Property description

The Red House, a significant residence dating back to the 18th century offers substantial and versatile accommodation with a superb mix of impressive rooms, informal family space and excellent accommodation over three floors. Set in beautifully landscaped gardens backing onto the River Great Ouse, the residence boasts private mooring and a unique boathouse with picturesque view.

Situated in the heart of the historic town of Godmanchester, this striking residence sits back off Post Street offering easy access to Huntingdon train station for the fast-track Kings Cross line and the nearby A14 is just 15 miles from Cambridge city centre.

Highlights of the extensive accommodation include the timelessly elegant Drawing Room with striking French windows overlooking the landscaped rear garden, open-plan kitchen breakfast room with bespoke high quality units and luxurious master-bedroom suite, whilst the spacious dining and family rooms make the house as practical and relaxing as it is exquisite.

Godmanchester is situated 11 miles to the west of Cambridge - a world renowned University City, providing an attractive combination of ancient and modern buildings, colleges, winding lanes and the tree lined River Cam. The city has become a centre of the \"high tech\" industry with the internationally recognised Cambridge Science Park. The A14 gives access to the city, the centre of which has recently been redeveloped to provide improved shopping facilities. For London commuters, the M11, A14 and A1 are all close by, as are the mainline stations of Cambridge, Huntingdon and St Neots – with regular services taking approximately an hour to London stations.

RECEPTION HALL - 29' 11'' x 12' 11'' (9.11m x 3.93m)
The reception hall splits into two levels. One level boast quarry tile flooring and the other level has solid wood flooring, door to front aspect and door to the rear hall. Feature archway, radiators, built in ornate cupboard, staircases to first floor.

FAMILY ROOM - 16' 6'' x 14' 4'' (5.03m x 4.37m)
Door and sash window to front aspect, marble fireplace with open fire, alcove with shelving.

DINING ROOM - 17' 8'' x 13' 4'' (5.38m x 4.06m)
Double bay with sash windows to front aspect, feature fireplace with tiled hearth, built-in storage cupboard and shelving, Victorian style radiator.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM - 19' 6'' x 18' 6'' (5.94m x 5.63m)
Two windows to side aspect, range of handmade eye and base level storage units and glass fronted display cabinets, 1 ½ bowl sink unit and drainer, built in double gas oven and gas hob with extractor fan, plumbing for dishwasher, gas fired boiler, breakfast bar, beamed ceiling and radiator.

UTILITY ROOM - 8' 7'' x 7' 2'' (2.61m x 2.18m)
Door and window to rear aspect, stainless steel sink and drainer, base unit with work surfaces, plumbing for washing machine, quarry tiled flooring.

REAR LOBBY - 11' 7'' x 6' 0'' (3.53m x 1.83m)
Doors and windows into rear garden and door to reception hall and kitchen.

BOOT ROOM - 9' 8'' x 6' 10'' (2.94m x 2.08m)
Window to rear garden.

PANTRY
Built-in shelving.

CLOAKROOM
Low level WC, hand wash basin with cupboard under.

DRAWING ROOM - 41' 11'' x 14' 4'' (12.77m x 4.37m)
Attractive French windows overlooking the rear garden, bay with French windows opening onto the rear garden. Feature open fireplace with tiled hearth, glazed door to outside and window to side aspect, solid wood flooring and radiators.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Staircase with sash window to rear aspect with beautiful view of the river, airing cupboard, secondary staircase leading to ground floor and staircase to second floor.

BEDROOM ONE - 18' 0'' x 14' 0'' (5.48m x 4.26m)
Two sash windows with shutters to rear aspect with attractive view of the river, feature cast iron fireplace, hand wash basin with storage under, built-in storage cupboard, Victorian style radiator.

EN SUITE
Window to side aspect, high level WC and shower with curtain.

BEDROOM TWO - Currently used as a first floor sitting room. - 15' 4'' x 14' 0'' (4.67m x 4.26m)
Two sash windows to front aspect, open fireplace with timber surround, radiator.

BEDROOM THREE - Currently used as a Study - 14' 2'' x 11' 5'' (4.31m x 3.48m)
Sash window with shutters to front aspect, cast iron fireplace with timber surround, Victorian style radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR - Currently used as a Study - 16' 2'' x 13' 7'' (4.92m x 4.14m)
Two sash windows with shutters to front aspect, open fireplace with timber surround, alcove with shelving, radiator.

BEDROOM FIVE - Currently used as a dressing room - 13' 6'' x 7' 2'' (4.11m x 2.18m)
Sash window to rear aspect, feature fireplace, cupboard with central heating boiler, radiator.

Bathroom
Window to rear aspect, suite comprising panel bath with shower above, low level WC and pedestal hand wash basin, radiator.

SECOND FLOOR LANDING
Staircase and sash window to rear aspect with attractive view of the river.

BEDROOM SIX
Window to rear aspect overlooking the river, two built-in storage cupboards, feature fireplace, Victorian style radiator, hatch to loft.

JACK AND JILL EN SUITE
Window to side aspect, shower with curtain, low level WC and pedestal hand wash basin. Interconnecting door to:-

BEDROOM SEVEN - 14' 1'' x 14' 0'' (4.29m x 4.26m)
Two sash windows to front aspect, feature fireplace, alcoves with shelving, hatch to loft, built-in storage cupboard with hot water tank. Door to en suite.

BEDROOM EIGHT - 13' 7'' x 12' 11'' (4.14m x 3.93m)
Sash window to front aspect, cast iron fireplace with timber surround, two built-in storage cupboards, Victorian style radiator.

BEDROOM NINE - 14' 8'' x 14' 2'' (4.47m x 4.31m)
Two sash windows to front aspect and sash window to side aspect, cast iron fireplace with timber surround, alcove with shelving, Victorian style radiator.

BEDROOM TEN - 18' 1'' x 9' 3'' (5.51m x 2.82m)
Sash window to rear and side aspect overlooking the river, cast iron fireplace, radiator. Storage cupboard with hot water tank.

BATHROOM
Sash window to rear aspect, suite comprising panel bath with shower over, low level WC and pedestal hand wash basin, radiator.

Property Features :

• Spacious Reception Hall
• 41ft Drawing Room
• Family Room
• Dining Room
• Kitchen/Breakfast Room