High Street, Kimbolton, Huntingdon, PE28

5 Bedroom Terraced House for sale in Huntingdon

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The origins of The Old Bakehouse can be traced back to the late medieval era, making it one of the oldest buildings in Kimbolton.

The characterful accommodation of this impressive residence extends to a generous 2,800 square feet and will equally suit the growing or extended family and those looking for a distinctive, comfortable home with a wealth of style and original features, perfectly positioned in the heart of everything the market town has to offer, whilst offering the tranquillity of its own generous and delightfully private walled gardens.

Believed to have been two adjacent shops in days gone by, the property has been considerably enhanced and improved over the ensuing years to now provide an environment of undoubted quality with four reception rooms comprising sitting room, family/media room, music room and separate dining room which opens into a well-proportioned breakfast kitchen features granite counters and central island, AGA and comprehensive range of oak cabinets, plus a stunning vaulted ceiling double doors opening onto the garden. There is also an adjacent laundry/utility room with WC.

There are five double bedrooms on the first floor, including two with fully remodelled and refitted bathrooms en suite, and a well-appointed family bathroom.

Accommodation in Brief:
The property is set back the High Street with a gated, covered courtyard with twin coach lamps and a part-glazed door providing access to the light and welcoming entrance vestibule with Porcelanosa tiled floor, eye-catching roof lantern and full-height glazing with views over the garden.
To the right, the family lounge/media room features exposed ceiling cross beam and timbers, oak flooring and a range of fitted cabinets, book shelving and provision for a recessed, wall-mounted TV, along with a charming bay window and part-glazed door to the front.

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The dining room, which could equally serve as a study/home office, has a central ceiling cross beam, uplighters and recessed ceiling downlighters, and Porcelanosa tiled flooring which extends into the stunning kitchen/breakfast room with exposed brick wall, vaulted ceiling featuring exposed A-frames, conservation rooflight and four-pane glazing including French doors opening onto the garden.
There is extensive granite countertop space including a generous central island which incorporates a breakfast bar and a comprehensive array of painted, oak fronted cabinets, double Butler sink with mixer tap, oil-fired AGA and AGA fridge, along with Miele appliances to include dishwasher, wine fridge, cooker and extractor hood.

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To the left of the entrance vestibule, the comfortable sitting room also features exposed ceiling cross beam and timbers and bay window to the front, along with oak flooring.
A red-brick open fireplace with raised hearth is positioned centrally between the sitting room and the cosy music room, which is perfect for those requiring even more space. There is a woodburning stove, exposed timbers and brick pamment floor.
The practical laundry/utility room has an oak countertop with Butler sink and a good range of cabinets, space for washing machine and dryer, recessed downlighters and oil-fired central heating boiler. Both the utility room and the cloakroom/WC are also accessible from the garden - ideal for when working or entertaining in the garden.

First Floor
The first floor enjoys high ceilings which provide a spacious and airy feel.
There are five double bedrooms, including the principal with a range of bespoke fitted wardrobes and exceptional en suite bathroom comprising free-standing bath with oak frame, double shower recess with twin ‘Monsoon’ showers and underfloor heating; oak cabinet with marble counter and pair of wash bowls, wall-hung WC with concealed cistern. Travertine tiled floor and radiator/towel rail.

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Bedroom two is ideal for guests, with its own en suite bathroom comprising free-standing bath, double shower enclosure with glazed screen, hardwood counter with inset basin and storage cupboard below, and WC with concealed cistern. Oak flooring and timber panelling to half-height, airing cupboard.
The three remaining bedrooms all enjoy views over the picturesque High Street and the well-appointed family bathroom features a three-piece suite with free-standing roll-top bath, pedestal washbasin and WC, plus oak flooring and timber panelling to half-height.

Outside
The delightful walled garden provides a peaceful environment with areas of lawn interspersed with a variety of mature trees and shrubs, generous paved patio and meandering pathways, ornamental beds and box hedging, and water feature.
There is gated access to the rear leading to the garage and parking for numerous vehicles which is approached via East Street.
Garage
4.60m x 2.20m (15’ 1” x 7’ 3”).
Workshop
3.89m x 2.35m (12’ 9” x 7’ 9”).

English Heritage Grade II Listing
Originally two shops, now one dwelling of two parallel ranges with common street facade. Late mediaeval hall house to north-west with later timber-framed range to rear, roof contemporary with C17 range to south-east. Two storeys with central cartway. Roughcast rendering to timber-frame, plain tile roofs. Rearstacks. Street facade has first floor three window range of two hung sash windows with glazing bars and one horizontal sliding sash with glazing bars. Two, shallow bayed, shop windows with glazing bars and half-glazed shop door to south-east. Interior has good stop-chamfered ceiling beams to north-west range and remnant of original crown-post roof. C17 butt-purlin roof. Sealed inglenook hearths to south-east range and boxed staircase.

Location
The welcoming and historic market town of Kimbolton boasts one of the area’s leading private schools, Kimbolton School, along with the well-regarded regarded Kimbolton Primary Academy. There are shops and a cafe, pub/restaurant, Indian restaurant, supermarket, doctors and dentist surgeries, chemist, veterinary practice, garage and a delightful churchyard housing St Andrews church. Conveniently situated for road and rail use, main routes such as the A1, the recently upgraded A14 and the A428 are all within easy reach, with nearby Bedford, Huntingdon and St Neots offering mainline stations and a commuter service to London. East Midlands, London Luton and London Stansted are all just over an hour away.

BUYERS INFORMATION
To comply with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers at the point of agreeing a sale. We use the services of a third party and there is a nominal charge for this service. Please note that we are unable to issue a Memorandum of Agreed Sale until the checks are complete.

Important Information

• This is a Freehold property.

Property Ref: 30535872

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