Still Waters, 66 Common Lane, Hemingford Abbots

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1 Still Waters, 66 Common Lane, Hemingford Abbots

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3 Still Waters, 66 Common Lane, Hemingford Abbots, Cambridgeshire, PE28 9AW A quite exceptional, village house with stylish and beautifully presented accommodation, situated within stunning, landscaped gardens of just over 1 acre with river frontage and mooring. Cambridge 14 miles, Huntingdon (fast train to King's Cross 50 minutes) 4 miles, St Ives 3 miles, A miles, (distances and time are approximate). Gross internal floor area: 5,466 sq.ft (508 sq.m) Ground Floor: Reception Hall, Cloakroom, Drawing Room, Cinema Room, Study, Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room, Utility Room, Gym, Boot Room. First Floor: Master Bedroom Suite with Dressing Room and En Suite Bath/Shower Room, 3 further Bedrooms and 3 further Bath/Shower Rooms (all En Suite). Second Floor: Bedroom with En Suite Bath/Shower Room. Stonecross Trumpington High Street Cambridge CB2 9SU t: e: bidresi@bidwells.co.uk f: bidwells.co.uk Outside: Extensive Secure Parking, 2.5 width Garage, Wonderful Landscaped Gardens with Formal and Informal Areas incorporating an Italian Style Garden, Kitchen Garden and variety of fine specimen trees. Store Room/Workshop, Open Fronted Store, River Frontage with Landing Deck and Mooring. In all the property comprises 1.06 acres (0.429 hectares). Please read Important Notice on the first page of the floor plans.

4 Particulars of Sale Location Hemingford Abbots is an extremely picturesque and highly regarded conservation village, with many impressive properties, situated on the banks of the River Great Ouse. The village has a fine medieval church, The Axe and Compass public house, 9 hole golf course, golf range and delightful riverside walks. Further facilities are available in the sister village of Hemingford Grey (about 1 mile) including an award winning public house/restaurant, general store, primary school, farm shop and a sports and social club. Secondary school education is available at St Ives and Huntingdon and school buses run from the village to Kimbolton School (about 19 miles) and from nearby villages to an outstanding choice of independent schools in Cambridge (about 14 miles). Cambridge is not only world renowned for its academic achievements, but has also become a 'high tech' and 'bio tech' hub with the University Research and Development Laboratories, the internationally renowned Cambridge Science Park and Addenbrooke's Hospital/Biomedical Campus. It also offers extensive cultural and shopping facilities. For the commuter, the nearby A14 provides access to Cambridge and the M11 for London to the south east, to Peterborough, via the A1, to the north and the M6 and M1 to the west. A mainline railway station at Huntingdon provides a fast service to London's King's Cross in about 50 minutes. A Guided Busway also runs between Huntingdon and Cambridge with a park and ride site at nearby St Ives (about 3 miles) and there is a dedicated cycle lane from St Ives to Cambridge Science Park. Situation Common Lane is a highly regarded no-through road on the western outskirts of the village, characterised by detached houses in large gardens. Still Waters occupies an excellent position towards the far end of the road. Description Built to an individual design in 2012 by the present owner, this stunning family house was designed with remarkable attention to detail and to the most luxurious of specifications. The superbly proportioned accommodation, arranged over 3 floors, offers tremendous versatility, suitable for a variety of

5 Particulars of Sale needs and with an abundance of deep glazed windows, the property has an extremely light and airy feel throughout. Particular features of note include: - Magnificent Reception Hall with polished marble floor and sweeping staircases, with wrought iron balustrade and Oak hand rails, to the first and second floors. Impressive Drawing Room with stone fireplace and feature aquarium. Cinema Room with part Oak flooring, concealed projector and drop down 4m x 2.5m (13'12 x 8'2) projection screen. Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room with honed marble floor, range of matching Pippy Oak base and wall cabinets and drawers, granite work surfaces, island unit, flexible spray tap, hydro tap providing instant boiled or chilled water and excellent range of integrated Miele appliances comprising twin ovens, combination oven, coffee machine, wine coolers and induction hob with extractor fans over. Gas fired wall inset fireplace and walk-in Cold Room with temperature controlled fridge/freezer. The Drawing Room, Cinema Room and Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room have bifolding doors providing access to an extensive rear terrace and a stunning vista of the landscaped gardens. Excellent triple aspect Master Bedroom Suite with bi-folding doors to Juliet Balcony, wonderful views over the garden, Dressing Room with hanging rails, drawers and shoe rack and stylish, contemporary En Suite with extensive use of Turkish marble, twin hand basins, close coupled WC, deep oval bath, waterfall shower and integrated water proof TV. 4 further Double Bedrooms and 4 further Bath/Shower Rooms (all En Suite) arranged over the first and second floors. CAT6 cabling with control 4 Smart Home System providing flexibility on how to access and control lighting, heating, entertainment, computing and security throughout the house. Air circulation system and water softener unit. Gas fired underfloor heating, with all floors of solid concrete construction for enhanced noise suppression and fire prevention. Sealed unit double glazed windows.

6 Particulars of Sale Stunning landscaped gardens designed for ease of maintenance and with fully automated irrigation system. Security alarm, telephone/video entry system and security cameras to all aspects, accessible worldwide via iphone/ipad. Outside Still Waters is set well back from the road behind an established hedge and a variety of trees. An electronically operated gated entrance leads to an extensive parking area to the front of the house, bordered by an area of lawn and well stocked flower and shrub beds, which provides access to a 2.5 width Garage 23'11 x 17'10 (7.30m x 5.44m) which has been professionally fitted by Dura Garage Solutions with remote controlled roller door to front, power, light, rubber compound heavy duty flooring, suspended ceiling, comprehensive range of fitted cabinets including tools and wall racking system and stainless steel sink with hot/cold water. Wrought iron gates to both sides of the house, provide pedestrian access to the rear garden. A wonderful garden to the rear has been superbly landscaped and is a particularly fine feature of the property. Formal and informal areas are well screened by a variety of established trees creating a private and secluded setting. An extensive paved terrace adjoins the rear elevation of the house with steps down to a striking Italian style garden where symmetrical, well stocked flower and shrub beds and gravelled pathways, surround a central circular pond with statuette fountain. Beyond a delightful Kitchen Garden, enclosed by box hedging and bordered by well stocked flower and shrub beds, contains neatly laid out vegetable and fruit beds and a charming Detached Store Room/Workshop 18'9 x 11'9 (5.51m x 3.38m) of Oak frame, Oak weatherboarding and thatch construction with power, light and open access to adjoining Greenhouse. A wysteria and clematis clad pergola walkway leads to a private seating area and to extensive areas of lawn, which lead down to the river and contain a variety of deep well stocked flower and shrub beds and fine specimen trees. There is an open fronted Store 15'8 x 10'4 (4.6m x 3.06m) constructed with an Oak frame and Oak weatherboarding elevations under a tiled roof and the property also enjoys approximately 65ft of river frontage which includes a small Landing Deck and Mooring facilities. In all the property comprises 1.06 acres (0.429 hectares).

7 Particulars of Sale Local Authority Huntingdon District Council t: Outgoings Council Tax Band: H Council Tax Payable 2015/2016: 3, Services All mains services are connected to the property. Fixtures and Fittings All items normally designated as tenant's fixtures and fittings including curtains and light fittings, are expressly excluded from the sale. However, certain items may be available by separate negotiation. Tenure and Possession The property is for sale freehold with vacant possession on completion. Viewing By prior telephone appointment with Bidwells t: Enquiries to: Robert Couch Health and Safety In the interest of Health and Safety, please ensure that you take due care when inspecting any property. Energy Performance Certificate

8 Ground Floor Plans Important Notice These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and should not be relied upon as statements or representatives of fact. Bidwells LLP has no authority to make or give in writing or verbally any representation or warranties in relation to the property. Any areas of measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. No assumptions should be made that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Bidwells LLP have not carried out a survey, nor tested the services, appliances or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Bidwells LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England & Wales (registered number OC344553). Registered head office is Bidwell House, Trumpington Road, Cambridge CB2 9LD, where a list of members is available for inspection.

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10 Site and Location Plans The plans below are not to scale and are provided for identification purposes only OS Licence No: ES bi98 Printed by Ravensworth Digital

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