Straight Drove

Farcet, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 3DL

Guide Price

£710,000

  • Status: FOR SALE SOLD UNDER OFFER
  • First Marketed: Nov 2022
  • Removed: Date Not Available
  • 3.5 acres
  • 5 beds

Residential Tags: N/A

Property Tags: Equestrian

Land Tags: Paddock

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  • First Marketed: Nov 2022
  • Removed: Date Not Available
  • Residential Tags: N/A
  • Property Tags: Equestrian
  • Land Tags: Paddock
  • CROWTREE COTTAGES, 3, STRAIGHT DROVE, FARCET, PETERBOROUGH, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, 472500, 03/03/2023
Rural living at its finest.

This five bedroom detached home is situated on approximately 3.5 acres of plot, including a generous 1.5 acre paddock. Also with a number of outbuilding the opportunities available at this property are second to none. Ideal for those running a business and perhaps even equestrian use. It has the potential to be fully self sustainable, whilst still being within comfortable driving distance to all the amenities you need in Peterborough. 

HALL 11' 11" x 11' 06" (3.63m x 3.51m) Greeting you as you enter the property is a large open entrance hall. There are three doors giving you access to multiple areas of the house, along with the staircase rising to the first floor.  

KITCHEN 30' 2" x 11' 10" (9.19m x 3.61m) A fantastic size the kitchen is situated on the right hand side of the property. It has a lovely country-style décor to it with a range of undercounter cupboards, wall mounted cupboards and an island unit. There is a breakfast bar to one side where beyond that is a social area with currently houses an additional sofa. This really opens up the potential and could allow you to stretch out the work areas even more or turn the room into more of a kitchen/diner set up. The floor is fully tiled and there are spotlights spanning the ceiling.  

DINING ROOM 15' 1" x 12' 2" (4.6m x 3.71m) Connected to the kitchen via an archway, this space serves a great use as a formal dining area, and with direct access to the kitchen you can still be involved in conversation with your guests. 

LOUNGE 27' 5" x 12' 2" (8.36m x 3.71m) Currently used as the main lounge, this spacious room is accessible from sliding doors via the dining room and also a regular door from the entrance hall. There is a feature fireplace fitted with a wood burner that also benefits from a back boiler that runs the radiators and hot water.  

SITTING ROOM 11' 11" x 26' 08" (3.63m x 8.13m) An additional reception room which is just as large as the main lounge. Ideal for those who want a separate living space. The current owners had plans to use this space to create a games room. 

SUN ROOM 24' 5" x 6' 8" (7.44m x 2.03m) A glazed room spanning the back width of the property this area is a real sun trap. A great spot for relaxing in the summer months and for growing house plants. There is a large sliding door leading out onto the outside porch area. 

GARAGE 17' 10" x 8' 0" (5.44m x 2.44m) An large single garage which houses the bespoke heating system, with additional store room at the rear. There are multiple points of access both from the Sun Room and from outside. 

UTILITY ROOM 8' 11" x 7' 8" (2.72m x 2.34m) A separate utility area with fitted sink and undercounter space for two appliances. It also houses a large storage cupboard and access to the downstairs W.C. There is a side access stable door leading into the yard. 

BEDROOM ONE 11' 11" x 11' 7" (3.63m x 3.53m) Currently used as the master bedroom, this room is situated to the front of the property, with a large window overlooking the field views to the front and an en-suite. The en-suite is a comfortable size with a toilet, hand basin and shower unit. 

BEDROOM TWO 12' 7" x 12' 0" (3.84m x 3.66m) To the rear of the property with a large window overlooking the back garden and a built-in wardrobe. 

BEDROOM THREE 11' 11" x 11' 8" (3.63m x 3.56m) Currently used as a home office, this bedroom has built-in wardrobes spanning the full length of the wall. 

BEDROOM FOUR 11' 11" x 11' 7" (3.63m x 3.53m) Another comfortable double featuring built-in wardrobes. 

SNOOKER ROOM / BEDROOM FIVE 24' 6" x 21' 11" (7.47m x 6.68m) This massive space currently houses a full-sized snooker table, which can be included in the sale or removed depending on the buyer's preference. There a various options for this room, sizeable enough to be turned into a new master bedroom with a second en-suite. The current owners had plans to do this whilst also adding an accessible rear balcony. This room really needs to be seen in person to appreciate the scale and potential on offer. 

OUTSIDE The outside areas of this property are where it truly comes to life. To the front the garden is laid to lawn behind a low wall with a driveway to either side. The right hand side driveway then extends alongside the house where it is gated. This leads to the main outbuilding with twin doors and connected power. Currently used as additional storage space, this area could be used as a workshop, a car garage, a business operation or converted into additional living quarters, to name just a few potential options. To the side is a additional outbuilding which is currently used to house the wood for the multi-fuel burners.

Behind the outbuildings is the remainder of the drive which could house a number is vehicles. There is a static caravan which is included in the sale which is actively used so is well maintained and fitted with all the relevant facilities.

On the left hand side of the property is an orchard featuring numerous fruit trees. In total the site provides 10 different fruits and also growing space for numerous vegetables.

The main garden is nicely landscaped with a range of well maintained lawn, mature flower and scrub borders. This leads to the aforementioned growing area which in turn leads to the rear grass paddock.

Marketed by: Cooper Estates, Market Harborough

Land Registry Data

  • CROWTREE COTTAGES, 3, STRAIGHT DROVE, FARCET, PETERBOROUGH, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, 472500, 03/03/2023
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