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A SUPERBLY PRESENTED DETACHED MODERN PERIOD STYLE FAMILY HOUSE WITH AN ENCLOSED PARTLY WALLED GARDEN IN A HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER VILLAGE THE PROPERTY 1 The Meadows is a superbly finished detached modern family home with an enclosed partly walled garden in a highly sought after village.
Built in 2020 by the renowned developers Logan Homes, the stunning property has brick elevations under a slate roof with air source heating, underfloor heating to the ground floor and alarm system.
Extending to 2,170 sq ft (including garage) the light and spacious accommodation incorporates a welcoming entrance hall with under stairs cupboard, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, study, utility room, cloakroom, master bedroom with en-suite shower room, three further double bedrooms, one with an en-suite and a family bathroom.
The generously sized triple aspect sitting room has a bay window to the side and sash windows to the front and rear, granite fireplace with wood burning stove.
The superb triple aspect kitchen/dining room has windows to the rear and sides and French doors to the garden, fitted units, granite worktops with upstands, one and a half bowl stainless sink with drainer, integrated appliances including four ring induction hob with extractor above, oven, grill, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and an island with breakfast bar and built-in cupboards.
The good sized study has a sash window overlooking the front garden.
The useful utility room has a stainless sink with drainer, base and eye level units, worktops with upstands, space and plumbing for a washing machine and condenser tumble dryer and part glazed door to the garden.
The well finished cloakroom is located off the entrance hall. The light and spacious landing has a window to the front, built-in wardrobe and access to the partially boarded loft space.
The master bedroom has a well finished en-suite shower room and dressing room. There are three further double bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room and a well finished family bathroom.
OUTSIDE 1 The Meadows has a block paved driveway to the front providing parking and access to the detached double garage.
The garage has electric up and over doors, power, lighting and a pedestrian door to the rear. The well maintained front garden has paving leading to the front porch and a variety of shrubs and plants.
There is a wooden pedestrian gate to the side of the property providing access to the rear garden, which is enclosed by close boarded wooden fencing and a brick wall.
The well maintained garden is mainly laid to lawn with a paved terrace, outside lighting and water tap. LOCATION 1 The Meadows is set in the highly sought after village of Wickhambrook.
The village is served by a good range of local amenities including a primary school (classified as outstanding by Ofsted), village stores/Post Office, garage, public house, community centre and sports field as well as a health centre/surgery.
The nearby towns of Newmarket and Bury St Edmunds offer a wide range of local facilities including shopping, hotels, restaurants, schools and leisure facilities, with health clubs, swimming pools and a golf club.
Cambridge is approximately twenty two miles away and has excellent schools, shopping and other facilities. There is easy access to the A14, A11 and M11 and via these to the national road network.
There is a branch line connection from Newmarket to Cambridge and Ipswich.
Cambridge, Audley End and Whittlesford Parkway offer direct rail lines into London, with the fastest trains taking under one hour. Stansted International Airport is approximately an hour’s drive.
DIRECTIONS CB8 8GW From Newmarket take the B1063 through the villages of Cheveley, Ashley and Lidgate.
Follow the road into the village of Wickhambrook and take the left hand turning into Cemetery Road signposted to the Village Hall.
1 The Meadows can be found after a short distance on the left hand side. PROPERTY INFORMATION SERVICES: Mains water, electricity and drainage.
Air source heating with under floor heating to the ground floor and radiators to the first floor. TENURE: The property is freehold with vacant possession on completion.
LOCAL AUTHORITY: West Suffolk Council Tel: COUNCIL TAX: Band F Current annual charge: £3,396.57 What3words: ///oasis.snowballs.circling AGENTS NOTE: The photos were taken in 2021 VIEWING: Strictly by appointment only through sole agent: Jackson-Stops - Tel: Email:
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