Caxton Road, Great Gransden, SG19

A meticulously restored period home, where every corner exudes elegance and charm. Natural light floods the spacious interiors, accentuating the period features and creating a welcoming atmosphere.

At the heart of the home lies the open-plan kitchen, adorned with an Aga stove and exquisite stone work surfaces. Designed for both entertaining and everyday living, this space is ideal for gatherings of family and friends. In the colder months, the wood-burning stove provides a casual space to relax. The sitting room complemented by parquet flooring and a wood burning stove would make a perfect playroom or spacious study.
Ascend to the first floor to discover the grandeur of the elegant drawing room, boasting a Juliet balcony, exposed floorboards, and a striking wood-burning stove. This captivating space invites relaxation and conversation, offering a perfect setting for moments of tranquillity.

The luxurious principal bedroom suite is a sanctuary of comfort and style, featuring exposed beams, a vaulted ceiling, and a lavish bathroom with limestone tiles and an open double shower. The guest bedroom also has an en suite while bedrooms three and four share a family bathroom with freestanding bath and separate shower.
Outside, the private garden offers a serene escape for al fresco dining and relaxation, with low-maintenance landscaping ensuring effortless enjoyment. A large, covered area, perfect for various uses, complements the outdoor space, alongside a convenient double garage.

Seller Insight
Surrounded by a patchwork of woodland and meadows and set in the centre of the exceptional village of Great Gransden is the location for this special, spacious, family home. Once a busy village pub built in the Victorian era, until it was inspirationally converted into domestic accommodation some years ago and which has been the much-loved home for its present owners for the past ten years.

The owners lived and worked in London but, as their family numbers increased, were looking to move into a more rural setting, but one with good amenities, plus essential train links into the capital. After much searching in this desirable area, once they crossed the threshold of The Old Plough, their decision was instant. This wonderful house is intriguing and one containing an abundance of natural welcome. Since coming to live here, the owners have considerably added to the comforts and luxuries of their home, but always with respect to its history. One major project was to have the cellar ‘tanked’ which has provided a practical and well-proportioned laundry/storage room. Day to day living is on the ground floor and mainly open plan, but with a quiet, cosy, snug. Another delight is what was the original ‘function’ room of the pub on the upper floor, is now a charming, sunny, multi-functional space. With such an adaptable layout, this lovely home is a wonderful venue for entertaining friends and family whatever the occasion.

The village is friendly and active with a host of activities taking place to suit all ages and tastes. There is well utilised Reading Room, alongside a well-stocked convenience store/post office.

Education opportunities for children of all ages are highly rated with an excellent choice of both state and independent schools all within easy reach. The ancient woodlands around the village are renowned for their bluebells and rare oxlips, with supermarkets being located nearby in Cambourne and St Neots. The main line station is situated here providing a regular service into the capital and, also, direct to Gatwick if required. There is so much to enjoy living here, not least of which is Bourne Country Club which has a full range of excellent facilities, including a swimming pool. An extra joy is being conveniently close the beautiful city of Cambridge, for its wonderful architecture and museums, together with a full range of cultural activities.

This is a wonderful home in a special village and ready for new owners to unpack and enjoy life in such a superior location.

Village information
If you love the idea of a quintessentially English village the popular and sought-after village of Great Gransden could be for you. Great Gransden is well known for its many attractive period homes and picturesque views. Surrounded by undulating countryside it is conveniently located for Cambridge, St Neots and Bedford. It has a thriving community with a primary school, playgroup and children's nursery, a new sports centre and sports fields with a pavilion, a playground with tennis and bowls facilities, plus a village shop. St Neots, about 7.5 miles away, has a bustling high street, weekly market and a variety of sports and leisure facilities.

Transport
Great Gransden has easy access to the A428 St Neots/Cambridge route with links into the M11, A14 and A1(M) and the wider national motorway network. The nearby town of St Neots has a mainline train station providing regular fast trains into London King’s Cross in about 40 minutes.

Education
Great Gransden has its own well-regarded primary school, Barnabas Oley CofE Primary with the nearest secondary education at the equally well-regarded Cambourne Village College (3.5 miles) and Comberton Village College (6.5 miles). Kimbolton School, an independent co-educational day and boarding school is about 15 miles away and has a dedicated school bus service from Great Gransden. Cambridge 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: 1841
EPC: Exempt – Grade II Listed
Local Authority: Huntingdonshire District Council
Council Tax Band: E

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