5 bed detached house for sale

The Grove, Hartford, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE29

Incredible Detached Home Nestled On The Banks Of The River Great Ouse With Its Own Private Island.

'This is our little slice of paradise, the private island offers real Swallows and Amazons adventure' This is how the current owners feel about their home in The Grove which is a stunning five bedroom detached home, located on the banks of the River Great Ouse occupying a plot of 2.25 acres and with the addition of its own 1.5 acre private island!

Built in 1949 and positioned tucked away on a private road in this idyllic waterside location, 11 The Grove boasts over 3000 square foot of living accommodation and two multiple use single garages, and double carports. The accommodation comprises of a spacious porch and entrance hall leading to a formal living room with period open fire through to the dining room and on to the Orangery/garden room which enjoys panoramic views of the garden and is bathed in light from the feature roof lantern. The cozy snug nestles next to the immaculate and high specification modern refitted kitchen breakfast room has bi-folding doors leading to the patio. The cloakroom, generous utility and plant room concludes the downstairs accommodation. The landing is a wonderful feature of the home spanning the width of the property and leads to the principal bedroom, this is a wonderful relaxing space complete with a luxury ensuite bathroom and balcony with wonderful views over the garden and towards the river. The guest bedroom room is a generous size with garden views and is own fitted en-suite bathroom, the three further bedrooms are all doubles with built in storage, the fifth bedroom also double as an office for the current vendor. There is also a well-appointed family bathroom.

The gravelled drive to the front of the property has parking for several cars and has a high degree of privacy from neighbouring homes, the frontage is mainly laid to an area of lawn and surrounded by mature trees and borders. The rear garden is around 200' in length and in mainly laid to lawn with more mature trees and well-kept shrubs bordering both side of the garden. There are five steps down to the stunning lower-level garden which is laid to lawn and features 80' of timber decked river frontage with ample space for moorings and a relaxing seating/dining area ideal for enjoying those long lazy summer days. The private 1.5 acre 'Swallows and Amazons' style island is a complete one off, this can be found bordering the adjecent banks of the river and this could be the perfect retreat or for the family to play, camp, build dens and spend time in amongst the incredible wildlife that come as part and parcel of river life. This truly is a one-off home which provides a lifestyle which can only be captured from a visit first hand.

Seller insight
“Before moving here in 2014 we’d been living in the Middle East for twenty years, ” says the owner. “We loved our life there, to such an extent that my husband said the only way he would consider a move back to the UK was if we could find a house on a river in a place where we could enjoy good links to London; essentially the best of both worlds. It was quite the wish list, but here in The Grove we found both of those things, and a whole lot more.”

“I can honestly say that it’s a little slice of paradise, real Swallows and Amazons stuff. The house sits right at the end of the road so feels quite isolated – in a good way – and we have this huge garden that gently slopes down to the very edge of the water. We’ve got a little boat, paddle boards and kayaks so most days we’ll be out on the river, and during our time here we’ve also purchased the island opposite, so our boys have been able to sail across and have a whale of a time exploring, building dens... In the summertime we’ll spend lazy days on the deck down by the water’s edge watching the wildlife and the occasional boat go by, and when it’s really hot it’s been amazing to be able to jump in, cool off and have a bit of a swim. It’s totally idyllic here and it’s been a magical place to bring up our children.”

“The house itself was built in the 1940s, and a large extension, which blends really nicely with the original architecture was added in the early 2000s. It’s a beautiful-looking building, and inside it’s spacious and bright, but it’s fair to say that when we moved here it didn’t quite have that wow factor so we decided to make a few improvements of our own. As well as updating the décor and renovating the kitchen, we’ve extended out even further, again in the same architectural style, and that allowed us to add the huge principle bedroom suite. It has a gorgeous vaulted ceiling, which enhances the feeling of space, and there are doors that lead out onto a large balcony where we’ll sit and have our morning coffee while enjoying the stunning river views. We also added a beautiful orangery, complete with bar area, which spans almost the entire length of the back of the building. The house as a whole now works brilliantly for busy family life and entertaining, and when it’s just the two of us here we can close rooms off and create a cosier feel, which is lovely. All in all it’s pretty much the perfect family home.”

“Our boys have flown the nest and so we feel it’s time for a new chapter in our lives, but it’s going to be such a wrench to leave, ” says the owner. “Huntingdon is a gem of a town, very beautiful and peaceful, and at the same time somewhere we’ve been able to access absolutely everything. The house has been an amazing family home, but most of all we’ll be sad to move away from the river. It’s a very special and magical place, and somewhere we’ve been able to enjoy a really exceptional quality of life.”

location
The Grove in Hartford, Cambridgeshire, is a historic residential street situated along the north bank of the River Great Ouse, approximately 2 miles east of Huntingdon which has convenient access to London with its mainline service direct to London St Pancras in under and hour. This tranquil location offers a blend of rural charm and convenient access to urban amenities, making it a desirable area for families and professionals alike. Historically, The Grove was known as Pig Hollow and was part of the Hartford Manor estate. The area has evolved from its agricultural roots into a sought-after residential enclave, characterized by its picturesque riverside setting and proximity to Hartford Marina. The village of Hartford, now a suburb of Huntingdon, has a rich history dating back to the 13th century, with notable landmarks such as All Saints' Church, built in 1180, and the remains of St. Giles Hospital in Hartford Meadows.

Ground floor

porch

entrance hall

cloakroom

living room
17' 5" x 13' 10

dining room
12' 7" x 12' 4"

garden room
25' 11" x 16' 6"

snug
12' 9" x 11' 1"

kitchen/breakfast room
29' 4" x 12' 8"

utility room

first floor landing

principle bedroom
15' 0" x 12' 9"

en-suite bathroom

guest bedroom
11' 11" x 10' 8"

en-suite bathroom

bedroom three
12' 8" x 10' 5"

bedroom four
11' 3" x 11' 0"

bedroom five
12' 7" x 9' 8"

family bathroom

outside

front
The property is located to the north end of the Grove with access from a private road to a gravelled driveway leading to the property which occupies a plot of 2.25 acres. The front of the property in mainly laid to the sweeping driveway leading to the double timber carports and two single garages, there is ample parking on the driveway. The frontage is otherwise mature and laid to two areas of lawn with a selection of mature trees, shrubs and flower borders and olive trees. There is a multi-use timber outbuilding and gated access to the rear garden and river.

Rear
The stunning Southerly facing rear garden is around 200' in length with lawns stretching down to the banks of the River Great Ouse, The garden also offers a high degree of privacy due to the mature shrubs and trees lining the garden. There is generous paved patio which spans the width of the property including a wonderful covered area beneath a timber pergola perfect for relaxing with the BBQ. There are gravelled low maintenance flower borders, and a timber summer house/art studio.

River frontage
Steps lead down to a lower level which is laid to lawn, with a timber decked area which spans the full 80' width of river frontage with plenty of mooring space for multiple boats. There is also a relaxing waterfront seating/dining area with timber pergola, perfect for making the most of the southerly aspect and the tranquillity of the Great River Ouse.

Garaging and carports
To the front of the property there are two single garages (one currently being used as a gym) which are positioned either side of a double open carport, The garages are timber clad with double doors to the front with power and light connected. There is a further timber outbuilding which has multi-purpose and also has power and light connected.

Private island
The vendors purchased a private island which is located on the adjacent side of the river and measures 1.5 Acres. The island is full of mature trees and foliage and has been used over the years for 'Swallows and Amazons' style camping and has been an amazing addition to the property and lifestyle of the owners. They have an annual 'race around the island' challenge by kayak, this has been a great addition to summer parties and entertaining side of living in this incredible location.

Note to purchasers
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