6 bedroom detached house for sale

Set within approximately 15 acres of beautifully tended grounds, Pointers represents the ultimate country escape: a rare and enchanting rural estate where an exceptional family home, outstanding gardens and extensive equestrian and smallholding facilities combine to create a truly distinctive lifestyle property.

Approached through impressive wrought iron electric gates and along a long, sweeping driveway, the house reveals itself amid an extraordinary landscape of mature woodland, meadows and meticulously maintained gardens. From its elevated position overlooking the charming village of Wistow, the property enjoys far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside, with spectacular sunsets providing a fitting end to the day.

The grounds are undoubtedly one of the property's defining features. Thoughtfully designed and immaculately maintained, they offer an extraordinary variety of landscapes and spaces to explore, including a beautiful arboretum, established orchard, ornamental duck pond, perennial flower gardens, productive fruit and vegetable gardens, apiary, aviary, woodland, meadows and an extensive network of pathways.

Paddocks, stables, barns and immaculate dog kennels further enhance the property's appeal, providing superb facilities for those seeking an equestrian, canine or smallholding lifestyle.

The house itself offers generous and versatile accommodation arranged over two floors, combining traditional country-house character with modern comfort. A series of distinct reception rooms provides flexibility for both formal entertaining and relaxed family life, while the impressive open-plan kitchen, living and dining space forms the natural heart of the home.
Designed for contemporary country living, this substantial room provides an exceptional setting for everyday family life, entertaining and enjoying the ever-changing views across the grounds.

Additional ground-floor accommodation includes a utility room, shower room, WC and private office, together with a separate dining room, elegant drawing room and conservatory. The combination of reception spaces allows the property to adapt effortlessly to both intimate occasions and larger gatherings.

On the first floor are five well-proportioned bedrooms, including two with en-suite facilities, together with a family bathroom. The bedrooms provide peaceful private spaces from which to enjoy the rural setting, while the overall arrangement makes the house equally well suited to family occupation, entertaining and hosting guests.

Externally, the property continues to impress. A substantial triple garage provides secure garaging and valuable storage, complemented by the property's extensive barns and ancillary buildings.

Solar panels with battery storage further enhance the estate's modern credentials, contributing to its energy efficiency while complementing the self-sufficient character of the property.

The extensive grounds create an almost private world of their own, offering opportunities for leisurely walks, gardening, keeping animals, entertaining outdoors or simply enjoying the peace and privacy of the countryside. Whether strolling through the arboretum, tending the productive gardens, watching wildlife beside the duck pond or relaxing on one of the property's patio areas as the sun sets over the farmland, Pointers is a home designed to be experienced as much as admired.

Rarely does a property offer such a compelling combination of beautifully presented accommodation, exceptional grounds and extensive lifestyle facilities. Pointers is more than a country home; it is a complete rural retreat, offering privacy, tranquillity, space and an enviable connection with the landscape.

For those seeking an exceptional country lifestyle, this is a property with the space, setting and facilities to make that aspiration a reality.

Seller Insight
There is a particular feeling you get when you realise you have found somewhere that could become entirely your own. For us, that was Pointers. We arrived to find a house with no immediate neighbours and 15 acres of land around it and immediately saw the possibilities. It was a blank canvas, somewhere we could create an easily maintained, natural refuge for wildlife, while making a home for ourselves and our dogs.

I grew up in the countryside and, as a child, learnt to notice and appreciate nature and animals. That connection has always stayed with me, and at Pointers we have been able to create the kind of environment we love. Every tree, hedge, pond, paddock and walkway has been planned and planted by us, with the aim of making the land beautiful while encouraging as much wildlife as possible. What was once a bare stubble field has become a rich and varied habitat, with small woods threaded by paths and rides.

The ponds have become a particularly special part of the landscape. There are two: a formal, fenced pond close to the house, complete with a waterfall and ornamental ducks, and a much larger flight pond towards the southern end of the property, which attracts an abundance of wildfowl. Visiting ducks and geese regularly nest on the island in the middle of the pond, adding to the feeling that the wildlife here is very much part of everyday life.

There is something new to discover every day. We have an outstanding variety of butterflies and moths, as well as dragonflies, slow worms, grass snakes, foxes, badgers and deer. The birdlife is particularly wonderful, with swallows, barn owls, raptors, game birds and countless other species making use of the land. Quiet evening walks often bring the chance to see deer moving through the paddocks, while the ponds provide a constant source of activity and birdsong.

We are passionate about pointing dogs, so having space to train them was another important part of creating Pointers. The paddocks have also provided a wonderfully useful setting for sheep, horses and ponies, and have even been borrowed by a local farmer for cows and calves. Over time, the land has become home to an extraordinary variety of wildlife and mammal species, while still remaining a practical and enjoyable part of the way we live.

The house itself has more than doubled in size since we bought it, evolving alongside the landscape. It has become a spacious and comfortable family home, with generous reception rooms, a large kitchen and living area overlooking the surrounding farmland, and bedrooms enjoying views across the gardens, paddocks and countryside. Sitting slightly elevated on a natural rise, Pointers enjoys an amazing open outlook, with views extending well beyond the property's own land across the surrounding farmland and countryside.

The elevated position means these far-reaching views can be enjoyed from both the ground and first floors, adding to the wonderful sense of space and seclusion. There are plenty of practical spaces too, including the garages, workshop, utility, stables and purpose-built kennels, which have all made the property work beautifully for the way we have lived here.

Looking back, we feel incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to take a neglected property and create not simply a home, but a whole environment, one that continues to surprise and delight us with its wildlife, peace and sense of connection to nature.

Village Information
Wistow is a charming and peaceful rural village situated within a secluded valley alongside Bury Brook, approximately 6 miles north-east of Huntingdon and close to the market town of Ramsey. With its attractive historic character, open countryside and close-knit community, Wistow offers an appealing balance of rural living and accessibility to the surrounding towns and wider Cambridgeshire.

The village has a fascinating history, having developed around its church and manor house, with origins dating back to the Domesday Book. At its heart is the Church of St John the Baptist, which is partly Norman and features examples of 15th-century painted glass. The village is also home to a number of characterful historic properties, including timber-framed houses dating from the 16th and 17th centuries, such as Rooks Grove Farm, Porch House, Thatch Cottage and Lavender Cottage.

Despite its rural setting, Wistow has a welcoming community atmosphere, with the village hall providing a hub for local groups, activities and events throughout the year. The village is also home to the much-loved Three Horseshoes, an attractive 18th-century brick and thatched pub opposite the church, offering traditional home-cooked food and a relaxed village setting.

For those who enjoy the outdoors, the surrounding countryside provides plenty of opportunities for walking and exploring, while the village itself has a number of attractive historic routes taking in the church, manor, traditional cottages and surrounding farmland.

Transport
Road
Wistow is conveniently positioned for access to Huntingdon, Ramsey and the wider road network, while Cambridge and Peterborough are both within easy reach by road.
Wistow to Huntingdon railway station – approximately 7 miles
Wistow to Peterborough – approximately 17 miles
Wistow to Cambridge – approximately 26 miles

Rail
Huntingdon railway station provides regular services to London and destinations to the north, with direct services offering convenient access for commuters.
Huntingdon to London King’s Cross – approximately 50 minutes
Huntingdon to Peterborough – approximately 17 minutes

Education
• Bury CofE Primary School – approximately 2 miles
Ofsted Rating: Good
• Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School – approximately 3.5 miles
Ofsted Rating: Good
Secondary
• Abbey College, Ramsey – approximately 3 miles
Ofsted Rating: Good
• Abbey College is the designated catchment secondary school for Wistow.
• St Peter's School, Huntingdon – approximately 6 miles
Ofsted Rating: Good

Agents Notes
Tenure: Freehold
Year Built: 1953
EPC: B
Local Authority: Huntingdonshire
Council Tax Band: G
Double Glazing Throughout
CCTV
‘Dog Proof’ Grounds

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