A perfect blend of modern convenience and luxurious traditional features awaits you in this half-acre property.

Upon entering, past a cloakroom, a grand open-plan kitchen greets you, inviting you into this exquisite home. A lavish kitchen area sits adjacent to a cosy seating space, offering views of the rear garden through full-height glazing. An eye-catching bespoke oak staircase ascends past oak-framed double-height glazing, bathing the space in natural light. Equally magnificent is the sitting room, featuring an oak-framed vaulted ceiling, bifold doors to the garden, and a fireplace with a log burner. Large windows, garden vistas, and zoned underfloor heating ensure the versatile ground floor is comfortable year-round.

Upstairs, the galleried landing leads to four double bedrooms, two of which boast en suites, along with a family bathroom. The principal bedroom and the third bedroom open onto a balcony, offering stunning views of the garden.

Additional accommodation is provided in a guest annexe, which is part of the double garage, comprising an en suite bedroom, a landing, and an additional room with space for a kitchen.

Outside, a gated entrance opens onto a spacious gravel driveway bordered by lawns and established planting. The rear garden features a generous patio connecting the open-plan kitchen and living room, overlooking a large lawned paddock. An abundance of mature trees provides privacy and a lush green backdrop.

Seller Insight
"We were looking to escape Essex for a more rural lifestyle when we came across Richmond Lodge," say the current owners of this stunningly situated home in Cambridgeshire. "We loved the house as soon as we saw it, and were sold the second we walked through the door. The lounge in particular caught our attention, with its oak-framed vaulted ceiling, great sense of space, and lovely outlook onto the garden."

"In the years since, this home has proven to be perfect for everyday family life and entertaining alike," the owners continue. "The house really comes into its own at Christmastime with a 12 foot tree festively adorned next to the open fireplace in the cosy yet spacious lounge. The open plan kitchen and living area is ideal for parties, and we host the yearly New's Year's Eve celebrations here for all our family and friends. We have ample parking for 10-12 vehicles at the front of the house, so there is plenty of space for everyone."

"Outside, the generous rear garden is connected to the indoor living accommodation by a large patio for summer barbecues and al fresco dining," say the owners. "The formal garden boasts a canopy of mature trees and looks out over a lawned paddock area which has been brilliant for our three teenagers plus the dog to run around after a ball. We purchased this additional land to ensure total privacy, so that we would always be surrounded by nature rather than houses. The paddock backs onto farmland, and our children have enjoyed making friends with the goats who peer over the fence from the field behind!"

Indeed, the semi-rural location is part of what makes this property so special, offering the best of both countryside and community. "Sitting out in the garden, all you can hear is the birds singing in the trees," say the owners. "It is so peaceful, you wouldn't think there was anybody else in the world. Having come from a very built up area, we cherish the tranquillity of living here, whilst appreciating the local community in the village.

Everyone you meet is very friendly, and there are various activities for children in the community centre at Christmas, Easter and Halloween. On special occasions such as the Jubilee and Coronation, the whole village comes out to enjoy the festivities together. Equally, you can walk for miles right from our door, without encountering a soul!"

Village information
Pidley is a small village, boasting a church and a cosy public house. Just a short drive away lies Somersham, a larger village where you'll find essential services such as the local primary school, surgery, and dental practice, along with quaint shops and cafes. The nearby towns of St Ives and Huntingdon offer an abundance of amenities, recently acclaimed as top places to live in England by Muddy Stilettos magazine. These towns feature a variety of shops, restaurants, leisure facilities, and natural attractions like parks and lakes.

Commuters to London and Cambridge find the area convenient, with Huntingdon Station providing regular services to Cambridge and quick access to London via King's Cross. St Ives also offers a unique bus service to Cambridge on a private road, ensuring reliability and affordability. Families are drawn to the area for its excellent schooling options, including an "outstanding" primary school rated by Ofsted in 2023, as well as prestigious private schools like Wisbeach Grammar, King's Ely, and Kimbolton School, all within an hour's.

Agents Notes
Tenure: Freehold
Year Built: 2010
EPC: C
Local Authority: Huntingdon District Council
Council Tax Band: F

IMPORTANT NOTE TO PURCHASERS:
We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. Any services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All measurements have been taken as a guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. Please be advised that some of the particulars may be awaiting vendor approval. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.

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