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204 GREAT NORTH ROADEaton Socon | St Neots | Cambridgeshire | PE19 8EF

Fine & Country St Neots

Tel: +44 (0)1480 [email protected]/6 Market Square, St NeotsCambridgeshire PE19 2AW

Fine & Country

Fine & Country is a global network of estate agencies specialising in the marketing, sale and rental of luxury residential property. With offices in the UK, Ireland, The Channel Islands, France, Spain, Hungary, Portugal, Russia, Dubai, Egypt, South Africa, West Africa and Namibia we combine the widespread exposure of the international marketplace with the local expertise and knowledge of carefully selected independent property professionals.

Fine & Country appreciates the most exclusive and more expensive properties require a more compelling, sophisticated and intelligent presentation - leading to a common, yet uniquely exercised and successful strategy emphasising the lifestyle qualities of the property. This unique approach to luxury homes marketing delivers high quality, intelligent and creative concepts for property promotion combined with the latest technology and marketing techniques.

We understand moving home is one of the most important decisions you make; your home is both a financial and emotional investment. With Fine & Country you benefit from the local knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts of a well trained, educated and courteous team of professionals, working to make the sale or purchase of your property as stress free as possible.

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ENTRANCE HALL

Stairs to first floor landing with understairs storage cupboard. Radiator.

KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM

11’1 X 10’7 (3.38M X 3.23M)

Double glazed window to rear aspect. Half vaulted ceiling with skylight window. Fitted with a range of base and wall mounted soft close modern units including pull out storage racks, drawers and glass display units. Integral dishwasher. One and a half bowl enamel sink with mixer tap. Built-in double oven and five ring hob. Space for American style fridge freezer. Down lights. Karndean floor. Open plan to conservatory.

BREAKFAST AREA

9’6 X 8’5 (2.90M X 2.57M)

Opening with period leaded light over and exposed period beam. Storage cupboard and corner shelved storage unit. Radiator.


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CONSERVATORY

16’9 X 9’6 (5.11M X 2.90M)

Double glazed hardwood doors opening to rear patio and glazed divider with glazed double door to sitting room. Of brick construction with hardwood double glazed windows. Doors to cloakroom and cupboard housing gas fired boiler.

CLOAKROOM

Double glazed window to rear aspect. Two piece suite in white comprising low level WC and hand wash basin. Extractor fan. Space and plumbing for washing machine and dryer.

LOUNGE/DINER

28’10 X 14’9 (8.79M X 4.50M)

Georgian sash window to front aspect and window to side aspect. Multi-pane door to hall. Period bi-fold dividing doors with leaded light detail. Feature brick built functional open fireplace with tiled hearth and timber mantle over. Arched recess with shelves and TV point. Exposed original floorboards. Wall lights. Radiator.

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FIRST FLOOR LANDING

Window to front elevation. Stairs to second floor landing.

MASTER BEDROOM

16’6 X 10’4 (5.03M X 3.15M)

Box bay window to rear elevation with garden views. Fitted wardrobes with cupboards over, fitted headboard and bedside cabinets. Built in cupboard housing hot water tank.

EN SUITE

Three piece suite in white comprising shower cubicle, low level WC and hand wash basin with cabinet under. Tiled floor and walls. Extractor fan. Wall mirror.

BEDROOM TWO

14’8 X 12’2 (4.47M X 3.71M)

Georgian window to front elevation. Built in double wardrobe. Radiator.

BATHROOM

Window to rear elevation. Re-fitted three piece suite comprising double ended bath with chrome taps, low level WC and inset hand wash basin with cupboard under. Tiled floors and walls. Large fully tiled shower enclosure. Curved heated towel rail. Extractor fan. Storage cupboards.


204 Great North Road is a fine example of a multi-storey Georgian house. Built during the coaching era (around

1838), it was one of several substantial houses,

inns and hostelries springing up along the

Great North Road as Eaton Socon became

an important staging point on the London to

York route. The house is Grade II Listed and

has classical features of the period including

symmetrical rectangular frontage (topped by a

parapet to conceal the pitched roof) and large

geometrically positioned sash windows.

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insight It was the classical Georgian style that appealed to the current owners, “especially the large, well proportioned rooms

and high ceilings, together with the sense of character and history

of the building” say Val and Jeff. “Though originally built as a ‘ladies

seminary’, down the years it has been the residence of several

notable local figures, including various ‘gentlemen farmers’ (e.g.

owner of the local windmill), owners of the local brewery (Paines)

and the manager of the bank in St Neots market square.” In

more recent times the house served as a gathering point for local

Conservatives during the election of May 1997. Among prominent

visitors that day were the prime minister (and local MP), John

Major, and his wife, Norma (though unfortunately this was not a

happy occasion, with Labour sweeping to power under Tony Blair!).


“We’ve made various improvements but have always tried to be sensitive to the style and character of the house. We upgraded the bedrooms and bathrooms and, in

2007, we added an extension across the rear - incorporating the

old wash house and boiler house and replacing the old flat roof

kitchen. We created an open plan conservatory/kitchen/breakfast

area with a modern feel, though we were careful to make sure

the external design and materials harmonised with the original

property.” There is also an exposed beam in the breakfast room

which was originally salvaged from the parish church when it burnt

down in 1930.


Another attraction for the current owners was the sunny and sizeable garden. “We’ve put in a lot of time and effort trying to create a restful but functional outdoor haven. Using

natural features we sub-divided it into several areas, each with their own hidden borders, paths and sitting areas to explore.” These include a productive fruit and veg. plot, a chicken run, a clothes

drying area as well as different lawned areas and “a large sunny patio which is just great for summer BBQs”, says Jeff. Eaton Socon is well connected with the mainline station at St Neots taking

commuters to Kings Cross in less than an hour. It is also well provided with local amenities. “A big attraction for us was the location,” says Val, “Eaton Socon has a great village feel with its local

schools, shops and lots of great pubs but also with loads of accessible green space to explore. The green corridor of the River Ouse, linking various parks, meadows, wetlands and nature reserves, is

just a stroll away from the house (great for birdwatching, fishing, boating, dog walking or just strolling). There are also some beautiful short walks along the river into St Neots town centre.”


Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 07.05.2015

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SECOND FLOOR LANDING

Window to front elevation. Hatch to boarded loft space with light connected.

BEDROOM THREE

14’0 X 13’2 (4.27M X 4.01M)

Window to rear elevation with views over garden. Built-in double wardrobe. Period feature fireplace. Radiator.

EN SUITE

Re-fitted three piece suite comprising shower enclosure, low level WC and hand wash basin. Extractor fan. Down lights. Tiled floor and walls. Radiator.


BEDROOM FOUR

11’3 X 7’10 (3.43MX 2.39M)

Sash window to front elevation. Built in double wardrobe and cupboard. Radiator.BEDROOM FIVE

11’1 X 7’0 (3.38M X 2.13M)

Window to side elevation. Radiator.

BATHROOM

Re-fitted three piece suite in white comprising separate shower cubicle, low level WC with concealed cistern and hand wash basin with display top surround and storage cupboards under. Chrome heated towel rail. Tiled walls and floor. Extractor fan.


Viewing Arrangements Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on 0845 603 2825

OUTSIDE

To the rear of the property there is a patio with retaining wall, with the main garden being split level and laid mainly to lawn. It has many established well stocked flower borders and a variety of trees. There is a vegetable patch and two garden sheds, one 16’ X 10’ and one 8’ X 6’. There is a garden seat around one tree. Fruit bearing trees include apple, plum and pear and there are various established soft fruit bushes including gooseberry, boysenberry, raspberry, strawberry and white, red and black currants. There is a driveway with parking for up to four vehicles and pedestrian side access. External lights.

AGENTS NOTES

Council Tax Band: DHuntingdon District CouncilGas fired radiator central heating


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