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About
This charming Grade II listed detached cottage is situated in a quiet, tucked-away location in the heart of one of the area's most sought-after villages.
The property has retained many original period features, including impressive inglenook fireplaces, moulded beams, and exposed floorboards, complemented by modern finishes and a farmhouse kitchen.
All set within quintessential cottage gardens, affording a great deal of privacy and incorporating ample parking, a detached office, double cart lodge, and workshop. In all, about 0.49 of an acre.
This charming Grade II listed detached cottage is situated in a quiet, tucked-away location in the heart of one of the area's most sought-after villages.
The property has retained many original period features, including impressive inglenook fireplaces, moulded beams, and exposed floorboards, complemented by modern finishes and a farmhouse kitchen.
All set within quintessential cottage gardens, affording a great deal of privacy and incorporating ample parking, a detached office, double cart lodge, and workshop. In all, about 0.49 of an acre.
Ground floor drawing room An impressive triple-aspect room, centred around a large inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove and French doors, opening to the: Garden room A delightful room opening to the rear garden.
Kitchen / dining room The hub of the home, extensively fitted with a traditional farmhouse range of Shaker kitchen units under worktops with a 1.5-bowl sink and drainer inset.
The inglenook houses an electric aga with dual hot plates and a four-ring gas hob.
In addition, there is a pantry cupboard, a storage cupboard, and ample space for a dining table and chairs, as well as a sofa.
Utilty Fitted with units under worktops incorporating a sink, with space for a fridge freezer and plumbing for a washing machine, tumble dryer, and dishwasher. A door leads to the rear.
Shower room Fitted with a WC, wash basin, wet wall (Mermaid Board) shower cubicle, and heated towel rail.
First floor landing Features exposed floorboards and beams and enjoys lovely views to the rear.
Bedroom 1 A charming double-aspect room with fitted wardrobes and a storage cupboard, exposed beams, and an outlook to the front.
Bedroom 2 A double-aspect room with fitted wardrobes and exposed beams. Bedroom 3 Also double-aspect, with exposed beams and views to the rear over adjacent paddocks.
Bathroom Tastefully fitted with a white WC, wash basin, and bath with shower over.
Outside The property is situated in a quiet, tucked-away location and is approached by a sweeping gravel driveway providing parking and turning for several vehicles, which in turn leads to the double cart lodge, garage with adjacent workshop, and log store, all with light and power connected.
The gardens are a particular asset to the property, surrounding it on all sides.
They are predominantly lawned and presented in the quintessential country cottage style, with mature beds and borders, trees, and shrubs, including a particularly impressive weeping willow to the front.
There is an enclosed chicken run with a greenhouse and chicken coop, as well as an expertly designed kitchen garden offering raised vegetable beds, all enclosed by rose-covered trellis.
To the rear of the property is a delightful lawned garden backing onto a large pond, which is enclosed by fencing and surrounded by colourful borders, assorted fruit trees, and a useful garden shed.
The detached office/studio, with light and power connected, is ideal for use as a home office and completes the outbuildings. The gardens, in all, measure approximately 0.49 of an acre.
Services Oil-fired central heating to radiators. Mains water. Mains drainage. Mains electricity connected. Note: None of these services have been tested by the agent.
Local authority East Cambridgeshire District Council council tax band F. (£3,363.01 per annum) tenure Freehold. Construction type Traditional timber framed construction under tiled roof.
Communication services (source Ofcom) Broadband: Yes. Speed: Up to 1800 mbps download, up to 220 mbps upload. Phone Signal: Yes. Provider: Coverage is likely with all providers.
WHAT3WORDS typically.filed.vibrating viewing Strictly by prior appointment only through David Burr.
Notice Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these sales details, they are for guidance purposes only and prospective purchasers or lessees are advised to seek their own professional advice as well as to satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness.
No representation or warranty whatsoever is made in relation to this property by David Burr or its employees nor do such sales details form part of any offer or contract.
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