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The Manor House, Fenstanton A Home of Distinction and History

Steeped in heritage and situated in the oldest part of Fenstanton, The Manor House is an extraordinary Grade II* Listed residence, once home to the renowned landscape architect Lancelot Capability Brown. Overlooking Chapel Green and the United Reformed Church, this handsome 17th century home combines architectural grandeur with modern liveability, offering a unique opportunity to own a significant piece of English history.

Behind its symmetrical fa ade with striking Dutch gables and traditional sash windows lies a beautifully restored interior brimming with character. From the moment you step through the hand carved, double planked front door, it s clear this is a home unlike any other. The heart of the house is a bespoke Plain English shaker style kitchen, complete with Aga and adjoining family room featuring an inglenook fireplace and wood burner a warm and welcoming setting for everyday life. Further reception spaces include a formal sitting room, a study with bespoke cabinetry and concealed storage, and a stunning oak framed orangery that floods with light and offers panoramic garden views.

The first floor hosts the principal bedroom with en suite, two further doubles, a stylish shower room, and a charming staircase leading from the rear bedroom to the family room, adding flexibility for guests or older children. The top floor houses the fourth bedroom with loft access, ideal as a quiet retreat.

Beyond the main house, a characterful converted barn provides versatile space for a home office, annexe or studio. It includes a vaulted main room, kitchenette, WC, and ladder access to a loft room, making it ideal for multigenerational living or working from home in style.

Set within 0.45 acres, the gardens are a masterpiece of mature planting and thoughtful design, with hidden paths, sculpted hedging, fruit trees, and a central lawn. With strong links to Capability Brown himself, this outside space offers both beauty and tranquillity in equal measure. A walled courtyard to the side of the property provides parking for multiple vehicles behind wooden gates, while the home remains tucked away in a peaceful yet highly convenient village setting.