SELLER INSIGHT

Occupying an enviable location in the charming Cambridgeshire village of Old Hurst is Langton House, an extremely attractive three/four-bedroom detached family home that boasts a large and very pretty garden that extends to nearly an acre.

“Before moving to Langton House back in 1996, my wife and I were living in London, but I was keen to cut down on my business commitments and move somewhere where we could enjoy a slower pace of life. We wanted more outside space and a sense of peace and privacy, but we didn’t want to feel isolated. In Old Hurst, I’d say we found a place where it’s possible to enjoy the best of both worlds. The village is surrounded by rolling green countryside so you get that rural feel, however it takes just ten minutes to drive into nearby Huntingdon and around half an hour to get to St Neots so it’s a very convenient place to live.”

“The house was built in 1992 so it was relatively new when we came here, however over time we’ve made some cosmetic improvements, including in the kitchen and bathrooms, so it’s been kept nicely up to date and it’s been very well maintained. I’d describe it as being a very spacious house so it’s ideal for when friends and family come to visit. It’s also very light and bright, and because it sits almost directly in the middle of the plot, each of the rooms enjoys a lovely view of the garden.”

“The garden itself is a very attractive feature, but it was in need of an awful lot of TLC when we moved here. It’s now mainly laid to lawn with mature trees dotted here and there, and there’s a wall and high hedging right the way around so it’s very private. There’s also a large in-and-out driveway, and over by the old stable block is an area for growing vegetables.”

“My favourite room is probably the sitting room. It’s large enough to take a three-piece suite, a piano and a sideboard, and the New Year before last I had fifteen guests in there for a party. It also has big windows and French doors that open straight out onto a large patio, so not only is the room light and bright, it also connects beautifully with the garden.”

“I like the fact that I can enjoy peace and privacy when I want to, but at the same time I’m in a village with a very strong sense of community. I also have the peace of mind of knowing that I can hop in the car and access everything I need in just a matter of minutes.”

“At the far end of the garden is an old stable block. I put an above-ground resistance pool in there, which was great for exercising and a real hit with the grandchildren. However, the building itself is very solid so it could be used for just about anything.”

“It’s the peace and quiet that I think I’ll miss most when I move,” says the owner. “I’ll also miss my lovely neighbours and village community. It’s been a wonderful place to live for the past twenty-nine years.”*

*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

Old Hurst is a small village lying approx. 5 miles from the market towns of Huntingdon and St Ives which offer a variety of high street and local independent stores, bars and restaurants, supermarkets and a wide range of sports and leisure activities. Within the village is the pretty parish church of St Peters which dates from the 13th century and is Grade II* listed. Johnsons of Old Hurst is a popular farm shop with coffee shop, woodland walks, farmyard animals and zoological gardens/tropical house; ideal for family outings. Although there are no schools within the village there is a good selection of well-regarded primary schools in the nearby villages of Warboys, Wyton-on-the-Hill and Houghton to name a few and well-regarded secondary schools in St Ives, Huntingdon and Ramsey. There are also regular bus services to St Ives and Huntingdon with Huntingdon having a mainline train station with fast commuter links into London King’s Cross in approx. 45 minutes. Both Huntingdon and St Ives offer the popular guided bus service to Cambridge city centre.

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Information

• Detached Home Over 2200 Sq Ft

• Preferred Village Location

• 0.8 Acre Plot

• Refitted Kitchen/Dining Room

• Refitted Bathroom and En-Suite

• Double Garage, Garden Store & Stables

• Walking Distance to Farm Shop

• Excellent Access To London & Cambridge

Agents Information

Tenure: Freehold

Year Built: 1990s

EPC: D

Local Authority: Huntingdon District Council

Council Tax Band: G

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