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the old school | the highWay | great staughton | pe19 5da £799,995

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The Old School,The Highway, Great Staughton, PE19 5DA

Lois and Robert Sayers’ home The Old School, may be just that - but they have sympathetically transformed it into a beautiful home that most would be happy to live in. ‘’The former Headmistress lives in the Old School House next door and many local people have shared their memories of being pupils here and have told us how impressed they are with what we have done to the building’’ says Lois. ‘’It’s a beautiful building with very tall windows and fabulous views across the countryside and parkland that once belonged to the manor opposite’’.

Renovating this century-old building has been a major project for the Sayers family. ’’After the school itself closed it was used as a business and warehouse and so we had to completely gut it,’’ explains the owner. ’’It was an empty shell and so we put in a mezzanine floor throughout in order to create the upstairs. We sought to retain as many of the original features as possible and to use building materials that were sympathetic to the original materials in the school’’

Robert has also replicated the original tall windows at the front of the house at the back in order to create a light space in the kitchen, this has worked well, maximising the views across the parkland and countryside from the kitchen. ’’It has been wonderful to look out at the views while eating dinner at the table,’’ says Lois. ‘’To further exploit the views, Rob put French doors and a balcony off the master bedroom and it has been a luxury to sit and enjoy a drink on the balcony and watch the birds and rabbits. The sunshine pours into this room. We also opened up the ceiling and created a walk in dressing room and spacious en-suite bathroom making the master bedroom a very pleasant place to be’’.

‘’We designed the house to maximise space for our growing children so that they could have privacy and do their own thing,” Lois suggests. “ but it’s also a very

sociable house and because the kitchen is enormous we’ve had many memorable dinner parties with 15 or more people around the table while we are cooking the dinner!.”

All four bedrooms have en-suites and there is also a separate ground floor bedroom which offers flexible accommodation and is perfect for an au pair, guest suite or office. There is also a one bedroom annex with a lounge, kitchen and bathroom ideal for extended family use or office space.

The house has a small private low maintenance garden which is ideal for a busy family ‘’but the great benefit is the sense of open space because of the surrounding countryside but without the upkeep of acerage,” Lois explains.

‘’It’s been a wonderful place to live and we all have some

very happy memories, especially the children who have enjoyed everything about growing up in such a unique home,’’ says Lois.

Great Satughton is ideally placed being 4 miles west of St Neots, 12 miles from Huntingdon and is well situated for easy access to A1, London - Scotland trunk road and the A14 which connects the M11 to the M1 and M6. It is approximately 24 miles from Cambridge, 31 miles from Peterborough, 70 miles from London and 14 miles from Bedford.

There are train services to London from St Neots (which takes less than an hour), Huntingdon and Bedford.

Stansted Airport is approximately one hours drive and Birmingham and East Midlands Airports approximately an hour and a half away.

■ VICTORIAN PROPERTY

■ FORMER CONVERTED SCHOOL

■ 4000 SQ FT OF ACCOMODATION

■ FOUR RECEPTION ROOMS

■ FOUR BEDROOMS

■ TWO EN SUITES

■ ONE BEDROOMED ANNEXE

■ DOUBLE GARAGE

■ VIEWS OVER OPEN COUNTRYSIDE

■ SUPERB INTERNAL FEATURES

Storm porch with leaded light glazed door.

ENTRANCE HALLTiled floor. Radiator. Archway to annexe. Door to sitting room.

SITTING ROOM18’02 x 15’09 (5.53m x 4.80m)Three sealed unit Church style full height windows with side hinged shutters to front aspect. Oil fired log burner with (Aga controls) oak mantle and stone hearth. Sealed floor boards. Wood staircase with Iroko tread sweeping to upper mezzanine with turned balustrade. Wall lights. Vaulted ceiling. Double doors to:

LOBBYTwo windows to side aspect. Dado rail. Wall lights. Cast iron radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR/OFFICE10’03 x 13’03 (3.12m x 4.03m)UPVC wood grain window to side aspect. Exposed timbers. Radiator. Room divided by stud partition walling accessing kitchen area.

KITCHEN AREA9’11 x 7’02 (3.02m x 2.18m)Free standing sink and base unit. Integral fridge.

‘’We designed the house to maximise space for our growing children so that they could have privacy and do their own thing”

SHOWER ROOMFitted with a three piece suite comprising walk in shower unit, panel enclosed bath and low level W.C. Additional access via lobby

DINING ROOM18’0 x 12’08 (5.53m x 3.88m)UPVC wood grain French doors to side leading to the garden. Dado rail. Exposed wooden floor. Exposed ceiling beams. Mid wall mounted glass fronted convected log burner.

KITCHEN23’02 x 18’02 (7.06m x 5.53m)Full height windows to side elevation. Windows above Alpha range to side aspect. Part vaulted ceiling. Fitted with a range of bespoke pine base and wall units with complimentary worktops over with Alpha range with twin oven and hot plates. Electric hob. Central island with granite work top. Cast Iron spiral staircase to mezzanine. Air conditioning unit . Iroko floor. Walk in larder with windows to side aspect.

SUN ROOM13’06 x 8’04 (4.11m x 2.54m)Two windows to side and rear aspect. French doors to garden. Vaulted ceiling.

UTILITY ROOMFitted with a range of white base and wall units with natural wood work surfaces over and tiled splash backs. Deep butler sink. Electric oven. Cupboard housing water tank and central heating system control panel. Tiled floor. Space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Window to rear. Door to garage.

ANNEXE

BEDROOM14’11 x 12’0 (4.54m x 3.65m)Sealed unit window to front aspect. Radiator.

LIVING ROOM17’10 x 10’02 (5.43m x 3.09m)Sealed unit windows to rear and side aspects. French doors to rear. Two radiators.

KITCHENSealed unit window to side aspect. Fitted with a range of base and wall units with complimentary work tops over and tiled splashbacks. One and a half bowl ceramic sink and drainer unit. Hob cooker. Vinyl floor covering. Radiator.

BATHROOMFitted with three piece suite comprising low level W.C., pedestal wash hand basin and corner panel enclosed bath. Extractor fan. Airing cupboard with shelving. Radiator.

BOOT ROOMShelved and hanging space. Radiator.

CLOAKROOMFitted with a white two piece suite comprising low level W.C. and wash hand basin.

FIRST FLOOR FROM SPIRAL STAIRCASE

FAMILY ROOM22’02 (widest) x 16’02 (6.75m x 4.92m)Windows to side elevations. Beams to ceiling. Stripped oak floor. Cast iron balustrade. Green LGP log burner. Door to bedroom two.

BEDROOM TWO16’00 x 12’09 (4.87m x 3.88m)Dorma window to side elevation. Velux window roof. Exposed beams. Walk in wardrobe.

EN SUITE – JACK & JILLFitted with a three piece suite comprising close coupled W.C., wash hand basin and shower cubicle.

BEDROOM THREEDormer window to side elevation. Velux window to roof. Walk in wardrobe. Exposed beams. Access to attic room. Radiator.

GROUND FLOOR

FIRST FLOOR

APPROX. GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA 4361 SQFT / 405.1 SQM

Garage

Workshop

MasterBedroom

Bedroom 3

Family Room

Bedroom 2

Utility

Office

Walk-InDressing Room

Dining Room Kitchen /Breakfast Room

Void

Sitting Room

Annexe Bedroom

AnnexeLiving Room

Sun Room

Walk-In-Wardrobe

Mezzanine / Study Area

Balco

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Walk-In-Larder

Walk-In-Wardrobe

Mezzanine / Study Area

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MEZZANINE/STUDY AREA15’0 x 8’0 (4.52m x 2.43m)Turned balcony over sitting room. Radiator. Staircase to ground floor. Door to Master.

MASTER SUITE17’11 x 16’05 (5.46m x 5.00m)Windows to side and rear. Vaulted ceiling. Two radiators. French doors to balcony giving superb views over open countryside. Wall lights. Three radiators.

EN SUITEFitted with a four piece suite comprising freestanding roll top, claw foot bath, Charlotte low level W.C., bidet, wash hand basin and walk in shower cubicle.

WALK IN DRESSING ROOMWindow to front elevation. With hanging space, shelved with mirror.

OUTSIDEFront courtyard enclosed by low level wall and wrought iron fencing. Victorian tiled path to front door under pitched storm porch. Gated drive to side of property leads to turning area at the rear and provides ample parking for several vehicles double garage access. Small lawned garden to side. Lawned area with open Summerhouse which has power connected. Water feature with waterfall. Post and rail enclosed garden allowing uninterrupted views of countryside beyond.

DOUBLE GARAGESingle remote control roller door. Light and power connected. Eaves storage. Door to workshop.

WORKSHOPPainted floor. Pedestrian door to side courtyard. Attic. Power connected. Central vacuum system.

SIDE COURTYARDOil tank. Log store, greenhouse, side pedestrian access to main street.

TM

Energy Performance Certificate

The Old School, The HighwayGreat Staughton, ST. NEOTSPE19 5DA

Dwelling Type: Detached houseDate of Assessment:Date of Certificate:Reference Number:Total Floor Area: 419 m²

8918-6224-4530-3689-500602/04/200801/04/2008

This home's performance is rated in terms of energy use per square metre of floor area, energy efficiencybased on fuel costs and environmental impact based on carbon dioxide (CO ) emissions.2

(1-20)

Energy Efficiency Rating Environmental Impact (CO ) Rating 2

Potential

Not energy efficient - higher running costs

Very energy efficient - lower running costs Very environmentally friendly - lower CO emissions2

Not environmentally friendly - higher CO emissions2

(92-100)

(81-91)

(69-80)

(55-68)

(39-54)

(21-38)

Current

England & Wales EU Directive2002/91/EC

PotentialCurrent

England & Wales EU Directive2002/91/EC

(1-20)

(92-100)

(81-91)

(69-80)

(55-68)

(39-54)

(21-38)

The environmental impact rating is a measure of ahome's impact on the environment in terms ofcarbon dioxide (CO ) emissions. The higher therating the less impact it has on the environment.

The energy efficiency rating is a measure of the overall efficiency of a home. The higher the ratingthe more energy efficient the home is and the lower the fuel bills will be.

2

Estimated energy use, carbon dioxide (CO ) emissions and fuel costs of this home2

PotentialCurrent

Energy Use 248 kWh/m² per year 202 kWh/m² per yearCarbon dioxide emissions 22 tonnes per year 18 tonnes per yearLighting £366 per year £183 per yearHeating £2758 per year £2480 per yearHot water £214 per year£284 per year

Based on standardised assumptions about occupancy, heating patterns and geographical location, the abovetable provides an indication of how much it will cost to provide lighting, heating and hot water to this home.The fuel costs only take into account the cost of fuel and not any associated service, maintenance or safetyinspection. This certificate has been provided for comparitive purposes only and enables one home to becompared with another. Always check the date the certificate was issued, because fuel prices can increaseover time and energy saving recommendations will evolve.To see how this home can achieve its potential rating please see the recommended measures.

Remember to look for the energy saving recommended logo when buying energy-efficient products. It's a quick and easy way to identify the most energy-efficient products on the market.For advice on how to take action and to find out about offers available to help make your home more energy efficient, call 0800 512 012 or visit www.energysavingstrust.org.uk/myhome

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Energy Performance Certificate

The Old School, The HighwayGreat Staughton, ST. NEOTSPE19 5DA

Dwelling Type: Detached houseDate of Assessment:Date of Certificate:Reference Number:Total Floor Area: 419 m²

8918-6224-4530-3689-500602/04/200801/04/2008

This home's performance is rated in terms of energy use per square metre of floor area, energy efficiencybased on fuel costs and environmental impact based on carbon dioxide (CO ) emissions.2

(1-20)

Energy Efficiency Rating Environmental Impact (CO ) Rating 2

Potential

Not energy efficient - higher running costs

Very energy efficient - lower running costs Very environmentally friendly - lower CO emissions2

Not environmentally friendly - higher CO emissions2

(92-100)

(81-91)

(69-80)

(55-68)

(39-54)

(21-38)

Current

England & Wales EU Directive2002/91/EC

PotentialCurrent

England & Wales EU Directive2002/91/EC

(1-20)

(92-100)

(81-91)

(69-80)

(55-68)

(39-54)

(21-38)

The environmental impact rating is a measure of ahome's impact on the environment in terms ofcarbon dioxide (CO ) emissions. The higher therating the less impact it has on the environment.

The energy efficiency rating is a measure of the overall efficiency of a home. The higher the ratingthe more energy efficient the home is and the lower the fuel bills will be.

2

Estimated energy use, carbon dioxide (CO ) emissions and fuel costs of this home2

PotentialCurrent

Energy Use 248 kWh/m² per year 202 kWh/m² per yearCarbon dioxide emissions 22 tonnes per year 18 tonnes per yearLighting £366 per year £183 per yearHeating £2758 per year £2480 per yearHot water £214 per year£284 per year

Based on standardised assumptions about occupancy, heating patterns and geographical location, the abovetable provides an indication of how much it will cost to provide lighting, heating and hot water to this home.The fuel costs only take into account the cost of fuel and not any associated service, maintenance or safetyinspection. This certificate has been provided for comparitive purposes only and enables one home to becompared with another. Always check the date the certificate was issued, because fuel prices can increaseover time and energy saving recommendations will evolve.To see how this home can achieve its potential rating please see the recommended measures.

Remember to look for the energy saving recommended logo when buying energy-efficient products. It's a quick and easy way to identify the most energy-efficient products on the market.For advice on how to take action and to find out about offers available to help make your home more energy efficient, call 0800 512 012 or visit www.energysavingstrust.org.uk/myhome

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