offord cluny, cambridgeshire

Offord Cluny ManorHigh Street | Offord Cluny | St Neots | PE19 5RR

OFFORD CLUNY MANORThis imposing Manor House, the original part of which is thought to date back to c1600, occupies a superb position within the sought after Cambridgeshire village of Offord Cluny.

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ENTRANCE LOBBYFlagstone floor. Door to garden with arched fleur de lis fan light over panelled door.

RECEPTION HALL4.68mx x 7.35mFlagstone floor. Two sash windows to west aspect with original shutters. Solid wood staircase to first floor landing with turned balusters and ball finials. Understairs storage cupboard. Tapestry hooks to walls. Original fireplace with inset cast-iron fire and tiled surround. Two radiators.

DRAWING ROOM 8.23m max x 9.11m maxThree sash windows to garden and two sash windows to south aspect with original shutters. French doors to south-facing open garden loggia. Four free-standing cast-iron radiators. Moulded wood panelled walls to dado rail. Cornice to ceiling. Wall lights. Herringbone parquet floor. Full height Edwardian fireplace with tiled hearth. Second fireplace with carved wood surround.


STUDY5.25m x 4.78mTwo sash windows to west aspect with original shutters and window to south aspect. French doors to open loggia overlooking walled garden. Georgian fireplace with cast-iron fire and slate hearth. Cornicing to ceiling. Fitted Edwardian library bookcases to two walls. Two radiators.

DINING ROOM7.78m x 4.38mThree sash windows to garden with original shutters. Tapestry hooks to walls. Cased beams to ceiling. Exposed varnished floorboards. Open fireplace with tiled inset and carved wood surround. Wall lights. Deep skirting boards. Two hinged serving shelves with sash hatch to inner hall.

FRONT HALL2.93m x 1.88mPanelled door to west aspect with arched fleur-de-lis fan light. Window to both side aspects. Flagstone floor. Cased beams to ceiling.

INNER HALL5.2m x 1.06mTwo sash windows to west aspect with original shutters. Cased beams to ceiling. Exposed varnished floorboards. Two hinged shelves with serving hatch to dining room. Two full height storage cupboards. Radiator.


FAMILY ROOM5.7m x 5.69mTwo sash windows to west aspect with original shutters. Exposed varnished floorboards. Coving to ceiling. Recessed fireplace with inset Rayburn. Built in storage cupboard. Built in dresser with plate rack. Original bells. Radiator.

CLOAKS ROOMExposed floorboards. Radiator. Cloaks cupboard. Built in cupboard. Door and stairs to first floor landing.

SCULLERY / BOOT ROOM3.04m x 1.8mBuilt in cupboard. Original stone sink. Tiled floor. Rear door to side with window over. Coat hooks. Shelves. Radiator.

ORIGINAL DAIRY4.01 X 2.34Adjoining the north elevation is an Edwardian dairy. Two floor mounted oil fired boilers. Cupboards with work surface and space for washing machine. Two lazy daisies.

CLOAKROOMSash window to side aspect. Two piece suite comprising low level WC and pedestal hand wash basin with tiled surround. Tiled floor. Radiator.


Seller Insight “We came across Offord Cluny Manor House twenty-one years ago during our search for a large family

home in a village setting,” says the owner, “and although it was in a rather tired state and in need of renovation, it offered us the space, both inside and out, that we had been looking for in a location that was absolutely ideal.”

Offord Cluny Manor is an extremely elegant family home that is immaculately presented throughout. “I would say that over time we have managed to return the house to its former glory,” continues the owner. “All of the work that has been carried out has been done in an extremely sympathetic manner and the house retains a great many period features. We have open fireplaces in a number of rooms, large sash windows with their original shutters and some gorgeous wood panelling. Of particular note is the main staircase that features beautifully turned balusters. It’s one of the first things you see as you enter the house and it’s just stunning.”

This exceptional home boasts grounds that extend to around fifteen acres in total. “Beyond the house we have a lovely big formal garden and a swimming pool that we’ve all enjoyed using over the years. The grounds then become open parkland, and we also have a small pony paddock. During the summer, when the grass is long, I like to mow a path all the way around so that I can walk the dogs without having to leave the property. The whole space is just so beautiful, and it’s also totally secluded and very peaceful.”*


KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM5.85m x 3.74mWindow to side aspect. Sash window to garden with original shutters. Half glazed door to garden. High skirting boards. Built in dishwasher and fridge. Base and wall mounted units with granite work surfaces, inset sink and cut drainer. Matching island with cupboards below. Built in Rangemaster with tiled splashback. Shelved alcove. Fire recess. Ceramic tiled floor. Two radiators. Door to:

PANTRY3.1m x 2.1mWindow to side aspect. Worksurface with cupboards below. Inset sink with drainer. Shelving. Ceiling light.

FIRST FLOOR LANDINGThree decorative arches with 18th Century panelling divided by fluted pilasters. Cornice to ceiling. Hatch to loft. Two radiators.

MASTER BEDROOM5.42m x 5.48mTwo sash windows to garden and two sash windows to south-facing walled garden. Cornice to ceiling. Open fireplace with tiled hearth and inset, and Edwardian neo-classical style mantelpiece. Built in wash stand with tiled surround and shelves and cupboards above and below. Two radiators. Door to:


JACK AND JILL EN SUITESash window to south elevation with original shutters. Three piece suite comprising a low level wc, pedestal hand wash basin and panelled bath with mixer tap and hand held shower attachment. Cast-iron fireplace with timber mantle and surround. Three full-height storage cupboards, one housing the hot water tank. Radiator. Door to:

BEDROOM TWO5.20m x 4.90mTwo sash windows to west elevation with original shutters. Georgian fireplace. Two radiators.

BEDROOM THREE5.46m x 4.92mTwo sash windows overlooking garden and parkland. Cast-iron fireplace with tiled inset and decorative Edwardian mantelpiece. Cornice to ceiling. Radiator. Door to landing.

BEDROOM FOUR / SCHOOL ROOM6.33m x 4.58mThree sash windows to west elevation with original shutters and ornate wood window pelmets. Tapestry hooks to walls. Cased beams to ceiling. Built in bookcase with cupboards below. Feature fireplace with cast-iron fire, tiled surround and timber mantle. Radiator.


“For us the location of the house has been absolutely perfect,” says the owner. “We are close to the centre of this lovely village and almost equidistant from St Neots and Huntingdon, but the open parkland gives the

feeling of being totally away from it all, in the heart of the countryside.”


“Offord Cluny Manor has been a wonderful home for the past twenty-one years,” says the owner, “and I think that it will be the space, both inside and out, that I will miss most

when we leave.”


REAR LANDINGTwo sash windows overlooking garden and parkland. Original door to sluice room with ceramic sink with lead surround and cupboard below. Shelving. Door and stairs to attic. Rear stairs to ground floor and second floor. Three radiators.

BEDROOM FIVE4.22m x 3.57mTwo sash windows to west elevation with original shutters. Coving to ceiling. Beams to ceiling. Built in cupboard. Feature fireplace with cast-iron fire, tiled surround and timber mantle. Two radiators.

DRESSING SUITE comprising:

DRESSING ROOMWood panelling to wall. Full height storage cupboard. Radiator. Door with window over to:

WCOriginal high level WC and corner hand wash basin. Wood panelling to walls. Radiator.

BATHROOMOriginal cast-iron bath with claw feet. Cast-iron fireplace with tiled surround and hearth, timber mantle. Heated towel rail. Triple storage cupboard. Door to airing cupboard. Radiator.

FAMILY BATHROOMSash window to north elevation with original shutters. Three piece suite comprising low level WC, pedestal hand wash basin with tiled surround and cast-iron bath with tiled surround. Cast-iron fireplace with timber surround and built-in cupboard over. Connecting door to other bathroom. Radiator. BEDROOM SIX 5.87m x 5.57mTwo sash windows overlooking garden and parkland with original shutters. Cornice to ceiling. Built in wardrobe. Blocked off fireplace with timber surround and mantle. Radiator. Door to:

EN SUITESash window to side elevation with original shutters. Three piece suite comprising a low level WC, pedestal hand wash basin and corner shower cubicle. Wall light. Heated towel rail. Extractor fan.


Stairs to:

SECOND FLOOR LANDINGExposed beams. Door to tank room. Original servants bell.

BEDROOM SEVEN5.59m x 4.1mTriple sash window overlooking garden and parkland. Double built in wardrobe. Door to storage cupboard. Radiator.

BATHROOMSkylight. Exposed beams to ceiling. Three piece suite comprising a low level WC, pedestal hand wash basin and corner shower with power shower and body jets. Heated towel rail. Extractor.

TANK STORAGE ROOMSkylight. Exposed floorboards.

ATTIC ROOM ONE4.3m x 4.07mWindow to west elevation. Exposed chimney breast. Cast iron radiator (not connected).

ATTIC ROOM TWO5.52m x 4.31mWindow to west elevation. Exposed floorboards. Cast iron radiator (not connected).

Stairs down to first floor landing and wall mounted original servant’s bells.

ATTIC ROOM THREE4.31m x 2.74mWindow to west elevation. Cast-iron fireplace with timber mantle. Cast iron radiator (not connected).

Crawl through space to:ATTIC ROOM FOUR7.07m x 3.84mExposed timbers and original floorboards.

ATTIC ROOM FIVE4.89m x 7.7mExposed timbers and original floorboards. Trap door down to first floor landing.


OUTSIDECast-iron entrance gates on listed gate piers lead from the street to a gravelled drive which bears off to the south towards the house and to the north towards the Coach House and Stables. The Manor stands in its own spacious gardens to the north, east and south with a high brick wall along the street frontage to give complete privacy. The gardens have been developed over three centuries and include spacious lawns to both the east and south with plum, holly and yew hedges forming attractive compartments to include: The south garden, with access to the house via the loggia with herbaceous border against the garden wall. The east garden, which comprises a spacious lawn, bordered by shrubbery, yew hedge and park railings, containing the outdoor heated pool, chess board, decking and pool house. The orchard, which adjoins the east garden and includes cherry, plum, pear and apple trees bordered by traditional timber and weatherboard buildings under tile roof. The east garden and orchard lead to the pony paddock and traditional landscaped parkland with numerous oak, ash and lime trees, other feature trees include beech and chestnut.

TIMBER BARNUnder pan tile and galvanised roof, comprising a wood store and brick-floored outbuildings. LISTED COACH HOUSE AND STABLESBrick construction under a hipped slate roof, divided into three sections: Carriage house with two double height wooden doors and original brick floor.Original stables with brick floor and drainage, tack room with fireplace and saddle racks.Carriage house with two double height wooden doors and original brick floor.

BOMB SHELTERPower and light connected. Hand wash basin and WC with original chair over.


Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg. No. 4377568copyright © 2016 Fine & Country Ltd.

AGENTS NOTESOriginally dating from circa. 1600 and enlarged over 300 yearsCouncil Tax Banding: GHuntingdonshire District CouncilGrade II ListedConservation AreaMains water, electricity, gas and sewer connectedOil fired heating

SUBSTANTIAL GEORGIAN MANOR HOUSEMANY ORIGINAL FEATURES12 ACRES OF PARKLAND3 ACRES OF WALLED GARDENSOUTDOOR SWIMMING POOLLISTED COACH HOUSETRADITIONAL OUTBUILDINGSORCHARDOPEN COUNTRY VIEWS OVER PARKLANDFIVE RECEPTION ROOMSKITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOMSEVEN BEDROOMSFIVE ATTIC ROOMS


Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent. Printed 243.06.2016


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