North Brook End, Steeple Morden, SG8

Property Insight
Ensum Brown are delighted to offer for sale this detached 17th Century period home in Steeple Morden with a contemporary extension completed in 2017. This stunning home is set in a private plot of over an acre, with beautiful landscaped gardens and areas of interest. It enjoys period features throughout which blend seamlessly with the extension, a heated swimming pool and hot tub, 2 detached outbuildings, accommodation of over 2500sq ft, 4 reception rooms, a large utility room, breathtaking modern open-plan living space with vaulted ceilings, underfloor heating, bi-fold doors and multi-option mood lighting, 4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a detached double cart lodge with solar panels and batteries, which is incredibly economical, a covered summer house seating area and fire pit area with a Mediterranean feel, and a treehouse overlooking beautiful open countryside.

This Grade II listed property enjoys a stunning approach, nestled back from the road and set within a private plot of over 1 acre. It has excellent kerb appeal, with a generous and well-maintained frontage, front gardens of manicured hedgerows, trees and shrubs, a five-bar gate leading around to the rear of the property, an extensive gravel driveway with off-road parking for multiple vehicles, and a detached double cart lodge with a lockable storage room, boarded loft space, lighting and power and solar panels, which have 4 batteries and 2 inverters, making the electricity to the property incredibly economical. 

Upon stepping inside this lovely period home, the entrance hall offers a unique welcome, with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and brickwork, quarry tiled flooring, pendant lighting, and access through to a larger reception hallway. This reception hallway enjoys stunning period features of its own, including a large inglenook fireplace with bressummer beam, exposed ceiling beams, quarry tiled flooring, integrated storage cupboards, lots of space for furniture, stairs to the first floor, and unique wood doors through to the downstairs living space, including a study. 

The kitchen/breakfast/family room is wonderfully open-plan and is beautifully designed and decorated, with a vaulted ceiling, multi-option mood lighting, underfloor heating, an electric Velux window, and bi-fold doors and floor-to-ceiling windows giving the room a glorious panoramic view of the garden. There is a range of modern gloss base and wall units, quartz worktops, a large island/breakfast bar, tiled flooring, inset and pendant lighting, 4 integrated ovens, a hob, extractor hood and dishwasher, and an American fridge/freezer and space for family room furniture. The utility is incredibly large, enjoying exposed beams and upstands, dual aspect windows to the garden, quarry tiled flooring, base and wall units, wood worktops, a butler sink, access to the garden and to a cloakroom WC, and lots of bespoke storage and space for laundry appliances. 

The formal dining room is an excellent size and enjoys a lovely atmosphere, with stunning period features, an inglenook fireplace, exposed beams and upstands, 2 windows to a dual aspect, quarry tiled flooring, and lots of space for a large dining setting and storage furniture. The sitting room is larger, again with its own inglenook fireplace and bressummer beam, exposed beams and upstands, plush carpets, 4 windows to a dual aspect, a door to the front of the property, integrated storage, and vast amounts of space for sitting room and storage furniture. 

Upstairs to the first floor, this wonderful home continues to offer stunning accommodation, with 4 double bedrooms, excellent integrated storage and wardrobes, and a family bathroom with a 4-piece suite, comprising a bath, a shower, a WC and a hand wash basin. The master bedroom also enjoys its own en-suite, with a shower, WC and hand wash basin.

Outside, to the rear, the incredible grounds are breathtaking, offering multiple lovely areas of interest, glorious countryside views, and pretty spots to relax in the sunshine. It is laid mainly to lawn, with patio areas and covered Summer house seating with a firepit area, giving the space a Mediterranean feel. The gardens themselves consist of beautifully maintained beds, borders and planters, full of flowers, mature trees and shrubs, offering colour all year round. There is a treehouse with lovely views, a wonderful heated swimming pool, and further patio space with a hot tub. There are also two large outbuildings, the first being the former double garage which has now been converted to a workshop, store and gym, and the second being the former stables which have now been converted into a versatile space, with a kitchenette, 2 workrooms and a shower/changing room.

Location -Steeple Morden
Steeple Morden is a tranquil parish village situated in the southwest of Cambridgeshire, just 15 miles from the city of Cambridge and 5 miles from the popular market town of Royston. Residents can enjoy getting back to nature with many country walks, a variety of local social activities, and a traditional village pub, dating back to the 17th century.

The Church of St. Peter and St. Paul was rebuilt in the 13th century and is how Steeple Morden acquired its name, comprising an aisled nave, steepled south porch and chancel. The church is part of the local group of Parishes in South Cambridgeshire, enjoying regular services and social events.

Steeple Morden benefits from a village hall, which is available for hire, a garage, a highly-regarded primary school, and a railway station just 2.5 miles away, providing direct links to both Cambridge and London Kings Cross. Further amenities are a stone's throw away in Royston, such as a leisure centre and a variety of sports clubs, including the golf club on Royston Heath. There are a variety of excellent schools to choose from, doctors and dentist surgeries, shops and supermarkets, all surrounded by beautiful countryside and many other pretty villages to explore.

Steeple Morden's proximity to Royston also means residents benefit from further excellent transport links, with a mainline train station offering regular fast services to both Cambridge and London Kings Cross. The A1M and M11 are within a 15-minute drive via the A10/A505, and London Stansted and Luton Airports are both 30-minutes away.

We encourage all homebuyers to visit Steeple Morden to truly appreciate what this beautiful village has on offer.