High Street, Warboys, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28

Beautifully presented period home set within approximately 0.41 of an acre, with extensive outbuildings providing an exceptional range of leisure and ancillary accommodation, including an indoor swimming pool, gym, snooker room and bar.

Stepping through the charming porch and into the welcoming entrance hall, the two principal reception rooms immediately showcase the character and elegance of the home. The beautifully appointed sitting room features bespoke cabinetry either side of the chimney breast, complemented by an oak mantel and wood-burning stove, creating a warm and inviting space for relaxing. The panelled dining room is equally impressive, with an attractive inglenook fireplace and generous proportions, making it ideal for formal dining and entertaining.

At the heart of the home is the recently refitted kitchen, which combines the character of the period property with a high level of modern specification. Bespoke cabinetry is complemented by quartz worksurfaces, a Bertazzoni range cooker, Quooker tap, integrated appliances and wine chiller. Open plan to the family room, it creates an excellent space for modern family life, whether used as a playroom, informal sitting room or additional entertaining area. The vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers and doors opening directly to the garden make this a particularly appealing room throughout the seasons.

The thoughtfully designed utility room serves as both a practical laundry and boot room, with a ground floor WC conveniently positioned alongside.

Upstairs, four well-proportioned bedrooms, each benefiting from built-in storage, are served by a luxurious family bathroom and en suite facilities to the principal bedroom.

Outside, the gravel courtyard provides a wonderful setting for al fresco dining and entertaining, while the charming outbuildings create a private and versatile area away from the main house. Beyond the courtyard is a generous lawn, providing an ideal space for children to play or for those looking to further develop the gardens.

The extensive outbuildings are a particular highlight and provide an exceptional range of recreational facilities, currently incorporating an indoor swimming pool, gym, snooker room and bar, alongside substantial storage. Their scale and versatility also offer considerable potential for alternative uses, subject to any necessary consents, including an annexe, home office, hobbies space or additional accommodation.

Overall, this is a characterful and beautifully presented period home that combines elegant reception rooms and a thoughtfully designed modern kitchen with an exceptional collection of leisure facilities and outbuildings, all set within a generous and wonderfully private plot.

Seller Insight
Conveniently located within the bustling village of Warboys, this beautifully presented and spacious family home combines space, style and flexibility in equal measure. A much treasured home for its present owners for the past eight years, it is a property which has continued to delight and surprise them, while providing the perfect setting in which their family has grown and flourished.

When the owners were searching for their new home, Warboys was not initially on their radar. However, having come to view the property, they quickly discovered that, rather like a Tardis, this house was full of delightful surprises. The house possesses a natural elegance and wonderful ambience, complemented by its convenient position within the village, and their decision was soon made.

Since moving here, the owners have undertaken a sympathetic and comprehensive programme of upgrading, introducing a new kitchen and bathrooms which have enhanced both the luxury and comfort of their home. At the same time, they have been careful to respect, preserve and enriched its unique history and character, ensuring that the improvements sit beautifully alongside the property’s original appeal.

Accommodation is generous and wonderfully connected with its spacious reception room, a superb kitchen, dining room and playroom, creating a home which works equally well for everyday family life and larger gatherings. As the family has grown, so too has the house proved its versatility, providing ample space to welcome numerous members of their extended family and friends. Christmas, in particular, is a very special occasion here, with the house seemingly embracing the festivities as everyone gathers together.

Outside the property is equally impressive. The large established garden is famed by mature trees and beautifully planted herbaceous borders, providing a wonderful sense of privacy and tranquillity. There are extensive areas for children to play, generous social spaces for entertaining with excellent opportunities for al fresco dining. The indoor swimming pool is an appealing addition, providing a fabulous space for summer days and celebrations.

Warboys itself is extremely well served, with village shops restaurants and pubs, plus a bakery all close at hand, while the newly built community centre provides an excellent facility for local residents. There is an excellent primary school, with a wider choice of independent and state schools available nearby. Huntingdon provides larger supermarkets and a mainline railway station offering efficient services into London and beyond. Recent improvements to the wider road network have also made travelling throughout the region particularly convenient, while the historic city of Cambridge is within easy reach offering outstanding shopping, arts, culture and architecture.

The owners have adored living in this special house and its wonderful surroundings. However, it is for logistic reasons they are now moving closer to their larger family. They know that the new custodians of this home will enjoy the same happiness and contentment they have experienced living here.

Village Information
The award-winning village of Warboys, with its centrally located landmark Clock Tower built to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria, lies about 4 miles south of Ramsey and about 8 miles from both Huntingdon and St Ives. The village offers a range of amenities and community activities plus a selection of shops, Post Office, pharmacy and GP/dental surgeries, library, tea-rooms and public houses as well as playgroups and special interest clubs.

The nearby towns of Ramsey, Huntingdon and St Ives offer a wider selection of shopping with a mix of high street names and independent stores, restaurants and eateries as well as leisure centres offering a variety of facilities and activities.

Transport
Warboys has good road links to the A1M and A14 and the wider motorway network. From St Ives the guided bus services provides fast and easy access to Cambridge city centre. Huntingdon station offers fast trains to London King’s Cross in under an hour and to the north via Peterborough.

Education
Warboys has its own primary school, Warboys Community Primary School, which is Ofsted rated “Good” and there are several other Ofsted rated “Good” primary schools within a few miles of the village. Secondary education is available at Abbey College in Ramsey, St Ivo Academy in St Ives and St Peter’s School in Huntingdon - all are Ofsted rated “Good”.

Agents Notes
Tenure: Freehold
Year Built: 1800’s
EPC: D
Local Authority: Huntingdonshire
Council Tax Band: F


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