Number of bedrooms: 5
Number of bathrooms: 4
Number of receptions: 4
Features
*5 bedrooms *4 reception rooms *4 bathrooms *Outbuildings *In all about 1.58 acres
Situation
Kingston Pastures Farmhouse is superbly situated in an elevated, semi-rural location close to Wimpole Hall - a magnificent 18th Century mansion house, the largest in Cambridgeshire which dates back to 1643, now in the hands of The National Trust. The property overlooks and adjoins open farmland and is situated between Wimpole and Arrington and enjoys access to numerous wooded footpaths and bridleways in the immediate vicinity. Approximately 10 miles distant is the historic, high tech City of Cambridge which offers comprehensive shopping, recreational and cultural facilities. At nearby Royston, some 9 miles distant is excellent everyday shopping facilities and Royston railway station offers fast and regular main line services to Londons' Kings Cross station. Schooling in all age groups in both the state and independent sectors is available in Cambridge with primary schooling at Bourn and secondary schooling at nearby Comberton village college.
Description
Kingston Pastures Farmhouse is a Grade II listed detached property originally dating back to the 18th Century with a Georgian red brick fa?ade. The property offers well balanced and flexible accommodation over three levels and extends to some 3,792 sq ft with the majority of the main reception rooms and bedrooms having south facing views. To the rear of the property is a sizeable kitchen/breakfast room fitted in the - Shaker' style and a 2 oven Aga with granite composite working surfaces. In recent times attached former stables have been converted into a - teenagers wing - or childrens playroom. There is access from here to the extensive lawns and a central - cobbled - courtyard which has a water well and provision for a hot tub. At first and second floors are 5 double bedrooms and a landing study which overlooks the gardens and adjoining paddock beyond, the two second floor bedrooms benefit from en suite facilities and there is a refitted main bathroom at first floor. Outside the property are well maintained, generous mainly lawned gardens which have been subject to a landscaping program incorporating pleasant seating areas enclosed by yew hedging, timber summer house and a substantial feature - rock - water fall. To the front is extensive gravelled parking, a 4 bay open cart lodge, stable and brick barn which may, subject to any necessary consents, lend itself to use as a studio, home office or annexe. Adjoining the rear garden is the paddock which is adjacent to farm land and has independent access from the road.
Property agent
Cambridge sales and Lettings Unex House, Cambridge, CB2 2PA
