College farm, Thrapston Road

Fine & CountryTel: +44 (0)330 333 [email protected]/6 Market Square, St Neots, Cambridgeshire PE19 2AW

College FarmThrapston Road | Ellington | Huntingdon | Cambridgeshire | PE28 0AE

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COLLEGE FARMCollege Farm is a charming, Grade II listed farmhouse that lies on the fringes of the attractive and much sought after Cambridgeshire village of Ellington. It is not only one of the largest properties within the village, but it is also one that is steeped in history.

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FINE & COUNTRYFine & Country is a global network of estate agencies specialising in the marketing, sale and rental of luxury residential property. With offices in the UK, Ireland, The Channel Islands, France, Spain, Hungary, Portugal, Russia, Dubai, Egypt, South Africa, West Africa and Namibia we combine the widespread exposure of the international marketplace with the local expertise and knowledge of carefully selected independent property professionals.

Fine & Country appreciates the most exclusive properties require a more compelling, sophisticated and intelligent presentation - leading to a common, yet uniquely exercised and successful strategy emphasising the lifestyle qualities of the property.

This unique approach to luxury homes marketing delivers high quality, intelligent and creative concepts for property promotion combined with the latest technology and marketing techniques.

We understand moving home is one of the most important decisions you make; your home is both a financial and emotional investment. With Fine & Country you benefit from the local knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts of a well trained, educated and courteous team of professionals, working to make the sale or purchase of your property as stress free as possible.


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Vendor Insight College Farm is a charming, Grade II Listed farmhouse that lies on the fringes of the attractive and much sought after Cambridgeshire village of Ellington. It is not only one of the largest properties within the village,

but it is also one that is steeped in history. The main timber frame section of the house was originally built in the 15th Century, and was most likely used to house cattle during the winter months while the owners lived in the accommodation above. By the 17th Century the property had been purchased by Trinity College, Cambridge, and was rented out to tenant farmers, one of whom was the brother-in-law of the famous diarist Samuel Pepys, who is believed to have visited the house on a regular basis.

Although originally known as Trinity College Farm, it was renamed just College Farm in the 1950’s and continued to be the main farmhouse to the farm with the same name, until the present owners moved out in 2005, following which it has been rented out on long term lets until earlier this year. During the late 1800’s and early 1900s the property was greatly extended, and when the current owners purchased the house back in 1967 it underwent a major and extensive refurbishment programme which was to take almost 12 months to complete. More recently extensive work has been carried out to maintain and repair the exterior of the property, it has also been fully re-wired and a new oil fired boiler has been installed along with a new water tank. Internally, however, it is something of a blank canvass that is crying out for new owners to come in and really put their stamp on it.

Each of the main living areas and bedrooms are wonderfully spacious, with the lounge being particularly large and thus providing the perfect space for both relaxing and entertaining. There are period features throughout, which give the property both character and charm, and an easy flow makes it an ideal house for modern family living. This is indeed a wonderful home, and subject to listed building and planning consents, it has the huge potential to be improved further to perhaps incorporate areas of open-plan living and even a self-contained annexe. The sizeable grounds, which extend to almost 1 acre, are a particularly wonderful feature of College Farm. The garden has been beautifully landscaped to incorporate ‘rooms’, which provide sunny and shaded areas to sit and relax, and beyond this is a large expanse of private woodland which also serves to shield the property from the road.

College Farm occupies a location that not only benefits from being surrounded by mile upon mile of rolling countryside, but in terms of convenience it would be terribly hard to better. The picturesque village of Ellington is said to have an extremely nice pub and the village club, which was set up by the residents, hosts a variety of events, including fish-and-chip nights, bingo, quiz nights and even afternoon teas. There are a plethora of lovely towns and villages nearby, including Huntingdon and Grafham with its well known reservoir and sailing club, and the transport links are second to none, making it the ideal location for commuters. College Farm offers the perfect platform to someone who is looking for a project, and offers them the opportunity to be part of the future history of the building by way of adding their own ideas and designs. It is ready to embrace and welcome in the new owners in the next chapter of its wonderful historical life.





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SUN ROOM23’5 X 10’9 (7.14M X 3.28M)Solid wood external doors and two further doors to utility room and hall. Windows to front and side aspects. Internal windows to dining room and hall.

UTILITY ROOM10’0 X 10’0 (3.05M X 3.05)Base and wall mounted units including stainless steel sink with drainer. Tiled shower cubicle. Floor mounted oil fired boiler.

HALLStairs to first floor landing. Internal window to sun room. Exposed timbers to walls and ceiling. Radiator.

PLAYROOM10’8 X 8’2 (3.25M X 2.50M)Exposed timbers to walls and ceiling. Water softening unit. Full height storage cupboard. Window. Radiator.

SITTING ROOM29’9 (excluding inglenook) X 16’0 (9.07M X 4.88M)Two windows overlooking garden and two further windows. Inglenook fireplace with brick hearth and chimney. Exposed timbers to ceiling and walls. Built-in storage cupboards. Two radiators.


KITCHEN15’6 X 9’10 (4.72M X 3.00M)Base and wall mounted units with complementary work surfaces including tall larder cupboards, cupboards and drawers. Inset stainless steel sink with mixer taps and separate drinking water tap. Cooker with extractor hood over. Dishwasher. Fridge. Exposed timbers to ceiling. Tiled walls. Windows to two aspects. Radiator.

DINING ROOM23’0 X 12’2 (7.01M X 3.71M)Patio doors and window to gardens. Internal window to sun room. Built in storage cupboard. Two radiators.

INNER LOBBY

CLOAKROOMLow level WC and wall mounted hand wash basin. Tiled walls.

STUDY10’0 X 8’2 (3.05M X 2.49M)Solid wood door and window to garden. Full height storage cupboards. Radiator.



There are period features throughout, which give the property both character and charm, and an easy flow

makes it an ideal house for modern family living.


Internally, however, it is something of a blank canvass that is crying out for new owners to come in and really put their stamp on it.


College Farm occupies a location that not only benefits from being surrounded by mile upon mile of rolling countryside, but in terms of convenience it would be terribly hard

to better.


LANDINGExposed timbers to walls and ceilings. Inglenook recess. Built-in cupboard. Airing cupboard housing hot water tank. Two windows. Radiator.

BEDROOM ONE14’1 X 12’6 (4.29M X 3.81M)Closed fireplace with painted surround. Window. Radiator.

BEDROOM TWO15’7 X 9’9 (4.75M X 2.97M)Part vaulted ceiling. Exposed timbers to walls. Built-in double wardrobe and dressing table with cupboards over. Window. Radiator.



BATHROOMFour piece suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap, panel bath with hand held shower attachment and tiled shower cubicle. Large storage cupboard. Heated towel radiator. Window.

BEDROOM THREE14’0 X 11’7 (4.27M X 3.53M)Vaulted ceiling. Large storage cupboard. Feature fireplace. Exposed timbers to walls. Two built in double wardrobes, dressing table and overhead storage cupboards. Window. Radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR16’5 X 14’6 (5.00M X 4.42M)Exposed timbers to walls. Part vaulted ceiling. Windows. Radiator.



OUTSIDETo the front the property is accessed via a five bar gate with pedestrian side entrance, opening to a large gravel drive offering ample parking and lawns with mature trees and access to:

DOG KENNELLow level brick wall with wrought iron railings and gate. Drainage. Small access through into brick walled ‘sleeping area’ built within part of the:


STORE14’5 X 9’1 (4.39M X 2.77M)Door to ‘workmen’s’ WC with low level WC and pedestal hand wash basin. Concrete floor.

GARAGE/WORKSHOP25’3 X 19’1 (7.70M X 5.82M)Sliding door. Tiled floor. Phase 3 power.

GARDEN STOREWeather boarded with pitched roof. Covered area. Purpose built compost bins and shed. Power and light connected.

To the rear the property is fully enclosed, part walled, and laid mainly to lawn with mature trees and well stocked borders. Further front garden which is mainly laid to lawn with mature planting and path.


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LARGE PERIOD HOME IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED FOUR RECEPTION ROOMS STUDY FOUR BEDROOMS LARGE MATURE PLOT GRADE II LISTED EXCELLENT TRANSPORT LINKS OUTBUILDINGS AND GARAGE

AGENTS NOTES16th CenturyGrade II ListedSun room added 1978Rear extension built late 1985Council Tax Band: FHuntingdonshire District CouncilOil fired boiler serving radiator central heating system


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. Printed 02.10.2015

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COLLEGE FARMCollege Farm is a charming, Grade II listed farmhouse that lies on the fringes of the attractive and much sought after Cambridgeshire village of Ellington. It is not only one of the largest properties within the village, but it is also one that is steeped in history.

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FINE & COUNTRYFine & Country is a global network of estate agencies specialising in the marketing, sale and rental of luxury residential property. With offices in the UK, Ireland, The Channel Islands, France, Spain, Hungary, Portugal, Russia, Dubai, Egypt, South Africa, West Africa and Namibia we combine the widespread exposure of the international marketplace with the local expertise and knowledge of carefully selected independent property professionals.

Fine & Country appreciates the most exclusive properties require a more compelling, sophisticated and intelligent presentation - leading to a common, yet uniquely exercised and successful strategy emphasising the lifestyle qualities of the property.

This unique approach to luxury homes marketing delivers high quality, intelligent and creative concepts for property promotion combined with the latest technology and marketing techniques.

We understand moving home is one of the most important decisions you make; your home is both a financial and emotional investment. With Fine & Country you benefit from the local knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts of a well trained, educated and courteous team of professionals, working to make the sale or purchase of your property as stress free as possible.


Fine & CountryTel: +44 (0)330 333 [email protected]/6 Market Square, St Neots, Cambridgeshire PE19 2AW

College FarmThrapston Road | Ellington | Huntingdon | Cambridgeshire | PE28 0AE


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