2 bed penthouse for sale

George Street, Huntingdon PE29

*** Guide Price £350,000 - £375,000 ***

*** Contact us for viewings and more information - Quote Ref: 683674 when calling ***

*** make sure you watch the video to see everything this home and area has to offer ***

As soon as you arrive at Walden House you realise this isn’t your everyday apartment. This is Penthouse living.

Located in a prominent location on the Market Square in Huntingdon, this Grade II listed building dates back to 1670 when it was commissioned and was converted to its current layout in 2008.

You enter the resident’s parking which is secured behind electronically operated gates at the rear of the property and enter through the main entrance which leads you up the original grand staircase to this first-floor apartment.

At 1468 sq ft this is the largest apartment in the property and with double height ceilings and with a design that combines period elegance with modern sophistication, it feels special.

Each room benefits from full height sash windows that allows light to pour in and offers a beautiful view from the living room of All Saints Church which sits beside the property.

The living room is the hub of the home and is a spacious area to relax and this, along with the rest of the apartment has been sensitively restored to retain many of the original features using traditional materials and craftmanship.

The contemporary open-plan kitchen with breakfast bar adds a touch of the new and is fully equipped, with integrated appliances including a fridge, freezer, dishwasher and AEG hob and oven, creating the perfect space to prepare meals or entertain guests.

A utility cupboard provides useful storage space and hides the hot water tank and washing machine. Off the living room is a washroom complete with toilet and shower.

Head through the hallway and into the master bedroom and you’re greeted with two full height sash windows and floor to ceiling bespoke, fitted, cabinetry and shelving, along with a period style fireplace and surround, seamlessly blending practicality and style, whilst reminding you of the history within the building.

What appears as a door within the cabinetry is in actual fact a door to the en-suite bathroom. With a three-piece suite but more impressively the exposed brickwork that formed the original chimney stack from the fireplace in the master bedroom, gives you a glimpse into the past. The perfect space to relax and unwind in the bath.

A second large bedroom leads off the hallway with full height sash windows once again filling the room with light. With further built-in wardrobes, this would be perfect as a bedroom whether for family or visiting guests. If a second bedroom isn’t on the agenda it makes the perfect space as an impressive office.

While there is notable storage space throughout, sometimes there are items that you’ll will not want to keep inside the apartment, and for those items, a further storage cupboard is accessed off the stairwell and there is also access to a spacious loft space.

Living in Huntingdon

Living in the centre of Huntingdon offers a great mix of convenience, character, and community. With its historic market town feel, residents can enjoy a range of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, and everyday amenities all within easy walking distance.

The town centre is well connected, with Huntingdon train station a 10 minute walk, providing direct links to London and excellent road access via the A14 and A1, making it a practical choice for commuters. There are pleasant riverside walks along the Great Ouse, green spaces nearby, a regular market and seasonal events that adds to the lively local atmosphere.

History of the building

The history of the building is extensive and dates back to 1670 when it was commissioned to be built by Sir Lionel Walden I, mp and Mayor of Huntingdon and completed in 1674.

It remained in the Walden family until the late 19th Century when it was bought by a banker, Henry Charles Geldart. After his death in 1912 it was vacant until 1914 when it was used as an officer’s mess and military hospital during the 1st World War.

After the war it was used as the main offices for various local councils until 2004 when it was acquired to be developed into the apartments that now occupy the building which were completed in 2008.

Listing Status

The Property is Grade II listed under reference 1128590. Huntingdon market hill 1. ----------- 5140 Walden House tl 2371 2/19 10.1.51. II* gv 2. Late C17. 2 storeys with dormers, red brick, stone dressings, Ionic pilasters at either end of front. 5 windows with carved architraves, with swags on aprons below those end floor. Sashes, no glazing bars, modillioned cornice. Later door, probably early C19,6-panel, plain pilastered surround, with dentil cornice. Elaborate C18 fanlight. Hipped tile roof with 3 flat-topped dormers, big brick stack with keyed recessed niches. (rchm 13).

Additional Information

Tenure: Leasehold

Lease: 981 years remaining

Ground rent: Peppercorn

Service Charge: £3600 per annum

Management company: Hml

Council Tax: Band C