St Neots, Cambridgeshire

PILGRIMS COTTAGE

KEY FEATURES

Set on a plot approaching a quarter of an acre, this charming cottage is located in a well-served village with a dining pub, village shop, and primary school. With period features throughout, this home exudes character.

An entrance lobby opens onto the snug and living dining room, both equipped with wood-burning stoves. The living dining room also boasts parquet flooring and a large picture window. The kitchen opens onto a generous utility room. There is also a bathroom and a conservatory with views over the gardens. Upstairs, you’ll find two bedrooms, including the principal bedroom with double doors leading to a balcony.

Outside, mature trees provide privacy, while a generous gravel drive leads to the garage. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn, and there is also an outbuilding with a gardener’s toilet.

All the village amenities are within walking distance, while additional facilities can be found in nearby St. Neots, including a train station with commuter services to central London.

SELLER INSIGHT

Positioned in a quiet lane in the small Cambridgeshire village of Great Paxton, a short distance north of St Neots, this attractive 1600s Grade II listed detached property sits in peaceful, well-established wrap-around gardens. Located within striking distance of the River Great Ouse, the Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, Grafham Water and Buckden Marina it’s the perfect place to enjoy an active outdoor life, whether you like walking or water sports. ‘The atmosphere at Pilgrims Cottage is calm and peaceful and its thatched chocolate box look is highly appealing – it really bursts with character,’ say the owners, who have lived here for 30 years.

‘The majority of the garden is west, north and east facing with the south screened by conifer trees along the Lane side. The conservatory – west facing – is a fantastic sun trap.’ The local facilities are excellent with St Neots, a picturesque riverside market town, offering a good selection of restaurants, takeaways, cafés, pubs, a Waitrose and a train station.

‘Great Paxton has a primary school, a village community shop and nearby there is a Co-op and a Budgens. Cambridge and St Ives are also only short drives away and there are golf courses at Wyboston Lakes and Brampton Park.’ It’s a much soughtafter area to live in with great local amenities where one can enjoy a quiet life yet keep active or easily travel further afield.

‘The lounge is our favourite part of the cottage, along with the main bedroom, both have amazing features and beams.’

‘The wrap around garden allows one to enjoy the different aspects of the day – it’s a lovely place to host barbeques. It’s also the perfect Christmas cottage and we cherish happy memories of opening presents by a roaring fire whilst listening to carols.’

‘The conservatory is such a wonderful place to sit and watch the birds whilst reading a good book.’

‘A gravel driveway leads up to Pilgrims Cottage and there is parking for three cars.’

‘We have lovely neighbours, all of whom keep an eye out for each other.’

‘We enjoy eating out, and there are plenty of local pubs to choose from, including one within walking distance which is heavily involved with the community. The George Hotel at Buckden serves really good food, and the service is excellent.’

‘Overall, the property has made a wonderful home and a great place to host guests.*

*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

Great Paxton is located in the county of Cambridgeshire, three miles north-east of the market town of St Neots. The well-regarded village pub in Great Paxton serves great pub food and a village shop run by friendly volunteers offers great quality produce from local suppliers and businesses.

Transport

Great Paxton is on the road between St. Neots and Godmanchester / Huntingdon, it is well connected nationally by the nearby A1 and A14 roads and by St. Neots mainline railway station which is 3 miles away, providing fast train links with journey times into London King’s Cross in approx. 50 minutes or to the North via Peterborough in approx. 25 minutes.

By Car: St. Neots - 3.2 miles / 8 mins Huntingdon - 6.3 miles / 14 mins Cambridge - 19.4 miles / 31 mins Peterborough - 27.8 miles / 35 mins Bedford - 18.1 miles / 24 mins London – 59 miles / 1 hour 15 minutes

Education

Great Paxton Primary School – Ofsted Rated: Good Longsands Academy - Secondary School and Sixth Form, 3.2 miles away in St. Neots, school bus during term.

INFORMATION

• Period Features

• Sought After Village

• Full of Character

• Garage

• Private Garden

• Good Access to Cambridge / London

Agents Notes

Tenure: Freehold

Year Built: 1600s

EPC: Exempt – Grade II listed Local Authority: Huntingdonshire District Council

Council Tax Band: C

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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 28.07.2023

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