Common Lane, Huntingdon, PE28

A riverside home in one of Cambridgeshire's most sought-after addresses, set on a plot approaching 2 acres, with river frontage.

This home offers a spacious and versatile layout alongside an opportunity to extend and improve. The ground floor boasts three generous reception rooms, each featuring its own fireplace. Two of these rooms enjoy picturesque views over both the front and rear gardens. The kitchen is complemented by a utility room and a convenient cloakroom.

Upstairs, the first floor presents three well-proportioned double bedrooms. These are served by a shower room, a cloakroom, and a family bathroom, ensuring ample facilities for both family and guests.

The plot itself is a true highlight of the property. A mature hedge lines the front, providing a sense of seclusion, while the driveway and double garage offer ample parking and storage space. The expansive rear garden is primarily laid to lawn, dotted with mature specimen trees and lush hedging.

The garden gently slopes down to a lightly wooded area, which opens onto the riverbank, offering stunning views of the open meadows beyond and provides direct access to the river, making it an ideal spot for boating enthusiasts.

This unique riverside home combines the tranquillity of countryside living with the convenience of being within easy reach of local amenities, making it a rare and desirable find in one of Cambridgeshire's most prestigious locations.

Village Information
The Hemingfords (Abbots and Grey) are situated along the banks of the River Great Ouse and are well-known as a very picturesque and sought-after Cambridgeshire village. Much of the villages are in a Conservation Area with many thatched cottages and barns and other architecturally important buildings such as the Grade I listed church with its spire being a landmark for miles around the Ouse valley.

Hemingford Abbots has excellent facilities: across the road from the “Axe & Compass” pub is the purpose-built Village Hall and playing field. The playing field with open grassland is equipped with modern children’s play equipment. The village shares many facilities with neighbouring Hemingford Grey: village shop, post office, primary school and sports pitches and the award winning “Cock” pub. Between the two villages there are a variety of clubs, societies and activities such as the annual Regatta and biennial Flower Festival.

Transport
The Hemingfords sit between the towns of Huntingdon and St Ives where a wider selection of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities are available. The newly modified A14 provides quick and easy access into Cambridge and links to the A1, M11 and the national motorway network. Huntingdon has a railway station, approx. 10 minutes’ drive away, with fast trains into London King’s Cross in approx. 50 minutes and links to the North via Peterborough whilst St Ives offers the Guided Busway service to the Cambridge Science Park and city centre.

Education
There is a good selection of primary schools including: Hemingford Grey Primary and Houghton Primary, both Ofsted rated: Good. There are also several well-regarded secondary schools in the neighbouring towns such as Hinchingbrooke school in Huntingdon and St Ivo Academy in St Ives. Independent schools in Cambridge and Kimbolton are also within easy reach.

Agents Notes
Tenure: Freehold
Year Built: 1950’s
EPC: E
Local Authority: Huntingdon District Council
Council Tax Band: F

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