The Highway, Great Staughton, PE19

A striking and rarely available converted former church, occupying a coveted position within one of the area’s most desirable village locations.

This exceptional and architecturally distinctive home offers approximately 2,723 sq ft of thoughtfully designed accommodation, where historic character meets contemporary living in truly impressive fashion. Carefully converted to celebrate the building’s ecclesiastical heritage, the property retains an abundance of original features including leaded stained-glass windows, exposed timber beams and dramatic vaulted ceilings, creating an atmosphere of scale, light and timeless elegance.

At the heart of the home lies a spectacular central atrium, forming an outstanding focal point and an exceptional space for both everyday living and entertaining. Flooded with natural light and framed by the building’s original structure, this remarkable feature delivers a sense of volume and architectural presence rarely achieved in residential property, offering a living environment of genuine distinction.

The accommodation is arranged to provide a balance of expansive open-plan living and well-proportioned private spaces, allowing for flexible use suited to modern lifestyles, home working and entertaining on both an intimate and grand scale. The conversion has been executed with sensitivity and imagination, ensuring the integrity of the original building is preserved while delivering comfort and functionality throughout.

Homes of this provenance, character and scale are seldom brought to the open market, particularly within such a sought-after village setting. This is a truly rare opportunity to acquire a landmark home of exceptional individuality, offering an enviable combination of history, architectural drama and contemporary refinement.

Seller Insight
Set within the charming and much loved village of Great Staughton, this truly distinctive property enjoys a rich and fascinating history. Originally a chapel built in 1871, the building was thoughtfully and inspirationally converted into a unique family home, retaining a wonderful sense of space and character whilst offering modern comfort and flexibility.

Its present owners, who have lived here happily for the past eleven years, on viewing, were immediately drawn to the property’s generous proportions, individuality and its superb village location, which perfectly suited their growing family. Over time, they have added their own touches to further enhance both comfort and functionality, carefully adapting their home to suit modern life whilst respecting its original charm.

A state of the art kitchen was high on their wish list and, by cleverly tweaking the layout, the kitchen and dining area has become far more practical and sociable. Adjacent to the kitchen is the heart of the home, a welcoming family room, ideal for everyday living. These interconnected spaces are perfect when the family entertain, offering an excellent flow with the ability to adapt their home for both large gatherings and quieter family moments.

One of the many highlights of the property is the courtyard, an inviting spot for al fresco dining.

The surrounding countryside offers wonderful walking opportunities and a strong connection to nature. Local amenities are first class, with a choice of excellent state and independent schools nearby. The village itself is home to a popular pub and benefits from a strong sense of community. Sporting and leisure opportunities abound, including a renowned golf course just minutes’ drive away. Transport links are excellent by both road and rail, with Cambridge City centre just 40 minutes away, and St Neots just 15 minutes away, providing easy access to major train services.

This has been a truly special and fascinating home in a wonderful location, enhanced by the warmth and support of a caring local community.

Village Information
Great Staughton offers excellent schooling and a wide range of local amenities, including two local pubs, a doctors’ surgery with pharmacy, butchers, post office, village hall and playing field, two tennis courts and a children’s playground. The village hall is a real hub of the community, hosting many clubs and societies from amateur dramatics to flower arranging, as well as regular coffee mornings, W.I. meetings, carpet bowling and popular events such as New Year’s Eve celebrations.

The village has a pre-school and a primary school, which feed into secondary schools in St Neots. Little Staughton boasts a 17th-century, family-run pub, a chapel and several farm shops, including Top End Farm with a campsite and convenience store. Nearby Kimbolton is home to a well-regarded private school, where the swimming pool is also open to the public, while further private schools can be found in the town of Bedford.

Transport
St Neots town is 15 minutes’ away, offering trains into London Kings Cross from 40 minutes, whilst Road: Cambridge is a 40 minute drive away (26 miles)
Rail: 15 mins (6 miles) to St Neots station, 40 min to London

Agents Notes
Tenure: Freehold
EPC: E
Local Authority: Huntingdonshire
Council Tax Band: E

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