Bell Drove, Thorney, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6

A fabulously presented and versatile Duke of Bedford farmhouse, with annex, gardens, stables and paddock amidst attractive open countryside


Description

A beautifully presented and highly versatile period farmhouse, of 1909, which is one of the last constructed Duke of Bedford farmhouses.


The house is positioned within almost two acres of glorious gardens, paddocks and stables, with extensive parking and garaging, whilst it has also been extended and reconfigured in the past five years, when it has also been re-roofed, electrically rewired and replumbed, with new heating and drainage systems installed.


Bluebell House offers spacious and well-appointed accommodation over two floors. The front door opens into a wide and inviting entrance hallway, which leads to the three reception rooms and the family kitchen.

The reception rooms all retain the proportions and elegance of the Edwardian period’s era, coupled with a thoroughly modern open plan family kitchen, with a double oven Aga complemented by a separate induction hob and electric oven, integrated appliances and ample storage and preparatory space.


The five first floor bedrooms are all generous doubles and are served by four well-appointed bath or shower rooms. The principal bedroom is particularly generous, with a Juliet balcony offering east facing views over the gardens and land, and double doors that open to an opulent en suite bathroom, with roll topped bath and separate shower. The en suite also serves double bedroom four, which is decorated in a French style. Bedroom two and three are both en suite, whilst bedroom 5 is next to the family bathroom.


The main house is also complemented by a linked one bedroom annex, which can form part of the main house, or be occupied entirely separately, as it is currently, by relatives or guests. It offers a large living kitchen, with fitted kitchen suite, wood burning stove and sets of French doors to the outside; a double bedroom and shower room. It is connected to the main house by a wide utility/boot room hallway and would also work fabulously for a business base or Air BnB rental.


Well-presented throughout, this modern period house has a great feel and flow to its accommodation with symmetrical principal rooms that have high ceilings, large windows and attractive views, positioned within private gardens and grounds.


Outside Bluebell House is served by two gated driveway entrances, allowing for an in and out driveway, or separate access to the house or stable yard, where there is extensive parking and a detached triple garage.


The gardens are largely lawned and lie to the east and south of the house, with a kitchen garden, lavender and rose beds and extensive lawns. There are a number mature trees, with mixed spring bulbs and bluebells (from which the house name is derived) beneath, that adjoin the paddock, which is fenced with a water supply.


The paddock is accessed through an arched stable yard, whilst there is a further stable block within the paddock. There is stabling for four in total, whilst the property extend to about 1.82 acres in total.

Location

Bluebell House is three miles equi-distant between the model village of Thorney, with its stunning Abbey and village green, and pretty market town of Crowland, with its Trinity Bridge and the remains of Crowland Abbey, along with an Outstanding (2014) Ofsted rated primary school, super markets and Doctor’s surgery.


The Cathedral City of Peterborough is 11 miles south, offering a wide range of retail outlets, including the Queensgate Shopping Centre, 12 screen showcase cinema along with ice skating, and a good range of shops, cafes and restaurants.


East Coast Mainline commuter services to London Kings Cross and Cambridge from 51 minutes.

Square Footage: 3,359 sq ft


Acreage: 1.82 Acres

Additional Info

Services: Mains electricity and water. Klargester Private drainage system (2024). Oil fired central heating (2024). Fibre-optic broadband.

Fixtures & Fittings: Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as curtains, light fitting and garden ornaments are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.

The property is being sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights, including: rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and any other rights and obligations, easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves, whether referred to in these particulars or not.