Lower End, Swaffham Prior, Cambridge

Occupying a very pleasant spot in the village, Stocks Farm House is an absolutely delightful former timber frame farm house dating back to the 14th century with later additions. Originally it would have been a Medieval hall house and there is evidence throughout of its history and original architecture. Period features include former mullion and leaded windows, numerous exposed beams some featuring the original trusses and carpenters’ marks, brick fireplaces and an original bread oven. The house was completely refurbished in recent years to create an outstanding country house. Restoration works included handmade solid oak doors, oak flooring, a handcrafted oak kitchen, rewiring and new boiler and replacement leaded windows to match the originals. The two large bathrooms, one en-suite to the master, are very well fitted out and the kitchen is equipped with an oil fired Aga and Neff appliances. The property is extremely well maintained and presented and is full of characterful and interesting features. Houses of this quality and appeal are rarely seen coming to the market.

The gardens of Stock Farm House have to be seen to be fully appreciated. The views from the terrace at the back of the house across the gently sloping lawns to the countryside beyond are truly superb. The gardens are beautifully maintained and offer a very good level of seclusion. They are mainly laid to lawn and are fully enclosed with a variety of thoughtfully planted mature shrubs and established trees. There is a more formal garden to the side of the house and a paved terrace offering excellent outside dining space and wonderful outlooks from its elevated position above the large rear lawn. To the front of the house is a mature hedge, again offering excellent privacy and raised rose beds. An extensive gravelled driveway offers parking and turning for numerous cars and gives access to the detached barn which provides covered parking for 3 /4 cars and storage for garden machinery etc. A five bar gate opens from the driveway to the gardens.

Stocks Farm House sits in the centre of the village opposite the village sign. Swaffham Prior is a popular and conveniently located village situated approximately 7 miles east of Cambridge. It is ideally located for access to the A14, leading to the A11 and M11 and for those working at the Science Park. There are local shopping facilities in the neighbouring villages of Burwell and Swaffham Bulbeck and a village pub within walking distance. For schooling needs there is a primary school in Swaffham Prior and Burwell with secondary schooling at the renowned Bottisham Village College (3.5 miles). An unusual aspect of the village is the two adjacent churches. One of the churches is no longer required for parish use but hosts art exhibitions, music recitals, fairs etc.