Meadow Road, Great Gransden, SG19

Tucked away in a wonderfully private plot of approximately 0.3 acres, this beautifully extended period home seamlessly combines historic charm with contemporary convenience.

The ground floor offers a wealth of inviting spaces, including a drawing room with a wood-burning stove and striking full-height oak-framed glazing that frames picturesque garden views. The kitchen/breakfast/living room is a welcoming heart of the home, featuring a central island, an AGA, and an adjoining utility room. An open-plan living/dining area, with exposed brickwork, a part-vaulted ceiling, and more oak-framed glazing, creates a stunning space for entertaining. The dining area has been enhanced with new natural marble flooring from Mandarin Stone in Cambridge, adding a touch of elegance. A study/snug completes the downstairs accommodation, offering versatility for work or relaxation.

Upstairs, there are five generously sized double bedrooms. The principal suite benefits from an en-suite, while three further bedrooms share a well-appointed family bathroom. A guest suite occupies the second floor, complete with its own en-suite for added privacy.

Outside, a shared brick driveway leads to a gated private gravel driveway with ample parking. The south- and west-facing wraparound garden is a tranquil retreat, featuring expansive lawns, mature trees, and a charming summer house, all designed to provide privacy and seclusion.

Cambridge and London are both within easy reach, as are very well-regarded state and private schools. The village school is outstanding, with breakfast and after-school clubs available for families.

Village Information
If you love the idea of a quintessentially English village, the popular and sought-after village of Great Gransden could be for you. Great Gransden is well known for its many attractive period homes and picturesque views. Surrounded by undulating countryside, it is conveniently located for Cambridge, St Neots, and Bedford. It has a thriving community with a primary school, playgroup, and children's nursery, a new sports centre and sports fields with a pavilion, and a playground with tennis courts offering lessons for both children and adults. The village also boasts a football club and a cricket club for children.

For leisure, the Cambridge Country Club is just 10 minutes away, offering golf grounds, an Elemis spa, a swimming pool, fitness lessons, spa areas, and restaurants. The area is also home to excellent dining options, including The Willow Tree and Paus. Waresley Garden Centre is just a two-minute drive away, featuring a children's play area, a café, and a selection of shops. Woodview Farm, located nine minutes away, provides a delightful experience with goats, horses, donkeys, and sheep for children to visit, along with a café and a butchers.

The village has a strong sense of community, with the Reading Rooms open every Friday, another village café running on a different day of the week, and several monthly events catering to both adults and children. Residents can also enjoy pizza nights at The Checkers pub and a pop-up pub at the Reading Rooms.

For everyday convenience, the village shop includes a post office and is open seven days a week. Larger supermarkets such as Waitrose and M&S in St Neots, along with Morrisons and Tesco, are also easily accessible.

Transport Great Gransden has easy access to the A428 St Neots/Cambridge route with links into the M11, A14, and A1(M) and the wider national motorway network. The nearby town of St Neots has a mainline train station providing regular fast trains into London King’s Cross in about 40 minutes.

Education
Great Gransden has its own well-regarded primary school, Barnabas Oley CofE Primary – Ofsted rated: Outstanding. The nearest secondary education at the equally well-regarded Cambourne Village College (3.5 miles) and Comberton Village College (6.5 miles) also rated outstanding. Kimbolton School, an independent co-educational day and boarding school is about 15 miles away and has a dedicated school bus service from Great Gransden. Cambridge has a wide selection of highly sought-after independent primary and secondary schools including Kings College and The Perse.

Agents Notes
Tenure: Freehold
Year Built: Circa 1890/1900
EPC: E
Local Authority: Huntingdon District Council
Council Tax Band: F

BUYERS INFORMATION
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