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Detached For Sale - Ely (ref. 191967420819586)
Date & Time Listed: 2015-04-20 10:55:47 (GMT)
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An architecturally important former Victorian School within close proximity of Ely train station, offering a wealth of character and charm and retaining many original features. "I love the aesthetic of a converted building; the architecture, the texture of the brick, the forms of the windows." reflects Fran "For me as an artist - I work in art, photography and music - they are very creative, therapeutic spaces that inspire me. There is an area of the school where I can still imagine the children queuing up to take off their wellingtons after being outside and before they came into the main hall. The assembly hall is now the lounge and just outside it is the school bell with a cord which you can pull.""The school was built more than 150 years ago and teaching stopped in the early 1980s. The building features gothic-shaped, arched Crittall windows with brickwork surrounds, high vaulted ceilings, a spectacular window in the lounge, as well as beams and stone plinths that have the feeling of a castle.""When we looked inside the property it was a complete surprise to us. We had only seen a glimpse of the kitchen in an advertisement, but that was enough to make me remember it when we were driving through Stuntney one day. When we stopped and looked through the windows we could not believe how wonderful it was inside. The building had been converted, but the playground was still as it was in its school days. When we moved in we landscaped the grounds, creating a water feature and pond, planted trees and re-created a wall that we had seen in an old photograph of the school to give it a courtyard feel. We also installed tri-fold doors from the dining area on to the lawns, where there are views of the fields beyond.""There are wonderful views to be had from the veranda on the first floor too, which is accessed via French doors. It's great to sit out here in the summer and just look over the gardens and the countryside beyond. The village has had a long association with shire horses, which you can sometimes see grazing in the fields.""It is in a delightful location, set back from the road down a driveway next to the medieval church. The accommodation is flexible and spacious. I have my office here and there is the lodge, which is a self contained unit, ideal for an older relative, young person, or visiting guests. It is a lovely community here in Stuntney with a hall and an events programme that includes art exhibitions and live music. There are splendid walks along the river in nearby Ely, with its magnificent cathedral, bijou shops and eateries. It is also possible to walk to the railway station which has a regular service to Cambridge and London. Altogether, this has been a very special place to live, both inspiring and rewarding."An architecturally important former Victorian School retaining many original features including crittall windows with original glass, panelled walls, wood block flooring, full height vaulted ceiling approaching 30ft, school doors and bell.The property has been subject to meticulous up-grades within the vendor's ownership which include an outstanding kitchen / dining / morning room and results in this fine, versatile village property that is a true credit to the seller.An attractive feature of the property is the delightful gardens with its low maintenance landscaping, water feature and open views. This outstanding home is naturally well lit and benefits from oil fired radiator central heating.MAIN HOUSESolid oak door leads in to the ENTRANCE HALL with slate tiled flooring and bespoke oak staircase, doors leading to CLASSROOM TWO and DINING ROOM.CLASSROOM TWO is a beautiful room and is currently a most spacious STUDY but could be used as a family room with original wood block flooring, panelled wall and two gothic arched windows. A door leads to the INNER HALL with a CLOAKROOM, a door leading to The Headmaster's Lodge and stairs leading to BEDROOM
Fine & Country Cambridge
e-mail: cambridge@fineandcountry.com
telephone: 1,223,363,700
Ref: AE97E5ED2882
Other Details:
Number of Bedrooms: 4
Number of Bathrooms: 2
Price: 750,000.00 GBP
For more details about this listing please click here to access the webpage provided by listing owner.
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