Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Fishermans Barn Honey Hill | Fen Drayton | Cambridge | Cambridgeshire | CB24 4SF

FISHERMANS BARN

KEY FEATURES Tucked away on the very edge of the charming village of Fen Drayton is Fisherman’s Barn, an outstandingly beautiful home that boasts a stunning garden and breathtaking countryside views.

A long gravel drive, flanked by mature hedging, leads to a set powered gates which open to reveal a beautifully presented home with generous landscaped gardens and a self-contained annexe backing onto open undulating countryside.

Upon entering, an inviting entrance hall welcomes you, complete with a convenient cloakroom. It seamlessly opens into an expansive reception hall, featuring a glass balustrade and a return staircase that leads to the first floor.

The kitchen dining area has been equipped with a luxurious Tom Howley kitchen, complete with Quartz work surfaces, high-end appliances, and a central island. Bathed in natural light from windows on three sides, it offers captivating views of the surrounding landscape.

The living room, a more formal yet cozy space, connects to a garden room with a vaulted ceiling, skylights, bifold doors to the garden, and a brick fireplace with a wood-burning stove. This garden room provides an ideal environment to appreciate the beautifully landscaped gardens throughout the seasons. A spacious utility room, adjacent to the kitchen, adds practicality.

Upstairs, four bedrooms, one of which is currently utilised as a dressing room, are well served by a luxurious en suite in the principal bedroom and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom also features a built-in wardrobe.

Outside, the gardens have been thoughtfully landscaped to offer numerous areas to savour the peace and tranquillity of the surroundings. A patio extends from the garden room’s bifold doors, seamlessly blending the indoor and outdoor spaces, providing room for seating, dining, sunbathing, and even an outdoor kitchen. Gravel paths wind around a meticulously maintained lawn and well-stocked borders, leading to a decked area with ornamental ponds and a detached office featuring a wood burner.

Ideal for hosting guests or facilitating multi-generational living, the selfcontained annexe comprises a sitting room, kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom.

The annexe has been finished to the same exacting standards as the main house and includes a contemporary staircase, bifold doors, and a Velux folding balcony.

SELLER INSIGHT When I initially came to view Fishermans Barn I was absolutely blown away by the setting,” says the owner. “The property sits tucked away on Honey Hill, at the end of a long driveway, so a good distance from the road, and at the back and to the side of the garden there’s nothing but mile upon mile of rolling farmland so the views are incredible. We’re just moments from the centre of the village, which is a lovely place, but when we’re sitting outside gazing at those views and enjoying the utter peace and quiet, we often say that we feel as if we’re living in the middle of nowhere. It’s totally idyllic.”

“The house is a Potton self-build, built by the previous owners seventeen years ago, and although it was constructed to a very high standard, its true potential had not been fully realised.

“The layout has remained much the same, apart from the addition of a fabulous sunroom that creates an amazing sense of connection between inside and out. Two new bathrooms were also added upstairs, a gorgeous Tom Howley kitchen was fitted, the lighting was upgraded, parquet flooring was laid… Essentially, every inch of the house was refurbished and all to an incredibly high standard. Outside I had a garage with one-bed annex built as well as a beautiful home office, and the garden was completely relandscaped by Stephane Lustig, a fantastic landscape architect who totally reimagine the space and filled it with an array of plants that create a riot of colour in the spring and summer months. When the sun is shining the whole garden becomes this gorgeous extension of the living space, with areas for relaxing, eating with friends and we also had a very luxurious outdoor kitchen installed. I can honestly say that living here is like being on a permanent holiday, and our friends love coming here too, and whenever anyone visits, the first word out of their mouth is always, ‘wow’.”

“I love the kitchen, but if I had to pick a favourite room it would probably be the sunroom.

It’s gorgeous in winter when the log burner is roaring away, but it really comes into its own when the sun is shining. We can push back the bi folds, blurring the line between inside and out, and therefore, as I said before, the garden essentially becomes this amazing extension of the living space.”

“Fen Drayton is such a lovely village, and my partner and I were immediately welcomed into the community when we moved here. There’s a little school, an active village hall, tennis courts and football fields, and the village pub is a real hub of the community. We’ve also relished the fact that we’re surrounded by beautiful countryside making it a dogwalker’s paradise!”

“The home office is a really lovely feature of the property. It’s positioned at the far end of the garden, next to the pond, and it has a wrap-around terrace where we have yet more seating and a fire pit, and inside there’s a log burner so it can be used all year round.”

“This is a house quite unlike any other; it’s absolutely stunning, and the property as a whole has a special something about it that everyone notices the minute they come through the gates,” says the owner. “It’s a place where we’ve enjoyed an exceptional quality of life, and we’re going to be really sad to say goodbye.”* *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.

Annexe

Village Information Fen Drayton, located between Cambridge and St. Ives, is a quaint village featuring a lively pub 12 miles from the beautiful University city of Cambridge. The village boasts excellent road connectivity via the A14, leading south to the M11 and north to the M1.

To the north of Fen Drayton lies the Fen Drayton Nature Reserve, complemented by a highly regarded local primary school and Swavesey Village College approximately 5 miles away. The convenience of Cambridge Railway Station, situated 12 miles away, ensures swift travel times, with only 49 minutes to London Kings Cross Station and 1 hour 15 minutes to Liverpool Street. Other nearby locations include Huntingdon at 8 miles and St. Ives at 6 miles.

INFORMATION • Beautifully Landscaped Garden • Double Garage • Separate Office • Self-Contained Annexe • Countryside Views • Excellent Access to Cambridge / London Agents Notes Tenure: Freehold Year Built: Circa 2005/2006 EPC: C Local Authority: South Cambridgeshire District Council Council Tax Band: E Electric car charger To conform with government Money Laundering Regulation 2017, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers. We use the services of a third party, Lifetime Legal, who will contact you directly at an agreed time to do this. They will need the full name, date of birth and current address of all buyers. There is a nominal charge of £60 including VAT for this (for the transaction not per person), payable directly to Lifetime Legal. Please note, we are unable to issue a memorandum of sale until the checks are complete.

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