Rectory Farm HARDWICK CAMBRIDGE

Rectory Farm HARDWICK CAMBRIDGE

Rectory Farm MAIN STREET, HARDWICK, CAMBRIDGE CB23 7QS A superb & secluded modern 7 bedroom family house (7,124 sq ft) with exceptional grounds, barn-style annexe (2,090 sq ft), indoor heated swimming pool and tennis court in approximately 2.53 acres Reception hall Drawing room Garden room Study Kitchen/breakfast/living room Dining room Cloaks/WC Master suite with bedroom, dressing room, shower room and balcony 3 further first floor bedroom suites Second floor media room, and 3 further bedroom suites. Extensive outbuildings including double garage Barn-style annexe with Aga kitchen Living area, bedroom area & shower room Adjoining games & store rooms Garden store Laundry room Workshop and store. Indoor heated swimming pool Hard tennis court & pavilion Large pond with Koi fish Gated driveway Superb mature gardens and grounds in approximately 2.53 acres. Cambridge City Centre 4.5 miles Cambridge City rail station 7 miles (offering services to London King s Cross and Liverpool Street from 40 minutes Stansted Express Ely & Norwich) Cambridge North rail station (due to open May 2017) 10.4 miles and ready access to Cambridge Science Park Further rail stations located at Royston and St. Neots both approximately 13 miles Stansted Airport 32 miles London 61 miles A428 1.7 miles; A14 (east & west access) 4 miles M11 Junction 13, 3 miles (Distances and times are approximate) savills.co.uk Savills Cambridge Unex House, 132-134 Hills Road Cambridge CB2 8PA Tel: 01223 347147 jbarnett@savills.com

Location Hardwick is a popular village situated approximately 5 miles to the west of the historic University City of Cambridge. Within the village is a 13th Century Parish Church, popular Blue Lion gastro-pub, Post Office and everyday Convenience Store with ATM, Health & Beauty Salon, Hairdressers, Florists and Vets practice. More comprehensive shopping is available at Waitrose Trumpington (7 miles), Morrisons in Cambourne (5 miles) or the Tesco superstore at Bar Hill (6 miles). Local produce including Farm Shop, Butchers and Delicatessen; and Garden Centre are within a 10 minute drive. There is a pre-school and a primary school in the village yet Hardwick also offers easy access to a number of excellent state and independent schools and colleges including The Leys, Perse School, St. Faiths, St. Marys School, Comberton Village College and Cambourne Village College. The University City of Cambridge boasts an excellent range of shopping, cultural, recreational and educational facilities. Description Rectory Farm is an impressive, spacious and welcoming family home built in 2002. Of mellow brick elevations beneath an attractive tiled roof with a distinctive eye-brow window above the central entrance, this is a house which has been built and maintained with great attention to detail. The selection of well-proportioned reception rooms provide versatility and all have under-floor heating. The house flows well from the central reception hall with wide steps leading to the drawing room, an impressive turning staircase and galleried landing. It is fitted with a media system, CAT 5 wiring and Wi-Fi points and all of the reception rooms have French doors enjoying access to and delightful views of the gardens and grounds in all directions. The current vendors have re-designed some of the bedroom accommodation to provide en suite facilities throughout. The entire property is presented to the highest standard. The drawing room, to the left of the central reception hall, is approached via double doors and has a central brick fireplace with exposed brick chimney breast, wooden mantle and raised hearth. Fitted Oak cabinets and an attractive box bay window with window seat to the front aspect. Part glazed double doors lead from here to both the study where there is a racked cabinet for the Living Control media system and spaces for further TV, satellite, music and media appliances, and the garden/family room with hardwood flooring this connects well with the garden and terrace being glazed to three aspects and fitted with French doors. To the right of the central reception hall is the really spacious kitchen/breakfast/living room fitted with a impressive range of Mark Wilkinson bespoke units in a contemporary design with

long sleek handles and granite worktops, a comprehensive range of base and wall units, cupboards, drawers and a central island with breakfast bar. Appliances include a four oven Aga with hotplates and hob, two dishwashers, a wine cooler, coffee maker, combination oven and American style fridge/freezer. One end of this room allows ample space as a breakfast area with seating and the floor is tiled throughout. The dining room is adjacent to the kitchen and provides a fabulous more formal dining space with French doors to the terrace. From the kitchen there is access to a stunning vaulted indoor heated swimming pool with adjacent spa tub, space for gymnasium equipment, changing room with tiled shower cubicle, WC & hand basin, wood clad ceiling and French doors to the surrounding gardens. The swimming pool is fitted with a remotely operated safety cover. The lobby between the pool and the kitchen has a spiral staircase direct to the master suite. The wide galleried landing leads to four well appointed suites the master suite benefits from a private balcony with superb views of the garden, a large bespoke en suite with walk-in wet room and rain shower, two vanity wash basins and WC. There is a large dressing room with bespoke wardrobe and storage space, drawers and hanging rails. The large and well appointed Guest Suite offers beautiful views of the gardens and the countryside beyond. There are two further bedroom suites with garden views and bespoke wardrobes and storage. The second floor accessed via a doorway on the galleried landing has vaulted ceilings and offers a media / games room, and three further bedroom suites, one having an oval bath set within fitted panelling with slate tiled ledges. Rectory Farm is situated in a secluded position set back from the road and is approached down a shared private driveway. The property is accessed through hardwood electronic gates with access entry controls that open to a tree-lined driveway that meanders to a double garage. There are further and substantial parking areas around the front of the property. There is a single story weather boarded detached barn style U-shape annexe to one side of the drive. The kitchen area has a two-oven Aga, a larder fridge, dishwasher and towel dryer. There is a sitting & living area with drop-down cinema screen and projector, and en-suite shower room. There are two further rooms that could lend themselves for further accommodation, games room, gym studio or storage. There is an additional garden store and workshop, laundry and utility room adjoining the garage.

RECTORY FARM Approximate Gross Internal Area: 658.7 sq.m. / 7.090 sq.ft. Outbuilding: 197.1 sq.m. / 2,122 sq.ft. Total: 855.8 sq.m. / 9,212 sq.ft. Outbuilding (Not shown in actual location/orientation) Second Floor First Floor Ground Floor

The mature gardens surround the entire property and offer complete privacy. The professionally landscaped gardens are sub-divided in to interconnected but independent areas. There are paved terraces on all sides of the property, a Wentworth Cedar Pavilion with heating and lighting, seating for up to 14 people & all year round use, large natural pond with gazebo and decked area, a tennis court and pavilion, small orchard. The whole extends to approximately 2.53 acres Services Mains water, electricity and gas. Private drainage to septic tank. Outgoings Council Tax: Band H (amount payable 3,192.96 2016/2017) Local authority South Cambridgeshire District Council Directions From Cambridge proceed west crossing the M11 Junction 13 and head west up Madingley Hill. At the roundabout junction with the A428 take the first left signposted to Hardwick. Continue along this road for about 1.5 miles and take the left turning into Cambridge Road signposted to Hardwick and Toft. Continue along Cambridge Road, follow the bend to the right on to Main Street and the entrance to Rectory Farm will be seen on the right hand side. Pass the entrance to The Old Rectory on the left and the gates of Rectory Farm are ahead. Viewing Strictly by prior appointment with the sole agents Savills. Important Notice Savills and their client give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills has not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. External photography taken August 2013. Internal photography taken August 2016 by Justin Paget Photography Ltd. Kingfisher Print and Design. 01803 867087. 16/09/02 VP