Property description

Milton House is an attractive, timber-framed, residence dating back to the 17th Century. The property boasts around 4561 sq ft of accommodation arranged over three floors with parts requiring sympathetic improvement. The drawing room with its original Georgian Pine floorboards has a dual aspect, bay windows, bespoke book cases and an open fire. There is a door to the rear garden and Georgian Pine shutters. Also on the ground floor is an impressive reception hall with ornate panelling and attractive stone tiled floor, a kitchen with bay window, fitted units and Aga, as well as a bathroom, utility room, WC and studio/playroom, maximising the living space.



On the first floor there are five bedrooms, all particularly generous in size, four of which have bay windows with southerly garden views. In addition is a refitted shower room, stylishly finished with attractive Limestone tiling and a sizeable landing with ornate timber panelling.



The second floor has three additional bedrooms all currently used for storage space and two attic rooms providing further storage, all of which require refurbishment.



The residence is complemented by exceptional, south-facing, gardens predominantly laid to lawn with an abundance of mature plants, trees and shrubs, beautifully arranged and planted over decades gone by. There is a sizeable Yorkstone patio, large part walled vegetable patch, Summerhouse and store, the whole with a superb degree of privacy. There is also a garage cartlodge and driveway providing parking for several cars.



Historical Note: Milton House was formerly owned by King's College, gifted in the early 17th Century and used as 'Library Farm'. In the mid 18th Century Milton House was let to William Cole, the well known antiquarian and correspondent of Horace Walpole. Cole improved the house considerably during his tenancy, largely remodelling what was a modest farmhouse, using his friend, the eminent architect, James Essex. Within the hall and landing, which were both created by Cole, there is early 17th Century panelling said to be taken from the The Hall at Haddenham. The house was extended in sympathetic style in the early 20th Century by the addition of a further matching bay. On part of the front elevation there are the remains of carved medieval stones which, according to the listing, came from the Old University Schools and there is an inscription \"Cole Milton 1776 House Deum\".



Agent's Notes: The property is Grade II* Listed and any alteration/refurbishment work would need Planning Permission and/or Listed Buildings consent. Any prospective purchasers should satisfy their own enquiries in this regard.



We understand there was some structural movement approx 15 years ago, remedial works were carried out and a certificate of structural adequacy was issued. Further details TBC.

Property Features :

• A unique opportunity to purchase a property of this style
• Accommodation boasting approximately 4561 sq ft
• Within easy reach of Cambridge City and the A14/M11
• Plot size of approximately 0.6 of an acre, subject to survey