Property description

The Huntsman is a unique home with endless character, a massive connection to local history, and extreme flexibility in its use. Also set within the spacious ground is a fully functional outbuilding which has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a good sized living space.

Situated just 1.5 miles of off the nearest junction onto the A1M, and only 5 miles from the A14 it is at a key crossroads of the road network, hence the reason a Coaching Inn was built on the site. This will be the first time this property has come to market as a residence in its 290 year history.

This Grade II Listed Building and old Granary, stables and coaching house, original known as the Crown and Woolpack, was a Coaching Inn built in 1725 on the Great North Road (The old Roman Road, Ermine Street). It remained in continuous use as a Coaching Inn then an Inn until 1990. It was acquired by the present owners in 1995, initially for commercial use, until Full Planning Consent was obtained for change of use to full residential in 2001.

The building underwent extensive services and structural modernisation in 1989, including central heating and re-wire. This was then followed by an extensive, restoration programme over the last 15 years with reinstatement of many period style features to make it the comfortable home it now is, with 8 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 2 wc`s, 4 principle receptions, potential annex, extensive outbuildings and a 0.34 of an acre overall footprint.

The Inn was owned by the Conington Estate, property of the Bruce family (of Scottish Kings fame), and for some 140 years was actually part of Scotland. It was a principle stop for the horse drawn coaches from London to York, and at its peak stabled some 200 horses. The extensive cellar was a brewery at that time, and testament to this is that the adjoining field is named Brewery Field.

The building has an interesting history, with the EH Listing containing references to the then Blacksmith being responsible for reversing the horse shoes on Dick Turpin`s horse to confound his pursuers! A well-known Victorian novelist Verdant Green, who was actually the Vicar of nearby Glatton, using a female pseudonym, as the novels were romantic fantasy, sat and wrote many of his books in the main room of the Huntsman, then the bar of the Inn. He was also a personal friend of Charles Dickens who he once met at the then Holme station.
During WWII the whole of Conington Estate was requisitioned by the Department of war and was an Airfield, with the Inn and adjoining farm being Officers Billets during its use by the USAAF, the memorial stands near the entrance to the village. When a base it was visited by Clark Gable who was an officer in AFE (US equivalent of ENSA).

For those with an interest in nature, 2 miles to the East of the Huntsman is the new proposed National Park, The Great Fen Project. The Great Fen is a 50-year project to create a huge wetland area. One of the largest restoration projects of its type in Europe. It is also 2 miles South of what was the Napoleonic prisoner of war camp at Normans Cross, which featured in Time Team on the BBC.


Lobby - 5'5" (1.65m) x 5'7" (1.7m)
Double doors from outside and double doors to Reception hall and single door to WC which has a two piece suite.

Main Reception Hall - 11'10" (3.6m) x 19'0" (5.8m)
Stairs to first floor and landing, door to drawing room, door to kitchen/breakfast, steps to lower hall, door to cellar, with several areas and low headroom.

Kitchen/Breakfast - 12'6" (3.8m) x 13'9" (4.2m)
Granite breakfast bar, all painted wood front units with wood worktops (installed in 2012).

Drawing Room - 19'8" (6m) x 26'3" (8m)
Panelled/moulded walls, high ceilings, large fireplace, oak surround.

Lower Hall - 6'3" (1.9m) x 20'0" (6.1m)
Door to back hall, door to dining room

Dining Room - 13'9" (4.2m) x 20'0" (6.1m)
Door to rear service room, fireplace.

Back Hall - 10'2" (3.1m) x 3'7" (1.1m)
Door to rear courtyard, door to study.

Study - 11'6" (3.5m) x 13'9" (4.2m)
Fireplace, door to rear service room.

Rear Service Room - 7'3" (2.2m) x 8'2" (2.5m)
Storage cupboard, steps to Boot Room.

Boot Room - 8'2" (2.5m) x 7'10" (2.4m)
Door to Courtyard, door to utility area.

Utility Area - 6'7" (2m) x 5'3" (1.6m)
Sink, plumbing for washing machine, door to 2nd WC which has a two piece suite and laundry room.

Laundry Room (Former Kitchen) - 8'2" (2.5m) x 14'9" (4.5m)
Fitted units, sink, door to outside covered seating/dining.

Outside Dining/Seating - 8'2" (2.5m) x 24'7" (7.5m)
Decked and handrails, step to enclosed Courtyard.

First Floor and Landing - 8'2" (2.5m) x 9'2" (2.8m)
Doors to East and West bedroom wings.

West Wing Hall - 11'6" (3.5m) x 8'10" (2.7m)
L Shaped 0.9m wide, 2.7mx3.5m.
Door to bathroom, Guest bedroom and Master suite.

Bathroom - 4'11" (1.5m) x 8'10" (2.7m)
Three piece suite.

Guest Bedroom - 14'1" (4.3m) x 10'10" (3.3m)
Wash hand basin.

Master Suite - 26'7" (8.1m) x 10'10" (3.3m)
Plus walk in WC 0.9mx2.7m.
room divided by built in block of four double wardrobes.

Main Suite-En-Suite
Steam cubicle shower.

East Wing Hall - 6'11" (2.1m) x 10'6" (3.2m)
Doors to two bedrooms, bathroom, stairs up to attic suite, stairs down to mezzanine suite.

Bathroom - 7'7" (2.3m) x 8'2" (2.5m)
Three piece suite and shower over bath.

Bed One - 11'8" (3.55m) x 11'8" (3.55m)
Built in two double wardrobes and airing cupboard.

Bed Two - 9'2" (2.8m) x 14'5" (4.4m)

Attic Suite, Main Room - 14'5" (4.4m) x 10'10" (3.3m)
Doors to walk in wardrobe 1.40m (4` 7") x 2.20m (7` 3"), WC. Plumbed for WC and wash hand basin (not yet fitted).

Mezzanine Suite, small Landing - 2'11" (0.9m) x 2'11" (0.9m)
Door to storage leading to en-suite, door to bedroom.

Bedroom - 11'4" (3.45m) x 13'1" (4m)
Door to en-suite which is In progress to fit out for WC, walk in shower and wash hand basin, (room for a bath if wanted)

Enclosed Courtyard

Outside
Garden rooms
7 rooms, variety of uses possible, 2 staircases.

Brick & Tile outbuildings, two storey height possible, previous consent exists for conversion, stable 4.5mx5m, Carriage shed, 9mx4.5m. Large double doors.

To the front is parking, via twin 5 bar gates, for 12 cars (or more if you don`t mind moving them to get in & out!) leading to large lawn 35mx14m, small lawn, triangle 20mx15m, there is also an enclosed garden to the side, walled to 3 sides, 12mx6m, laid to lawn with mature planting, and from the parking you enter a fully enclosed courtyard via a side gate, laid to gravel with decking areas, 14mx10m, plus a raised concrete area 5mx4.5m where the Oil Heating oil tank is situated, from here is access to an outside garden storage building, brick and tile, 4mx1.1m, with an enclosed small courtyard, 2.2mx1.2m, and would make an ideal kennel and run together.


Outbuilding Conversion
Outbuildings conversion (added 2 beds, 2 bathrooms, large kitchen/breakfast:5.0mx4.5m, 2 bedrooms and living area max 9mx4.5m with a section out 2.5mx1.6m for the shower room) the outbuilding conversion is a total of 120m2

Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.

Property Features :

• Old Coach House
• Wealth of Characteristic Perio
• Ample Off Road Parking
• Outbuildings
• Converted Self Contained Dwell
• Spacious Receptions Rooms