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70 High Street Earith | Huntingdon | Cambridgeshire | PE28 3PN

70 HIGH STREET

KEY FEATURES

A beautifully presented and historic riverside home, set within a generous 0.5-acre plot with the rare benefit of title deed ownership of the village island. The property offers over 5,400 sq ft of versatile outbuildings, providing exceptional scope for redevelopment, income generation, lifestyle use, or business opportunities.

Positioned discreetly behind its elegant period façade, this unique residence delivers approximately 2,700 sq ft of thoughtfully arranged accommodation, seamlessly blending original character with modern comfort and outstanding outdoor space.

Inside, the welcoming entrance hall leads to a formal dining room with a striking open fireplace and carved stone surround, the perfect setting for family gatherings or entertaining. The kitchen/breakfast room tastefully combines contemporary fittings with heritage features, including a Belfast sink, a range cooker set within an inglenook fireplace, and exposed timber beams. A spacious sitting room with bi-fold doors opens to stunning riverside views and is centred around a cosy wood-burning stove, creating a warm and inviting space throughout the year. A study, utility room, and ground floor shower room complete the ground floor layout.

The first floor offers three bedrooms and a stylish family bathroom. The principal suite enjoys a private balcony overlooking the river, a dressing area, and an abundance of natural light. On the second floor are two further bedrooms and a cloakroom, along with an undeveloped studio space that presents excellent potential for conversion into further living accommodation, a home office, or creative studio (subject to any necessary permissions).

The extensive range of outbuildings includes a boat shed, workshop, garaging, studio, and an en suite guest bedroom, offering outstanding flexibility for a variety of uses such as multi-generational living, hobby spaces, or business premises. The barns can accommodate 20+ vehicles, making them ideal for classic car storage or commercial activity (subject to necessary permissions). In addition, there are two useful storage shipping containers within the yard, which can be included in the sale if desired.

A standout feature of the property is its private island, accessed by a charming chain ferry directly from the garden. While the island is owned freehold on a clear title deed, it is designated common land, meaning others may have rights to access it in theory, though no one else currently has physical access. The island offers additional outdoor space for leisure, relaxation or potential future development (subject to permissions).

Externally, a spacious terrace provides the perfect setting for al fresco dining and enjoying the riverside views. The mature lawn is framed by established trees and private moorings, while a rowing boat is also available to access the island.

Earith is an incredibly convenient location. Huntingdon mainline station offers fast services to London, including connections to Gatwick. The recently upgraded A14 provides easy access to the M11, Cambridge, and other key routes. The historic cities of Cambridge and Ely (with its magnificent cathedral) are nearby, and the guided busway from St Ives offers direct access to central Cambridge. Excellent schools, both state and independent, are within easy reach, while a beautiful RSPB nature reserve is only a short walk away.

SELLER INSIGHT

This exceptionally beautiful, large, historic family home enjoys a convenient location within the village of Earith. With its stunning south-facing garden leading down to the River Great Ouse, providing views over meadowland and beyond, it has been the much-treasured home for its present owners for the past twenty years.

The expression “if walls could talk” certainly applies to this unique property with its abundance of intriguing history. Parts of the house date back to Tudor times, but it also reflects Georgian and Victorian influences, blending seamlessly with the meticulous refurbishment, additions, and sympathetic enhancements carried out by its present owners. From unseen, practical improvements, from foundations to rooftop, no detail has been overlooked in transforming the house into an incredibly comfortable and welcoming home that respects its old-world charm while providing all the comforts of contemporary living. The accommodation is fascinating, generous, and practical, with a flexible layout that has welcomed many friends and family over the years.

Adding to its remarkable history, the property was once owned and occupied by Jon Jewson, founder of Jewsons Builders Merchants, who began his business here in the 1890s, a notable piece of heritage that adds further interest and provenance.

The large terrace is an ideal place to relax, enjoy al fresco dining, and take in the wonderful outlook over the river. The private island, accessed via a unique chain ferry, offers additional outdoor space and a real sense of tranquillity, while the extensive outbuildings have provided space for a variety of hobbies, storage, and creative uses over the years, with scope for many more.

Over the years, the outbuildings have served a variety of purposes, reflecting the diverse interests of their owners. They have housed a collection of classic cars, provided flexible space for business ventures, and even been transformed into an artist’s studio: a creative haven where works from renowned artists, including Miss Van, can still be admired.*

*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

Earith village lies approx. 10 miles to the east of Huntingdon and approx. 6 miles north east of St Ives. Within the village there is a post office, primary school, a teashop, village green, playing fields and children’s play area and the popular village pub, The Original Crown, overlooking the river. The village is home to a marina with the RSPB Ouse Fen Reserve and a fishery nearby. The Ouse Valley Way footpath links the village with Stretham and St Ives for long country walks.

Transport

Huntingdon train station is about 10 miles away and provides fast train services to London King’s Cross in about 50 minutes and to the north via Peterborough. There are regular bus services into Somersham and St Ives where the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway provides services into Cambridge

City Centre. Earith to the A14 is approx. 8 miles and provides fast road access into Cambridge and links to the A14, M11, A1 and the wider national road network.

Education

Earith has its own primary school and there are several other primary schools within three miles of Earith including: St Helen’s Primary, Somersham Primary, Over Primary and Willingham Primary schools. The nearest secondary schools are: Swavesey Village College, Northstowe Secondary College and St Ivo Academy. Whitehall School, an independent day school for children up to age 11 is in nearby Somersham and the renowned King’s Ely School for children from age 2 to 18 is about 20 minutes’ drive away.

• Luxurious Riverside Period Home

• 0.5-Acre Plot with a 0.67-Acre Island

• Over 5,400 Sq Ft of Versatile Outbuildings

• Contemporary Kitchen/Breakfast Room

• Principal Suite with a Dressing Area and French Doors Opening onto a Private Balcony Overlooking the River

Agents Notes

Tenure: Freehold

EPC: D

Local Authority: Huntingdonshire

Council Tax Band: D

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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 31.07.2025

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