Caxton Road, Great Gransden, Sandy, SG19

An absolutely stunning Georgian period property occupying an idyllic location, set in 7.67 acres, with annexe and versatile outbuildings including an entertainment barn.

Cambridge 13 miles, Huntingdon 12 miles, St Neots (fast train service to King’s Cross) 7 miles, A1 8 miles, (distances are approximate).

Hardwicke Farm is believed to date from 1810 and is a beautiful example of the Georgian period, which is typically renowned for its well-proportioned rooms and high ceilings. Since purchasing the property, the present owners have carried out comprehensive improvements to the property to an exceptionally high standard, with care being taken to retain the period features which include cornicing, ceiling roses, deep skirtings, dado rails and marble fireplaces. The versatile accommodation is immaculately presented throughout and extends to an impressive and tremendously versatile 7,290 sq ft (678 sq m), to include an independent 2 bedroom Annexe and Outbuildings extending to a further 4,219 sq ft (392 sq m).

Historical Note Magnificent Grade II listed Barn dating from circa 1844 with small kitchen and WCs. Constructed with local red brick under a hipped slate roof with 6 bays, 2 high double entry’s with elliptical arches to the south facing elevation and geometric ventilation holes. Two adjacent rows of contemporary stables also of red brick under slate roofs, form the east and west boundaries to a central courtyard.

Property Highlights

Well-proportioned rooms with high ceilings

Many original period features including cornices, ceiling roses, high skirting boards, dado rails and fireplaces

Tumbled marble floors and solid oak floors to ground floor

Impressive Entrance Hall

All windows replaced with double glazed timber windows throughout, re-wired with Forbes & Lomax electrical light switches to the ground floor and re-plumbed

Stunning Kitchen/Breakfast Room 24’1 x 20’6 (7.34m x 6.25m) with slate floor, fitted with bespoke range of cabinets and integrated appliances including Siemens fridge/freezer, Bosch dishwasher, plate warmer, electric Aga with 3 ovens and electric companion comprising 4 halogen hobs and top oven/grill with
bottom fan oven and extractor hood over

Magnificent Drawing Room 23’10 x 21’0 (7.26m x
6.39m) with wonderful open Rococo marble fireplace, attractive acanthus cornicing and ceiling roses

Family Room with open fireplace with granite hearth and stone surround and bi-fold doors to garden

Impressive Principal Bedroom Suite 27’6 x 18’3 (8.38m x 5.57m) comprising Dressing Room and En Suite Bathroom with polished marble wall and floor tiles and under floor heating, large walk-in shower and cast iron roll top bath

Four further Bedrooms and 3 further Bath/Shower
Rooms (2 En Suite)

Annexe converted in 2011/12 from former
outbuildings to include re-roofing, re-wiring and replumbing, with slate flagstone floor, 2 Bedrooms both with En Suite Shower Rooms and wired and plumbed in readiness for installation of Kitchen

3 car Garage and further Garage block with space for 4 cars

Grade II listed Barn perfect for entertaining with a
Kitchenette, several Cloakrooms and Store Rooms

Oil fired central heating with pressurised hot water system and oil fired boilers

Wonderful wine cellar

Extensive leisure facilities to include heated
Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Steam Room and Tennis
Court

Beautiful gardens and grounds totalling 7.67 acres (3.104 hectares)

Great Gransden is an attractive and popular village situated approximately 13 miles west of Cambridge and 12 miles south-east of Huntingdon. Local facilities include a primary
school, post office, public house and general store together with bowls and tennis clubs. Nearby, Cambridge is not only world renowned for its academic achievements, but has also become a ‘high tech’ and ‘bio tech’ hub with the University Research and Development Laboratories, internationally renowned Cambridge Science Park and Addenbrooke’s Hospital/Biomedical Campus one of the largest centres of health, science and medical research in Europe. The city also provides an attractive combination of ancient and modern buildings, colleges, winding lanes, the tree-lined river Cam and extensive shopping facilities, together with an excellent choice of independent schools.

Road and rail communications are good with the A428 within about 3 miles providing links with the A1 to the west and the M11 to the east and there is a mainline railway station at St Neots with services to London’s King’s Cross in about 40 minutes.

Gross internal floor Area: 6,260 sq ft (582 sq m)
excluding Cellar, Void and all Outbuildings
Annexe: 1,030 sq ft (96 sq m)
Outbuildings: 4,219 sq ft (392 sq m) excluding Annexe

Ground Floor: Entrance Hall, Music Room, Study, Dining Room, Drawing Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Family Room, Utility Room, Steam Room, Plant Room, 2 Cloakrooms, Cellar

First Floor: 5 Bedrooms, Dressing Rooms, 4 Bath/Shower Rooms (3 En Suite)

Outside: Ample Driveway, Quadruple Garage, Wonderful Grounds and Gardens, Swimming Pool , Hot Tub, Tennis Court

Annexe: Sitting Room, 2 Bedrooms, 2 En Suite Bath/Shower Rooms

Outbuilding: Entertainment Barn, Kitchenette, Cloakrooms, 2 Store Rooms, Double Carport, Games Room

In all the property comprises 7.67 Acres (3.104 Hectares)

Mains electricity connected to the property. Drainage via a septic tank and water via a bore hole shared with the neighbouring property.

Council Tax Band: G
Council Tax Payable 2026/2027: £4,752.06

Outside
To the south of the house there are a variety of beautiful, well-established herbaceous borders and an elegant box parterre infilled with English lavender.
Wide expansive terraces and gravelled areas lead to a
Swimming Pool powered by an air source heat pump, hot tub, beautiful central courtyard, tennis court, vegetable plot, greenhouse, and a variety of trees including horse chestnuts.
The Annexe was converted from outbuildings in 2012
(permission granted 11/01/2011) and offers additional
bedrooms for domestic help or family needs.
The remaining outbuildings comprise a Garage with space for 3 cars and further Garage block with space for 4 cars. A spectacular Entertainment Barn with kitchenette, cloakrooms, Store Rooms and Games Room.