The Grove, Hartford, Huntingdon, PE29

Nestled along the riverbank, this stunning home offers a south-facing garden and sits on a generous 2.33-acre plot, including a private 1.56-acre island. Positioned on a quiet, private road, the property boasts excellent transport links to both Cambridge and London, combining tranquillity with accessibility.

Meticulously presented and thoughtfully extended by the current owners, the home features an open-plan living, dining, and garden room—designed for seamless entertaining and family living. The garden room, with its expansive windows and doors, invites the outdoors in, framing views of the lush garden that stretches down to the river. A skylight lantern bathes the space in natural light, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. For more intimate moments, a cosy snug offers a quieter retreat, while the recently refurbished luxury kitchen and breakfast room, also opening onto the garden, exudes modern elegance. A practical utility room completes the ground floor.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom is a serene haven, complete with an en-suite bathroom and a private balcony that offers breathtaking views over the garden and river. Four additional bedrooms provide ample space, with one featuring an en-suite, and the remaining three sharing a stylish family bathroom. All bedrooms come with convenient built-in wardrobes.

The outdoor space is a true highlight of this property. The expansive garden leads directly to the water's edge, offering stunning river views and a peaceful escape from everyday life. A charming summerhouse sits toward the end of the garden, providing a perfect spot to relax. The current owners have also added a large, decked area by the river, ideal for soaking in the serene surroundings. The private island adds a rare and unique element to this already exceptional home.

A spacious gravel driveway at the front of the property offers ample parking for multiple vehicles. The garage includes a double carport and a converted gym.

Seller Insight
“Before moving here in 2014 we’d been living in the Middle East for twenty years,” says the owner. “We loved our life there, to such an extent that my husband said the only way he would consider a move back to the UK was if we could find a house on a river in a place where we could enjoy good links to London; essentially the best of both worlds. It was quite the wish list, but here in The Grove we found both of those things, and a whole lot more.”

“I can honestly say that it’s a little slice of paradise, real Swallows and Amazons stuff. The house sits right at the end of the road so feels quite isolated – in a good way – and we have this huge garden that gently slopes down to the very edge of the water. We’ve got a little boat, paddle boards and kayaks so most days we’ll be out on the river, and during our time here we’ve also purchased the island opposite so our boys have been able to sail across and have a whale of a time exploring, building dens… In the summertime we’ll spend lazy days on the deck down by the water’s edge watching the wildlife and the occasional boat go by, and when it’s really hot it’s been amazing to be able to jump in, cool off and have a bit of a swim. It’s totally idyllic here and it’s been a magical place to bring up our children.”

“The house itself was built in the 1940s, and a large extension, which blends really nicely with the original architecture was added in the early 2000s. It’s a beautiful-looking building, and inside it’s spacious and bright, but it’s fair to say that when we moved here it didn’t quite have that wow factor so we decided to make a few improvements of our own. As well as updating the décor and renovating the kitchen, we’ve extended out even further, again in the same architectural style, and that allowed us to add the huge principle bedroom suite. It has a gorgeous vaulted ceiling, which enhances the feeling of space, and there are doors that lead out onto a large balcony where we’ll sit and have our morning coffee while enjoying the stunning river views. We also added a beautiful orangery, complete with bar area, which spans almost the entire length of the back of the building. The house as a whole now works brilliantly for busy family life and entertaining, and when it’s just the two of us here we can close rooms off and create a cosier feel, which is lovely. All in all it’s pretty much the perfect family home.”

“Our boys have flown the nest and so we feel it’s time for a new chapter in our lives, but it’s going to be such a wrench to leave,” says the owner. “Huntingdon is a gem of a town, very beautiful and peaceful, and at the same time somewhere we’ve been able to access absolutely everything. The house has been an amazing family home, but most of all we’ll be sad to move away from the river. It’s a very special and magical place, and somewhere we’ve been able to enjoy a really exceptional quality of life.”

Village Information
The village of Hartford sits on the North bank of the River Great Ouse, about 2 miles on the eastern side of the bustling market town of Huntingdon. The village has lovely marina with access to the waterways and pretty riverside walks and the Hartford Mill, overlooking the river, is a popular family friendly pub serving a selection of food and drinks plus the carvery. The village sits alongside the 34-acre Huntingdon Riverside Park, ending at the Church which is in a beautiful location alongside the river. There are a number of amenities within the village to meet daily needs and the village hall is the venue for numerous local clubs and societies. Nearby Huntingdon has a bustling High Street and weekly markets together with a variety of pubs, restaurants as well as sports and leisure facilities.

Transport
Hartford has easy access to the A141 which links into the A1(M) and A14 for travel to Cambridge and Peterborough and the wider national road network. Huntingdon train station is less than 2 miles away and offers fast rail services into London King’s Cross in about 50 minutes or to the North via Peterborough. The Guided Busway stops in Hartford and provides services into St Ives in about 30 minutes or into Cambridge in about an hour.

Education
Hartford has its own pre-school, infant and junior schools with several other options in the surrounding area. The Hartford Junior School feeds into the well-regarded St Peter’s School in Huntingdon less than one mile away.

Agents Notes
Tenure: Freehold
Year Built: 1949
EPC: D
Local Authority: Huntingdon District Council
Council Tax Band: G

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