HIGH-TECH IN HILTON IN A VILLAGE IN CAMBRIDGESHIRE WAITS A PROPERTY LIKE NO OTHER. CONTEMPORARY CHIC MEETS TECHNOLOGY HEAD ON IN THIS WELL-PLANNED LUXURIOUS HOME. MICHAELA WHITE HEADS TO HILTON.
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he picturesque village of Hilton in Cambridgeshire sits around 11 miles northwest of Cambridge. Like the turf maze on the village green, there’s more to this village than meets the eye. The maze, cut by Royalist William Sparrow in 1660 to commemorate the Restoration of Charles II to the throne following the end of Oliver Cromwell’s rule, is one of only eight remaining in England, and its village home is an equally exceptional place to reside.
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Set back from the village green, behind twin gates within 1.3 acres of mature landscaped grounds is an outstanding, well-appointed family home. Beech’s Maze is expansive, approaching 9,000 square feet. Fitted with the latest technology and high-end fittings throughout, the exterior of this contemporary property belies little of the luxury inside. A special retracting cellar glass door and a deluxe cinema room are just a taste of what this spectacular home has to offer.
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Well back from public view, just a few minutes from the village shop, this home features fabulous views from the rear of the property. “This house is in a very special position. The tranquility of this spot is hard to beat. It’s very secluded giving us a great amount of privacy,” says the owner. This special area, in the heart of Hilton, was also recognised by William Parker Dyson, who had a great influence on properties across Cambridge and Hilton in the 1930’s modernist movement. The centre of the village is a short walk from the house and has a post office with a shop, two churches and a pub. There is a larger range of local shops in the nearby villages of Fenstanton and Papworth Everard and supermarkets at Bar Hill and Huntingdon. Cambridge, with its theatres and new shopping centre is about 15 minutes’ drive, making Hilton a convenient rural base with access to all the amenities needed. There are also a number of golf courses close by, at Hemingford Abbots, Brampton, St Ives and St. Neots. “We love the peaceful setting of Beech’s Maze, yet at the same time we have the advantage of a superb road and rail infrastructure to London just a few miles away,” the owner says. The property was designed by an award-winning, architect, whose influence is felt from the outset. The house benefits from extensive bespoke features, including staircases, doors, kitchen and fitted furniture, and it is highly energy efficient and eco-friendly. From the approach to the house,
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