Impressive Grade II listed Georgian five bedroom family home, dating back to 1740`s, originally known as a coaching inn and public house. Situated on the outskirts of the beautiful village of Southoe and surrounded by countryside. Boasting equestrian facilities/ land. Stables, paddocks and Manege. Detached double garage. One bedroom annexe.


Old Bell House is situated on the outskirts of the beautiful village of Southoe and surrounded by farmland and countryside. The impressive property is set back on substantial grounds (approximately four acres) , boasting exceptional equestrian facilities within them, including stables, manege, paddocks and a beautiful orchard. Over many years the property has been updated into a beautiful family home, keeping all the many striking original features such as open fire places, exposed beams and traditional decor, each room filled with warmth and character. This outstanding property benefits from two impressive reception rooms, both rooms featuring open fires and a log burning stoves, making this the perfect space to gather with friends and family on every occasion. The ground floor also offers a fully fitted bright kitchen/breakfast room, perfect for informal dining and benefits from its own utility room to keep all appliances away from the main reception rooms. The first floor offers four double bedrooms, family bathroom with master bedroom on the second floor benefiting from its own en suite. The property also boasts a large cellar which is heated and with lights and power, also a one bedroom annexe, consisting of a lounge, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom.

The property is enveloped by a patchwork of farmland and countryside, surrounded by pretty towns and villages and a short drive to St. Neots town and Trainstation, giving easy access to many major town and cities across the UK.

REAR ENTRANCE HALL
Multi pane window to rear aspect and window to sitting room. Slate floor. Doors and staircase to cellar.

CELLAR
Power and light connected. Restricted head height. Original barrel access.

UTILITY ROOM/CLOAKROOM
Door with glazed inset to side aspect. Base and wall mounted cupboard with Belfast sink with chrome swan neck mixer tap and low level WC. Space for washing machine. Recessed ceiling lights. Tiling to wall.

LIVING ROOM
Multi pane sash window to front aspect with secondary glazing. Window to rear hall. Exposed timbers to ceiling. Television point. Wall lights. Two radiators.

KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM
Double glazed multi-pane windows to side and rear aspects. Fitted with base mounted units with solid wood work surfaces over and tiled splashbacks. Double bowl ceramic sink with chrome swan neck mixer tap. Slate tiled floor. Space for fridge freezer. Large shelved larder cupboard. Space for range cooker with extractor canopy over and tiled surround.

DINING ROOM
Multi pane sash windows with secondary glazing to front aspect. Exposed timbers to ceiling. Feature brick built fireplace with wood burning stove and timber bressumer over and tiled hearth. Radiator.

ENTRANCE LOBBY
Solid wood front door. Exposed timbers.

REAR LOBBY
Stairs to first floor landing.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Door to large shelved cupboard. Stairs to master bedroom suite.

BEDROOM TWO
Multi pane sash window with secondary glazing to front elevation. Exposed timbers to ceiling and walls. Recessed area. Wall mounted mirror. Radiator.

BEDROOM THREE
Multi pane sash window with secondary glazing to front elevation. Radiator.

FAMILY BATHROOM
Double glazed window to side elevation. Three piece suite comprising bath with wall mounted shower, taps with hand held shower attachment, low level WC and pedestal hand wash basin with swan neck mixer tap. Heated towel rail. Door to large airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder.

BEDROOM FOUR
Multi pane sash window with secondary glazing to front elevation. Radiator.

MASTER BEDROOM SUITE
Two multi pane sash windows with secondary glazing to front elevation and Velux window to rear. Split by exposed original beams. Recessed ceiling lights.

EN SUITE
Multi pane window with secondary glazing to front elevation. Three piece suite comprising P-shaped bath with shower and screen, wall mounted hand wash basin with wall mounted mirror and built in lighting, and low level WC. Tiled splashbacks. Extractor fan. Door to large storage cupboard.

ANNEXE

RECEPTION ROOM
Multi pane windows to both side aspects. Door to side aspect. Two radiators.

BEDROOM
Multi pane window and patio doors to side aspect. Hatch to loft space. Radiator.

ENTRANCE LOBBY
Door to main residence.

KITCHEN
Four double glazed windows to front aspect and one to side aspect. Fitted with a range of wall and base units with complementary work surfaces. Tiled splashbacks. Space for washing machine, fridge freezer and oven. Extractor fan. Two radiators.

BATHROOM
Two double glazed windows to side aspect. Recessed ceiling lights. Hatch to loft space. Three piece suite comprising walk in shower, low level WC and pedestal hand wash basin. Heated towel rail.

OUTSIDE
Main approach is via Bell Lane. Recessed entrance with double timber panelled gates gives access to:

LARGE YARD
Mainly laid to tarmac providing extensive parking and turning. Pedestrian gate gives access to:

REAR COURTYARD
Dog proof fenced surround. Outside water tap and access to:

STORE SHED
Concrete sectional construction. Housing wood and gasification boiler and buffer vessel also new solar thermal heating system. (former garage)

To the side of the property there is a paved patio area with access to large enclosed gardens with timber panel fencing and a small orchard area.

EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES AND LAND
Concrete drive from yard giving access to an enclosed concrete stable yard with post and rail fencing and gated access to both the manege and paddocks.

PURPOSE BUILT STABLES
Constructed by Scotts of Thrapston including:

THREE BOXES
Fully lined internally. Internal and external lighting and overhang. Outside tap.

TACK ROOM
Power and light connected. Belfast sink.

BARN
Double doors, can be partitioned to provide a pony box.

DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE
Built by Scotts of Thrapston. Two sets of double vehicular doors and further pedestrian door. Power and light connected. Concrete base.

HAY BARN

DETACHED TIMBER STORE SHED

MANEGE
Charles Britton sand and rubber arena with post and rail fencing. (60m x 20m)

LAND
The land immediately adjoins the residence and stable yard and comprises excellent level paddocks enclosed by mature hedges, full post and rail fencing.


Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.