St. Neots, Cambridgeshire

Lockwood, 28 Blacksmiths Lane

Abbotsley | St. Neots | Cambridgeshire | PE19 6UG

LOCKWOOD

KEY FEATURES

Offering the perfect blend of contemporary design and eco-friendly living is this stunning barn-style home. Boasting luxury fixtures and fittings throughout, as well as underfloor heating throughout, this property offers the exceptional comfort and style.

Step into the impressive entrance hall, featuring double-height glazing, skylights, and a striking oak and glass staircase leading up to a galleried landing. The living room and kitchen breakfast family room both benefit from dual aspect views with bifold doors opening out to the rear garden. The open-plan kitchen is fully equipped with an extensive range of built-in and integral appliances. Also on the ground floor, you’ll find a spacious dining room, utility room, and cloakroom.

Upstairs there are four generously sized bedrooms two of which are well-served by en suite bathrooms as well as a family bathroom. Outside, the private plot includes a large patio, lawns edged with railway sleepers, and a driveway leading to a double garage.

This property is not only stylish, but also environmentally friendly, with solar panels and an air source heat pump providing energy-efficient heating and hot water. Located in the sought-after village of Abbotsley, this home offers the wonderful balance of village charm and modern convenience, with easy access to major road and rail links.

SELLER INSIGHT

We had been looking to move to Gransden or Abbotsley area,” say the current owners. “We saw this house nearing completion and fell in love with its barn-like appearance right away. Going to view the property, we were impressed with the sheer amount of living and entertaining space, particularly in the huge kitchen family dining room which is full of light with bi fold doors opening out onto the garden.”

Outside, the garden wraps around the property to serve as an extension of the indoor living accommodation, perfect for everyday life and socialising alike. “The rear garden includes a large patio,” the owners say, “where we enjoy family gatherings and al fresco dining with direct access to the family room and lounge. We planted trees when we moved here to provide additional interest, as well as installing a concrete base for a large shed, which has proven to be invaluable for extra storage.”

Set within the picturesque West Cambridgeshire village of Abbotsley, the location of the property has much to recommend it, too. “The village itself has a friendly pub with a restaurant serving good food, there is also a park for children, a local church, an active village hall, and some lovely walks through the abundant countryside all around. The university town of Cambridge is approximately 14 miles away for historic architecture and extensive shopping. Further amenities are within easy reach in nearby St. Neots, which is just a short drive away, including easy access to the A1 and mainline train station with frequent services to London.”

Set within the picturesque West Cambridgeshire village of Abbotsley, the location of the property has much to recommend it, too. “The village itself has a friendly pub with a restaurant serving good food, there is also a park for children, a local church, an active village hall, and some lovely walks through the abundant countryside all around. The university town of Cambridge is approximately 14 miles away for historic architecture and extensive shopping. Further amenities are within easy reach in nearby St. Neots, which is just a short drive away, including easy access to the A1 and mainline train station with frequent services to London.”*

*These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

Village information

The village of Abbotsley is situated between Great Gransden and St Neots. Its main thoroughfare is the High Street, fringed with a mixture of houses bearing witness to the past and present complete with 17th Century thatched cottages, farm houses, 18th century brick buildings. The old village school is now the village hall and there is an attractive pub and the village green which hosts the annual village fete. The nearby village of Great Gransden provides Barnabus Oley C of E primary school, a pre-school, village shop and public house. The market town of St Neots is just 5 miles away and offers supermarkets, extensive shopping, entertainment and recreational facilities.

Transport

Abbotsley has easy access to the A428 St Neots/Cambridge route with links into the A14, M11 and A1(M) and the wider national motorway network. Cambridge is about a half hour drive away, or 20 minutes to the Madingley Road Park & Ride with regular buses into the city centre. The nearby town of St Neots has a mainline train station providing regular fast trains into London King’s Cross/ St Pancras from 40 minutes. Stansted Airport is about 45 minutes away and there are direct trains to Gatwick Airport from St Neots Station.

Schools

Well regarded state schooling is within easy reach in nearby villages and St Neots. Kimbolton School, an independent co-educational day and boarding school is about 15 miles away and has a dedicated school bus service from the village. Cambridge and Bedford have a wide selection of highly soughtafter independent primary and secondary schools including Kings College and The Perse.

INFORMATION

• Contemporary Barn Style Home

• Four Bedrooms

• Two En Suites & Family bathroom

• Energy Efficient

• Solar Panels & Air Source Heating

• Luxury Fixtures & Fittings

• Double Garage

• Sought After Village

Agents Notes

Tenure: Freehold

Air Source Heating

Year Built: 2017

EPC: B

Local Authority: HDC

Council Tax Band: F

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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate 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 18.04.2023

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