accommodation with a remarkable waterside plot, this is a home where the landscape plays an integral part in everyday life.

The property has been thoughtfully arranged to make the most of its outstanding outlook, with the principal living spaces enjoying a wonderful connection with the garden and river beyond. An inviting entrance hall leads through to a beautifully refitted kitchen/breakfast room, providing a sociable and practical space for everyday living.

Double doors open onto a decked balcony overlooking the water, creating an idyllic setting for a morning coffee or relaxed outdoor dining while enjoying the ever-changing riverside scenery. A separate utility room ensures household tasks remain discreetly accommodated, while the adjoining study, also opening onto the balcony, offers an inspiring environment for home working with the river as its backdrop.

The ground floor continues with a family room at the front of the property, flowing through to the principal lounge at the rear. Here, the garden and river views provide a particularly attractive setting in which to relax, with the natural surroundings bringing a wonderful sense of calm to the living space. A ground floor cloakroom completes the accommodation on this level.

Upstairs, four generous double bedrooms provide versatile accommodation for family and guests alike. The principal bedroom benefits from built-in storage and a spacious en-suite bathroom, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a well-appointed family bathroom featuring a corner bath and separate shower. A particular highlight is the first-floor terrace, which provides another opportunity to appreciate the extraordinary outlook across the river and open meadowland beyond.

Whether enjoyed at the beginning of the day or as the evening draws in, this elevated vantage point offers a memorable connection with the surrounding landscape.

Externally, the property is complemented by a single garage and a front driveway, providing convenient parking and additional storage. However, it is the rear garden that truly distinguishes Priory Holme. The substantial riverside plot features an expansive lawn that gently leads towards the water's edge, with open meadows stretching beyond to create an impressive sense of space and an outlook that is both peaceful and picturesque. The changing seasons bring their own character to the surroundings, from the fresh greenery of spring and summer to the softer colours of autumn, while the proximity of the river and meadowland provides an ever-present connection with nature.

It is an exceptional setting for outdoor entertaining, family life or simply enjoying the tranquillity of the water.

The location further enhances the property's appeal. Priory Road is a particularly sought-after address, offering a tucked-away atmosphere while remaining moments from the amenities of central St Ives. The nearby meadows and riverside paths provide wonderful opportunities for walking and enjoying the outdoors, while the guided busway offers convenient connections towards Cambridge and beyond. This rare combination of town-centre accessibility, natural surroundings and a private riverside setting is increasingly difficult to find.

Priory Holme represents a compelling opportunity to acquire a substantial family home in an extraordinary position, where far-reaching river views, open meadowland and a generous waterside garden take centre stage. With four double bedrooms, versatile reception space, balconies overlooking the water and the amenities of St Ives close at hand, this is a distinctive home offering a lifestyle defined by space, tranquillity and an exceptional connection with its surroundings.

Seller Insight
This delightful, charming, family home enjoys a truly magical setting in the historic market town of St Ives, Cambridgeshire. Quietly tucked away along a private road, Priory Holme offers picturesque views across traditional river meadows with convenient access to the beautiful River Great Ouse. Combining peace and tranquillity with exceptional convenience, this is a home that has been cherished by several generations of the same family for the past fifty years.

Originally built in 1868 as two farm cottages, the properties have been thoughtfully combined over the years to create one inviting family home, subsequently extended and enhanced to meet the needs of modern living. Since taking ownership, the present owner has further enlarged and improved the property, introducing a more open-plan arrangement that creates a wonderful sense of space, natural light and flexibility. The result is a welcoming home perfectly suited to the needs of a growing, active, family.

Among its many appealing features is the principal bedroom which opens onto a balcony overlooking the stream that meanders along the bottom of the garden. From here, the outlook across the surroundings is particularly attractive, offering a constantly changing landscape throughout the seasons. It is a lovely spot on which to enjoy a quiet morning coffee or simply pause and appreciate the peaceful surroundings.

The home has witnessed countless happy occasions welcoming family and friends to share special moments together. Doors open onto a generous decked area, creating an excellent connection between the indoor living spaces and the garden beyond. Ideal for relaxed outdoor dining, summer entertaining and family BBQs, this is a space designed to make the most of the setting. Steps descend to the, pretty, manageable garden where there is ample room for children to play and enjoy the outdoors.

Despite its wonderfully secluded atmosphere, Priory Holme could hardly be better placed. The bustling centre of St Ives is just minutes away offering excellent amenities, artisan bakeries, quality supermarkets, traditional pubs, restaurants and a thriving community. The area also benefits from highly regarded schools and a choice of independent educational establishments within easy reach. Nearby Huntingdon provides mainline rail services to London and beyond, while improved roads make travelling further afield straightforward. The local guided busway from St Ives provides convenient access into the centre of Cambridge, renowned for its magnificent architecture arts, and culture.

The owner will be sad to say farewell to what has been a truly magical home but hopes that the next family who live here will discover the same happiness, warmth and contentment that have made Priory Holme so special.

Village Information
St Ives is a charming little market town set on the banks of the River Great Ouse about 12 miles to the north-west of Cambridge. The main street and the old Quay, on the riverside, have many attractive buildings and there are several architecturally important buildings such as the Jacobean manor house, 15th century All Saints church and the six-arch Barnack stone bridge which incorporates a chapel, one of only four of its kind left in England. The market square has a good range of shops from national chains to small independent stores. The weekly markets are a great place to buy locally produced foods and there are several food and drink festivals and continental markets are held throughout the year. There are plenty of choices for the more active with a leisure centre, championship golf club and a plethora of sports clubs from bowls or boxing through to rugby and sailing.

Transport
St Ives lies a little to the north of the A14 with fast access into Cambridge and links into the M11 and M1 and the national road network. Access to Cambridge city centre is convenient with Madingley Road Park & Ride just 25 minutes’ drive away. The Guided Busway links St Ives directly with Cambridge Science Park on the outskirts of Cambridge and the city centre in one direction and out to Huntingdon in the other direction. Nearby Huntingdon has a railway station which offers fast train links into London King’s Cross in about 50 minutes and train services to the North via Peterborough railway station.

Education
St Ives has a secondary school, St Ivo Academy and three primary schools: Thorndown, Westfield and Wheatfields. Kimbolton School, a well-regarded independent school, is about 30 minutes’ drive away and offers a dedicated bus service to St Ives. Cambridge also has a wide selection of highly sought-after independent primary and secondary schools including Kings College and The Perse.

Agents Notes
Tenure: Freehold
Year Built: 1890
EPC: D
Local Authority: Huntingdonshire
Council Tax Band: F

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