Yaxley, Cambridgeshire

Fine & Country Stamford

Tel: +44 (0)1780 750 [email protected] St Marys Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 2DE

Fine & Country

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TRUNDLE MEREHolme Road | Yaxley | PE7 3NA

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This stunning five-bedroom residence, which has an integral three-car garage, is set in around 4 acres of gardens including a paddock just outside the village of Yaxley. It comes with 21 acres of farmland, which is currently rented out.

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SITUATIONThe house sits in open countryside outside the Cambridgeshire village of Yaxley, overlooking open countryside and just a short drive to local amenities which include shops and pubs, and local sports clubs. The property has easy access to the many local walks that surround it, as well as being close to the centre of the cathedral town of Peterborough and its extensive range of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities. The charming, historic town of Stamford, famed for its elegant Georgian architecture, is an easy drive of eighteen miles away and Burghley House hosts a number of events throughout the year, including Burghley Horse Trials and also has an 18 hole golf course. Trundle Mere is ideal for commuting with easy access to the high speed direct rail link to London and the North from Peterborough and, for road links, the A1M, A15 and A47 are close by. There is a superb range of schools in the area including The King’s School in Peterborough, plus Uppingham, Oakham and Oundle just slightly further afield.

DESCRIPTIONTrundle Mere is a handsome country home set in secluded, private grounds with far-reaching rural views and wonderful access to the local countryside. The house itself was built in 2000 with a classic design and a charming, partly clapboarded, southern façade overlooking the garden. Inside the house has a carefully planned semi-open plan layout with an easy flow between the main living spaces, which is ideal for both family life and entertaining. The many windows flood the rooms with light and make the most of the open views outside and French doors throughout the ground floor allow the house to extend easily out to the terrace and garden that surrounds it. overview


Fitted to exacting standards the interior features bespoke hand made solid oak doors, natural tiles and impressive fireplaces, whilst modern benefits include under-floor heating throughout the Kitchen and principal reception rooms, a stylish bespoke Kitchen and sleek contemporary bathrooms. Outside, the house is surrounded by attractive landscaped gardens which are sheltered by mature trees and hedging and include a small orchard and a productive vegetable garden. A further feature of the property are the 25 acres of grounds which include the garden, a fully fenced pony paddock with stable, and 21 acres of agricultural land.*

*Agents Note: The land is subject to an agricultural tie for further details of which please call Fine & Country.

ApproachThe house is approached from the lane through a double five-bar gate along a gravelled driveway lined with lime trees and laurel hedging. The drive leads to parking in front of the Garage and back door with further parking with a fixed pillar to the side.

THE HOUSE ~ Entrance HallThe solid oak front door opens into the spacious Hall with limestone flooring, doors to the principal rooms and the impressive stair-case beneath which is a large walk-in cupboard housing a safe.

CloakroomWith limestone floor, WC and basin with mixer tap.

Family RoomThis welcoming room has a brick fireplace with multi-fuel stove, windows on three walls, sisal flooring and fitted bookshelves.

Living RoomThe stylish Living Room is located at the heart of the living space with doors from the Hall and Kitchen creating an open feel between the main areas of the ground floor. Double glass doors open the room to the Dining Room, ideal for entertaining, whilst two sets of French doors extend the whole space further out to the terrace. There are lovely garden views from the windows whilst the focal point is magnificent corner fireplace with brick hearth, oak over-mantle and a cast-iron hood and open-grate. The room has under-floor heated solid oak floor. step inside


Dining RoomThis light-filled space has a high semi-vaulted ceiling and windows on two sides overlooking the terrace. With large double doors opening the space up to the Living Room beyond it is ideal for sociable meals and entertaining.

Kitchen and Breakfast RoomThe bespoke Kitchen was designed and fitted by Willowbrook and features a range of solid oak wall and base units with a central island and a mix of solid wood and granite work-surfaces. The Falcon range oven has two electric ovens, warming drawer and a five burner gas hob, whilst further integrated appliances include a Miele dishwasher and a fridge/freezer. There is a double Belfast sink with mixer tap whilst the far side of the space has room for a table and two glass doors leading out to the terrace. The whole room has terracotta tiled flooring with under-floor heating. A further door leads to a large Pantry cupboard fitted with shelving.

Back Hall ~ A stable-door leads to the parking area outside the Garage and further doors connect to the Utility Room, Study and Garage.

Utility RoomFitted with wall and base units and a Belfast sink with mixer tap, there is space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble-dryer. A wall of fitted cupboards has shoe and boot storage and space for household equipment. There is access to the Laundry shoot from the first floor.

StudyIdeally located at the far side of the house, this quiet room has views out to the side garden and a glass door to the terrace. It is fitted with a range of bookshelves.

First Floor ~ LandingThe handsome bespoke staircase is made of solid oak and leads past a half-Landing with picture window. The sunny Landing has space for a quiet study or seating area beneath a window looking out to the front. There is also a large airing cupboard with shelving which houses the Laundry shoot down to the Utility Room, and two immersion tanks.


“I designed the house and had it built on land I already owned and farmed; it was completed 15 years ago,” explains Jason. “It’s a great location, being close to the

village, yet surrounded by its own private ‘green

belt’ of land. It’s within easy reach of the A1, as

well as the centre of Peterborough with its

non-stop rail service to Kings Cross, while

Stamford and Oundle are also readily accessible

– my children went to Oundle School.”

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“The layout was configured to provide a balance between open-plan and private space, so it works for both family living and entertaining,” continues Jason. “There’s a separate quiet sitting room, while the lounge can be separate or open plan to the vaulted dining room. French doors in the lounge open to the rear patio. The lounge and the dining room connect to the large family dining kitchen, where French doors open to the side patio and the hot tub.”

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“The house was constructed on deep piling and we used carefully selected materials, including handmade bricks and tiles, and top quality timber cladding,” elaborates Jason. “Major features of the house are

the double height windows and vaulted ceilings in the hall and the dining room. Oak

is used extensively for the floors, skirting, ground floor doors, the staircase and the

bespoke kitchen, while the door furniture is cast iron. The hall, kitchen and lounge

have under-floor heating and the master bedroom has a luxurious en suite and a

sauna room. Other features include a walk-in pantry, a fitted office, and a utility

room with a laundry chute.”


“Externally, the trees and curving driveway provide privacy from the road, and there’s lots of parking and access to the paddock,” adds Jason. “The rear patio leads to an extensive lawn, where we’ve had marquees for birthday parties, made easier by the external electricity points. There’s also a small orchard, a lovely wild corner in the form of an

Elizabethan-style snail mound, and a horseshoe-shaped bog oak henge planted with ferns, while adjoining the side patio there’s a herb and vegetable garden with an asparagus bed. A gate at the bottom

gives access to the farmland, footpaths and bridleways – having the fields enabled the children to learn to drive in an old car and to try out things like clay-pigeon shooting.”


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 08.06.2015

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Master Bedroom SuiteThe attractive master Bedroom has south facing views over the grounds and a wall of fitted wardrobes with auto-sensor lighting. A door leads to the splendidly fitted en suite bathroom which comprises a white suite of Jacuzzi bath with mixer tap and hand-held shower attachment, twin basins with mixer taps, WC, and Sauna cubicle with space for up to three people. The Monsoon-head walk-in shower is recently fitted and the room has Amtico flooring.

Bedroom TwoWith open views across the fens and fitted wardrobes.


Bedroom ThreeWith southerly views out over open fields and fitted wardrobes.

BathroomThe white suite comprises a bath with mixer tap, WC, basin with mixer tap and a recently fitted large walk-in shower with Mira Monsoon-head shower with separate spray attachment. The flooring is by Amtico and there is a heated towel rail.

Bedroom FourThis cosy room has a country views.

Bedroom FiveA spacious room with views out to the paddock.


Viewing arrangements strictly via the vendors’ sole agents Fine & Country on 01780 750 200

OUTSIDE

Double GarageThe Garage has an electric up-and-over door leading to parking space for up to three cars, with extra space for storage and workbenches. There is lighting and electrical supply, a door to the garden and an internal door connects to the main house. There is a second Cloakroom within the Garage with WC and basin.

GardensThe house sits centrally within the grounds with terraces running along the south and west sides and doors opening out from the main living spaces. The landscaped garden comprises expanses of lawn, several beds of flowering shrubs and a variety of mature trees including lime and maple. A small orchard has varieties of eating and cooking apple, and plum trees and a productive vegetable garden has a mature asparagus bed and raspberry canes. The garden also features an Elizabethan-style ‘snail mound’ planted with wild-flowers and a series of ancient bog oak trees. The wide terrace has space for outside dining and seating, power sockets and a Hot Tub, and is the ideal place from which to enjoy views of the garden.

Pony PaddockThe paddock amounts to approximately 1.25 acres and is fully fenced with a five-bar gate leading off the main drive. There is a timber-frame stable block with one loose box.

LandThe land amounts to 21 acres in total. It is currently let and producing an annual income and is subject to an agricultural tie, for further details please contact Fine & Country.

Mains Services: Electricity, gas, water. Private drainage.Central Heating: Gas FiredLocal Authority: Huntingdon District Council EPC Rating: D


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MereTRUNDLE MERE“It’s been a wonderful family home, but it’s time to downsize and do other things now,” concludes Jason. “I will miss living in Yaxley, which has become an enterprising and forward-looking community since its involvement with the Great Fen Project.”


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