Sancerre, Cold Harbour, Ashwell, Baldock, Cambridgeshire, SG7 5NF

A magnificent barn conversion with a one bedroom annexe occupying an attractive position within this peaceful development surrounded by open countryside.

Detailed Description

A rare opportunity to acquire an outstanding detached barn conversion, beautifully reimagined through an architect-led renovation and substantial extension. Finished to a high specification throughout, the property now offers approximately 2,616 sq. ft. of versatile living space arranged over two floors, seamlessly blending character, design, and modern functionality. This remarkable home is further complemented by a one-bedroom annexe, a double cart lodge, a double garage, and a generous workshop, offering a wealth of flexible options for multi-generational living, homeworking or creative use. Occupying a sought-after position on the edge of Ashwell, the property enjoys an enviable sense of privacy and space, surrounded by thoughtfully landscaped gardens that create an exceptional outdoor setting.

The front boundary is defined by a post and rail fence, with a gate opening into the front garden. A pathway leads to a step down to the entrance door. The landscaped front garden enjoys a southerly aspect and features a variety of well-stocked beds, mature trees and shrubs, a lawned area, and a patio seating area overlooking a pond.

To the rear, the fully enclosed garden has been carefully landscaped to offer a peaceful and private outdoor space. It includes established flower beds, decorative hedging, multiple patio seating areas, lawned sections, mature trees, external lighting, power points, and gated side access. A central feature is a well-designed pond with water feature and surrounding patio, which provides an attractive focal point while also creating a natural separation between the main residence and the annexe, without compromising connectivity.

Location

Positioned on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Ashwell, the property forms part of an exclusive executive development, ideally situated for countryside living with excellent local convenience. It is located within half a mile of the popular Sarah's Farm Shop, perfect for daily essentials, and just 1.5 miles from Ashwell High Street.

The village of Ashwell offers a good range of everyday amenities, including a traditional butchers, a renowned bakery, the well-loved Rhubarb and Mustard coffee and gift shop, a village store/newsagent, and three public houses, all with restaurant facilities. Practical needs are also well served with a doctor's surgery, dentist, and chemist within the village. For more extensive shopping and leisure options, the market town of Royston is approximately 7.8 miles away, Baldock around 5 miles, and Hitchin roughly 13.7 miles. The historic university city of Cambridge lies just 19 miles to the northeast and offers an exceptional range of cultural, retail, and dining experiences. Hitchin also boasts a wide selection of restaurants, cafes and bars catering to all tastes.

Ashwell is well connected for the commuter, with easy access to the A505, A10, and the A1(M), providing direct routes south to the M25 and north toward the Midlands and beyond. Ashwell & Morden railway station is approximately 2 miles from the property and offers regular services to Cambridge (from 19 minutes) and London Kings Cross (from 48 minutes). Baldock station is around 4.6 miles away, also on the Cambridge line into Kings Cross.

The village is served by Ashwell Primary School, with secondary education available at the well-regarded Knights Templar School in Baldock and Bassingbourn Village College. A range of independent schools are also within easy reach, including Kingshott School in Hitchin (ages 3-18), St Francis' College (an independent girls' school), and St Christopher School in Letchworth (ages 4-18). Further independent options are available in Kimbolton and Cambridge.

Accommodation

Ground floor
Entrance hallway
Entrance door with windows to the front aspect, tiled floor, door to under stairs storage cupboard housing manifolds for underfloor heating system, opening to inner hallway

Kitchen/dining area
Windows to the front aspect, high specification Callerton handless kitchen with range of base and tower units, quartz counter with under mounted double sink with Quooker boiling water tap, Neff integrated appliances including fridge freezer, chest level electric double oven with slide and hide door, additional chest level microwave oven with warmer drawer below and dishwasher, island with inset induction Neff hob with downdraft extractor fan, breakfast bar and pop up EVOline socket system, exposed beams, part tiled/ part wood flooring, bifold doors opening to the patio area, glazed door to breakfast room

Living area
With windows to the rear aspect, vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, double sided wood burning stove with wooden mantle and stone hearth, wooden flooring, double doors opening to patio area overlooking pond

Breakfast room
With windows to the side and rear aspect, lantern roof light over, tiled flooring, double doors opening to the garden.

Inner Hallway
With vaulted ceilings featuring a Velux window over, integral double storage cupboard, exposed beams, wooden flooring, stairs to the principal suite, doors to

Bedroom 2
Window to the rear aspect with electric blind system, wooden flooring, vaulted ceiling, door to

En-suite shower room
with contemporary suite comprising; low level wc with hidden cistern and eco flush plate, wall mounted vanity unit with basin and mixer tap over and glass shower enclosure with sliding door and drencher head shower over, with separate wall mounted shower head, heated towel rail, tiled flooring, tiled walls and underfloor heating door

Bedroom 3
With window to the side aspect, under stairs storage cupboard, housing hot water cylinder, stairs up to the bedroom area with a window to the side aspect, vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and wooden flooring

Family bathroom
With contemporary suite comprising; bath with drencher head shower over and separate wall mounted hand held shower head, wall mounted vanity unit with basin and mixer tap over, and low level wc with hidden cistern and eco flush plate, heated towel rail, part tiled walls, tiled floor and underfloor heating

First floor
Principal bedroom
With dormer windows to the rear aspect, vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, fitted wardrobes with sliding doors, door to

En-suite shower room
With Velux window over, contemporary suite comprising; low level wc with hidden cistern and eco flush plate, wall mounted vanity unit with basin and mixer tap over and glass shower encloser with drencher head shower over and separate wall mounted hand held shower head, tiled walls, exposed beams and tiled floor.

Annexe
Living room
With window to the side aspect, wooden flooring, integral storage cupboard, door to the garden, door to

Kitchenette
With window to the front aspect, range of matching eye and base level units, wooden counter with inset sink with drainer and mixer tap over, space for washing machine and tumble dryer, integral storage cupboard, loft access via hatch, door to

Annex bedroom
With door to the garden and wooden flooring

Shower room
With Velux window over, contemporary suite comprising low level wc with hidden cistern and eco flush plate, wall mounted wash basin with mixer tap over and large walk in wet room style shower area with drencher head over and separate shower head attachment, tiled walls, heated towel rail, tiled floor

Outbuildings
Double cart lodge
With parking for two cars

Double garage
With Hormann electric sectional doors, light, power and water, door to workshop

Workshop
With light and power

Viewing

Strictly by prior appointment through the selling agents Brown&Co.