4 bed detached house for sale

Little Heath, Gamlingay, Sandy SG19

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Oak House is a stunning, energy efficient, contemporary home built for the current owners in 2013. The design centres around a beautiful mature Oak tree.

The impressive property is centred on substantial plot, approaching half an acre with open countryside views, providing over 3,000 sq ft of high specification, flexible living space, complete with a large garage and home office/gym annex.

The main accommodation is nestled under a curved sedum roof and two single storey wings either side offer the possibility of extending above (STP), with the house being designed to facilitate that.

Oak House is situated on a private, no through road and approached from the gated, large sweeping, in and out drive that curves around the Oak tree. An edge of village location providing countryside views, yet a short walk to amenities.

The design brief:-

Embrace the Oak tree

Provide light, open and flexible spaces

Full height ceilings

Energy efficiency

High quality, low maintenance windows and doors

Options to extend

The result is a contemporary, energy efficient, four double bedroom home with bright, flexible spaces.

The front door leads to a spacious large double height atrium with a galleried landing providing a large light airy space to welcome visitors. Argento Silver Natural Limestone throughout the ground floor provides a luxurious and seamless transition between rooms.

The hallway leads into the enormous living area, offering amazing flexibility and an uncompromising connection to the garden through two sets of bi-fold doors.

The very large kitchen, dining, family room is the heart of this home. A place where the whole family congregates, whether that be cooking, eating, watching TV or just socialising.

The kitchen is well equipped with plenty of storage, two Samsung double ovens providing four individual ovens and a Samsung gas hob for versatile cooking at the large centre island. Plenty of workspace is provided on the seamless moulded Corian worktops.

The integrated moulded sink is located under the triple glazed window providing a delightful view of the Oak tree.

Integrated dishwasher, separate full height fridge and freezer ensure a clean contemporary look. A Samsung wine fridge provides refreshment for the cook and guests alike.

Full width bi-fold doors open onto the breakfast area decking and raised borders. The utility/boot room is adjacent.

Expansive decking connects the kitchen and living areas.

The larger decking zone provides a sun lounger space, a sofa area for relaxing and an outdoor dining area, which seamlessly connects to the indoor dining area.

The path then leads past the unique pond and banana plants to the kitchen/breakfast decking area which is the perfect spot for a morning brew to watch the kites and kestrels above the field.

Paths lead past the raised containers, lavender and fruit cage to the evening firepit area where the setting sun can still be caught.

An insulated annex provides extra space for an additional home office or gym.

A Hormann automated sectional garage door allows access to the large garage that is insulated and plaster boarded throughout, ready for conversion, if required. A loft hatch provides access to a large, partially boarded area above.

Energy efficiency, comfort and reduced costs

16cm of wall insulation to minimise heat loss

Minimum of 300mm of Earthwool insulation to minimise heat loss

Triple Glazed high quality windows on the Northerly aspects for reduced heat loss

Air Tightness levels exceeding regulations to minimise heat loss

Mechanical Ventilation & Heat Recovery (mvhr) providing fresh air and improved air quality

Underfloor heating (ufh) throughout the ground floor providing efficient, even consistent warmth

Radiators to first floor

Underfloor heating (ufh) in bathrooms for additional underfoot warmth in addition to heated towel rails

Water softener for comfort and limescale prevention to reduce ongoing maintenance and energy costs

Energy efficient condensing boiler connected to mains gas for efficiency and reduced energy costs

High performance Megaflo unvented cylinder providing pressurised hot water

Location

Little Heath is a private road situated on the edge of the village providing country views yet easy access to all the amenities. Gamlingay itself dates back to the 11th century and whilst it remains a village, it has a lot to offer, including two traditional pubs, a brasserie/wine bar, Indian restaurant, shops, post office, gym, medical centre and pharmacy. The Eco Hub is a an award winning community space that offers a library, art classes, fitness classes including Zumba, yoga, pilates, tai chi, etc.

Transport

Road

Gamlingay is conveniently located with the A1 and M11 within easy reach providing east access North or South bound. The A428/A14 is nearby providing excellent connections East or West bound. Cambridge is only a 30 minute drive.

Rail

Fast commuter trains in to London take approximately 40 mins and are available from nearby stations. Rail links look like they are going to get even better, and Gamlingay will only become even more desirable, with the government committing to the East/West rail link joining Oxford with Cambridge and a new train station only a 10 minute drive at Tempsford providing links East and West.

Education

Gamlingay has an excellent primary school within walking distance and is in catchment for the desirable Comberton Village college (free bus service) which provides secondary and sixth form education. The current owners’ children have attended both schools and were a big factor in choosing to live in Gamlingay for 25 years.

Constructed 2013

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) B

Tenure Freehold

Local Authority South Cambridgeshire

Council Tax Band G

Heating & Hot Water energy usage per annum (approximately) 9,300 kWh (£660 per annum at current tariff)

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