Sawpit Lane, Hamerton, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE28

A substantial period home set within around 2 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds in the heart of the Cambridgeshire countryside.

The Old Rectory is an impressive, substantial family home of approximately 4,835 sq ft, offering beautifully proportioned accommodation across three floors. Rich in character and period charm, the property combines an abundance of original features with flexible living spaces ideally suited to modern family life.

Throughout the house, many attractive period features include high ceilings, fireplaces, casement windows, and well-proportioned rooms filled with natural light. The property enjoys delightful views over its gardens and the surrounding countryside, creating a wonderful sense of space and tranquillity whilst offering exceptional accommodation for modern family life.

A welcoming reception hall forms the heart of the house, leading to a series of elegant, well-proportioned reception rooms. The impressive dual-aspect drawing room offers delightful views across the gardens and surrounding countryside, while the formal dining room is ideally suited to entertaining. A comfortable sitting room adjoins the breakfast room, creating a natural flow for everyday family life. The traditional kitchen is centred on an Aga and is complemented by a breakfast room, utility room and pantry. A study provides an ideal home office, while a cloakroom and extensive cellar storage complete the ground-floor accommodation.

The first floor is arranged around a generous central landing and offers six well-proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom suite features an en suite bathroom and a Juliet balcony overlooking the grounds, while a further bedroom has its own en suite facilities. Four additional bedrooms are served by a family bathroom, each with pleasant views across the gardens and surrounding countryside. The flexible layout provides excellent accommodation for family living, guests and home-working.

Gardens and grounds
The property is approached via a gated gravel driveway, creating an impressive sense of arrival and leading to ample parking, a double garage, and a useful first-floor storage room. The beautifully maintained gardens and grounds extend to approximately 2 acres, providing a superb setting for the house, with expansive lawns complemented by mature trees, established planting and a variety of seating areas from which to enjoy the surroundings. An all-weather tennis court offers excellent recreational facilities, while a large terrace is perfectly positioned for outdoor entertaining and for taking full advantage of the far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside.

Additional Land
Approximately 14.5 acres of adjoining land is available by separate negotiation,
presenting an excellent opportunity to enhance the existing grounds or create a more substantial rural holding.

Situated in the sought-after village of Hamerton, The Old Rectory enjoys a peaceful rural setting surrounded by rolling countryside. The village is well placed for access to nearby amenities, with the historic market town of Oundle approximately 10 miles away, offering a range of shops, restaurants, cafés and leisure facilities.

The area is particularly well regarded for its schooling, with a number of highly respected state and independent schools nearby, including Oundle School, Kimbolton School and The Peterborough School.

For commuters, Huntingdon railway station provides regular services to London King's Cross in under an hour, while the A1, A14 and A605 offer road connections to Cambridge, Peterborough, Northampton and beyond.