Hilton, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28

Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 5 - Bathrooms: 5

Agent: Knight Frank - Cambridge Phone: 01904 409437

Oak Tree Farm is a distinctive Grade II listed home in a picturesque village north-west of the city. Full of charm with exposed beams and woodwork, it has been thoughtfully modernised with contemporary en-suites and a bespoke kitchen. The property also offers excellent lifestyle flexibility, with space for an annexe, ample parking, garaging, a boardroom or office with a gym or playroom above, along with a shower room and changing area for the outdoor heated pool. A floodlit tennis court adds further appeal for families.<br/>Accommodation is spread over two floors, featuring four bedrooms including a private principal suite with a dressing room and study, and a guest bedroom with an en suite. The ground floor includes three characterful reception rooms, one with a feature fireplace and exposed stud work, a stylish refitted shower room with a historic door, a pantry, a utility room, and a beautifully crafted kitchen/breakfast room, the heart of the home.<br/><br/>Beyond a five‑bar gate within the inner courtyard, the detached annexe provides flexible guest or independent accommodation, including a bedroom with en suite shower room and a versatile living space. The standout pool house comprises a quadruple garage, a generous open‑plan games or entertaining room with a climate‑controlled wine store, and an air‑conditioned poolside area opening directly on to the heated swimming pool, complete with a wet room and changing facilities. A first‑floor studio adds further recreational space.<br/>Outside, the air‑source‑heated pool is the centrepiece of an impressive entertaining area, with a covered pergola, outdoor dining space, and jacuzzi. A floodlit, enclosed tennis court completes the lifestyle on offer, set within beautifully landscaped, private gardens extending to approximately 0.7 acres, with sweeping lawns and mature planting.<p><br/>Oak Tree Farm enjoys a prime position overlooking Hilton’s 27-acre village green, close to the village hall, turf maze, and cricket pavilion. The neighbouring market town of St Ives, just 4 miles away, offers riverside walks, boat trips, and a range of amenities, including a Waitrose. Excellent transport links include the A14 for quick access to Cambridge, the M11, M25, A1, and the broader motorway network, as well as the Guided Busway from St Ives, which serves the Cambridge Science Park, Cambridge station, and Addenbrooke’s. The property is also about 7 miles from Huntingdon railway station, providing journeys to London St Pancras in under an hour, with additional mainline services from St Neots to London King’s Cross taking around 38 minutes. Strong schooling options include primary schools in Elsworth and Fenstanton, secondary education at Swavesey Village College, and numerous highly regarded independent schools such as Kimbolton, Oundle, Oakham, Uppingham, and several in Cambridge.</p>