Detached house
Guide Price
THE OLD RECTORY is one of Holme's MOST DISTINGUISHED RESIDENCES, an ELEGANT VICTORIAN COUNTRY HOUSE extending to approximately 4,505 sq ft, set within BEAUTIFULLY ESTABLISHED GROUNDS of around 0.90 of AN ACRE (sts). CONSTRUCTED CIRCA 1857 as the ORIGINAL RECTORY to the parish, this REMARKABLE SEVEN BEDROOM, THREE BATHROOM home, set BEHIND PRIVATE ELECTRIC GATES has occupied a PROMINENT PLACE in village life for more than 165 years, embodying the ARCHITECTURAL GRACE and enduring CRAFTSMANSHIP of the VICTORIAN ERA.
Beyond its HANDSOME façade lies a home of EXCEPTIONAL SCALE and CHARACTER, where GRAND PROPORTIONS, SOARING CEILINGS and a WEALTH of PERIOD DETAIL combine effortlessly with the comforts required for modern family living. The principal accommodation is complemented by a CHARMING COACH HOUSE, useful OUTBUILDINGS, DOUBLE GARAGE and MATURE GARDENS, creating a VERSATILE and HIGHLY DESIRABLE ESTATE that is increasingly rare to find in today's market.
The setting is EQUALLY COMPELLING. NESTLED within the SOUGHT AFTER FEN-EDGE CAMBRIDGESHIRE VILLAGE of HOLME, SURROUNDED by OPEN COUNTRYSIDE and RURAL WALKS, THE OLD RECTORY offers a lifestyle that balances tranquillity with connectivity. PETERBOROUGH TRAIN STATION situated just SEVEN MILES AWAY from the property provides FAST and DIRECT SERVICES to LONDON KING’S CROSS in approximately 50 MINUTES, while excellent road links place Cambridge, Stamford and the wider region within easy reach.
The property enjoys a TRULY SPECIAL BACKDROP, with the distinguished HOLMEWOOD HALL just a short walk away, an elegant Tudor Gothic mansion set in 10 ACRES of BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED GROUNDS. nearby is the HOLME FEN NATURE RESERVE, a remarkable 657 ACRE Site of SPECIAL SCIENTIFIC INTEREST. As part of the GREAT FEN PROJECT, it’s one of the last remaining pieces of England’s ancient wild fen landscape, a haven for wildlife and a paradise for nature lovers.
What truly sets The Old Rectory apart is its remarkable sense of heritage and place. More than simply a beautiful home, it represents an opportunity to become the custodian of an important piece of Holme's history. Rich in provenance, character and adaptability, this is a residence of considerable stature one that offers not only an exceptional living environment, but also the privilege of owning a home that has been woven into the fabric of village life since the mid-Victorian period.
GUIDE PRICE of £1,200,000 to £1,250,000
PROPERTY MEASUREMENTS
ENTRANCE HALLWAY - 2.93m x 2.80m
WC - 1.77m x 0.81m
MAIN HALLWAY - 3.80m x 3.62m
SITTING ROOM - 4.78m x 4.32m
LIVING ROOM - 5.85m x 4.30m
STUDY - 4.93m x 3.82m
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM - 10.28m x 4.51m
BOILER ROOM - 2.18m x 1.88m
OIL STORE - 2.42m x 1.91m
UTILITY ROOM - 5.12m x 2.61m
FIRST FLOOR GALLERIED LANDING - 8.88m x 3.29m
MASTER BEDROOM - 5.36m x 4.50m
EN-SUITE BATHROOM - 3.67m x 2.78m
BEDROOM TWO - 4.69m x 3.89m
DRESSING ROOM - 3.09m x 1.34m
BEDROOM THREE - 4.90m x 4.82m
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM - 2.82m x 1.64m
BEDROOM FOUR - 5.15m x 3.99m
BEDROOM SEVEN - 3.47m x 2.61m
FAMILY SHOWER ROOM - 3.43m x 1.93m
SECOND FLOOR LANDING - 2.99m x 1.76m
BEDROOM FIVE - 4.11m x 3.07m
BEDROOM SIX - 4.13m x 2.79m
OUTSIDE
STABLE ROOM - 4.35m x 4.30m
COACH HOUSE - 5.93m x 2.73m
DOUBLE GARAGE - 6.08m x 5.28m
ABOUT HOLME
Holme is a tranquil and picturesque village situated approximately 7 miles south of Peterborough, near Conington and Yaxley, within the Huntingdonshire district of Cambridgeshire. The highly regarded local Primary school is a short walk from the property as is the villages local pub 'The Admiral Wells'.
The closest major train station is Peterborough, which is about 7 miles (approx. 15-minute drive) from Holme. From Peterborough Station, you can get Direct trains to London King’s Cross (as fast as 45 mins via LNER or Thameslink), services to Cambridge, Birmingham, Leeds, Edinburgh, and more.
Holme is also a few miles away from the A1(M), offering convenient road access to: Peterborough (15 mins), Huntingdon (25 mins) and Cambridge (approx. 45 mins)
The property is a short walk away from Holmewood Hall, a distinguished Tudor Gothic-style mansion located in Holme, near Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. Set within 10 acres of landscaped grounds, it serves as a premier wedding and events venue, renowned for its historic charm and elegant architecture
A short distance from the property is nearby Holme Fen Nature Reserve, a remarkable 657-acre (266-hectare) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) located near Holme in Cambridgeshire. As part of the Great Fen Project, it represents one of the last fragments of the ancient wild fen landscape that once dominated eastern England.
PROPERTY DISCLAIMER
We are required by law to conduct anti-money laundering checks on all those selling or buying a property as prescribed by the Money Laundering Regulations 2017. Whilst we retain responsibility for ensuring checks and any ongoing monitoring are carried out correctly, the initial checks are carried out on our behalf by Coadjute who will contact you once you have agreed to instruct us in your sale or had an offer accepted on a property you wish to buy. The cost of these checks is £45 + VAT, which covers the cost of obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required. This fee will need to be paid by you in advance of us publishing your property (in the case of a vendor) or issuing a memorandum of sale (in the case of a buyer), directly to Coadjute, and is non-refundable. We will receive some of the fee taken by Coadjute to compensate for its role in the provision of these checks
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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