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Location

‘ he Barns’ Merton Grange is situated in an idyllic rural location on Tthe edge of Gamlingay in South Cambridgeshire. The approach is via a private drive with far reaching views either side across fields.

These unique barns have Grade II listed status and are being sympathetically restored keeping many of the original features. There is one 2 bedroom barn, one 3 bedroom barn and six 4 bedroom barns. Each barn is individual and all have gardens with three benefitting from paddocks. The Barns | Merton Grange | Gamlingay | 3

Location Gamlingay is one of the largest villages in Cambridgeshire. It is also one of the best recorded. Before the conquest the village is thought to have been centred on the Station road area as Saxon bones from the burial ground were found in the 1980’s.

In 1260 Merton college in Oxford was founded by Walton de Merton who gave the college land in and around Gamlingay, much of which it still owns today.

The village is approximately 19 miles from Cambridge and 16 miles from Bedford and within the A1 corridor. The village has a range of shops, pubs, restaurants and local industry and many societies covering a wide range of interests.

The Eco hub is probably the most energy efficient building in the country and hosts many community activities.

Gamlingay is approximately a 15 minute drive from Biggleswade and a 12 minute drive from Sandy which have large supermarkets plus all the main banks, high street shops and mainline train stations to London Kings Cross (40 miinutes) and Peterborough (35 miinutes). 4 | The Barns | Merton Grange | Gamlingay

Barn 1 | Plot 1 - The Forge | Plot 2 - The Stables Barn 2 | Plot 3 - The Smithy

Artists impressions shown are for illustrative purposes only. Artists impressions shown are for illustrative purposes only.

Barn 4 | Plot 8 - The Dairy Barn 4 | Plot 8 - The Dairy rear

Artists impressions shown are for illustrative purposes only. Artists impressions shown are for illustrative purposes only. The Barns | Merton Grange | Gamlingay | 5

Barn 3 | Plot 4 - The Granary | Plot 5 - The Haybarn | Plot 6 - The Dovecote, Plot 7 | The Saddlers

PADDOCK 3

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3 4 2 8 4 4 8 Plot 5 5 N 8 5 3 5 6 2 5 7 2 6 6 Plot 6 V 2 6 V 1 1 1 PADDOCK 1 The artist’s impression of the site plan is drawn 6 V 1 to show the relative position of individual 7 7 Plot 7 V 1 properties. NOT TO SCALE. This is a two 7 dimensional drawing and will not show land V Bins contours and gradients, boundary treatments, landscaping or local authority street lighting.

The areas are merely to give an indication of plot boundaries and open spaces on the site and do not represent turfed or landscaped areas. For details of individual properties and availability please refer to our sales advisor. The Barns | Merton Grange | Gamlingay | 9

Number of

Name Plot no. Bedrooms Car Spaces

The Forge 1 4 3 The Stables 2 4 3

The Smithy 3 2 2

PADDOCK 3 The Granary 4 4 3 The Haybarn 5 4 3 The Dovecote 6 3 4 The Saddlers 7 4 3 8 4 3 2 PADDOCK 2 The Dairy 8 4 3

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3 4 2 8 4 4 8 Plot 5 5 8 5 3 5 6 2 5 7 2 6 6 Plot 6 V 2 6 V 1 1 1 PADDOCK 1 6 V 1 7 7 Plot 7 V 1 7 V Bins 10 | The Barns | Merton Grange | Gamlingay

Transport Links

Gamlingay is located approximately 19 miles from Cambridge Lea Valley Homes is responsible for the sales and marketing of and 16 miles from Bedford, within the A1 corridor. Aldwyck Housing Group’s new build shared ownership and market sale properties. The nearest mainline railway station is Sandy 4.7 miles approximately 12 minute drive and Biggleswade 5.8 miles Our properties range from apartments to large family homes. approximately a 15 minute drive. Biggleswade/Sandy to Kings Cross takes around 40 minutes Our experienced development team and our dedicated staff and to Peterborough takes 35 minutes. Regular buses also run to understand the needs and expectations of our clients. Sandy, St Neots and Cambridge. We aim to deliver high quality homes and excellent service.

Schools Recently completed development:  The Orchards, Caves Lane, Bedford The village is well provided for with 2 schools.

Children aged 4–9 years are educated at Gamlingay First Current Developments: School, After the First School the children typically move to the Village College until they are 13. The children then move over to  Dukes Court, Chandos Road, Buckingham Bedfordshire, to Stratton Upper School, in Biggleswade.  The Barns at Merton Grange, Gamlingay, Cambridgeshire There are some excellent private schools in Bedford and there are a range of schools in Cambridge. Future Developments coming soon: About Us  Bentley Court, Ealing  Aspects@ 30 Muswell Hill

Lea Valley Homes is dedicated to providing high quality, individual homes in the South East. We originated in Hertfordshire as part of Aldwyck Housing Group, so our home building expertise and knowledge is extensive. The Barns | Merton Grange | Gamlingay | 11

Artists impressions shown are for illustrative purposes only. 12 | The Barns | Merton Grange | Gamlingay Artists impressions shown are for illustrative purposes only. The Barns | Merton Grange | Gamlingay | 13 The Barns Specification he Barns are classified as Grade II listed buildings Tof architectural and historic interest. Many of the original features have been retained. Whilst original reclaimed materials have been reused during the build.

Construction Bathrooms and En-suites  Traditionally constructed Grade II Listed brick outer skin;  Integrated Neff fridge freezer  Contemporary bathrooms with Ideal Standard Sanitary with high specification insulated timber inner walls  Integrated Neff dishwasher ware and fully tiled  Concrete ground floors throughout, timber  Integrated Neff washer/dryer ‘The Smithy’  Ideal Concept cube wall hung 2 draw upper floors plot 3 only vanity unit  Grade II Listed exterior treatments with existing red and  Integrated Prima wine cooler  Chrome Mira Shower buff facing brickwork  Porcelanosa ceramic tiled floor*  Bristan Taps  Slate tiles used throughout appropriate to the Grade II  Porcelanosa floor and wall tiles* listing  Chrome down lighters.  Electric Heated towel rails  Traditional timber car barns  Chrome down lighters.  Aluminium rain water goods. Utility/Laundry (not applicable to ‘The Smithy’ plot 3)  Units to match kitchen* Decorative Finishes Kitchen  Laminate work tops and splash backs*  White satin woodwork throughout A range of contemporary and traditional kitchens are offered,  Stainless Steel single bowl sink with laminate work tops and matching splash backs*.  Square cut skirting and architrave throughout  Integrated Neff washer/dryer to plots 1 and 2  Cubix Granite Black or White 1.5 Bowl sink  Integrated Neff washing machine  Smooth ceilings in white emulsion  Monza tap  Integrated tumble dryer  Walls painted in white emulsion.  Stoves Richmond 900EI Stainless Steel  Chrome down lighters. Range Cooker*  Stoves Stainless Steel Cooker Hood 14 | The Barns | Merton Grange | Gamlingay

Floor Finishes  Brushed Chrome electrical switches and sockets ‘The Barns’ shared facilities will be looked after and throughout maintained by a management company which will be  Porcelanosa floor tiles to Kitchen, Utility, Bathroom,  BT points to Lounge, selected ground floor rooms wholly owned and within the control of the purchasers En-Suite and Cloakrooms* (refer to layouts), Kitchens and Master Bedrooms of ‘The Barns’ once all the properties have been sold and  conveyed. Carpet to all other areas.*  TV points to Lounge, Family Room, Kitchen and all Bedrooms Doors and Windows  Wiring for Sky Plus** Warranty  High efficiency bespoke casement windows.  External lighting to front and rear of property 10 year Premier Guarantee

 Glazed front door with multi-point locking system,  Hard-wired smoke detectors *Where possible we will be able to offer buye rs variations and choices on the some properties with glazed curtain wall entrance internal finishes, although the availability of this will depend upon the stage of  Security Alarm to all properties feature construction that each property has reached when a reservation is made. **Any alterations or additions to the externals of ‘The Barns’ will require approval  Oak panelled internal doors with pewter finished from South Cambridgeshire District Council due to the Grade II listed status. door handles External Finishes  Built in wardrobes to most bedrooms – please refer  Landscaped gravel courtyard. to sales layouts – with oak panelled doors and  Turf to rear garden pewter finished door handles  Paved patio areas  Conservation rooflights with dual action  Divisional and boundary fencing as per layout opening feature.  External tap Central Heating and Hot Water  Metered stand pipes to paddocks

 Timer controlled electric chrome towel rails and Artists impressions shown are for illustrative purposes only. radiators to bathrooms and en-suites Entrance and Parking  Heating provided by Air Source Heat Pump with a 5  Tree and hedge lined tarmac entrance road year service and warranty package  Gravel Courtyard  Under floor heating to all ground floor areas with  Allocated parking radiators to the upper floors  Visitor parking  Hot water storage tank.  Illuminated bollards to courtyard Electrical  Down lighters to hall, kitchen, utility, bathroom and en-suite; contemporary up/down wall lights to double height spaces with pendant fittings in other rooms. (Where ceiling slop or void, different lighting options may be used).

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