Listed for £1,400,000
February 9, 2026
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It has been an outstanding family home for many generations and is one that sympathetically reflects its unique history but, first and foremost, and despite its grandeur, it is a truly magical, welcoming, family home. Elegant, spacious rooms with high ceilings, coving, large windows enabling an abundance of natural light to flood through, plus glorious period fireplaces, are just a few of its historic charms to enjoy. Accommodation is generous and practical and has been the centre for so much family joy.
French doors lead out onto a spacious terrace and on into the magnificent, totally enclosed, outside area. Once again, there are many interesting features including delightful water structures. With such space, the house and garden are the perfect venue for enjoying the company of others. Glebe House and garden have forever been the gathering place for large family occasions, especially at Christmas and summer parties, often to include village events. There is a tennis court to enjoy, plus a delightful woodland copse which is an idyllic spot for children to explore and build dens or to camp. Being in a conservation area, the variety and wealth of visiting wildlife here is exceptional.
The village has good amenities, with access to delightful river walks and good pubs. The market town of St Neots is very close for a wider range of shops, and it is here where the main line station is located providing quick and efficient services into Kings Cross, St Pancras and on into the city. There is a wide choice of both state and independent schools, one being the renowned Kimbolton Independent school which is very easy to access. The beautiful city of Cambridge is also nearby which is a special place to visit for its wonderful architecture and access to wide ranging cultural activities.
It is now time for another family to experience the delights of living in such an amazing property in such a convenient location and the present owner knows that, whoever comes to live here, will experience an exceptional quality of life.
Local Information
Eaton Socon well regarded suburb of St. Neots has a wide selection of amenities including bars, restaurants and shops. St. Neots is a charming riverside market town dating back to the Middle Ages. During the Victorian times it was an important paper-making centre and some of the original mill buildings can still be seen by the river.
The town centres around a broad and spacious marketplace, one of the largest in England, and many characterful period properties line the square and lanes leading off it. A traditional market has been held here for over 800 years and today the market offers a variety of goods and locally produced foods. The town centre has a range of high street brand and independent shops, banks, restaurants, and bars and is well served by several of the large supermarket chains. There is also a variety of leisure facilities including, a multi-screen cinema, bowling alley, sports and leisure centre and numerous sports clubs to suit all ages and abilities. The river, Great Ouse, meanders to the west of the town and is popular with pleasure craft and anglers. A lovely riverside park runs the length of the town and forms part of the Ouse Valley Way and is the venue for a variety of events throughout the summer months.
Transport
St Neots has easy access to the A1M and A428 providing fast access into the national motorway network. The Madingley Road Park & Ride for Cambridge City centre is about 25 minutes’ drive away and the drive to Peterborough takes about 35 minutes. Fast train links run from St Neots with journey times into London King’s Cross in approx. 40 minutes or to the North via Peterborough in approx. 25 minutes.
Schools
St Neots is in the catchment area for some well-regarded schools and the highly regarded Kimbolton School, an independent day and boarding school, is about 15 minutes’ drive away and it also offers a school bus service to the town. Cambridge has a wide selection of independent schools for all ages and is home to the 31 colleges of world-renowned Cambridge University.
Agents Notes
Tenure: Freehold
Year Built: 1800’s
EPC: F
Local Authority: Huntingdon District Council
Council Tax Band: G
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