Cock BankWhittlesey, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 2HN

Occupying an enviable rural position on the outskirts of Whittlesey, nestled alongside a traditional arable farm, 144 Cock Bank is al detached former farmhouse set within beautifully landscaped gardens and enjoying far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside.

Approached via a private driveway, the property offers the perfect balance of peaceful country living and everyday convenience, with open farmland stretching beyond the gardens, a picturesque waterway enhancing its idyllic setting, and excellent access to local amenities and transport links. Generous and adaptable accommodation completes this exceptional family home, perfectly suited to modern living in a truly tranquil location.

Thought to date back 200 years, the property was extended in the 1980s and presents an exciting opportunity for a purchaser to refresh and personalise the accommodation to suit their own style and requirements. Generous proportions, excellent ceiling heights and an abundance of natural light throughout provide an exceptional foundation for sympathetic enhancement.

The accommodation extends over two floors and has been thoughtfully arranged to provide exceptional flexibility for modern family life. The house offers five well-proportioned bedrooms, three reception rooms and two bathrooms, complemented by a breakfast kitchen, utility room and a range of useful ancillary spaces. Outside, former stables, a single garage and a substantial barn incorporating a utility area and W.C., providing excellent storage and exciting potential for hobbies, home working or business use, subject to the necessary consents.

Designed with both family living and entertaining in mind, the layout provides an excellent balance of formal and informal spaces. The impressive triple-aspect living and dining room enjoys delightful views across the surrounding gardens and adjoins the breakfast kitchen, presenting an opportunity to create an outstanding open-plan family space if desired. The kitchen is well-appointed with an extensive range of fitted cabinetry and attractive views over the front gardens, whilst a walk-in pantry, utility room and cloakroom enhance the practicality of everyday living.

The elegant sitting room is centred around an attractive fireplace and benefits from dual-aspect glazing, including sliding doors opening directly onto the south-facing terrace. A bright conservatory provides a wonderful vantage point from which to enjoy the beautiful gardens and the surrounding countryside throughout the seasons.

To the first floor are five generously proportioned bedrooms, each enjoying attractive rural views. The principal suite benefits from a south-facing aspect, an extensive range of fitted wardrobes and a walk-in wardrobe. Bedrooms two and three share a Jack-and-Jill shower room, while bedrooms four and five share access to the family bathroom, which is fitted with both a separate bath and shower. Bedroom five is currently arranged as a study, offering excellent flexibility for home working or guest accommodation.

Externally, the property is enveloped by beautifully maintained gardens, thoughtfully landscaped with sweeping lawns, mature trees, established borders and a productive vegetable and fruit garden. The grounds create a superb setting for outdoor entertaining, family enjoyment and those seeking the peace and privacy of a rural lifestyle.

In all, the property extends to approximately 3.6 acres, including adjoining agricultural land which may lend itself to equestrian use or other countryside pursuits, subject to the necessary consents. A range of traditional outbuildings, including former stables, a garage and the substantial barn, further enhance the property's versatility and provide exceptional scope for storage, workshop space, hobbies or business use.

Combining spacious and adaptable accommodation with beautifully established gardens, useful outbuildings and an idyllic countryside setting, 144 Cock Bank presents a rare opportunity to acquire a distinguished rural home within easy reach of Whittlesey, Peterborough and excellent transport connections.

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