Located on a highly sought-after road, this elegant Victorian home has been beautifully extended to include a contemporary open-plan kitchen, seamlessly opening onto a south-facing garden. The property is within walking distance of the train station, offering commuter services to London, as well as excellent schools and the town centre. Set behind brick pillars with inset iron railings, a charming quarry-tiled path leads to the handsome front façade, where an engraved stone head frames the entrance porch. Stepping inside, the period charm continues with original tiled flooring, while two spacious reception rooms sit on either side of the hallway, both featuring large bay windows that flood the spaces with natural light. The sitting room is further enhanced by a wood-burning stove and French doors leading to the rear garden, making it an inviting space throughout the seasons. The centrepiece of this wonderful home is the extended open-plan kitchen. Full-height glazed sliding doors create a seamless connection between the indoors and outdoors, while stripped floorboards offer practicality for busy family life. A high-end kitchen, complete with a breakfast bar, ample space for a generous dining table, and a relaxed seating area, makes this an ideal hub for entertaining, couples, and families alike. A utility room completes the ground floor. Upstairs, four well-proportioned double bedrooms are beautifully served by a luxurious refitted bathroom, featuring a stunning freestanding bath. This exceptional home effortlessly blends period elegance with modern living in a prime location. Seller Insight "The Ferns has been our home for the past seven years. Moving from London, we were drawn to its perfect balance of location, charm, and the ideal environment for raising a family. The day we viewed it was a beautiful, sunny afternoonthe back doors were open, and the house felt effortlessly inviting and full of light. It was simply stunning both inside and out." "Over the years, we have lovingly cared for and enhanced the property. We updated the kitchen and fully renovated the bathroom when we first moved in, ensuring modern comfort while preserving the home's character. A new boiler has been installed, and the house benefits from approved planning permission to extend into a five-bedroom home with an open-plan layout at the rear, offering an exciting opportunity for the next owners." "One of our favourite spaces is the lounge, a cosy space featuring the original marble fireplace, which makes for a wonderful focal point in the colder months. Yet, in summer, the space transforms, bathed in natural light and opening out onto the garden, making it perfect all year-round. The kitchen-living area is another highlightdesigned for both practicality and entertaining, it is truly the heart of the home." "The house has been a wonderful social space, flowing effortlessly for gatherings. We also have a dedicated playroom, a favourite among our friends and their children - it provides a fantastic space for little ones to enjoy, keeping the home both functional and family-friendly. Meanwhile, the main lounge benefits from French doors that open directly onto the garden, further enhancing the home's connectivity and flow." "The garden is a fantastic south-facing space, offering beautiful sunsets and endless potential. It's a wonderful blank canvas for the next owners, with mature apple and fig trees that provide delicious fruit each summer." "Beyond the home itself, we have loved being part of this wonderful community. The street is a perfect blend of young families and long-standing residents, street parties, weekly pub quizzes, and excellent local schools have made this an exceptional place to live. Our children have loved attending Stageworks, which is just a stone's throw away, and the area is fantastic for dog walking and running routes. Our neighbours have become good friends, and we feel incredibly lucky to have been part of this special community." "As we move on, there is so much we will missthe grandeur of the Victorian features, the high ceilings, the beautiful fireplaces, and the charming curb appeal that first stole our hearts. We have treasured the ability to step outside and be in the heart of town, with everything at our fingertips. The Ferns has been a truly wonderful home, and we hope it brings as much joy to its next owners as it has to us." Village Information St Neots is a charming riverside market town dating back to the Middle Ages. During the Victorian times it was an important paper-making centre and some of the original mill buildings can still be seen by the river. The town centres around a broad and spacious marketplace, one of the largest in England, and many characterful period properties line the square and lanes leading off it. A traditional market has been held here for over 800 years and today the market offers a variety of goods and locally produced foods. The town centre has a range of high street brand and independent shops, banks, restaurants, and bars and is well served by several of the large supermarket chains. There is also a variety of leisure facilities including, a multi-screen cinema, bowling alley, sports and leisure centre and numerous sports clubs to suit all ages and abilities. The river, Great Ouse, meanders to the west of the town and is popular with pleasure craft and anglers. A lovely riverside park runs the length of the town and forms part of the Ouse Valley Way and is the venue for a variety of events throughout the summer months. Transport St Neots has easy access to the A1M and A428 providing fast access into the national motorway network. The Madingley Road Park & Ride for Cambridge City centre is about 25 minutes' drive away and the drive to Peterborough takes about 35 minutes. Fast train links run from St Neots with journey times into London King's Cross in approx. 50 minutes or to the North via Peterborough in approx. 25 minutes. Education St Neots is in the catchment area for some well-regarded schools and the highly regarded Kimbolton School, an independent day and boarding school, is about 15 minutes' drive away and it also offers a school bus service to the town. Cambridge has a wide selection of independent schools for all ages and is home to the 31 colleges of world-renowned Cambridge University. Agents Notes Tenure: Freehold Year Built: Late 1800s EPC: E Local Authority: Huntingdon District Council Council Tax Band: E IMPORTANT NOTE TO PURCHASERS: We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. Any services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All measurements have been taken as a guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. Please be advised that some of the particulars may be awaiting vendor approval. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. FCY220111 Features: - Garden
