Church House, Church Lane

Church ViewsBartlow | Cambridgeshire | CB21 4PL

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CHURCH VIEWSBeautifully framed by a patchwork of verdant farmland is Bartlow, a picturesque rural village that is home to not only a Roman tumuli cemetery, but also one of the two remaining round-tower churches in Cambridgeshire.


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A truly stunning four bedroom residence of immense character situated in a most wonderful tucked away location, overlooking the delightful St. Mary’s church.

The expansive and luxurious accommodation spans in excess of 3000 square feet and includes intimate spaces, along with grand vaulted areas, creating an exquisite home.

The property benefits further from a superb kitchen/dining/family room, beautiful bathrooms, annexe/studio and lovely walled gardens.


GROUND FLOORA wide timber door leads in to the ENTRANCE HALL which is a welcoming area with a window to the front aspect, high ceiling, panelled walls, decorative tiled flooring and an elegant staircase leading to the first floor and doors leading to all rooms. This area automatically gives you the sense of ‘space’ as soon as you enter and this is confirmed throughout.

The CLOAKROOM boasts a two piece suite which includes a low level WC, wash hand basin, part tiled walls, slate tiled flooring and a radiator.Glazed double doors from the entrance hall lead in to the FAMILY ROOM which is a generous space with two windows to the front elevation and a half glazed door. This versatile space is currently used as a play/tv room and also incorporates a music room, which is easily capable of housing a grand piano. The walls are panelled with an extensive range of fitted bookshelves. A door leads in to the STUDY which has a fitted desk.

Steps from the entrance hall lead down to the OPEN PLAN SITTING/DINING ROOM which is an absolutely stunning, expansive space. Being located in the centre of the building, your eyes are instantly drawn across the room to the full height vaulted ceiling and chimney breast with galleried landing above. This is a dual aspect room with windows to the front and rear elevations. French doors lead to the rear garden. Features include wood block flooring and an open fireplace. A door leads to the KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM which is again, an unsurprising spacious area with windows to the front and rear aspects and two sets of French Doors leading to the side and rear gardens. The kitchen area has been fitted with a range of German units with Corian work surfaces, supplied by Cambridge Kitchens.

There is a central island unit with a four ring induction hob and electric oven plus an oil fired AGA located within a fireplace recess. Further integrated appliances include a dishwasher and there is space and plumbing for an American style fridge/freezer.


A door leads in to the UTILITY ROOM with a door to the front aspect. There is plumbing for a washing machine and a floor mounted oil fired boiler.

A further door leads in to a CLOAKROOM with a low level WC and wash basin. Leading from the kitchen, there is a doorway which leads in to the SIDE HALL/BOOT ROOM which has doors to the front and rear aspects.

FIRST FLOORA split level landing offers views over the galleried landing into the sitting room and up to the vaulted ceiling. There is a range of fitted built in eaves storage cupboards, airing cupboard housing the pressurised hot water cylinder, further coats cupboard, part panelled walls, two radiators, Velux window to the front aspect, skylight and access to the roof void and built in linen cupboard. Doors lead to all rooms.

The MASTER BEDROOM is a delightful space with Velux windows to the rear aspect and French doors with Juliet balcony to the side aspect providing views across the churchyard and neighbouring rooftops. A range of fitted wardrobe cupboards provides ample storage and there is a door leading to the EN SUITE BATHROOM which is fitted with a three piece suite to include a freestanding bath, wash basin and WC.

BEDROOM TWO is a beautiful guest bedroom with a Velux window and French Doors with Juliet balcony to the front aspect, overlooking St. Mary’s Church. There is a range of fitted wardrobe cupboards.

BEDROOM THREE and BEDROOM FOUR are both generous sizes with Velux windows to the front aspect.

The LUXURIOUS FAMILY BATHROOM is fitted with a four piece suite to include a freestanding bath, fully tiled double shower cubicle, vanity wash basin, WC and complementary wall and floor tiling.


Seller Insight Just across the lane from the latter is Church House, a lovely family home that was built in the 19th Century.

“When we moved to Cambridgeshire from London just over four years ago we were looking for a beautiful home in a countryside location that would allow us to grow as a family,” says Louise. “The very first time we set foot inside Church House we loved it, and we still do. It has a wonderfully warm vibe and it’s very quirky with a great sense of history; all things that really appealed to us.”

“The house was originally a barn and a coach house which were combined and renovated around twenty-five years ago,” continues Louise. “The work was done to an extremely high standard and in a way that was sympathetic to the history of the building, so it retains a great deal of character. We could see that it had the most wonderful potential for us as a family, and we were able to add a few touches of our own. We created a beautiful library area and a small study, and in recent months we’ve remodelled the bathrooms, which are now gorgeous. It’s just a lovely warm house that is very open, particularly downstairs, and so as well as being a fabulous family home it’s also great for entertaining.”

“The garden is beautiful,” says Louise, “and very low maintenance, which really appealed to us. It’s a real sun trap so you can sit out and enjoy it for hours, and because we’re set well away from the road we don’t hear cars, just birdsong; it’s wonderfully peaceful.”

“Bartlow is a very special place,” says Louise, “with a really good sense of community. It’s a small village but all the residents are very fond of one another. We have a friendly pub just along the road from us, but for my day-to-day needs I usually head to Linton. We’re also close to both Saffron Walden and Cambridge, so although this is a rural setting we feel very connected.”


“There is an amazing sense of space throughout the house, but particularly in the living room,” says Louise.

“It has a vaulted ceiling and a beautiful galleried landing running above one section. It also has a few sets of French doors onto the garden, so we can really bring the outside in during the summer months.”


“We love the fact that we can open the front door, step out and walk for miles,” says Louise, “and the children love to play hide-and-seek on the hills. It’s a very safe and family orientated place to live.”


“We have had four wonderful years at Church House,” says Louise, “and we would love to stay longer, but our circumstances have changed and so it’s with heavy hearts that we

have decided to move. It has been a magical time in our lives and we will take with us so many very special memories.”


OUTSIDEThe property is set in a stunning quiet location close to the church. Adjoining the end of the property is a CART LODGE which provides parking for two vehicles. There is power and light connected and a personal door leading to the gardens clearly defined as two areas. There is an attractive paved garden measuring with a feature sunken level with box hedging and flower beds, which is an ideal area for alfresco entertaining. In addition is a store and secluded area housing the oil tank. The second part of the garden is mainly laid to lawn with paved pathways, flower and shrub borders and gravelled area. The whole garden is enclosed by walled boundaries.

The ANNEXE/STUDIO is an extremely useful and versatile addition to the main residence, located to the side of the cartlodge, along a pathway. The room offers a multitude of uses including office/gym or guest accommodation. The vaulted spaces offers a KITCHENETTE with a range of wall and base units, wooden laminate flooring, a fitted corner cupboard and windows to the front aspect with views over the church. A door leads to the WET ROOM which boasts a shower, wash hand basin, low level WC, part tiled walls and mirror.


The beautiful and historic university city of Cambridge provides numerous cultural and recreational facilities as well as excellent shopping and a regional airport.

For the commuter there are fast and regular train services from St Neots station into London’s King’s Cross from 37 minutes. Road network links for the A1, A14 and M11 are all located within a reasonable distance.


ABOUT THE AREABartlow is a popular village and is well situated for access to the medieval market town of Saffron Walden and Audley End Railway Station offering fast and regular train services into London’s Liverpool Street. The University of Cambridge is 11.5 miles away and there are comprehensive shopping, schooling and recreational facilities available in both Saffron Walden and Cambridge. There is also access to the A11 at nearby Great Abington which connects to the M11 south at junction 9 and the A505 which in turn leads to the M11 junction 10 (North and South) leading to the A14, A1, M1 and M6.


Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent. Printed 02.11.2015

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