Caxton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Keystone House 16 Ermine Street | Caxton | Cambridge | Cambridgeshire | CB23 3PQ Keystone House, 16 Ermine Street.indd 1

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KEY FEATURES A recently completed ecclesiastical conversion seamlessly blending original features with modern convenience, this truly special home reflects the thoughtful development undertaken by its current owners, showcasing luxurious materials and an exacting attention to detail. Nestled in a village with the charm of a Gastro pub within walking distance, this home offers the best of village life, while providing easy access to Cambridge and London.

Upon entering, the substantial open-plan kitchen is revealed, bathed in natural light through four elegant sash windows, featuring a galleried ministerial landing above and a luxurious kitchen with an island. The original chapel doors open into the front garden, while additional double doors lead to a study, perfect for those working from home, which could also serve as an excellent playroom. A living room provides a more intimate space and boasts a woodburning stove. The ground floor is completed with a utility and cloakroom. The principal bedroom suite, accessed via its own staircase, ensures an exceptional level of privacy and comprises a sizable bedroom, dressing room, and an ensuite bathroom featuring twin sinks, a freestanding bath, and a separate shower. The three additional double bedrooms are equally well-catered for, with an additional ensuite and a jack-and-jill bathroom.

Outside, the gardens wrap around three sides of the property, with the front enclosed by railings and the rear garden fully enclosed, offering excellent privacy. The driveway leads to a gravel parking area for numerous cars, and there is planning permission granted for an oversized single garage .

• Church Conversion • Original Features • Exceptional Specification • Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room • Large Gravel Driveway • Excellent Access to Cambridge/London

Agents Notes Tenure: Freehold Year Built: Circa 1840 EPC: Exempt – Grade II Local Authority: South Cambridgeshire District Council Council Tax Band: F

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SELLER INSIGHT The building was constructed in 1840, and for almost two centuries it formed an integral part of everyday village life. However, around fifteen years ago the chapel was closed and it lay empty and in a state of disrepair until the current owners purchased it in 2020. With backgrounds in architecture and design, they have cleverly breathed new life into the building, creating a warm and inviting family home that is wonderfully conducive to modern living, but which also retains a number of original features that give a subtle nod to its history and heritage.

“The layout of the house has been designed very much with family life and entertaining in mind,” say the owners. “The heart of the home is the amazing openplan kitchen, dining and living space, with double height ceiling and enormous windows that flood the room with daylight. There’s also a good-size study, which is a great work-from-home space – but which could also be used as a children’s playroom – and the separate living room with its large log-burning stove is a cosy retreat for those wanting that little bit of separation. For couples with teens, the master suite, which is accessed via its own staircase, provides a lovely retreat, but for those with younger children, there are three further bedrooms that are all in close proximity. All in all it’s an incredibly versatile house, and therefore it’s one that a family could grow into rather than out of.”

“We’ve made sure that the attention to detail throughout the entire design and build process has been minute, and the décor has been finished to an incredibly high standard. We’ve used heritage paint colours to add warmth to the overall look and feel of the house, and a favourite feature of ours is the wallpaper on the wall at the top of the stairs, which was bespoke designed by our daughter, who is a textile designer.”

“The house is ready for the new owners to move in, drop their things and enjoy living here, however we decided to leave the garden as a blank canvass so that they can put their stamp on it. It’s a lovely big space with huge potential, and over time they can develop it to suit their needs.”

“Converting the chapel has been a real labour of love and we feel proud and privileged to have had the chance to breathe new life into this lovely old building. It’s now a really beautiful family home, one that’s totally unique, but it retains a warmth and a wonderful sense of serenity, qualities it must have had when it was a hub of village life. We hope that its new owners will have many happy years living here.”*

* 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.

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Village information Caxton is a charming village situated to the west of Cambridge and is well placed for major routes including the A428 and M11. The village benefits from public houses/restaurants and church, with further facilities available in the nearby villages of Bourn, Eltisley and Cambourne. Bourn Windmill and Cambourne Nature Reserve are a short drive away offering scenic country walks.

Transport Caxton to Cambridge – 12 miles approx.

Caxton to Madingley Road Park & Ride. Cambridge – 9.8 miles approx.

Education Primary Monkfield Park Primary School. 1.2 miles approx. Ofsted Rating: Good Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School. 2.6 miles approx. Ofsted Rating: Outstanding Secondary Cambourne Village College. 1.2 miles approx. Ofsted Rating: Outstanding Comberton Village College. 4.5 miles approx. Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Trains Cambridge to London King’s Cross – 55 minutes Cambridge to London Liverpool Street – 68 minutes

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EPC Exempt

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. Copyright © 2024 Fine & Country Ltd. Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg No. 4377568 Registered Office: Newcastle House, Albany Court, Newcastle Business Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 7YB. Printed 12.01.2024

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