5 bed detached house for sale

Longthorpe Green, Peterborough PE3

Summary
open house 25th-26th. Appointment only. Situated in the heart of the highly sought-after village of Longthorpe, this exceptional stone-built family home combines timeless character with stylish, contemporary living, offering beautifully appointed and generously proportioned accommodation throughout.

Description
The ground floor opens with a welcoming entrance hall, leading to an elegant reception room with French doors opening onto the garden and a versatile snug / bedroom five.
At the heart of the home is an impressive open-plan kitchen, dining and family space, featuring a striking vaulted glazed roof with electrically operated velux windows that floods the room with natural light and creates a wonderful sense of space.
Offering five-bedroom flexibility, the accommodation includes this ground-floor bedroom option alongside four further generously proportioned bedrooms arranged across the first and second floors.

The kitchen is superbly equipped with a full-height integrated fridge and freezer, induction hob, oven, combination steam oven, coffee machine, integrated dishwasher and two wine fridges seamlessly built into the central island. Designed with both practicality and entertaining in mind, the space also benefits from an abundance of fitted cupboards, providing excellent storage.
French doors lead out to a patio terrace, creating an ideal setting for al fresco dining and entertaining. A separate utility room, cloakroom and additional storage cupboard complete the ground floor.

Characterful sash windows are featured throughout the property, adding charm and elegance while complementing the home's modern, high-specification finish.

On the first floor, the impressive principal bedroom suite offers a generous and well-designed space, complete with fitted wardrobes providing extensive storage, a dressing area, and a stylish en-suite bathroom. Two further well-proportioned bedrooms and a contemporary family bathroom are also located on this level.

The second floor provides an additional spacious bedroom with an adjoining dressing room, alongside a large storage room and extensive eaves storage, further enhancing the property's exceptional storage capacity - a key benefit throughout the home.

Externally, a detached stone-built double garage has been thoughtfully converted to create a superb music room / additional lounge on the ground floor, with tri-fold doors opening onto the garden. A separate home office / study above and additional boarded eaves storage provide further flexible space.

The beautifully landscaped garden also features a stylish contemporary pod / summer house, offering versatile space for a home office, gym, games room or studio.

To the rear, electric gates provide access to a substantial gravel driveway, offering ample off-street parking.

Location and Lifestyle-
Occupying a prime position within Longthorpe, one of Peterborough’s most prestigious and sought-after residential areas, the property enjoys a leafy, established setting while remaining exceptionally convenient for the city and surrounding area.
Renowned for its tree-lined avenues, attractive homes and green surroundings, Longthorpe has long been regarded as one of Peterborough’s most desirable places to live, particularly for families and professionals seeking a peaceful residential setting with excellent connections.
Families are well served by a choice of highly regarded schools, including The Peterborough School, an established independent school offering education from nursery through to sixth form, alongside Jack Hunt School and a number of well-regarded primary schools.
Longthorpe retains an appealing village-style atmosphere, with local amenities including a post office, church, village hall, community centre, tennis and bowls facilities, and a popular public house.
The area is also particularly attractive for those who enjoy the outdoors. Thorpe Wood provides mature woodland and green space ideal for walking and dog walking, while Thorpe Wood Golf Course offers an established 18-hole course in attractive parkland surroundings. Nearby Nene Park and Ferry Meadows provide extensive lakes, woodland and open countryside, with opportunities for walking, cycling, water sports and recreation.
Peterborough city centre is within easy reach, offering an extensive selection of restaurants, cafés, shopping, entertainment and cultural amenities.
For commuters, Peterborough Railway Station provides direct services to London King’s Cross in approximately 45 minutes, making Longthorpe particularly well placed for those requiring regular access to the capital.
Excellent road connections further enhance the location, with convenient access to the A1 (Great North Road) and onward links to the wider national road network.

- Please note that the aml fee covers the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks. Once these checks have been completed, the fee cannot be refunded, even if the property purchase does not go ahead -

1. Money laundering regulations: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
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