7 Bedroom Detached House For Sale In Cambridgeshire

Approached via a sweeping gravel driveway with parking for numerous vehicles, the property immediately impresses with its handsome Victorian façade, restored chimney stacks and striking architectural presence.

Lovingly renovated by the current owners, every aspect of the restoration has been undertaken with exceptional care, preserving original features including ridge tiles, timber shutters, cast-iron radiators, original flooring, internal doors and authentic Bakelite light switches, while discreetly incorporating modern conveniences expected of a luxury family home.

Key Features

• No upward chain

• Exceptional detached Victorian former vicarage dating from 1869

• Approximately 1.5 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds

• Beautifully restored period home combining Victorian character with modern family living

• Six/seven bedrooms, including five generous double bedrooms

• Three luxurious en-suite bedrooms

• Elegant principal bathroom with double vanity in a contemporary Victorian style

• Grand reception hall with original tiled flooring and dual staircases

• Four impressive reception rooms

• Bespoke country kitchen with range cooker and integrated appliances

• Morning room with garden access

• Sitting room and drawing room with dual-fuel wood burners

• Formal dining room/former vicar’s study

• Original sash windows, shutters, fireplaces and restored period detailing

• Guest cloakroom

• Water softener

• USB-integrated sockets

• Extensive outbuilding with water, electricity and WiFi offering conversion potential (STPP)

• Charming summer house

• Large gravel driveway

• Peaceful village setting close to the River Little Ouse

• Excellent access to Cambridge, Ely, London and Littleport railway station

• Convenient for The Perse School, Stephen Perse Foundation, King’s Ely and The Leys School

The Property

The original porch opens into a magnificent reception hall where beautifully preserved Victorian tiled flooring and an elegant central staircase immediately establish the grandeur of this remarkable home. A secondary staircase, originally serving the servants’ quarters, provides a fascinating reminder of the property’s rich ecclesiastical history.

The four reception rooms offer exceptional flexibility for both formal entertaining and relaxed family life.

The elegant sitting room enjoys original timber flooring, sash windows with restored shutters, a dual-fuel wood-burning stove and French doors opening directly onto the terrace and gardens.

The equally impressive drawing room provides another superb entertaining space with feature fireplace, original flooring, dual-fuel wood burner and French doors leading outside.

Formerly the Vicar’s study, the formal dining room retains original skirting boards, working shutters and bespoke handcrafted cabinetry, creating a sophisticated setting for entertaining.

The charming morning room enjoys built-in bureau cabinetry and opens directly onto the gardens, flowing naturally down into the bespoke country kitchen.

Designed for modern family life, the kitchen combines timeless craftsmanship with practical functionality, featuring a range cooker, integrated appliances, generous corner larder, USB charging points and stable door opening onto the courtyard.

A guest cloakroom completes the ground floor.

Bedroom Accommodation

Arranged over the first and second floors, the bedroom accommodation offers exceptional versatility for growing families, guests or multi-generational living.

Five generous double bedrooms enjoy fitted wardrobes, with three benefiting from luxurious en-suite facilities. Several bedrooms retain beautiful original fireplaces, preserving the home’s Victorian character, while an additional bedroom currently serves as an excellent home office.

The principal family bathroom has been beautifully designed in a sympathetic contemporary Victorian style, complete with double basins and the original Victorian water heater retained as a unique heritage feature.

Exceptional Restoration

Throughout The Old Vicarage, every restoration decision reflects a deep respect for the building’s heritage.

Original timber floors, shutters and internal doors have all been painstakingly restored, while major infrastructure improvements including replacement chimney stacks built to their original design, upgraded plumbing, modern electrics and a water softener ensure effortless contemporary living.

Gardens & Grounds

Extending to approximately 1.5 acres, the beautifully landscaped grounds provide a series of enchanting outdoor spaces including expansive lawns, entertaining terraces, mature specimen trees, established borders, productive vegetable gardens and natural wildlife areas.

A delightful summer house enjoys picturesque views back towards the house, while the substantial detached outbuilding already benefits from water, electricity and WiFi, offering exciting potential for conversion into a self-contained two-bedroom annexe, guest accommodation, home office or income-generating opportunity, subject to the necessary planning permissions.

The Location

Occupying a peaceful position close to the River Little Ouse, The Old Vicarage offers the perfect balance of rural tranquillity and excellent connectivity.

Littleport railway station is approximately seven minutes away, providing direct services to Cambridge, Ely, London King’s Cross and London Liverpool Street, while the nearby A10 offers convenient road access to Cambridge and beyond.

The property is also ideally placed for many of the region’s most highly regarded independent schools, including The Perse School, Stephen Perse Foundation, King’s Ely and The Leys School, making it an exceptional choice for families.

Steeped in history and beautifully restored for modern living, The Old Vicarage represents a rare opportunity to acquire an elegant Victorian country house near Cambridge, combining timeless period architecture, exceptional family accommodation, landscaped grounds and superb accessibility in one of Cambridgeshire’s most desirable locations.

Agents Notes LTA260028

Tenure: Freehold

EPC: Rating E

Local Authority: East Cambridgeshire Council

Council Tax Band: E