Dovehouse Wood, Abbots Ripton, Cambridgeshire.

Millers Pond is a beautiful and unique village home offering outstanding and spacious accommodation, sited centrally on a mature and beautifully landscaped plot approaching half an acre. The property benefits from the sun in the morning, afternoon and evening. This beautifully presented family home has been lovingly maintained to a high standard and is now being offered on the market for the first time in 27 years since new.  

The house is situated in the heart of the ever sought after village of Abbots Ripton, yet set back and largely hidden from the main road, nestled in a small exclusive development of 9 of thoughtfully and individually designed homes (some thatched and some tiled). Indeed, it is no surprise that the builder won awards for this development when it was originally built.

It is a highly attractive looking property with huge ‘kerb appeal' from both the front and back. The plot and setting are exceptional with a large pond to the front garden and a mature and well stocked private garden with a good sized swimming pool to the rear.  

The accommodation spans three floors, planned and designed to suit modern family life with multiple reception rooms taking advantage of the leafy views to the rear and a sunny aspect over the idyllic pond to the front.

A notable feature of the home are the bedroom sizes, all of which are spacious double rooms with two benefiting from contemporary en-suite shower room with two further large bathrooms as well. The second floor bedrooms are great for multi-generational living with plenty of room for older children to enjoy their own space, study or have their own snug.

The large triple garage is in the style of a coach house with a spacious, open, room above, accessed externally via a steel staircase.  The room currently is used as storage but could (subject to any approvals that might be required) become an annexe for family/employee use, a gym or a large home-work office area.

A quintessential village in so many respects, Abbots Ripton still retains great amenities and for the commuters is just a 10 minute drive to Huntingdon Train Station with fast lines to London Kings Cross in under 50 minutes and a 35 minute drive to central Cambridge. 

GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA

The Gross Internal Floor Area is approximately 3734 sq.ft / 345 sq.metres. (Inclusive of the gym / office)

PLOT SIZE

The total plot size if 0.49 acres.

ENTRANCE HALL

7.1m x 4.05m

Framed by a storm porch, a part glazed door brings you into the welcoming hallway providing access to the ground floor accommodation. Stairs rise to the first floor with useful storage underneath, there are controls for the Hive heating system and French oak flooring.

STUDY

3.05m x 3.37m

A delightful room to work with plenty of light coming in from a picturesque window to the front with gorgeous views over the front garden and pond. The French oak flooring flows through from the hallway.

WC / CLOAKROOM

1.77m x 1.28m

Fitted with a two piece suite with an obscure window to the front.

LIVING ROOM

6.07m x 5.45m

A well proportioned, elegant, living room enjoys two sets of French doors onto the patio seating area, ideal for entertaining, cornicing and a central ceiling rose. The inglenook fireplace with inset Charnwell log burner provides a cosy feel through the winter months complimented by oak flooring.

DINING ROOM

3.95m x 3.98m

The formal dining room benefits from French doors to the patio seating area as well as internally to the living room, providing segregation if required however if open, enjoying a lovely flowing feel. A range of built-in cupboards provide useful storage and there is cornicing as well as a ceiling rose and oak flooring continued from the adjoining reception room.

KITCHEN

3.99m x 5.65m

Once featured in the 25 most beautiful kitchens magazine, a range of beautifully planned and fitted cupboard units have been fitted with a complimentary granite worktop, a central island with deep pan drawers and under-counter lighting. Integral appliances include a dishwasher, large fridge and larder, inset sink with mixer tap and water softener and a free standing Mercury range cooker. Dual aspect windows flood the room with natural light and a door leads into the garden. The floor is laid with travertine tiles with electric underfloor heating.

UTILITY

2.46m x 1.55m

A functional utility room is fitted with a range of cupboard units and worktop space with plumbing for a washing machine, space for a tumble dryer and an integral freezer. The gas fired boiler is sited in the corner, installed in November 2024, which also serves the swimming pool. The flooring is laid with travertine tiles and there is a door to the side, perfect for coming in from long countryside walks.

SNUG

4.04m x 2.92m

A useful additional reception room, currently used as a snug however could equally be a play or craft room, with a large bay window overlooking the picturesque front garden and pond.

LANDING

The cleverly designed landing instantly creates a feeling of space with views up to the second floor accommodation with vaulted ceiling and galleried landing, keeping the natural flow of the home. The Velux window to the front allows plenty of light to flood in and the stairwell has been designed with inset display shelving providing a thoughtful place for family ornaments or photos.

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM

6.07m x 5.45m

An enviable principal bedroom has lovely views over the rear garden, complimented by views to the front through the dressing area. The measurement quoted is the maximum width.

DRESSING AREA TO PRINCIPAL BEDROOM

4.11m x 2.32m

The dressing area is fitted with a range of built-in wardrobes providing plenty of storage with a sunny window to the front.

EN-SUITE

2.75m x 2.72m

Fitted with a three piece suite comprising double shower cubicle with tiled surrounds, rainfall shower head and separate shower attachment, oversized wash hand basin with vanity storage underneath and close coupled WC. An obscure window overlooks the rear, there is a heated towel rail, tiled surrounds and Amtico flooring.

BEDROOM TWO

4.12m x 4.54m

A double bedroom with lovely views over the pond to the front and double built-in wardrobes

GUEST EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM

3.01m x 2.45m

A guest en-suite fitted with a three piece suite comprising double shower cubicle with tiled surrounds, rainfall shower head and separate shower attachment, wash hand basin and a close coupled WC. An obscure window overlooks the rear, there is a heated towel rail, tiled surrounds and Amtico flooring as well as mood lighting.

FAMILY BATHROOM

2.9m x 2.84m

The family bathroom is fitted with a four piece suite comprising semi free standing bath with mixer shower over, shower enclosure, close coupled WC and a wash hand basin. An obscure window overlooks the front, there is a heated towel rail, tiled surrounds and Amtico flooring.

BEDROOM FIVE

2.96m x 3.72m

A double bedroom with two built-in wardrobes and a window overlooking the rear garden.

SECOND FLOOR LANDING

A large galleried landing serves the second floor with a Velux window to the front and feature curved wall leading through to the accommodation.

BEDROOM THREE

8.63m x 4.29m

A lovely bedroom for children or potentially working from home, this spacious, dual aspect, bedroom has a window to the front, a Velux window to the front and to the side. A porthole window to the rear provides a quirky, character, feature.

BEDROOM FOUR

5.79m x 3.89m

A spacious bedroom with Velux windows to the front and the rear with access to to the additional dressing room / study.

DRESSING ROOM / BEDROOM SIX

3.72m x 3.02m

A useful additional room, accessed via the fifth bedroom, with built-in storage cupboards and eaves storage.

SECOND FLOOR BATHROOM

3.1m x 3.87m

Serving the second floor accommodation this contemporary bathroom is fitted with a four piece suite comprising shower cubicle following the curved wall, wash hand basin, close coupled WC and bath with mixer shower attachment. A Velux window provides light and there is a heated towel rail, tiled surrounds.

TRIPLE GARAGE

8.15m x 5.51m

An aesthetically pleasing triple garage of a coach house styling, formally a laundry cottage, with three up and over doors to the front elevation, power, lighting and water. Together with the first floor, the garaging offers potential for part conversion to form an annexe or further accommodation, subject to the relevant consent.

GYM / OFFICE

8.05m x 5.46m

Accessed via an external steel staircase to the side with lovely views to the property over the pond, on the first floor above the triple garaging sits an open plan room with power and lighting with windows to multiple elevations. Currently used as store, the room offers potential for a variety of uses or an annexe, subject to the relevant consent.

SWIMMING POOL

8.53m x 4.27m

Sympathetically installed and seamlessly blending in with the curved aesthetics of the garden, the heated swimming pool measures 28'0" by 14'0" (8.5 metres x 4.2 metres) with a depth of 4'6" (1.40 metres) with a retractable, roller, cover.

EXTERNAL

The garden is one of the main features of the house with numerous seating and entertaining areas to enjoy the sun as it moves around the house.

The front garden is approached via an attractive gently curving willow hurdle fence which acts as a transition from the generous gravel driveway and parking to the more enclosed front garden.

The seating area in the front is especially designed to enjoy the evening sun over the pond. The pond also means it is haven for wildlife and a great place to watch the wildlife which includes dragonflies, damselflies, ducks, moorhens and kingfishers.

The rear garden boasts an extensive patio overlooking a large herbaceous bed which is a riot of colour in the summer.

The lawn slopes away gently from the house and the upper patio and in the furthermost part of the garden there are woodland beds and a thatched gazebo - this is a lovely area to sit and enjoy the view of the pool and admire the attractive rear elevation of the house.

EXTERNAL CONTD

The plant beds were created by the garden designer owner and include many specimen plants, hellebores and naturalised bulbs.

The garden has on occasion over the years been open to the public and at one stage a Radio Cambridgeshire garden programme was aired live from the garden.

The garden also features a small and unobtrusive bar which is a fun place to entertain in the summer.

LOCATION

Abbots Ripton is a thriving Cambridge village and recently voted as the best place to live in Cambridgeshire by lifestyle company Muddy Stilettos. Abbots Ripton has a village shop (including a post office), a beautiful church (mentioned in the Domesday book) and a very popular and a welcoming village pub, The Elm. Abbots Ripton Church of England Primary School was recently named in the press in 2025 as one of the best performing schools in the government league tables for Huntingdonshire. Abbots Ripton has a strong sense of community and usually hosts a number of village events throughout the year - these frequently take place in the impressive village hall or on the lawns in front of the village hall. With recent upgrades to rail and road links Abbots Ripton is well located for commuting to both London, Cambridge, Peterborough and many cities in the Midlands and access to the A1 is reached within a 15 minute drive.

LOCATION CONTD

Stansted is a 50 minute drive and both Heathrow and Gatwick can now be easily reached by rail, other airports such as East Midlands, Luton and Birmingham are within an hours drive. The nearest train station (Huntingdon) is approx 10 minutes away by car and has direct access to London and as far as Brighton and of course the East Coast mainline north and south. The beautiful riverside towns of both St. Ives where there is a guided busway to Cambridge and the Georgian market town of Stamford can also be reached within 20-30 minutes drive respectively.

SERVICES

The Property is heated by mains gas and served via mains drainage, water and electricity.

AGENTS NOTES

These particulars whilst believed to be correct at time of publishing should be used as a guide only. The measurements taken are approximate and supplied as a general guidance to the dimensions, exact measurements should be taken before any furniture or fixtures are purchased. Please note that Oliver James Property Sales and Lettings has not tested the services or any of the appliances at the property and as such we recommend that any interested parties arrange their own survey prior to completing a purchase.

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