House For Sale £400,000
Located in a private road in the heart of the popular village of Wimblington, this chalet style home has been greatly extended and improved by the current owners to a very exacting standard. This warm and inviting family home offers very flexible accommodation over two floors and has been meticulously maintained to create a "ready to move in" home.
The ground floor is arranged with a dual aspect living room leading onto the conservatory with views of the beautiful, landscaped and private rear garden, formal dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, two double bedrooms, a modern bathroom and a shower room.
The first floor extension was completed in 2018 and has created two very generous double bedrooms and a luxury bathroom suite as well as a reading area to sit and reflect and make the most of the peace and tranquillity that this location offers.
The rear garden is a complete wrap around with flower and shrub borders, water feature, patio for al-fresco dining as well as offering access to the well-appointed garage. There is further off-street parking to the front.
Sellers Insight
“It was the autumn of 2003 when we moved from North London to Dolby Close, Wimblington. We loved the bungalows and the wide-open surrounding countryside which was vastly different to our previous home. There were no such things as traffic jams and pollution, and the sky views went on forever, ” say the current owners.
“Starting a garden from scratch became the main focus for many years. We planted fruit trees, roses, shrubs, and bulbs, as well as digging the pond which was a huge project. Retirement gave us the chance to build our perfect garden with plenty of space to potter, BBQ and relax in social gatherings. We celebrated my mother’s 90th birthday here in 2008 with a big party and last year we said goodbye by marking her long life with extended family and neighbours who gave such tremendous support to us.”
“Since our retirement we have spent 7 years exploring the River Ouse on our boat, The Lady Emily. Ely is only a 25-minute drive away and it is a wonderful city with many interesting features and buildings, as well as some lovely shops. Cambridge is also a ‘must visit’ as it’s so vibrant and cosmopolitan with students cycling here, there, and everywhere. You always come away with a feeling of hope for the future.”
“In 2017 we started to draw up our own plans for ‘Windrush’. Most thought we were crazy, but we were excited to take on a major project. We employed a brilliant team who made our dreams come true, and what an adventure for us! ‘Windrush’ became ‘The Tardis’ creating almost double the floor space with two massive bedrooms and a huge bathroom on the second floor. The Velux windows create so much more light downstairs too.”
“The local area is quiet and there are many opportunities to participate in village life. There are good schools in the area, as well as medical services which are second to none. Our local GPs are super fantastic, as are the hospitals, especially Addenbrookes, and there are many satellite bases for you to visit for minor ailments. So, why are we leaving? Well, we love it here, and we are only moving about 1 mile away, so we still have all the facilities of our village and the next one. We’re looking forward to embarking on another project to keep ourselves alive and kicking, ” conclude the current owners.
Village Information
Although a quiet village Wimblington continues to be a sought-after village with a sense of community and an active social life including a number of clubs and groups for all ages. Wimblington has won the Cambridgeshire Times “Best Kept Village” award nine times and came second in the “National Village of the Year” competition. The village church of St Peter’s dates back to 1874 and the churchyard is home to the beautiful Italian marble war memorial with the local community working hard to raise funds for the total refurbishment of the memorial in 2005. The pubs and village shop are well supported and March and Chatteris are only short drive away. Wimblington also enjoys a network of footpaths, bridleways and byways which give a glimpse into the history of the village and unique views of the Fens.
With excellent transport links to Cambridge, Ely, Peterborough and London, Wimblington is a well serviced village with good sports facilities available nearby including swimming pool, gyms, rugby club and cricket club etc.
Schools
Primary:
Lionel Walden Primary School (0.9 miles). Ofsted Rating: Good
Cavalry Primary School (2.6 miles). Ofsted Rating: Good
Secondary:
Neale-Wade Academy (2.1 miles) Ofsted Rating: Good
Cromwell Community College (4.1 miles). Ofsted Rating: Good
Agents Information
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: C
EPC: C
Important Note to Purchasers:
We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. Any services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All measurements have been taken as a guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. Please be advised that some of the particulars may be awaiting vendor approval. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.
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The ground floor is arranged with a dual aspect living room leading onto the conservatory with views of the beautiful, landscaped and private rear garden, formal dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, two double bedrooms, a modern bathroom and a shower room.
The first floor extension was completed in 2018 and has created two very generous double bedrooms and a luxury bathroom suite as well as a reading area to sit and reflect and make the most of the peace and tranquillity that this location offers.
The rear garden is a complete wrap around with flower and shrub borders, water feature, patio for al-fresco dining as well as offering access to the well-appointed garage. There is further off-street parking to the front.
Sellers Insight
“It was the autumn of 2003 when we moved from North London to Dolby Close, Wimblington. We loved the bungalows and the wide-open surrounding countryside which was vastly different to our previous home. There were no such things as traffic jams and pollution, and the sky views went on forever, ” say the current owners.
“Starting a garden from scratch became the main focus for many years. We planted fruit trees, roses, shrubs, and bulbs, as well as digging the pond which was a huge project. Retirement gave us the chance to build our perfect garden with plenty of space to potter, BBQ and relax in social gatherings. We celebrated my mother’s 90th birthday here in 2008 with a big party and last year we said goodbye by marking her long life with extended family and neighbours who gave such tremendous support to us.”
“Since our retirement we have spent 7 years exploring the River Ouse on our boat, The Lady Emily. Ely is only a 25-minute drive away and it is a wonderful city with many interesting features and buildings, as well as some lovely shops. Cambridge is also a ‘must visit’ as it’s so vibrant and cosmopolitan with students cycling here, there, and everywhere. You always come away with a feeling of hope for the future.”
“In 2017 we started to draw up our own plans for ‘Windrush’. Most thought we were crazy, but we were excited to take on a major project. We employed a brilliant team who made our dreams come true, and what an adventure for us! ‘Windrush’ became ‘The Tardis’ creating almost double the floor space with two massive bedrooms and a huge bathroom on the second floor. The Velux windows create so much more light downstairs too.”
“The local area is quiet and there are many opportunities to participate in village life. There are good schools in the area, as well as medical services which are second to none. Our local GPs are super fantastic, as are the hospitals, especially Addenbrookes, and there are many satellite bases for you to visit for minor ailments. So, why are we leaving? Well, we love it here, and we are only moving about 1 mile away, so we still have all the facilities of our village and the next one. We’re looking forward to embarking on another project to keep ourselves alive and kicking, ” conclude the current owners.
Village Information
Although a quiet village Wimblington continues to be a sought-after village with a sense of community and an active social life including a number of clubs and groups for all ages. Wimblington has won the Cambridgeshire Times “Best Kept Village” award nine times and came second in the “National Village of the Year” competition. The village church of St Peter’s dates back to 1874 and the churchyard is home to the beautiful Italian marble war memorial with the local community working hard to raise funds for the total refurbishment of the memorial in 2005. The pubs and village shop are well supported and March and Chatteris are only short drive away. Wimblington also enjoys a network of footpaths, bridleways and byways which give a glimpse into the history of the village and unique views of the Fens.
With excellent transport links to Cambridge, Ely, Peterborough and London, Wimblington is a well serviced village with good sports facilities available nearby including swimming pool, gyms, rugby club and cricket club etc.
Schools
Primary:
Lionel Walden Primary School (0.9 miles). Ofsted Rating: Good
Cavalry Primary School (2.6 miles). Ofsted Rating: Good
Secondary:
Neale-Wade Academy (2.1 miles) Ofsted Rating: Good
Cromwell Community College (4.1 miles). Ofsted Rating: Good
Agents Information
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: C
EPC: C
Important Note to Purchasers:
We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. Any services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All measurements have been taken as a guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. Please be advised that some of the particulars may be awaiting vendor approval. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.
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