Pound Green, Guilden Morden, SG8

Property Insight
Ensum Brown are delighted to offer for sale this extended detached Victorian home with a detached self-contained annexe in the sought-after village of Guilden Morden. The property enjoys accommodation approaching 3500sq ft, 6 flexible reception rooms, period features and feature high ceilings, a large kitchen/breakfast room, a utility, a boot room, a downstairs shower room, 5 well-proportioned double bedrooms including an incredibly generous primary bedroom with a large en-suite, an adjoining loft room to bedroom 3, a family bathroom, an enclosed garden with excellent privacy, driveway parking with EV car charge point, and a detached double garage with an annexe above, which could be fully converted to office space, playrooms or a multi-generational living area if desired.

This incredibly spacious former farmhouse enjoys excellent kerb appeal, set down a private driveway with a generous frontage, well-maintained front gardens, planters of flowers and shrubs, mature trees, views over open farmland, and lots of off-road parking for both the main house and annexe. Upon stepping inside the main house, the entrance hallway is incredibly spacious and welcoming, with room for furniture, space for coats and shoes, attractive wood flooring, neutral decor, pendant lighting, stairs to the first floor, and access through to the entire downstairs living space, including a large office and a snug, offering flexible usage as a music room, playroom or additional office space if needed.

The kitchen/breakfast/family room is truly the heart of this lovely home, enjoying windows and double French doors to a side garden aspect, vaulted ceilings, tiled flooring, a stunning feature fireplace and wood-burning stove, and space for seating and storage furniture. In the kitchen area, there are a range of base and wall units, composite worktops, a large island/breakfast bar with wood worktops, inset lighting, a butler sink, integrated ovens, a hob and dishwasher, and space for other small kitchen appliances. The utility room provides further storage, space for an American fridge/freezer and large laundry appliances and access to the downstairs shower room, boot room and rear garden.

The sitting room is an incredibly generous size, enjoying 4 windows to a dual aspect, a beautiful feature fireplace with a wood-burning stove, stylish decor, attractive wood flooring, high ceilings, inset and sconce lighting, and ample space for a variety of sitting room and storage furniture. The formal dining room adjacent is equally very generous and flexible, featuring attractive wood floor, a fireplace, a window to a side aspect, high ceilings, pendant lighting, and room for a large dining setting. The conservatory offers further brilliantly sized and versatile reception space, enjoying glorious garden views, a stunning pitched roof with Velux windows, floor-to-eaves windows to the garden, tiled flooring, feature lighting, and space for a variety of furniture.

Upstairs to the first floor, this gorgeous home continues to offer incredibly generous accommodation, with 5 well-proportioned double bedrooms, a second-floor loft room which is accessed from bedroom 3, and a family bathroom comprising a free-standing bath, a shower, a WC and a hand wash basin. The primary bedroom is particularly sizeable and benefits from built-in wardrobes and its own en-suite bathroom, with a bath, a shower, a WC and a hand wash basin.

Outside, the detached double garage is set over two floors, which incorporates an integral double garage. On the ground floor, there is an office and a hall area with stairs to the first floor. On the first floor, this vast space could be refitted to create self-contained living accommodation, office space or playrooms if desired.

To the rear, the garden is a very good size, fully enclosed by fencing and offering a wonderfully private space to sit and relax in the summer months. It is laid mainly to lawn with paved patio providing ample space for garden furniture, cooking al fresco on the BBQ and entertaining guests. There are beautifully established borders, full of plants and shrubs, a mature tree in the lawn, space for a hot tub, access to a large shed, and plenty of scope for new owners to put their own touches on things.

Call Ensum Brown today to arrange your private viewing appointment of this fantastic, detached home. We assure, you will not leave disappointed.

Location - Guilden Morden
Guilden Morden is a peaceful parish village, nestled in the southwest Cambridgeshire region, just 16 miles away from Cambridge and 5 miles from Royston, Hertfordshire. The parish’s western border follows the River Cam, while the eastern border follows a stream that separates it from the neighbouring village of Steeple Morden. There are plenty of routes to explore the natural surroundings and two traditional village pubs, one of which offers a delightful culinary experience provided by an award-winning chef.

There is a thriving community in Guilden Morden, and the village benefits from a highly-regarded primary school, a village hall, a variety of social activities, and St. Mary’s Church, which dates back to the 12th Century and enjoys a wealth of rich heritage. There is also a railway station 4 miles away, providing direct links to both Cambridge and London Kings Cross.

Further amenities can be accessed a stone’s throw away in the town of Royston, such as a leisure centre and a variety of sports clubs, including the golf club on Royston Heath. There are a variety of excellent schools to choose from, doctors and dentist surgeries, shops and supermarkets, all surrounded by beautiful countryside and many other pretty villages to explore.

The nearby town of Royston also offers further excellent transport links, with a mainline train station offering regular fast services to both Cambridge and London Kings Cross. The A1M and M11 are within a 15-minute drive via the A10/A505, and London Stansted and Luton Airports are both 30-minutes away.

We encourage all homebuyers to visit Guilden Morden to truly appreciate what this beautiful village has on offer.