4-bedroom house · CB7 5AQ
Sold STCListed 181 days
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About
An exceptional Georgian-style period residence, set within magnificent mature walled gardens and offered to the market with no onward chain.
This charming and substantial home has been sympathetically enhanced by the current owners, seamlessly blending timeless character with considered modern improvements.
Elegant, well-proportioned rooms are complemented by high ceilings and an abundance of original period features, creating a home of undeniable charm and distinction.
The accommodation is both generous and beautifully balanced, comprising an impressive, light-filled entrance hall, refined living and dining rooms, and a thoughtfully refitted kitchen/breakfast room designed for contemporary living.
Additional practical spaces include a utility room and boot room. The property further benefits from four principal bedrooms and a stylishly refitted family bathroom.
Externally, the home is enveloped by superb, mature walled gardens, thoughtfully landscaped and richly stocked, offering a high degree of privacy and a picturesque setting.
Further features include a car port, garage, and ample off-road parking. Entrance Hall Stunning, welcoming entrance hall with a curved staircase leading to the first floor landing.
Doors leading to the kitchen, living room, dining room and shower room.
Kitchen (4.16m x 3.65m (13'7" x 11'11")) Country style fitted kitchen with a range of eye and base level storage with wooden worktop over and attractive tiled splash backs.
Ceramic 1 1/3 bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap over. Space within the alcove for a large range style cooker, attractively tiled splash backs. Space for fridge/freezer. Space for dining table.
Dual aspect windows. Quarry tiled flooring. Doors leading to the entrance hall and inner lobby.
Dining Room (5.94m x 4.69m (19'5" x 15'4")) Delightful, spacious dining room with large bay window to the side aspect. Focal fireplace with a marble surround and mantel with a tiled hearth. Radiators.
Door leading to the entrance hall. Living Room (4.61m x 4.39m (15'1" x 14'4")) Charming, well presented living room with a large bay window to the front aspect.
Focal feature fireplace with a marble surround and mantel, tiled hearth, currently fitted with a wood burner stove. Arched alcoves wither side with built-in storage and shelving.
Built-in storage cupboard. Radiator. Door leading to the entrance hall. Inner Lobby With doors leading to the kitchen and second utility room. Dual built-in storage cupboards.
Large walk-in pantry cupboard. Attractive tiled flooring. Radiator. Door leading to the garden.
Utility (2.98m x 2.13m (9'9" x 6'11")) Fitted with a range of base level cupboards with work top over, tiled splash backs. Wall mounted butler sink with tap over.
Space and plumbing for washing machine. Tiled flooring. Window to the rear aspect. Door leading to the second utility room.
Utiltity (5.06m x 2.00m (16'7" x 6'6")) Fitted with a range of eye and base level cupboards with work top over, tiled splash backs. Large built-in pantry cupboard. Tiled flooring. Velux window.
Half glazed door to the inner lobby. Door to the utility room. Shower Room Modern, period style white suite comprising low level WC, bidet, pedestal hand basin and generous walk-in shower.
Beautifully tiled. Period style radiator. Internal window to the utility. Door leading to the entrance hall.
First Floor Landing Light, generous galleried landing with door leading to all bedrooms and bathroom. Window to the front aspect. Stairs leading to the entrance hall.
Bedroom 1 (4.79m x 4.64m (15'8" x 15'2")) Beautiful, spacious bedroom with window to the side aspect. Dual built-in, full height wardrobes. Radiators. Door leading to the landing.
Bedroom 2 (4.73m x 4.32m (15'6" x 14'2")) Delightful, light spacious bedroom with a range of built-in wardrobes and storage cupboards. Window to the front aspect. Radiator.
Door leading to the landing. Bedroom 3 (4.16m x 2.93m (13'7" x 9'7")) Spacious, light bedroom with window to the side aspect. Built-in storage cupboard. Radiator. Door to the landing.
Bedroom 4 (4.15m x 3.82m (13'7" x 12'6")) Spacious, light bedroom with window to the side aspect. Built-in storage cupboard. Radiator. Door to the landing.
Bathroom Modern white suite comprising low level WC, pedestal period style hand basin and bath. Period style radiator. Beautifully tiled. Obscured window. Velux window. Door to the landing.
Workshop (3.34m x 2.29m (10'11" x 7'6")) With pedestrian door leading to the garden. Garage (5.43m x 2.36m (17'9" x 7'8")) With up and over door leading to the driveway.
Pedestrian door leading to the front garden. Carport to the side. Outside A gravelled driveway leading to both the garage and carport, providing off road parking.
Further gravelled access is accessed via a 5-bar wooden gate, leading to the front door and side open porch with door leading to the inner lobby.
The delightful walled gardens are mainly laid to lawn with a huge array of established beautiful trees, fruit trees, shrub and flower planting throughout. Charming brick built open garden room.
Property Information EPC - D Tenure - Freehold Council Tax Band - F (East Cambs) Property Type - Property Construction – Standard Number & Types of Room – Please refer to the floorplan Square Meters - 190 sqm Parking – Driveway, carport & garage Electric Supply - Mains Water Supply – Mains Sewerage - Mains Heating sources - Gas Broadband Connected - tbc Broadband Type – Ultrafast available, 1800Mbps download, 1000Mbps upload Mobile Signal/Coverage – Ofcom advise likely on all networks Rights of Way, Easements, Covenants – None that the vendor is aware of Location Soham is a small town located in Cambridgeshire, England, known for its community atmosphere and historical sites.
It features various shops, including local bakeries, convenience stores, and independent retailers, alongside amenities like schools, parks, and healthcare facilities.
Key distances include approximately 6 miles to Ely City centre, 8 miles to Newmarket town centre, 15 miles to Cambridge city centre and about 25 miles to Bury St Edmunds, making it well-positioned for access to urban conveniences while retaining its rural charm.
The town is also well served by public transport, contributing to its connectivity with nearby areas.
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