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Modern 5 bed Detached property

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Listed Jul 16, 2025
£1,850,000
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Transaction history

£1,750,000 Jan 15, 2024
£325,000 Nov 23, 1999

Description

"Tucked away in the most idyllic and private setting off the village green, Oak Manor is a characterful and beautifully crafted five bedroom detached residence set within mature grounds. Accessed via electric gates and framed by a sweeping driveway, this one of a kind home offers a rare combination of timeless charm, generous proportions, and peaceful seclusion.

Although a modern build, Oak Manor was carefully designed and constructed in the Tudor style, reflecting period authenticity with exposed beams, stud work, and a rich palette of materials, including solid oak flooring, antique terracotta tiles, and brick inglenook fireplaces that bring a sense of warmth to the ground floor. Centred around a wood burning stove, the reception hall features French doors into a sheltered courtyard. The home flows effortlessly with a choice of beautifully appointed reception rooms, including a study with garden views, a versatile snug games room, an impressive lower floor drawing room with a gas fireplace calor gas , and views across the rear gardens and beyond. The kitchen is fitted with a refined range of shaker style cabinetry, enhanced by a mix of wood, stone, and metal worktops, centred around an oil fired Aga set into a chimney breast. A breakfast bar offers a casual dining spot, with aspects to the front and rear gardens. A large utility room supports the practical needs of family living. The upper floor balances the ground floor accommodation perfectly. Of particular note is the principal suite, featuring its own en suite shower and dual dressing rooms. Four further bedrooms one with en suite and two family bathrooms complete the first floor layout.

Outside
Approached via electric gates, Oak Manor is beautifully screened by mature trees and established hedging, with a sweeping driveway, detached double garage, and ample turning space. To the rear, a brick paved path leads to an oak framed storm porch and front entrance, while side access reveals the home s spectacular gardens a blend of decked and paved entertaining terraces, meandering lawns, a tranquil stream fed pond, and an abundance of mature trees and planting. Backing onto Thriplow Meadows, a 3.5 hectare Site of Special Scientific Interest,
the setting is as serene as it is stunning.

The property has planning permission for

Part first floor, part single storey rear side extension. New chimney to rear, and associated alterations. Installation of timber doors to enclose carport and replace thatch roof. Removal of rear dormer window and fenestration alterations. Planning Ref 24 01917 HFUL.

Erection of a single storey detached annexe, ancillary to the existing residential dwelling. Planning Reference 22 00528 HFUL.


Approximately 8 miles south of Cambridge and 7 miles north of Royston, Thriplow is one of South Cambridgeshire s most sought after villages surrounded by open undulating countryside. The village is home to a highly regarded preschool and primary school, a popular community owned Country Inn with locally sourced fine foods, and a village store. Thriplow hosts the popular Daffodil Weekend annually and benefits from a church, village green, and a cricket pitch. Days bakery, farm shop, butcher, caf , and deli is located in Fowlmere Road, less than 2 miles away, and The Chequers, a traditional village pub and restaurant in Fowlmere is approximately 1.2 miles in distance.

Regular mainline services to London King s Cross and Liverpool Street are from Foxton approximately 3.9 miles , Whittlesford Parkway approximately 4 miles and Royston 7 miles .

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Tax band G
6,187 sqm plot

Property Location

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Nearby Schools
Fowlmere Primary School
0.2mi
Thriplow CofE VA Primary School
1.3mi
Foxton Primary School
1.7mi
Melbourn Village College
2.4mi
Melbourn Primary School
2.4mi
Nearby Stations
Foxton Station
2.0mi
Shepreth Station
2.4mi
Meldreth Station
2.8mi
Whittlesford Station
4.0mi
Shelford Station
4.8mi
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