4 Bedroom Property for Sale in Chatteris

"When you sweep up the drive to the house, the beautiful front door, with the fine glasswork above it, gives such a good impression - and it's an impression the rest of the property really lives up to."

For Dermont and Betty, the Manor House has been a home full of character and also full of life. "I'm one of a family of 10 and we've had some superb gatherings here," says Betty. "It's seemed like we've had all their husbands and children tucking into hog roasts right here in the kitchen. This has been a great family home. It's so big you can have something going on in one part of the house and people in another won't be aware of it at all. It's also a place that's full of original features. The oldest part dates from the 1770s and it's full of very high ceilings, ornate cornices, original doors, wide floorboards and box sash windows. We've even got the original servants' bells in the hall - although we don't still use them!"

"One of the places I enjoy most is the lounge," adds Dermont. "It has one of my favourite toys; the log burner. It's fantastic. It sucks in all the cold air, heats it up and then pumps this lovely warm air back into the room. I love sitting in front of that fire, with my feet up, enjoying a good malt whiskey. We're also surrounded by fabulous views. The house sits in the middle of 1.35 acres, which are walled or fenced all the way around. The land behind is ancient meadowland and there's actually a covenant which says it can't be built on - which is fabulous as it means we have lots of country views and lots of wildlife. We have muntjac deer, woodpeckers, hawks and owls and even a few rabbits."

As well as suiting family life, the Manor House has also been an ideal business base. "I've retired now," explains Dermont, "but when I was self employed I ran my business from here. A separate door led into my own office, which worked really well in terms of meeting clients. The sheer number of outbuildings, and the potential they have, is another great asset. We've got a whole range of brick 'dockey huts', which is where farm produce was packed and the workers used to gather to eat their lunch. We've got a 40 foot barn, part of which we use as a garage and another converted building which the previous owner used to run their IT business from. Then there are the original stables where the six horses that used to pull the Lord of the Manor's coach used to bed down. So the place is packed with potential for future uses.

"For somewhere in the middle of The Fens we've also got really good connections. We're right on the outskirts of Chatteris, which is a very good little market town. It's got everything you need - a few supermarkets, modern facilities and two or three good pubs. There are some excellent schools in the area too. We also have great access onto the A1 and the A14. We can be in Huntingdon in 20 minutes and there are direct trains from there to Liverpool Street and King's Cross. Cambridge is only about a 30 minute drive away. In fact the Manor House has suited us in all respects - the only reason we're moving is that now the kids have sprung the nest, the property is just too big for us. This house has really impressed us though - I'm sure the next owners will feel the same."

Arched porch with fanlight detail door to:

SPACIOUS RECEPTION HALL
18’0 X 10’0 (5.48M X 3.04M)
Galleried landing to first floor. Pine door to under stairs cupboard. Radiator.

DINING ROOM
19’0 X 18’0 (5.79M X 5.48M)
Two sash windows to front aspect and one sash window to side aspect. Open fireplace with marble hearth and timber fire surround. Hard wood floor. Serving hatch. Georgian moulded cornice. Wall lights. Three double radiators.

DRAWING ROOM
19’0 X 18’0 (5.79M X 5.48M)
Two sash windows to front aspect and one sash window to rear aspect. Fireplace with log burner, slate hearth and timber fire surround. T.V. point. Georgian moulded cornice. Wall lights. Three double radiators.

REAR HALL
Door to side aspect. Herringbone block wood floor. Radiator.

CLOAKROOM
Window to side aspect. Low level W.C. and inset wash hand basin with cupboards under. Tiled floor.

STUDY
15’8 X 12’0 (4.77M X 3.6M)
Two windows to side aspect and two windows to rear aspect. Telephone point. Two double radiators.

KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM 22’0 X 17’0 Narrowing to 11’0 (6.70M X 5.18M Narrowing to 3.36M
Three windows to rear aspect. Fitted with a range of base and wall mounted storage units with complimentary work tops over. Stainless steel sink with mixers tap over and drainer unit. Plumbing for dish washer. Built in electric oven and ceramic hood and microwave. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Space for tumble dryer. Space for fridge freezer. Down lighters to ceiling. Two double radiators.
SPLIT LEVEL GALLERIED LANDING
Sash window to front elevation. Cornice to ceiling. Panelled walls. Double radiator.

BEDROOM ONE 17’0 X 16’5 5.00M) Two sash windows to front elevation and one sash window to rear elevation. Two double built in wardrobes with glazed doors and central dresser cupboards over. Dado rail. Picture rail. Cornice to ceiling. Three double radiators.

BEDROOM TWO
18’0 X 16’5 (5.79M X 5.00M)
Two sash windows to front elevation. Two double built in wardrobes with glazed doors and central dresser with drawers and cupboard over. Cornice to ceiling. Three double radiators.

SECOND SPLIT LEVEL GALLERIED LANDING
Window to side elevation. Double radiator.

BEDROOM THREE
16’0 X 11’0 (4.87M X 3.35M)
One window to side elevation and two windows to rear elevation. Two double radiators.

BEDROOM FOUR
15’8 X 12’0 (4.77M X 3.65M)
Two windows to side and two windows to rear elevation. Built in wardrobe. Two double radiators.

BATHROOM
Window to side elevation. Fitted with three piece suite comprising low level W.C., Mahogany vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and bath with mixer tap and shower attachment over and additional electric shower. Radiator.

SECOND BATHROOM
Window to side elevation. Fitted with four piece suite comprising low level W.C., wash hand basin, separate shower cubicle and original enamelled bath. Airing cupboard housing hot water tank. Double radiator.

OUTSIDE – PLOT APPROXIMATELY 1.35 ACRES
The walled grounds are approached via twin wrought iron gates and a central drive with access to the front and rear of the property. There are beautiful gardens with large lawned areas and deep flower beds. Mature trees line the boundary wall. Extensive parking can be found to the rear of the property and in a further courtyard sited between the outbuildings.

STORAGE BARN
23 X 20 (7.01M X 6.09M)
Split in two with the main barn having sliding double doors. Light connected.

SIDE OFFICE/STORE
14’0 X 10’0 (4.26M X 3.04M)
Window to rear.

COACH HOUSE/STABLES
27’0 X 20’0 (8.23M X 6.09M)
Original stable block which consisted of six stables with hay chutes.

GEORGIAN REDBRICK OUTBUILDING (ANNEXE POTENTIAL)
23’0 X 17’0 (7.01M X 5.18M)
Two storey building with stairs to the first floor and two windows to side aspect. The first floor has a window to the rear and an access door to the hay loft

There is an adjoining gravelled walled courtyard which could be used as a garden for the annexe. There are three further outbuildings suitable for use a workshop or storage.