Historic Georgian House on the Banks of River Great Ouse
River House is located in the sought-after village of Hemingford Grey in Cambridgeshire, England, offering an idyllic lifestyle on the meandering River Great Ouse.
The country house presents itself as a charming village retreat, set at the end of the High Street with no passing traffic and complete with lovely walled formal gardens, riverside access, and a thatched boathouse.
The 8 bedroom country house spans 4973 square feet, offering lovely river views from many of the rooms and complete with a dual aspect kitchen-breakfast room, which is undoubtedly the heart of the home.
Many of the reception rooms have fireplaces and French doors which open out onto the south-facing gardens and a large terrace. One of the grander spaces in the home was the former studio of English Painter Walter Deby Sadler, who lived at River House at the turn of the 20th century.
Featuring a vaulted ceiling and oversized picture window, the grand space is flooded with natural light and has been used for entertaining by the current owners, including wedding receptions, music recitals, and family gatherings.
Meanwhile, a large marquee tent in the gardens has been used for breakfast parties, village society events, jazz evening, and hog roasts.
River House has been a beloved family home for the owners since the 1970s, who will “miss it when we leave, especially the beautiful garden, but it's time for us to downsize and for a new family to fill the house and enjoy everything it has to offer."
River House is within walking distance to the local award-winning pub and shops in Hemingford Grey, 2 miles from the market town of St. Ives, and 3 miles from the historic town of Huntingdon, which offers frequent trains to London, with an approximate 1.5 hour journey.
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