Description
A late Victorian four double bedroom detached property with landscaped private gardens and driveway parking for up to five cars, in a prominent position within the conservation area of Eaton Ford. The property was originally constructed in 1900, and is a former Police House. It has been restored and refurbished with careful attention taken to blend traditional features, including stripped pitch pine floorboards, period fireplaces and original internal doors, with modern day amenities. These include Acoustic double glazing, gas to radiator heating, a new boiler in 2023, and a fitted kitchen with maple units and modern white sanitaryware.
The garden is a particular feature of the property. It is south westerly facing and has been landscaped and designed for easy maintenance. In the garden there is a detached purpose built garden room that incorporates an office. There is also a greenhouse. Gated access from the driveway includes an automated custom built cantilever gate which opens onto a fully automated 4.5 metre circular turntable which provides additional parking.
Reception Rooms The dual aspect sitting room has a full height window overlooking the rear garden. There is an exposed pitch pine floor and a feature limestone fireplace with open grate and raised hearth. On the other side of the hall is the study which could alternatively be used as an additional bedroom if required. The separate dining room has a window to the rear, a shaped fireplace recess and an exposed pitch pine floor.
Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Utility/Boot Room The kitchen is fitted in a range of Shaker style solid maple cabinets with complementary work surfaces and Limestone tiled flooring which continues into the adjoining utility room. The kitchen has space for a freestanding cooker and fridge/freezer, and a door into the breakfast room which has a door to the rear garden. The utility room is fitted in a matching range of cabinets and work surfaces with space and plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher. There is also an adjoining boot room.
Rear Garden The garden is fully enclosed and has a paved outdoor entertaining area. This leads onto the shaped lawn with established borders housing an abundance of mature shrubs and bushes. There is a garden room with an adjoining office which is wired for ethernet and power. There is also a greenhouse by Elite greenhouses which features toughened glass and a new polycarbonate roof.
Situation and Schooling The property is situated in the conservation area, with St. Neots town centre, the picturesque Riverside Park, the Marina and River Great Ouse all within 0.5 miles. For those wishing to commute. St. Neots station is approximately 1.5 miles away and has services to London in approximately 50 minutes. In addition, it is within the catchment area for Crosshall School, as well as Kimbolton School, a short drive away. Access to the A1 to the North and South is also approximately 1 mile away.
