Rosemary Cottage

This large detached bespoke bungalow sits within a 5.865 acre plot with stunning rural views to the front and the rear. The land is ideal for many uses including: small holding, agriculture and kitchen gardens.

Built in 1988 this spacious family home measuring 2023 square feet including a double garage has all the convenience of a modern home with a charming farmhouse style interior features. The layout has been carefully considered with bedrooms and bathrooms are all to one side of the home whilst the living accommodation is on the opposite side; ensuring peace and privacy for all. The generous size living room is dual aspect and has an open cast iron fire. Double doors open onto the dining room which is currently used as a snug and a single door opens to the farmhouse style kitchen breakfast room which has ample room for a table for casual family dining. The utility room sits next to the kitchen breakfast room and has French doors out to the paved terrace. There is also a spacious family room with a period style open fireplace and views across the front garden . The recently added large conservatory, accessed off the living room, has views over the private rear garden. The principal bedroom is served by an en-suite shower room and the further two double bedrooms share the family bathroom.

Outside, a horseshoe gravel drive offers ample parking and access to the double garage and a large van port. The gardens are enclosed by mature hedging providing a high level of privacy and are mainly laid to lawn whilst to the side and rear of the garage is a vegetable garden, raised beds, greenhouse and storage. The additional land surrounds the rear and sides of the property and is currently tended by a local farmer.

Seller Insight

Rurally located in the Cambridgeshire Fenland region between the villages of Ramsey Forty Foot and Benwick and set in 5.865 acres is Rosemary Cottage, the much-loved home and 34-year project of Ronald and Rosemary. ‘The original house was a 1950 Fen relic built on a loose brick base however it was it a terrible state of disrepair, so we pulled it down and had a bungalow built on more solid footings. We built it in reclaimed bricks from a Georgian warehouse demolished in Boston, Lincolnshire in order to add charm and colour and added a more traditional looking roof with modern pantiles to take the Fen storms.’ Following this an extension creating three new living rooms was added, and, more recently a deluxe conservatory has been constructed. Steeped in history, Rosemary Cottage stands on what was the very last of the old farm labourers allotment sites where parcels of land were given to Fen labourers who lived in dwellings scattered around the Fen. ‘When we saw the for sale sign go up all those years ago we knew we had to buy it – it’s been a labour of love which we’re very proud of.’

‘The views are exquisite, and we enjoy beautiful sunsets and large skies. The whole area teems with wildlife and accessible droves that lead throughout the Fens. Buzzards soar and a family of twelve Roe deer live in the adjacent copse. The peace and surrounding nature are incredible.’

‘Our nearest neighbours – six families – live in a group of houses about 200 yards away. The occupants of nearby farm tend our field to the highest standards. We’ve felt lucky to have such a happy little community nearby.’

‘The house is a delight and easy to keep warm; Victorian cast iron fireplaces alone warm most of the house. The garden, which bursts with flowers and is wonderful for entertaining, has given us huge pleasure. It has two small greenhouses for growing from seed; our pantry is always filled with homemade jams and preserves.’

‘Although rural we never feel cut off as the A1, M11 and A14 are all nearby. There are good local bus services and excellent train links. A good choice of schools can be found in Ramsey Abbey, Chatteris and March.’

‘We will miss the feeling of real home and country connection – from far-reaching winter views to summer days in the garden – and living in Cromwell country.’

Local information

Ramsey Forty Foot is a small hamlet in the Cambridgeshire Fens approx. 2.5 miles north of the market town of Ramsey. Ramsey is an historic market town which grew up around Ramsey Abbey, a Benedictine monastery. The remains of the Abbey are now part of the town’s secondary school, Abbey College. The town has a good range of shops, banks, post office as well as cafes, pubs and restaurants, GP and pharmacy services and a library. A weekly market has been held in Ramsey since the 13th century and there is a large supermarket on the outskirts of the town. Ramsey has a lovely community feel with lots of sports and social activities to get involved in from cricket to swimming at the Leisure Centre and lots of countryside walks around the Fens. There are also plenty of social groups/activities for all ages to enjoy such as Air Cadets, Scouts, Guides, youth clubs, WI, Young Farmers and Ramsey Singers to name a few.

Transport

Ramsey Forty Foot lies about 13 miles to the north of Huntingdon which has a mainline railway station with fast train links into London King’s Cross in about 50 minutes. The A1(M) is about 7 miles to the west of Ramsey and provides links into the A14, M11 and the wider national road network. There are also regular bus services to St Ives, Huntingdon and Peterborough.

Schools

The nearest schools are in nearby Ramsey which has several well-regarded schools including: Ramsey Spinning Infant School, Ramsey Junior School, Bury Church of England Primary School and Abbey College for secondary education. King’s Ely, a renowned independent school, is about a 30 minute drive away.

Agents Information

Tenure: Freehold
Year Built: 1988
EPC: D
Local Authority: Huntingdon District Council
Council Tax Band: D

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