The Wilderness, St. Ives, PE27

Substantial Victorian Home with Self-Contained Annexe and Stunning Open-Plan Kitchen

Ideally situated on a private road within walking distance of the town centre, this impressive Victorian home offers the perfect balance of convenience, charm, and privacy, with a unique historical connection.

Upon entering, the welcoming hallway with original tiled flooring leads to three spacious reception rooms and the heart of the home: an exceptional open-plan kitchen. The living room features a beautiful bay window and a characterful fireplace, while the cosy family room is centred around a wood-burning stove, perfect for relaxing evenings. The third reception room, currently used as a study, is generously sized and versatile enough to serve as a playroom, formal dining room, or additional sitting room.

The standout feature of this home is its extended kitchen, complete with a vaulted ceiling and panoramic windows that flood the space with natural light. Ideal for modern family living and entertaining, this bright and open area is both functional and stylish. A large utility room, rear entrance, and cloakroom add further practicality and storage.

Upstairs, four well-proportioned double bedrooms are complemented by a contemporary family bathroom, while the principal bedroom benefits from a private en suite.

Externally, the property sits behind a low brick wall with mature planting and a well-kept lawn. A gated block-paved driveway provides ample off-road parking and access to the self-contained annexe, perfect for multi-generational living, guests, hobbies, or working from home. The annexe includes a kitchen/dining area, a bright living room with garden access, and a comfortable double bedroom with en suite shower room.

The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn and enjoys a mature tree line, with a paved patio ideal for alfresco dining. Additional benefits include a carport and garden store. The garden is further enhanced by a sizeable workshop with power and light.

Originally built for the station master on the St Ives to Cambridge railway line, the home occupies a fascinating position along what was once the railway bed, now a gravel track. This historic route once crossed the road and continued toward what is now the Waitrose supermarket, a highly convenient amenity just a short and easy walk from the property.

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: Late 1800’s
EPC: C
Local Authority: Huntingdonshire
Council Tax Band: F

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