Location

Upton is a small picturesque village with St Margaret's Church stood at the centre.

Nearby amenities can be found in Alconbury Weston two miles away including the recently refurbished White Hart pub, local primary and secondary schools, find a general store, post office, and medical surgery, making everyday essentials easily accessible. Hamerton is located three miles away.

Upton is located around 7.7 miles north of Huntingdon, with excellent road links via the A1 and A14 providing further amenities. Huntingdon train station is just a 15-minute drive away, providing mainline rail services to London in under an hour.

Description

Purchased in 2017, Maple Tree House has been extensively modernised to offer spacious and well-proportioned accommodation over two floors. The covered porch and front door opens into a spacious entrance hall, which acts as a central point to this well-proportioned family home.

To the left, the dual aspect dining room which enjoys views of the wrap around garden and further afield over neighbouring farmland towards Alconbury and Buckworth. Bi-folding doors open onto the terrace, providing a fantastic entertaining space whilst a wood burning stove provides a cosy feel.

On the opposite side of the hallway, the sitting room is a spaciously proportioned reception room with a large bay window to enjoy the views. Alcoves provide storage, whilst another wood burning stove creates a cosier sitting space.

The kitchen is situated to the rear of the property, overlooking the rear garden and swimming pool. Complete with underfloor heating, the kitchen offers ample storage in a range of wall and base units, covered in a wooden worktop. A range of fitted appliances include electric oven and hob, microwave, second multiple purpose oven and dishwasher, whilst a central island and large pantry cupboard provides additional storage.

A spacious, glass ceilinged boot room connects the main house with the garage, utility room and WC. Fitted with a range of storage units and compete with tiled walls and floors, the boot room provides a fabulous space for muddy wellies, coats and outdoor pursuits. A useful utility room is fitted with a range of wall and base units for additional storage, and space for appliances.

Access into garage is obtained from the boot room, a large double garage with electric doors and storage above. Completing the ground floor is a W.C accessed via the boot room and a shower room, fitted with a range walk in shower.

The staircase ascends from the front hall to a spacious, light flooded landing. Bedroom one is a large double bedroom, enjoying sensational rural views to the front and complete with built in wardrobes.

Bedrooms two is another spacious double enjoying rural views to the rear of the property, complete with built in storage and desk. Bedroom three is the final double bedroom, with built in wardrobes. From the landing, steps lead down into bedroom 4, which could be used as a single room or work from home space. The family bathroom completes the first floor.

Agents note: Planning permission exists for a two storey extension to the front of the property. 21/01803/HHFUL.

Outside:
Situated at the end of Pig Market End, Maple Tree House occupies a secluded setting, with iron electric gates opening on a spacious driveway providing ample parking for several vehicles and access to garaging.

Maple Tree House sits centrally within its plot of approximately 0.34 acres, wrapped in a Pyracantha hedge with an abundance of fruit trees including apples, walnuts, cherry and maples.

To the front of the property, the garden is mainly laid to lawn, with a range of mature beds and shrubs, complete with a useful shed for storing garden machinery and tools. Raised beds provide the perfect location for home grow vegetables, complete with a potting shed.

To the rear of the property is a secure area of garden, perfect for family life and entertaining. The fenced and heated swimming pool measures 10m by 5m and is fitted with a Aqua Jet to swim against. A easy to remove, Polycarbonate cover allows the pool to be used all year round and children to play safely. A undercover decking area is complete with a fitted outdoor kitchen with a water and electricity supply, with a range of cupboards providing storage and space for a fridge, dishwasher, BBQ and pizza oven. (Available by separate negotiation).

A second, detached garage building is currently used as a store for machinery and tools, complete with a room above. This could be converted into secondary accommodation if required, with the necessary planning permissions or adapted to any buyers needs such as a work from home space, gym or studio.