House for sale in Great Shelford, Cambridge

Description

Church Street Barns is a substantial range of period former outbuildings which were originally part of the adjacent Grange. The Barns are likely to date from as early as the 16th century and possibly before. The buildings were used as a granary, and the North Barn was used as a brew-house, together with former stables, which were extended and converted in the 1970's. Originally designed to be two properties, in recent years the property has been used as one large property with subsidiary accommodation to house a private art collection and overspill accommodation for guests etc.

Of particular note internally are the well proportioned main reception rooms which are both characterful and light. South barn has a fine Aga kitchen/breakfast room, off which is a multipurpose, large, stone flagged conservatory/ dining room, with glazing to the walled garden to the west of the building, French doors access a large terrace, which most notably includes an outdoor Italian wood-fired oven or "forno". The property offers great flexibility for a large family or for those wishing to house a dependant relative, visiting guests or to run a business from home. The converted stable block to the south of the site, which enjoys outlooks over the extensive mainly lawned garden, would offer potential as a separate dwelling, or, as is currently the case, a space to run a business or home office.

The combination of over 9,000 sq ft of highly individual and flexible accommodation on a secluded site in the centre of this highly regarded village make the property a rare commodity offered for sale for the first time since its conversion.

Outside
The property has a "hidden" entrance just opposite the Church. A long shingled drive leads down alongside the main range of the building to a large shingled parking area between the North & South barn and the "Stables". A gap between the south barn and the Games annexe leads into the large walled garden. There are a number of mature fruit trees and a wide expanse of lawn with the tower of the church visible to the north. There is a large paved terrace with direct access to the Conservatory in one corner of which is a brick and pantiled "Italian oven" for cooking pizza and bread.

The majority of the grounds are situated to the south of the stables and are laid mainly to lawn with a circular feature to one side surrounded by hedging.

In all 1.97 acres

Accommodation

South Barn
Reception hall, drawing room, conservatory/dining room, sitting room, mezzanine, library, Aga kitchen/breakfast room, pantry, cloakroom, study, vaulted master bedroom with en suite bathroom and dressing room, 2 further bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (one en suite), laundry/boiler room.

North Barn
First floor vaulted sitting/dining room, Kitchen/breakfast room, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (one en suite), attic rooms, utility room/ 2nd kitchen, 2 integral garages, store/boiler room.

The Stables
Dining hall, sitting room, 9.7m drawing room/ studio, bedroom, bathroom.

Games Annexe
10.70m main room, studio/ workshop and attached timber garaging/stores.

Delightful gardens, walled garden with large dining terrace and "forno".

Situation

Church Street Barns is situated close to the heart of Great Shelford between the church and the river Cam. There are excellent facilities within Great Shelford including a variety of local shops for everyday needs including a butcher, convenience store, grocer, chemist, restaurants and public houses. The village is just 4.8 miles to the south of the high tech University City of Cambridge. There is a direct cycle path alongside farmland and the railway to Addenbrookes Hospital and the newly established Medi-Park to the south of the city.

There is a primary school in the village and further schooling for all age groups in the area including notable independent schools in Cambridge such as St Faiths, The Perse CoEd, The Perse Girls, Kings College and St John's prep schools, The Leys and St Mary's.

For the commuter there are regular train services available from Great Shelford station leading to Cambridge and London's Liverpool Street station. Services to Kings Cross are available from Cambridge station. Cambridge is a beautiful city with immense cultural heritage, and comprehensive shopping and recreational facilities including the recently completed Grand Arcade shopping mall. The M11 is 3 miles away (Junction 11) which in turn leads south to the M25 and London and to the north to the A14 which connects with the A1/M1 and M6. Stansted Airport is 24 miles to the south situated off Junction 8 of the M11.

Directions

From London proceed north up the M11 to junction 10 the Duxford interchange. Take the A505 eastwards and at the second roundabout turn left onto the Sawston bypass. Proceed into Stapleford and then into Great Shelford and at the cross roads turn left along the High Street. At the end bear left into Church Street and after the right hand bend the entrance is on the left hand side between two rendered buildings alongside the road.

From Cambridge proceed south on the Trumpington Road turning left to The Shelfords. Continue on this road for about two miles and then after passing over the railway bridge bear right into High Street. Continue along this road which turns into Church Street, and the entrance is found as above.