4 bed semi-detached house for sale

High Street, Yelling, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire PE19

Quintessential thatched cottage, with open countryside views

Description
This exceptional four-bedroom period home seamlessly blends character and contemporary living, offering spacious, light-filled accommodation with impressive ceiling heights and a wealth of charming features. Unlisted yet rich in history, the property enjoys stunning open field views, enhancing its peaceful and idyllic setting.

Stepping inside, the entrance hall with exposed timbers and warm oak flooring extends throughout much of the ground floor, complete with underfloor heating. The study, bathed in natural light from its front-facing window, features a fireplace recess and timber beams, making it a perfect workspace. The dining room, with an open connection to the inner hall, provides a fantastic space for entertaining and flows effortlessly into the living room. Here, multiple windows with solid wood shutters bring in plenty of light, while the focal point is a striking open fireplace with a cast-iron hood and timber bressumer.

Double doors lead into the beautiful garden room, a tranquil space with French doors opening to the side and additional access to the rear, constructed from hardwood with a thermally insulated roof. The kitchen/breakfast room is equally impressive, featuring Shaker-style cabinetry, granite worktops, a double butler sink and a velux window. There is space for a range cooker, American-style fridge freezer, along with integrated appliances. A practical utility area offers further space for laundry appliances. The inner hall provides additional storage beneath the staircase and leads to a stylish ground-floor shower room with a walk-in cubicle, pedestal basin, and WC.

Upstairs, the first-floor landing showcases exposed timbers. The principal bedroom enjoys dual-aspect windows, built-in wardrobes, and an exposed brick chimney. A separate cloakroom serves this floor, alongside three further well-proportioned bedrooms. The family bathroom features a roll top bath, and a pedestal wash basin, with exposed floorboards.

Outside, the property is approached via a private gravel driveway bordered by a low-level brick wall, leading to a detached double garage with an annexe above. The extensive south facing lawn wraps around the front and side, dotted with mature fruit trees and shrubs, while a large paved patio with raised beds provides the perfect setting for outdoor dining and relaxation. There are raised vegetable beds and a rear gravelled area along with outdoor lighting and a water tap. The double garage benefits from twin doors, power, and lighting, with external stairs leading up to a self-contained annexe featuring a vaulted-ceiling bedroom, eaves storage, and an en-suite shower room.

Location
Yelling sits within the beautiful Cambridgeshire countryside with plenty of country lanes and footpaths, making it the perfect spot for dog walkers, cyclists and joggers alike. In addition, there is a village hall, riding stables and the Holy Cross church which dates from the 12th century. Yelling is a sociable village with an array of events through the year. Cambridge is just fifteen miles away and offers a wide array of shops, restaurants and recreational facilities.

For schooling, Elsworth C of E Primary School is 4.8 miles away and Newton Primary School is just three miles away. There are a number of secondary schools in St. Neots for older children with a designated bus stop on the edge of the green. The highly regarded Kimbolton School is fourteen miles away. For commuters, St. Neots train station is five miles away and offers a commute to London in approximately forty-five minutes.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,835 sq ft





Additional Info
agents note: Under Section 21 of the Estate Agents Act 1979 (declaration of interest) we have a duty to inform potential purchasers of this property that the vendor is an employee of Savills.