Old Pool Drove, Littleport, Ely, Cambs, CB6
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
6
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
5,507 sq ft
512 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Grand entrance hall with original staircase
- 4 Bright & spacious receptions rooms offering a range of uses
- Kitchen with views over the garden
- 4 Double bedrooms on the first floor
- Loft space offering 6 further rooms
- Basement
- 6 Acres of mature grounds
- Extensive outbuildings
Description
- Littleport Railway Station – approx. 4.5 miles
- Ely City Centre – approx. 5 miles
- Ely Railway Station – approx. 5 miles
- Cambridge City Centre – approx. 20 miles
• Substantial period home set within grounds of over 6 acres
• Over 5,500 square footage of accommodation
• Wealth of original character features throughout
• Multiple reception rooms offering flexible & versatile living space
• Generous, well-proportioned bedrooms throughout
• Extensive range of outbuildings including stables, barns & cart lodges
• Ideal for equestrian, lifestyle or hobby farming pursuits
Description:
Truly unspoilt, Apes Hall retains a wealth of original features that reflect its heritage and former grandeur. High ceilings, attractive fireplaces and large sash windows are found throughout, creating wonderfully bright and airy accommodation with natural light flooding many of the principal rooms. While the house would now benefit from a comprehensive programme of renovation, it provides the perfect canvas for a purchaser to create a truly unique family home and restore the property to its former glory.
The accommodation is both spacious and versatile, with a number of well-proportioned reception rooms offering flexibility for modern family living. The bedrooms are generous in size and enjoy pleasant views over the surrounding grounds, while the overall layout provides over 5,500 square foot of accommodation.
Further potential is offered by both the loft and basement areas, which provide valuable additional space and could be utilised in a variety of ways, subject to any necessary consents.
Properties of this nature are increasingly difficult to find; combining period character, substantial acreage, extensive outbuildings and the opportunity to create a magnificent country home tailored to individual requirements.
Outside:
The property is approached via a secluded lane and, as you arrive, you are immediately struck by the mature grounds extending to in excess of six acres. The grounds offer a wonderful variety of outdoor space, including formal gardens, paddocks, woodland areas and an impressive collection of mature trees and shrubs, creating a private and picturesque setting. Reflecting the property's history as a Victorian stud, the gardens also retain a number of artefacts and original features that provide a fascinating link to its past and add further character to the setting.
Formerly a Victorian stud, the extensive range of outbuildings significantly enhances the property's appeal and includes stables, barns, cart lodges and useful storage buildings, offering enormous potential for equestrian use, workshops, storage or a variety of other uses subject to any necessary consents.
Location:
Littleport is one of East Cambridgeshire’s most established and well-connected villages, offering an excellent balance of rural surroundings and everyday convenience. Situated approximately six miles north of the historic Cathedral City of Ely, the village provides a comprehensive range of amenities including independent shops, supermarkets, cafés, healthcare facilities and a sports centre, making it well suited to modern family living. The village benefits from its own railway station, providing direct services to Ely, Cambridge, King's Lynn and London King's Cross. Education is well catered for with a choice of primary schools, the modern Littleport & East Cambs Academy, and specialist educational provision within the village. Surrounded by the open landscapes of the Cambridgeshire Fens, Littleport offers a strong sense of community alongside excellent amenities and transport links, making it an increasingly popular choice for families, professionals and those looking to enjoy village living within easy reach of the city.
Agents Note:
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Additional Information:
Tenure: Freehold
Services: Oil fired central heating and septic tank.
Local Authority: East Cambridgeshire District Council
Council Tax: Band F
Viewings: Strictly by telephone appointment with the selling agents Carter Jonas
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- Band: F
- LISTED PROPERTYA property designated as being of architectural or historical interest, with additional obligations imposed upon the owner.Read more about listed properties in our glossary page.
- Listed
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- Off street
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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