Shingay Gate Farm Shingay-Cum-Wendy, Cambridgeshire

Shingay Gate Farm Shingay-cum-Wendy, Cambridgeshire

Shingay Gate Farm Shingay-cum-Wendy, Cambridgeshire SG8 0HT

Cambridge 12 miles, M11 (Junction 12) 10 miles, Royston (King’s Cross 38 minutes) 6 miles, Stansted Airport 35 miles (distances and time are approximate). An exceptional country residence occupying a tranquil, secluded position in a wonderful rural setting with 12 acres of gardens and grounds

Gross Internal Floor Area: Main Residence: 5,038 sq ft (468 sq m) plus Integral Leisure Complex: 3,014 sq ft (280 sq m). Reception Hall, Drawing/Dining Room, Home Cinema/Family Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Playroom, Utility Room, 2 Cloakrooms, Master Bedroom with Dressing Room and 2 En Suite Bath/Shower Rooms, 3 further Bedrooms, 2 further Bath/Shower Rooms. Self-Contained Annexe: Kitchen, Utility Room, 2 Bedrooms, Shower Room. Leisure Complex: Indoor Swimming Pool, Changing Room, Pump Room, Hot Tub, Sauna/Shower Room, Cloakroom, Gym Area, Games /Snooker Room, Shower Room. Outside: Long Sweeping Driveway, Brick and Slate Outbuilding (1,302 sq ft / 121 sq m) including Garaging and Store. Detached Barn (3,261 sq ft / 303 sq m) comprising Machine Store, Separate WC, 6 Stables and 2 Tack Rooms. Formal south-west facing Garden with Ornamental Pond, Kitchen Garden and Wildlife Pond. Extensive Informal Gardens/Potential Paddocks. In all the property comprises about 12.03 acres (4.869 hectares).

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Cambridge Office Bishop’s Stortford Office Stonecross, Trumpington High Street, Cambridge CB2 9SU 26 North Street, Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire CM23 2LW [email protected] T: 01223 559507 [email protected] T: +44 20 7861 1722 Please read Important Notice on the maps page Location Shingay-cum-Wendy is an idyllic, rural hamlet situated amongst gently undulating countryside in south-west Cambridgeshire. The market town of Royston lies about 6 miles south-east, providing a range of facilities including a variety of shops, schooling and sporting activities. The University city of Cambridge is about 12 miles north- east and is not only world renowned for its academic achievements, but has also become high-tech and bio- tech hub with the University Research and Development Laboratories, the internationally renowned Cambridge Science Park and Addenbrooke’s Hospital/Biomedical Campus. It offers extensive cultural and shopping facilities together with an outstanding choice of independent schools for all ages. The National Trust owned Wimpole Estate, which comprises a magnificent country house with 3,000 acres of park and farmland is within close proximity of the property. London commuters are well served by road or rail with a fast train service to King’s Cross from Royston in about 38 minutes and the M11 (Junction 12) is 10 miles away, giving fast access to Stansted Airport and the M25.

Situation Set well back from the road, Shingay Gate Farm stands in a secluded position on the southern outskirts of the hamlet with delightful views over its own gardens and grounds. Description Formerly an extensive range of Victorian farmbuildings forming part of the Wimpole Estate,Shingay Gate Farm was superbly and imaginatively converted in 2000 by the highly regarded architect, Tim Poulson. Since the original conversion, further significant alterations and improvements have been undertaken by the present owners and their predecessors. The result is an exceptional family residence with extensive leisure facilities over one floor, extending to just over 8,000 sq ft. It successfully combines the character of the original Victorian buildings with the convenience of modern day living and provides versatile space (including a spacious self-contained annexe), ideal for family and social entertaining on a grand scale. Particular Features of Note include:- • Impressive accommodation of 8,052 sq ft (748 sq m) providing tremendous versatility suitable for a variety of needs. • Superb 40’ 7” x 21’ 10” (12.38 m x 6.65 m) Drawing/Dining Room with 10’ 6” (3.20m) high ceiling, wood burning stove and French doors to Terrace. • Excellent triple aspect Home Cinema/Family Room with range of fitted cabinets. • High quality Smallbone Kitchen/Breakfast Room with 10’ 6” (3.20m) high ceiling, range of matching base and wall cabinets, granite work surfaces and integrated appliances comprising Rangemaster Toledo gas range with double oven, grill, 5 gas rings and hotplate with extractor hood above, microwave, coffee machine and free standing American style fridge/freezer. • Master Bedroom Suite with 2 En Suite Bath/ Shower Rooms and Dressing Room with full range of fitted wardrobes. • 5 further Bedrooms and 4 further Bath/Wet Rooms including a potential Annexe for au pair, guests or dependent relatives. • Magnificent air conditioned Leisure Suite including heated Swimming Pool with retractable cover, Sauna, Hot Tub, Gym Area and Wet Room. Adjoining Games/Snooker Room. • Lutron lighting to the majority of the house and integrated music system with individual control panels to Reception Hall, Drawing/Dining Room, Cinema/Family Room, Master Bedroom Suite, Leisure Suite and Annexe. • Marble floor coverings to the majority of the property with under-floor heating throughout. • CCTV system and security alarm.

Outside Shingay Gate Farm, which is set well back from the road and approached through an electronically operated entrance gate, has a long sweeping tree lined gravelled driveway. A brick and slate Cart Lodge, provides Garaging for 5 Cars, to the south-east of the house and includes a Store Room. To the north-east is a substantial Detached Barn providing excellent storage together with 6 Stables and 2 Tack Rooms. The Gardens and Grounds Private, formal gardens lie predominantly to the west of the property and include large expanses of lawn, extensive paved terracing, an ornamental Pond, variety of established trees, bushes and wildlife pond. There is also a delightful Kitchen Garden with neatly laid out vegetable beds, fruit cages and charming Victorian style Altex Greenhouse with integrated irrigation system. An extensive area of grassland lies to the south-east of the property, ideal for paddock land, if required. In all the property comprises 12.03 acres (4.869 hectares).

Local Authority South Cambridgeshire District Council - 0345 045 0500

Outgoings Council Tax Band: G Council Tax Payable 2015/16: £2,569.40 Annexe Council Tax Band: B Annexe Council Tax Payable 2015/2016: £1,199.05

Services Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Drainage is via a klargester. Calor gas supply to kitchen range.

Fixtures and Fittings All items normally designated as tenant’s fixtures and fittings including fitted curtains and light fittings, are expressly excluded from the sale. However, certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

Tenure and Possession The property is for sale freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Energy Performance Certificate Rating D (61) Potential C (72)

Health and Safety In the interest of Health and Safety, please ensure that you take due care when inspecting any property.

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Drawing Number: A.47,454 O.S. Ref: TL 2946 Important Notice Date: 03/09/2015 t: 01223 841841 bidwells.co.uk These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and should not be relied upon as statements or representatives of fact. Bidwells LLP has no authority to make or give in writing or verbally any representation or warranties in relation to the property. Any areas of measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. No assumptions should be made that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Bidwells LLP have not carried out a survey, nor tested the services, appliances or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Bidwells LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England & Wales (registered number OC344553). Registered head office is Bidwell House, Trumpington Road, Cambridge CB2 9LD, where a list of members is available for inspection.