High Street, Offord Cluny, St. Neots, PE19

Beautifully presented former farmhouse located in a sought-after village with a primary school, pub/restaurant, and shop. Both Cambridge and London are within easy reach.

The spacious sitting room is particularly inviting, featuring exposed beams, a brick fireplace with an oak bressummer, and an inset wood-burning stove. It's large enough to host gatherings and family events, while still maintaining a cosy, intimate feel. The exposed beams separate the room slightly, which creates a perfect space for a library or play area. The kitchen/breakfast room is equally impressive, serving as the heart of the home with its characterful features. It boasts a luxurious kitchen with granite work surfaces, an Aga, and modern conveniences. An island and breakfast table make it an excellent space for entertaining and casual dining. For more formal occasions, the elegant sitting room offers the perfect setting to celebrate in style.

The snug, located off the kitchen, is ideal for families and can serve as a playroom conveniently positioned near the kitchen, a study, or a peaceful reading or hobbies room.

Upstairs, the four double bedrooms also showcase original features. The generous size of the bedrooms works perfectly for guests and children of all ages. The principal bedroom features both a dressing room and a luxurious en-suite, while the other three bedrooms share a family bathroom complete with a roll-top bath.

The sunny, private, partially walled garden wraps around the side and rear of the house. A patio adorned with climbing roses provides the perfect spot for al fresco dining and overlooks the lawn. A selection of mature specimen trees ensures seclusion and a green backdrop. Half of the double garage has been converted into an excellent office, ideal for working from home or as a gym. In addition to the garage, both a front and rear driveway provide ample parking.

Seller Insight
“We were looking for a home with character, and although we had looked at many period properties in the area, none of them were quite right,” say the current owners of Manor Farm House. “Then when we came through the door of this beautiful Grade II listed farmhouse, we fell in love with it right away. As well as being pretty and picturesque from the outside, the house is spacious and well-proportioned inside. We liked how the space flowed and were impressed by the sheer size of the bedrooms and lounge, which is unusual for a home of this period. We could see that it would work well for our growing family. We feel very lucky to have been custodians of this historic home for 16 years now, and to have made so many special family memories here. We hope the next owners will love it as much as we have!”

During their time here, the owners have made various improvements to the property. “We have modernised the house in keeping with its historic character, taking care to retain original features while equipping our home with all the comforts of contemporary life,” the owners say. “As this is a Grade II listed building, the only substantial changes we have made have been internal, for example replacing the kitchen and bathrooms and installing new heating, boiler and log burners. The kitchen is now the hub of the home and is where everyone congregates around the warmth of the AGA to do homework, cook or socialise. The lounge is a wonderful social space too, particularly at Christmas time with a log fire burning in the inglenook and a big tree festooned with lights.”

Outside, the generous gardens serve as an extension of the indoor living accommodation during the warmer months of the year. “We have an outdoor entertaining space flowing directly from the kitchen”, the owners say. “This circular patio with a round table to seat eight people has been designed specifically for al fresco dining, and we have other zones such as a separate area for a trampoline and lawns for the children to kick a ball around. When the children were younger, it was great to be able to keep an eye on them out of the kitchen window, too!”

Part of the appeal of the property is its setting, within cycling distance of St. Neots station for trains to London and within easy reach of the A1, whilst being at the heart of village life in picturesque Offord Cluny. “The property is rural but not too secluded,” say the owners, “with amazing dog walks right from the doorstep as well as easy access to local towns and centres. The village also has a Budgens store, which is very convenient for everyday necessities. The university city of Cambridge is within easy reach for shopping, entertainment and a range of excellent schools in the state and private sector. The property is also within the catchment area for the well-regarded Hinchingbrooke School in Huntingdon, while the primary school in Offord Cluny itself has recently been rated Outstanding for pastoral care by Ofsted.”

Village Information
Offord Cluny has great amenities including a village shop, recently re-opened bistro pub, recreational grounds, leisure centre and primary school. There is also a bus service to Hinchingbrooke Secondary School. Nearby Huntingdon and St Neots offer a wider selection of shops, restaurants/bars and leisure facilities. There are great walks for nature lovers and dog owners with nearby access to The Waterside Leisure Club, the River Ouse and Ouse Valley Walk which take you to Little Paxton Nature Reserve.

Transport
Road:
St Neots: 5 miles approx.
Huntingdon: 4 miles approx.
Cambridge: 20 miles approx.
Trains:
Railway stations at St Neots and Huntingdon provide direct access to London Kings Cross and to the North via Peterborough.
St Neots to London Kings Cross – 40 mins
Huntingdon to London Kings Cross – 50 mins
St Neots to Peterborough – 25 mins
Huntingdon to Peterborough – 17 mins

Education
Primary:
Offord Primary School (0.1 miles) Recently converted to an academy.
Buckden CofE Primary School (1.6 miles). Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Great Paxton CofE Primary School (1.9 miles). Ofsted Rating: Good

Secondary:
Hinchingbrooke School (3 miles). Ofsted Rating: Good
St Peter’s School (3.8 miles). Ofsted Rating: Good
Cambourne Village College (7 miles). Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
The highly regarded Kimbolton School, an independent co-educational day and boarding school, for ages 4-18 is approx. 8 miles away.

Agents Notes
Tenure: Freehold
Year Built: 1602
EPC: Exempt – Grade II Listed
Local Authority: Huntingdon District Council
Council Tax Band: F

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