Station Road, Holme, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7

A beautifully appointed unlisted Victorian former Rectory, with elegant, generously proportioned rooms, extensive garages and lovely gardens, on the edge of the village with farmland views

Description

The Old Rectory (officially 11 Station Road) dates from circa 1857 and retains the grace and elegant proportions of its Victorian origins. Symmetrical principal reception rooms and generous double bedrooms are complemented by period fireplaces, cornicing and high ceilings, with large sash windows filling the interiors with natural light and framing views across the gardens. In contrast, the family kitchen has been thoughtfully reimagined as a spacious, contemporary hub that connects beautifully with the outside space.


Occupying a prominent position on the edge of the village, the striking house is approached via a gated driveway that leads through attractive lawned gardens to a turning sweep on the eastern side. From here, double gates open into a substantial courtyard, framed on two sides by linked outbuildings and a coach house, providing extensive garaging and additional parking.


The Accommodation
An elegant porch opens into a spacious vestibule entrance hall, giving access to the kitchen and cloakroom/WC, and leading through to an impressive full-height, skylit reception hall with staircase; a welcoming and sociable central space.


From the hall, doors open to three principal reception rooms and the superb family dining kitchen. The drawing room and sitting room are elegant, symmetrical, south-facing spaces, each centred around period fireplaces. A third reception room, currently arranged as a study, features a striking bay window and offers flexibility for modern family life.


The 34 ft family dining kitchen is a standout feature. Created by combining several smaller rooms, it is triple aspect and designed with contemporary living in mind. The extensive fitted kitchen offers ample storage, a breakfast bar and a range of integrated appliances. Clearly zoned for cooking and dining, the room also benefits from two sets of doors opening directly onto the garden, ideal for everyday living and entertaining.


A wide oak staircase rises to a generous, split-level first-floor landing serving four well-proportioned double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a children’s TV room/snug. The principal bedroom extends to approximately 18 ft and benefits from an en suite bathroom with separate shower. Bedroom two includes a concealed dressing area, whilst bedroom three also enjoys an en suite shower room. Bedroom four is well positioned for the family shower room. The second floor provides two further double bedrooms, offering excellent additional accommodation.


The gardens wrap around the house to the east, south and west, mainly laid to lawn and interspersed with mature pear, apple and plum trees, creating a private and established setting.


The driveway continues to a double stone garage and adjoining car port to the north of the house. Together with the coach house wing, these buildings enclose a large, terraced courtyard; an ideal space for outdoor dining and entertaining, with convenient access to the kitchen.

Location

LOCATION
Holme is an attractive rural village surrounded by Cambridgeshire farmland, but is equi-distant from Peterborough and Huntingdon railway stations, each with their commuter services to London. The village has a well though of public house, The Admiral Wells and a Church of England Primary School, whilst the village hall provides a base for several local interest groups, including Scouts and youth groups. It is an active village.

The Cathedral City of Peterborough’s centre is just 13 miles to the north, to which there is excellent vehicular access and from which East Coast Mainline rail services reach London Kings Cross from 51 minutes, with the hourly Midlands Cross Country service between Birmingham Airport and Stansted Airport, serving Cambridge from 64 minutes.

The area is also blessed with a choice of renowned state and public schooling. The village’s Primary School is well thought of and holds an Outstanding SIAMS rating, feeding secondary education at Sawtry Village Academy, 3 miles away. Further afield, The Peterborough School, an Outstanding OFSTED rated Independent School, Laxton Preparatory and Oundle Schools are each within 13 miles north and north respectively, with Kimbolton and Stamford Endowed Schools both within 18 miles.

Square Footage: 3,670 sq ft



Additional Info

Services: Mains electricity, water & drainage. Oil fired central heating. Fibre-optic broadband.


Local Authority: Huntingdonshire District Council


Parties may additionally be interested in a single building plot, granted by Huntingdon District Council (ref. 24/01026/FUL), which is being separately marketed, to the west of this property. Please ask the agent for further details.


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