House For Sale £1,695,000
Church Lane, Sawston, Cambridge CB22

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A substantial former Vicarage with extensive, well-proportioned accommodation, situated within established gardens of just over an acre, in the heart of this convenient south Cambridgeshire village.

Cambridge 7 miles, Whittlesford Parkway Station (Liverpool Street 1 hour) 2 miles, Stansted Airport 20 miles, London 53 miles, (distances and time are approximate).

Dating from 1882, The Old Vicarage is constructed with brick elevations under slate roofs. It is a classic example of Victorian architecture with beautifully proportioned rooms, high ceilings and large windows. The extensive accommodation, arranged over 3 floors, has been extended and altered over the years to create a substantial home which offers tremendous versatility, suitable for a variety of needs. Further planning permission has been obtained ref: S/2208/18/fl for alterations to the second floor with roof windows, demolition of the boiler house, conversion of the stable block to provide a useful annex, construction of a two bay cart lodge and extension of the driveway.

In short, the property provides a rare opportunity to acquire a 6 bedroom, period house with many fine original features, well situated for access to Cambridge.

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Classic example of Victorian architecture
Extensive accommodation, arranged over 3 floors extending to an impressive 5,298 sq ft (492 sq m)
Planning permission obtained for alterations to the second floor, demolition of the boiler house, conversion of the stable block, construction of a two bay cart lodge and extension of the driveway
Period features include deep skirtings, panelled doors, ornate ceiling roses, fireplaces, picture rails and sash windows
Grand entrance via double doors to a fine Vestibule
Impressive reception hall with geometric tiled floor and sweeping staircase
Principal reception rooms and first floor bedrooms benefit from particularly high ceilings
Wonderful dual aspect drawing room with large, deep glazed windows
Spacious dining room with exposed timber floor and large floor to ceiling windows overlooking the garden
Excellent study with bay window to side aspect, fitted book shelves and base level cabinets to alcoves
Kitchen/breakfast room with bespoke handcrafted cabinets
4 bedrooms, 2 studies and 2 bath/shower rooms to the first floor
2 bedrooms and study to the second floor
Gas fired central heating

The Old Vicarage lies within a conservation are in a delightful position, close to the centre of this popular and well served village. Local facilities include a wide variety of shops, supermarket, library, public houses together with primary and secondary education. Nearby Cambridge is not only world renowned for its academic achievements, but has also become a 'high tech' and 'bio tech' hub with the University Research and Development Laboratories and the internationally renowned Cambridge Science Park. Sawston is also particularly well placed for access to Addenbrooke's Hospital/Biomedical Campus, situated on the south eastern side of the city, which is planned to be one of the largest centres of health, science and medical research in the world. The city provides an attractive combination of ancient and modern buildings, colleges, winding lanes, the tree lined River Cam, extensive shopping facilities and an excellent choice of independent schools.

London commuters are well served with a mainline railway station at Whittlesford (about 2 miles), providing services to London's Liverpool Street in about 1 hour. The M11, A505 and A11 are all within close proximity providing access to both the north and south.