3 bed detached house for sale

Squires Drove, Three Holes PE14

A Wonderful Rural Retreat – Beautiful Gardens, Versatile Accommodation and No Immediate Neighbours!

If you've been dreaming of escaping the hustle and bustle, enjoying a little more peace and quiet, and having the space to really enjoy your home and surroundings, this individual detached property could be exactly what you've been looking for!

Enjoying a delightful rural setting, surrounded by the beautiful Fenland countryside and with no immediate neighbours, this is a home that offers something increasingly difficult to find – privacy, space and a genuine sense of getting away from it all, without having to sacrifice the comforts of modern living.

The property itself is an attractive and individual home, combining traditional brickwork with contrasting timber cladding to create a distinctive appearance that sits comfortably within its countryside surroundings. However, it's not just the house that makes this property special. The grounds, the outbuildings and the sheer versatility of the accommodation all contribute to a home that offers an enviable lifestyle.

Inside, the accommodation is both spacious and adaptable, with a welcoming combination of comfortable living areas, well-appointed facilities and rooms that can easily evolve to suit the needs of their next owners. Whether you're looking for a family home, somewhere to accommodate visiting relatives, or simply a property with enough space to enjoy your hobbies and interests, there is plenty of flexibility here.

One particularly appealing feature is the additional accommodation above the detached garage. Currently arranged as a substantial games, leisure and fitness room, together with a further room suitable for occasional guest accommodation and a shower room, this is a fantastic bonus. Imagine having your own home gym, games room, hobby space or somewhere to retreat and unwind without taking up valuable space in the main house. The possibilities are considerable, subject of course to any necessary consents for alternative uses.

The detached garage itself provides useful storage and workshop space, with an electric garage door to the front and an additional storeroom accessed separately from the side.

Step outside, and the lifestyle appeal becomes even more apparent.

The beautifully established gardens have clearly been created and nurtured with considerable care. Rather than simply offering an expanse of lawn, the grounds have been thoughtfully divided into a collection of attractive and interesting spaces, each with its own character.

There is a generous block-paved courtyard, perfect for entertaining family and friends, together with lawned areas, mature hedging, colourful borders and a wonderful variety of ornamental planting.

For those who enjoy outdoor living, there are several places to sit, relax and make the most of the surroundings. A substantial covered seating area adjoining the garage is ideal for summer barbecues and family gatherings, while a further secluded decked area beneath a timber pergola offers a more peaceful spot to enjoy a morning coffee or an evening drink.

Keen gardeners will particularly appreciate the delightful kitchen garden, complete with greenhouse, raised growing areas and gravel pathways. Whether you're already a passionate gardener or simply fancy the idea of growing your own produce, there's plenty here to enjoy.

And when friends and family come to visit, parking certainly shouldn't be a problem! The property benefits from extensive off-road parking, with gravelled and block-paved areas providing space for numerous vehicles. There is also an electric vehicle charging point, adding another practical modern convenience.

But perhaps the greatest attraction of all is the location.

With no immediate neighbours and open countryside forming the backdrop, the property offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a quieter pace of life. Imagine opening the curtains in the morning to rural surroundings rather than looking straight into another house, enjoying time in the garden without feeling overlooked by neighbouring properties, or simply appreciating the sense of space that comes with countryside living.

It's the sort of setting that makes coming home at the end of a busy day feel that little bit more special.

Despite its peaceful position, the property remains within reach of nearby villages and market towns, providing access to everyday amenities, shopping, schools and other facilities.

This is much more than simply a house with a garden. It's a home for someone who values their privacy, enjoys spending time outdoors and wants the freedom to make the most of their surroundings. Whether that means entertaining friends, working on a project in the garage, exercising in your own dedicated fitness room, growing vegetables or simply sitting back and enjoying the peace and quiet, this property has an awful lot to offer.

Individual homes in settings like this deserve to be experienced in person. Arrange your viewing and discover just how much this wonderful countryside property has to offer.

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  Special Note - The heating is served by an air source heatpump that is approx 2yrs old. There is underfloor heating to the ground floor and radiators on the first floor.
  
  

EPC Rating: D

Location

Situated along Squires Drove in the rural Fenland hamlet of Three Holes, the property enjoys a peaceful countryside setting, surrounded by open agricultural land and with no immediate neighbours. This is an ideal location for those seeking privacy, space and a quieter pace of life, without being completely isolated from everyday amenities.
Three Holes is positioned between the market towns of Wisbech and Downham Market, with the nearby villages of Upwell and Outwell offering local shops, schools, pubs and other useful facilities. Downham Market also benefits from a railway station providing services towards Cambridge and London King's Cross.
The surrounding Fenland countryside offers miles of rural lanes, open landscapes and opportunities for walking and cycling, making this an appealing setting for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of town living while remaining within reach of larger centres.

Entrance Hallway & Dining Area

A wonderfully welcoming and characterful space that immediately sets the tone for the rest of this individual home. The spacious, open-plan entrance hall incorporates a generous dining area, creating a sociable and versatile space with plenty of room for a large family dining table. Beautiful oak flooring runs throughout, complemented by exposed brickwork, natural wood doors and an attractive timber staircase rising to the first floor, all adding to the property's country-style charm.
A glazed entrance door with adjoining full-length windows allows plenty of natural light to flood into the hallway, creating a bright and inviting first impression. There is also a useful understairs storage cupboard, providing practical space for everyday household essentials.
A wide opening leads directly into the kitchen, creating an excellent flow between the two areas, whilst a sliding barn-style door provides access to the adjoining utility area, adding another lovely touch of character.

Cloakroom/WC

A beautifully presented cloakroom, finished with stylish sage green panelled walls that create a lovely country cottage feel. Fitted with a modern white WC and a contemporary rectangular wall-mounted wash hand basin with contrasting matt black tap and exposed pipework. Further features include a recessed display alcove with shelving, a wall-mounted mirror, tiled flooring and a window providing natural light. A small but thoughtfully designed room with plenty of character and attention to detail.

Kitchen

A beautifully presented country-style kitchen, fitted with an extensive range of shaker-style wall, base and drawer units, complemented by solid timber worktops and attractive tiled flooring. A central island provides additional preparation space and informal seating, whilst integrated appliances include a double oven, induction hob with feature extractor and dishwasher. A traditional Belfast sink sits beneath the window, with space for an American-style fridge freezer. A particularly charming addition is the fitted dresser with open plate storage, further cupboards and a dedicated drinks preparation area with its own sink and an Insinkerator hot water tap. Windows provide plenty of natural light and pleasant garden views, whilst pendant lighting and recessed spotlights complete the room. Open to the adjoining dining area, this is a wonderfully sociable kitchen combining traditional country charm with modern practicality.

Utility Room

A beautifully finished and surprisingly spacious utility room, continuing the charming country-style theme of the kitchen. Fitted with shaker-style storage cupboards and attractive timber worktops, incorporating a traditional Belfast sink with contrasting black mixer tap. There is space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, keeping laundry appliances conveniently separate from the main kitchen. Three Velux-style roof windows flood the room with natural light, whilst the timber flooring adds warmth and character. Accessed via a sliding barn-style door from the dining area, this is a wonderfully practical addition to the home, providing valuable storage and plenty of useful worktop space.

Living Room & Snug

A wonderfully characterful and inviting living space, cleverly arranged into two distinct seating areas, providing plenty of room for relaxing and entertaining. The main living room features beautiful oak flooring, a decorative panelled ceiling and attractive wall panelling incorporating a bespoke entertainment unit with shelving and space for a large television. Hidden behind the media wall is a fitted multi-fuel burner, giving the option to remove the media wall and use the multi-fuel burner instead. Exposed timber posts and beams add to the country-style charm, whilst the adjoining snug provides a cosy additional seating area beneath a vaulted ceiling. Glazed French doors open directly onto the rear garden, with further full-height windows allowing plenty of natural light into the room. The combination of traditional features, generous seating space and direct garden access creates a particularly appealing room that feels both comfortable and full of character.

Office Area

A charming and surprisingly practical home office, cleverly created within part of the original living space using an attractive partition of open shelving and storage units. Featuring a vaulted ceiling with a Velux-style roof window, additional side windows and timber flooring, this is a bright and comfortable area ideal for working from home, studying or enjoying hobbies. Fitted storage cupboards and shelving provide plenty of space for paperwork, books and equipment, whilst the room comfortably accommodates a desk and additional seating. The partitioning has been thoughtfully designed and could easily be removed to incorporate this area back into the main living room, offering excellent flexibility to suit the needs of the next owners.

Ground Floor Bedroom Suite

A particularly useful addition to the accommodation, this self-contained ground-floor bedroom suite offers excellent flexibility, ideal for guests, extended family or anyone looking for the convenience of single-level living. Accessed from the main hallway via a private inner lobby, the generous double bedroom enjoys plenty of natural light from two windows overlooking the gardens and surrounding greenery. There is ample space for bedroom furniture, including wardrobes and a dressing table or desk. The adjoining shower room is attractively finished with a large walk-in shower enclosure featuring a black-framed glass screen and rainfall-style shower with separate handset, a vanity wash basin, close-coupled WC, illuminated mirror and black heated towel rail. A lovely feature that adds considerably to the versatility of this individual home.

First Floor Landing

A particularly charming and spacious first-floor landing, featuring an attractive timber staircase and balustrade that complement the character of this Potton-built home. Far more than simply a walkway between rooms, the landing opens into a delightful seating area with windows on three sides, providing wonderful natural light and far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside and open farmland. Currently arranged as a peaceful reading and relaxation area, it offers the perfect spot to sit and enjoy the rural outlook. The landing continues along a gallery-style walkway, with sloping ceilings, recessed lighting and access to the first-floor accommodation. A lovely feature that really makes the most of the property's individual design and beautiful setting.

Bedroom 1

A beautifully presented and generously proportioned principal bedroom, full of character with its sloping ceilings, decorative wall panelling and attractive timber detailing. There is ample space for a king-size bed and additional bedroom furniture, whilst an extensive range of fitted cupboards along one wall provides excellent storage without compromising the room's spacious feel. Velux-style roof windows bring in plenty of natural light, complemented by recessed ceiling spotlights. The room also comfortably accommodates a seating area, creating a lovely place to relax and unwind. A door leads directly into the adjoining en-suite, completing this wonderfully comfortable and characterful principal bedroom.

En-Suite Bathroom

A surprisingly spacious and well-appointed en-suite bathroom, offering the luxury of both a bath and separate shower. The suite includes a recessed whirlpool bath with tiled surround, a generous shower enclosure with sliding glass doors, two wall-hung wash basins and a close-coupled WC. Attractive tiling extends around the lower walls and across the floor, complemented by white painted panelling and a chrome heated towel rail. A double-glazed window provides natural light and enjoys lovely views across the adjoining open farmland. Additional fitted storage cupboards complete this practical and comfortable bathroom, providing an excellent addition to the principal bedroom.

Bedroom 2

Another beautifully presented and generously proportioned double bedroom, full of character and charm. The room features an attractive vaulted ceiling with exposed painted beams, decorative wall panelling and a striking exposed brick chimney breast, creating a wonderful cottage-style feel.
There is ample space for a double bed, wardrobes and additional bedroom furniture, while a particularly useful area currently accommodates a dressing table or desk, making this an ideal space for anyone who occasionally works from home.
A double-glazed window provides natural light, while the neutral décor, soft carpeting and character features combine to create a warm and inviting bedroom with plenty of personality.

Living Room / Games Room / Gym

A fantastic, generously proportioned room extending along much of the building, currently arranged as a combination of comfortable sitting room and home gym. The room benefits from Velux roof windows to both sides, allowing plenty of natural light, recessed ceiling spotlights and ample space for sofas, exercise equipment or recreational activities. Whether used as a games room, home cinema, hobby space or private retreat, this is a particularly useful addition to the property.

Bedroom Area

A cosy and comfortable room, currently furnished with a double bed and sofa, featuring sloping ceilings, recessed spotlights and a doorway leading directly into the adjoining shower room. An ideal space for occasional guests or visiting family, offering a degree of separation from the main house.

Shower Room

A neatly presented shower room fitted with a corner shower enclosure with curved glazed sliding doors and an electric shower, pedestal hand wash basin and close-coupled WC. The room also features attractive half-height wall panelling, tiled shower walls, wood-effect flooring, built-in storage cupboards and a window providing natural light.
The combination of these three rooms, together with the substantial workshop and garage beneath, creates an incredibly flexible detached building with a wide variety of potential uses.

Workshop

A fantastic addition to the property and a real bonus for anyone looking for a substantial workshop, hobby space or somewhere to tackle those projects that need a little more room!
The ground floor provides an impressively spacious and well-organised workshop, currently fitted out for woodworking and general diy activities, with extensive shelving, workbench areas and plenty of room for tools, equipment and materials.
The workshop benefits from power and lighting, windows providing natural light, a practical sink with running water and a hard-wearing painted concrete floor. There is also a garage area accessed through an internal door, providing further useful space for storage or other practical purposes.
Whether you're a keen diy enthusiast, a collector, a hobbyist or simply someone who needs considerably more space than a conventional garage can offer, this is an incredibly useful building with plenty of possibilities.

Garage & Store Room

Forming part of the substantial detached outbuilding, the garage is accessed from the front via an electric roller door, with an internal door connecting through to the adjoining workshop. Providing useful space for vehicle parking, storage or additional workshop activities, the garage benefits from power and lighting.
There is also a separate storeroom accessed externally from the side of the building, offering further practical storage space, ideal for bicycles, gardening equipment, tools and other outdoor essentials.
Together, these areas add even more versatility to an already impressive outbuilding, making it particularly appealing to anyone requiring substantial storage, workshop facilities or space for their hobbies and interests.

Front Garden

The property occupies a delightful plot in a peaceful rural setting, surrounded by established hedging and enjoying lovely views across the neighbouring countryside. Set well back from the road, the house is approached via a five-bar timber gate opening onto an extensive gravelled driveway, providing generous off-road parking for multiple vehicles, including space for a motorhome or caravan.
The driveway extends across the front and alongside the property, with attractive mature hedging providing a good degree of privacy and screening from the road. There is also an electric vehicle charging point conveniently positioned on the side of the house.
The gardens have been thoughtfully landscaped to create a variety of attractive areas, including a charming, sheltered garden featuring established shrubs, ornamental trees, flowering plants and well-stocked borders. Timber trellising and neatly maintained hedging add character and structure, while the variety of planting provides plenty of interest throughout the seasons.
The combination of extensive parking, established gardens, privacy and the surrounding open countryside creates a particularly appealing setting, perfectly complementing the character and individuality of the property.

Rear Garden

The beautifully landscaped side and rear gardens are a real feature of this property, offering a wonderful combination of attractive planting, practical space and several delightful areas for relaxing, entertaining and enjoying the outdoors.
Immediately to the rear of the house is a generous block-paved courtyard, providing an extensive outdoor entertaining area with plenty of room for garden furniture. A curved lawn adds a welcome splash of greenery, while established shrubs, neatly maintained hedging and colourful borders create an attractive setting. French doors from the house open directly onto the garden, providing a lovely connection between the indoor and outdoor living spaces.
One of the standout features is the detached garage building, which incorporates a particularly inviting covered seating area beneath a substantial timber-framed canopy. Currently arranged with a picnic table, this sheltered space is perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining, whatever the British weather decides to do! There is also a further seating area to the side, surrounded by established planting.
For those with green fingers, a charming enclosed kitchen garden is accessed through a timber archway and gate. This attractive area features a greenhouse, raised planting beds, gravel pathways and established borders, providing an ideal space for growing vegetables, flowers and other plants.
Tucked away amongst the mature shrubs and planting is another delightful retreat, featuring a raised timber deck beneath an open timber pergola, with screening to the side and rear. This secluded seating area offers a lovely spot to escape with a book or enjoy a quiet drink.
A gravelled driveway extends along the side of the property, with gated access to the front, offering further useful parking or access space. Beyond this, paved pathways lead through additional landscaped garden areas, with established hedging, ornamental trees, flowering plants and a further section of lawn.
The gardens have clearly been created with considerable thought and care, offering an appealing balance between practical outdoor space and more intimate, sheltered areas. With a variety of places to sit and relax, plenty of interest for keen gardeners and an excellent degree of privacy from the established boundaries, these are gardens that can be enjoyed in many different ways throughout the year.