St Johnsbury, Brook Road, Bassingbourn, Hertfordshire

Fine & Country St Neots

Tel: +44 (0)1480 [email protected]/6 Market Square, St NeotsCambridgeshire PE19 2AW

Fine & Country

Fine & Country is a global network of estate agencies specialising in the marketing, sale and rental of luxury residential property. With offices in the UK, Ireland, The Channel Islands, France, Spain, Hungary, Portugal, Russia, Dubai, Egypt, South Africa, West Africa and Namibia we combine the widespread exposure of the international marketplace with the local expertise and knowledge of carefully selected independent property professionals.

Fine & Country appreciates the most exclusive and more expensive properties require a more compelling, sophisticated and intelligent presentation - leading to a common, yet uniquely exercised and successful strategy emphasising the lifestyle qualities of the property. This unique approach to luxury homes marketing delivers high quality, intelligent and creative concepts for property promotion combined with the latest technology and marketing techniques.

We understand moving home is one of the most important decisions you make; your home is both a financial and emotional investment. With Fine & Country you benefit from the local knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts of a well trained, educated and courteous team of professionals, working to make the sale or purchase of your property as stress free as possible.

ST JOHNSBURYBrook Road | Bassingbourn | SG8 5NT

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ST JOHNSBURYAn impressive 16th Century detached family home in a quiet and tranquil rural setting, surrounded by pretty, undulating, countryside.

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RECEPTION HALL

19’10 X 13’2 (6.05M X 4.01M)

Double glazed windows to front and side aspects. Pine floor. Stairs up to first floor landing. Radiator.

CLOAKROOM

Double glazed window to side aspect. Fitted in a two piece suite comprising Low level W.C. and hand wash basin. Radiator. Extractor fan.

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SITTING ROOM

18’5 X 13’6 (5.61M X 4.11M)

Double glazed windows to side and front aspects. Feature fireplace with multi-fuel stove, ornate carving to oak panels over with timber mantle. Storage cupboard. Built-in bookcase. Two further storage cupboards. Pine floorboards. TV point. Door to second staircase. Radiator.

KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM

13’5 X 13’4 (4.09M X 4.06M)

Double glazed window to side aspect. Fully fitted limed oak base and wall mounted units with granite work surfaces and inset one and a half bowl sink with cut drainer. Breakfast bar. Plumbing for dishwasher and space for fridge freezer. Two oven oil fired Aga with stainless steel extractor over. Stainless steel splashback. Under pelmet lighting. TV point.

FAMILY/DINING ROOM

18’0 X 13’6 (5.49M X 4.11M)

Double glazed windows to side and rear aspects. Feature inglenook fireplace with open fire, brick hearth, cast iron canopy and bressumer over. Feature old bread oven. Recessed shelved cupboard. TV point. Exposed stonework and vertical timbers. Newly laid oak floor. TV point. Radiator. Wall lights. step inside


UTILITY ROOM

13’2 X 7’0 (4.01M X 2.13M)

Double glazed window and stable door to rear aspect. Fitted in a range of base and wall mounted limed oak units with complementary work surfaces over with stainless steel sink and drainer. Plumbing and space for washing machine and space for tumble dryer. Oil fired boiler. Radiator. Cupboard housing hot water tank. Tiled floor.

FIRST FLOOR GALLERIED LANDING

13’7 X 10’8 (4.14M X 3.25M)

Double glazed window to side elevation. Four Velux windows to side elevation. Part vaulted with exposed timbers. Pine floor. Wood balustrade with cast iron spindles. Downlights. Exposed vertical timbers.

BEDROOM ONE

18’5 X 13’4 (5.61M X 4.06M)

Two double glazed windows to side elevation. Two radiators. Feature fireplace. Built-in cupboard.

DRESSING ROOM

10’8 X 6’3 (3.25M X 1.91M)

Window to rear elevation.Two built in double wardrobes and dressing area. Radiator. Double glazed window to side elevation.


An impressive 16th Century detached family home in a quiet and tranquil rural setting, surrounded by pretty, undulating,

countryside. On the border of Hertfordshire and

Cambridgeshire, it offers the best of country

living, combined with easy access to a full range

of outstanding amenities, including road and rail

links. “We purchased the house 20 years ago

and we just loved its setting and the amount of

space surrounding it.”

vendor


“We were impressed with the character of the house but the potential for it to become a stunning home was quite obvious. We then set about our ‘voyage of discovery’

unblocking, bricked up, fireplaces, to reveal traditional inglenooks,

and exposing beams and timbers. In 2001 when we doubled

the size of our accommodation, we were careful to use only

tradespeople who had respect for historic properties and, over the

years we have lived here, feel that we have given back the house

its personality whilst, at the same time, created a wonderful and

comfortable family home.”

insight


“We opened the space between the main reception room and kitchen to provide a more sociable, friendly living space, and it is here

where our day to day family life takes place. Friends popping in can enjoy the

glowing fire on winter days, or sit around our dining table whilst meals are being

prepared. What was the dining room, we have converted into our snug/TV room and

which houses a wood burner, and this our special, quiet, space. We do like to share

our house with friends and family and our layout can certainly accommodate large

sociable occasions.”


“The garden surrounds the house, and is mainly laid to lawn with trees and shrubs and has been landscaped to be easily maintained. Our patio is at the rear and is where we like

to enjoy sunny days, friendly BBQs or just simply to relax after a busy day, and take pleasure in the sound of silence. Although hidden away in our rural idyll, everything is conveniently close

at hand. The local village has a convenience store but Royston is minutes away and is where the main line station is located for journeys into Kings Cross, taking just over half an hour. In

addition the historic and beautiful city of Cambridge is also very close and one of our favourite places to visit to enjoy its wide range of accessible culture. It is for practical family reasons that

we must say goodbye to what has been a wonderful family home for us for the past twenty years and never, for one minute, will we forget our interesting journey of discovery.”


Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 08.07.2015

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EN SUITE

Double glazed window to side and rear elevations. Fitted in a white three piece suite comprising panelled bath with shower over and mixer taps, hand wash basin and low level W.C. Radiator. Tiled floor. Radiator.

BEDROOM TWO

13’5 X 8’5 (4.09M X 2.57M)

Double g lazed window to s ide elevation. Radiator.

BEDROOM THREE

13’2 X 9’3 (4.01M X 2.82M)

Double glazed window to side elevation. Stairs down to family room. Radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR

11’6 X 8’10 (3.51M X 2.69M)

Double glazed window to front and side elevations. Radiator. Exposed pine floor.


FAMILY BATHROOM

Double glazed window to side elevation. Fitted in a three piece suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and shower over, hand wash basin and low level W.C. Wall mounted mirror with light over. Tiled floor. Radiator. Triple doors to linen cupboard. Hatch to loft space.

OUTSIDE

To the rear of the property there is a raised terrace with exterior lights offering a high degree of privacy. Timber summer house. The garden is mainly laid to lawn enclosed by wooden fencing and privet hedge.

DOUBLE GARAGE

Of timber construction with power and light connected. Parking for several cars.


Viewing arrangements strictly via the vendors’ sole agents Fine & Country on 01480 407681

AGENTS NOTES

Council Tax Band ESouth Cambs District CouncilOil fired radiator central heatingNot ListedPlanning permission for single storey extension from kitchen, 6.6M X 4.5M (lapsed in 2014)

17TH CENTURY DETACHED HOUSE

0.6 ACRE PLOT

CHARACTER FEATURES

OPEN FIREPLACES

RURAL SETTING

EXTENDED 2000

FOUR BEDROOMS

TWO BATHROOMS

TWO RECEPTION ROOMS

OPEN FIELDS TO SIDES AND REAR

DOUBLE GARAGE

NOT LISTED


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ST JOHNSBURYThe garden surrounds the house, and is mainly laid to lawn with trees and shrubs and has been landscaped to be easily maintained.

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