8 bedroom detached house for sale

Linton House is an important Grade II* listed property, discreetly positioned behind gates in the centre of Linton village. Offering over 7,500 sq ft of accommodation across four floors, this former village house combines architectural presence with the practicalities of everyday living. The River Granta runs through the grounds, lending the setting a peaceful, rural feel while remaining firmly within the village.The house is approached via a classical brick gateway which opens onto a large gravelled courtyard, framed by mature planting and fronted by a striking Georgian façade. The east elevation, with sash windows and a lead-roofed portico, sets the tone for the period detail found throughout the house.Inside, the entrance hall gives a clear sense of scale, with parquet flooring, tall sash windows and a glazed rear door offering views of the garden. A 17th-century carved oak staircase rises from the hall and leads to the upper floors. On the ground floor, the principal reception rooms include a dual-aspect drawing room with full-height panelling and fireplace, a second sitting area with French doors to the garden, and a formal dining room, also panelled. There is also a study/snug with fitted bookcases and a fireplace.The kitchen is traditional in style and centred around a four-door Aga within the original hearth. A stone-flagged floor, fitted dresser and walk-in pantry add further charm and practicality. A utility room, cloakroom and side entrance complete the ground floor, along with access to a large cellar.Across the upper floors are seven main bedrooms, including a panelled principal room with views over the courtyard, as well as a number of ancillary rooms, attic bedrooms and a second kitchen. A long arched corridor with full-height windows adds a distinctive architectural note to the upper level. The layout lends itself to family living, with scope for guest, staff or workspace arrangements.To the rear, the west-facing garden is walled and arranged with gravel paths, clipped hedging, rose pergolas and a deep herbaceous border. Mature trees, including a London plane, provide structure and shade. The River Granta flows through the lower garden, crossed by a small ornamental bridge, and gives way to an additional 1.61 acres of paddocks, wildflower meadow, orchard and a grass tennis court. In total, the grounds extend to around 2.7 acres.A courtyard of stables, cart lodge, garden stores and tool sheds offer further potential, subject to the necessary consents.Linton House is a property of architectural significance with a private yet central position. It sits within a well-connected village with a strong community, a range of amenities, and easy access to Cambridge, just over 10 miles to the northwest.