5 bedroom detached house for sale

A substantial and impressive home with swimming pool and all set within its own grounds with expansive countryside views

Description

A substantial and impressive house, Owl’s Rest is truly fantastic home set within it’s own grounds of around 2 acres. The property provides a private oasis surrounded by fantastic countryside views all whilst being a stone’s through away from the Cathedral City Central with all of it amenities and rail networks.

Consisting of 5 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, and 4 bathrooms in addition to the large kitchen, utility room and oversized double garage. The property sits within it’s own plot of 2 acres and boasts a additional workshop/garage, heated swimming pool, and pond.

The property is surrounded by countryside and farmland including several nature reserves. The nearby quarry has now closed and is being restored back to farmland providing continuous far reaching views and green space.

Approached via a sweeping driveway, the electric gates open on to property and you are greeted by your own oasis. Upon entering the property there are two sets of double doors; to the left, the light, bright snug with double aspect windows, and to the right, the large sitting room with feature inglenook fireplace with log burner. This room leads through to large garden room which takes advantage of the fantastic views out over the garden and fields beyond. Connected to the kitchen and dining area, the garden room provides a fantastic entertaining space and leads out onto the garden via the French doors.

The vast kitchen offers plenty of room for both dining and cooking. The stylish units offer plenty of workspace and the integrated appliance include a hot water tap, American fridge/freezer, range cooker with induction hob and 3 ovens. Off the kitchen, the practical utility provides additional storage and plumbing for a washer and dryer and has it’s separate door onto the garden. A small lobby leads to the attached oversized double garage. A WC completes the ground floor.

On the first floor the principal suite comprises of a dressing room with fitted wardrobes and storage that leads into the large bedroom and en suite bathroom. Bedroom 3 also has its own en suite, whilst bedrooms 4 and 5 share a 'Jack and Jill' bathroom. Bedroom two can be found on the second floor with a shower en suite. All bedrooms are light and bright with fantastic proportions and taking in the surrounding views.

Outside

The house is largely surrounded by open farmland, provided expansive views, whilst in a secluded setting. The beautiful gardens amount to 1.84 acres and are mainly laid to lawn with plenty of mature trees and hedges with sumptuously planted beds, alongside soft fruit and vegetable patch, whilst the pond attracts the local wildlife.

Patio areas lend well to alfresco dining and entertaining as is the heated swimming pool with its wooden deck surround. The large workshop/garage has both water and power with an electric door and perfect for those wanting a home office or additional storage.

Location

East of Peterborough, located between Eye (4.1 miles) and Whittlesey (5.8 miles) Owl's rest is in a secluded spot with one immediate neighbor. Peterborough is within easy reach, providing further amenities including leisure facilities, shopping and supermarkets, the closest is just 3 miles from the property.

Peterborough has different schooling options, with further options at Oundle and Stamford. A minibus pick up service currently runs from Owl's rest to Duke of Bedford and Peterborough Academy’s. There are Primary schools are at Eye and Whittlesey.

The A1 is accessible just 10 miles away, providing easy access to the north and south, while Peterborough’s mainline station (5.7miles) provides direct services to London King’s Cross (1 hour). Nearby is the Flag Fen, a 3,500 year-old archaeological site with Bronze age causeway remains and reconstructed round houses as well as Eye Nature Reserve.

Square Footage: 2,693 sq ft


Acreage: 1.84 Acres

Additional Info

Services: Mains water, electricity, oil-fired central heating private Bio Tech sewerage treatment plant and photovoltaic solar panels.

Fixtures & Fittings: Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as curtains, light fittings and garden ornaments are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.

All journey times and distances are approximate.