Set within 0.59 acres, this beautifully presented home effortlessly blends the very best of period character with contemporary design. Wonderfully private yet superbly convenient, the property enjoys a peaceful village setting with excellent local amenities and highly regarded schooling all within walking distance.

Approached through brick-pillared five-bar gates, a sweeping gravel driveway, flanked by manicured lawns, topiary spheres and mature trees, leads to generous parking and an oak-framed carport/garage, complete with tiled roof and adjoining log store. Stepping through the front gate, the charming façade is revealed, showcasing a thoughtfully balanced mix of traditional craftsmanship and modern architectural detail.

The gardens are a particular highlight, with sweeping lawns wrapping around the house, offering ample space for children to play or the potential to host larger gatherings, including a marquee if desired. A carefully curated mix of mature specimen trees, established planting and hedging provides a wonderfully green and private backdrop.

At the heart of the home lies the stunning open-plan kitchen, flooded with natural light from full-height glazing, bi-fold doors and a roof lantern. The bespoke kitchen features Fisher & Paykel appliances, solid wood cabinetry and stone work surfaces, while a natural stone floor with underfloor heating perfectly complements exposed brickwork and oak beams. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the space easily accommodates generous seating, with a large central island and breakfast bar ideal for informal dining or coffee with friends. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the breakfast room, where a wood-burning stove adds warmth and character.

For more formal occasions, the spacious sitting/dining room provides an elegant setting, featuring solid oak flooring with underfloor heating and two sets of bi-fold doors that allow the room to open directly onto the gardens, creating a wonderful indoor-outdoor connection.

The family room offers a peaceful retreat in which to appreciate the home’s heritage, with a brick-built fireplace housing a wood-burning stove rising to a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. Adjoining this space, the oak-framed garden room allows enjoyment of the gardens throughout the year. A study, utility room and shower room complete the ground floor accommodation.

Upstairs, the property offers four well-proportioned bedrooms, served by two further luxurious en-suite bathrooms, making the layout ideal for family living and visiting guests. The principal bedroom is a true sanctuary, featuring an en-suite with a contemporary freestanding bath and access to a balcony. Planning permission has already been secured to create a dressing room and enlarged en-suite above the balcony, should a more expansive principal suite be desired.

Additional notable features include underfloor heating to the kitchen, hall, sitting/dining room and bathroom; air conditioning to the garden rooms, two bedrooms and the sitting/dining room; as well as solar panels with battery storage, significantly reducing running costs and environmental impact.

Seller Insight
Sawtry is a historic and much-loved village ideally positioned close to the bustling market town of Huntingdon. Offering excellent connectivity while retaining a strong sense of rural calm, the village combines everyday convenience with a welcoming community atmosphere. Tucked away from the road, yet within the heart of the village, Bramble Cottage enjoys a rare balance of tranquillity and accessibility making it a truly special place to call home.

The original part of Bramble Cottage dates back to around 1600, and the house has evolved thoughtfully over the centuries, with sympathetic extensions added in the 1930s, and again in the 1980s. Despite its age, the cottage has been well maintained, and its development over time reflects careful stewardship rather than compromise. Period features and a sense of history remain at the forefront, giving this special home warmth, individuality and an unmistakable sense of social connectivity throughout.

Since moving in, the current owners have undertaken a wide range of projects to further enhance and extend the property with every improvement being carried out with genuine respect for the cottage’s history, ensuring that modern comforts sit harmoniously alongside its character. Their innovation is particularly obvious in the kitchen which has seen a total upgrade. It is such welcoming peaceful space and it leads into the Hayloft with its vaulted ceiling and is such a special place in which to relax.

The garden is wonderful and fully raps around the entire property. It is extremely private with areas on which to relax and a special place in which to enjoy social gatherings. For celebrations in the past, marquees have been erected, mobile bars installed; all creating unforgettable occasions.

This house has been the heart of family life for the best part of twenty years, especially for the children of the family. Every room holding a memory of family times or those shared with friends.

Bramble Cottage has been much loved by its owners and offers a home that feels timeless and comfortable, a property that tells a story, yet is ideal for contemporary living. It offers not just a house, but lifestyle rooted in history, community and quiet village life, all within easy reach of larger towns and transport links.

Village Information
Ideally located about half way between Huntingdon and the city of Peterborough, Sawtry is a bustling village with a good selection of amenities such as: a butcher’s, newsagents, Post Office, garage, two pubs, vets, pharmacy and hair and beauty services as well as a Co-Op supermarket. For a wider selection of shops pop into Huntingdon with its bustling High Street and a variety of the large retailers for homewares, DIY and supermarkets on the edge of town or head to Queensgate Shopping Centre in Peterborough which has more than 100 stores. There are plenty of activities within the village for young and old alike with its sports hall, pool, gym and a wide range of sports and social clubs/activities. Nearby Holme Fen Nature Reserve is perfect for dog walking or woodland walks and enjoying the local wildlife.

Transport
Sawtry is within easy reach of the A1(M) and lies approx. 11 miles north of Huntingdon and 15 miles south of Peterborough with both being an easy drive via the A1(M). The A1(M) also links to the recently upgraded A14 with fast access to Cambridge or to the South via the M11 towards London and the M25. Trains run from Huntingdon and Peterborough to London King’s Cross/St Pancras in about an hour.

Education
Sawtry has a several nurseries for pre-school age children and is well served with well-regarded schools through to age 18 with Sawtry Infants School, Sawtry Junior Academy and Sawtry Village College. For independent education the renowned Kimbolton School, provides day and boarding facilities for students aged from 4 to 18, while The Peterborough School is a day school from nursery age up to sixth form students.

Agents Notes
Tenure: Freehold
Year Built: 1600s with extensions since
EPC: C
Local Authority: Huntingdonshire
Council Tax Band: E


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