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5 Bedroom Detached House, Chequer Street, Fenstanton, PE28

Chequer Street, Fenstanton, PE28

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22a High Street, Brampton

Description

The Manor House, Fenstanton – A Home of Distinction and History

Steeped in heritage and situated in the oldest part of Fenstanton, The Manor House is an extraordinary Grade II* Listed residence, once home to the renowned landscape architect Lancelot “Capability” Brown. Overlooking Chapel Green and the United Reformed Church, this handsome 17th-century home combines architectural grandeur with modern liveability, offering a unique opportunity to own a significant piece of English history.

Behind its symmetrical façade with striking Dutch gables and traditional sash windows lies a beautifully restored interior brimming with character. From the moment you step through the hand-carved, double-planked front door, it’s clear this is a home unlike any other. The heart of the house is a bespoke Plain English shaker-style kitchen, complete with Aga and adjoining family room featuring an inglenook fireplace and wood burner—a warm and welcoming setting for everyday life. Further reception spaces include a formal sitting room, a study with bespoke cabinetry and concealed storage, and a stunning oak-framed orangery that floods with light and offers panoramic garden views.

The first floor hosts the principal bedroom with en suite, two further doubles, a stylish shower room, and a charming staircase leading from the rear bedroom to the family room, adding flexibility for guests or older children. The top floor houses the fourth bedroom with loft access, ideal as a quiet retreat.

Beyond the main house, a characterful converted barn provides versatile space for a home office, annexe or studio. It includes a vaulted main room, kitchenette, WC, and ladder access to a loft room, making it ideal for multigenerational living or working from home in style.

Set within 0.45 acres, the gardens are a masterpiece of mature planting and thoughtful design, with hidden paths, sculpted hedging, fruit trees, and a central lawn. With strong links to Capability Brown himself, this outside space offers both beauty and tranquillity in equal measure. A walled courtyard to the side of the property provides parking for multiple vehicles behind wooden gates, while the home remains tucked away in a peaceful yet highly convenient village setting.

Key Features

  • A distinguished Grade II* Listed home with 17th-century origins and rich historical significance
  • Former residence of Lancelot “Capability” Brown, England’s most celebrated landscape gardener
  • Elegant interior blending original features with refined upgrades including a Plain English kitchen
  • Striking oak-framed orangery overlooking beautifully landscaped rear gardens
  • Seven versatile reception spaces including family room, study, orangery, and separate barn annexe
  • Four bedrooms over two upper floors, including a large principal suite with en suite and dressing area
  • Converted detached barn with vaulted ceiling, kitchenette, WC, and loft room – ideal for annexe use or home working
  • Private 0.45-acre plot with mature gardens, apple trees, pleached lime hedging, and gated parking for six cars

Property Details

  • Property type: House
  • Price Per Sq Foot: £262
  • Approx Sq Feet: 4,774 sqft
  • Plot Sq Feet: 19,472 sqft
  • Property Age Bracket: Pre-Georgian (pre 1710)
  • Council Tax Band: G
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Secure gated

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Capacity: 6

Location

Fenstanton is a picturesque and well-connected village offering an excellent balance of rural charm and modern convenience. With its own primary school, post office, convenience store, doctors’ and dental surgeries, pharmacy, pub, and coffee shop, it provides all the essentials for daily life without needing to venture far. The neighbouring market town of St Ives offers a wider range of shops, weekly markets, eateries, and leisure facilities, while Cambridge is within easy reach via the nearby A14 or the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway, which runs directly from St Ives to the city centre and Addenbrooke’s Hospital. For those commuting to London, Huntingdon train station lies just under six miles away, offering fast services to London King’s Cross in approximately 50 minutes. With access to Cambridge, Peterborough, and major road links including the A14, A1(M), and M11, Fenstanton is perfectly placed for both work and lifestyle. Whether you're drawn by its historical charm, strong sense of community, or excellent transport links, Fenstanton remains one of Cambridgeshire’s most desirable villages.

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