House For Sale £750,000
A striking, beautifully presented four bedroom detached family home, boasting a wealth of character and charm with spacious living accommodation and a delightful garden, large barn and grainstore. Occupying a quiet, tucked away position in the heart of the village and ideally placed for access to the local amenities. Sold with the benefit of no onward chain.
The impressive ground floor accommodation comprises an enclosed entrance hall from the stained glass front door and there are stairs to the first floor. The dual aspect kitchen/breakfast room has underfloor heating and is certainly the hub of the home. It includes a traditional range of base and eye level storage cupboards and drawers, Corian twin butler sinks with mixer tap, extensive work surfaces, tiled splashbacks, space for white goods, range style oven with a seven ring hob and extractor fan over. There are windows to two sides, which allow good levels of natural light to create a bright and airy entertaining space and there is a fireplace with an attractive exposed brick surround and space for a breakfast table and chairs infront. The vaulted ceiling creates a feeling of increased space and there are exposed beams which add character. Off the kitchen is a dining room with a window to the front aspect and useful built in cupboard. There is space for a dining table and chairs and the room boasts a Victorian fireplace with decorative tiling and an Adam style surround. The family room offers a range of uses, such as a snug, playroom or study for those who work from home. There is a window to the front aspect and a traditional cast iron fireplace with a marble surround. The inner hallway has French doors which are partially stained glass that open to the garden, with a cloakroom off which includes a W.C. And wash hand basin. The triple aspect sitting room measures over 20ft. With plenty of space for furniture. The focal point of the room is an open fireplace with a raised hearth and a stone surround. Windows and French doors to the garden which in turn allow excellent levels of light throughout the day.
The spacious first floor accommodation is accessed from two staircases and comprises four well proportioned bedrooms. The dual aspect master bedroom feels large in size, with windows two the rear garden. Bedroom 2 has a window to the front aspect, with space for a double bed. Above bedroom 2 is a loft area, accessed by a wooden ladder/staircase. Bedroom 3 has a window to the front aspect and benefits from a built in wardrobe with double doors. Bedroom 4 is a comfortable single with a window to the side aspect. The family bathroom includes a white suite of W.C., corner wash hand basin with vanity storage under and bath with shower unit over. The shower room has been recently updated to include a modern white suite of W.C., wash hand basin and an enclosed shower.
Outside, the property is set back from the road, with a private gravel driveway which provides parking for several vehicles. The garden is located at the front of the property and enjoys excellent levels of privacy. It is laid predominately to lawn, with mature, well stocked flower beds, trees and hedges which provide year round colour. Of note, is the large barn which has undergone recent restoration works and offers a multitude of uses and has power and light connected. Completing the outside space is a brick built, two storey grain store, which includes a separate heating system and the first floor is currently used as an additional bedroom.
Cottenham is a large & thriving village located approximately 7 miles north of Cambridge with many excellent facilities including a wide variety of local shops. The village benefits from a Co-operative store and Pharmacy, two gp Surgeries, a Dental Surgery, Library, Primary School with Secondary School Education at Cottenham Village College, Church, Cottenham Community Centre, many Public Houses and Restaurants, as well as a point-to-point Racecourse. Cambridge is easily accessible with the A14 providing access to the M11 & A1 commuter roads.
The impressive ground floor accommodation comprises an enclosed entrance hall from the stained glass front door and there are stairs to the first floor. The dual aspect kitchen/breakfast room has underfloor heating and is certainly the hub of the home. It includes a traditional range of base and eye level storage cupboards and drawers, Corian twin butler sinks with mixer tap, extensive work surfaces, tiled splashbacks, space for white goods, range style oven with a seven ring hob and extractor fan over. There are windows to two sides, which allow good levels of natural light to create a bright and airy entertaining space and there is a fireplace with an attractive exposed brick surround and space for a breakfast table and chairs infront. The vaulted ceiling creates a feeling of increased space and there are exposed beams which add character. Off the kitchen is a dining room with a window to the front aspect and useful built in cupboard. There is space for a dining table and chairs and the room boasts a Victorian fireplace with decorative tiling and an Adam style surround. The family room offers a range of uses, such as a snug, playroom or study for those who work from home. There is a window to the front aspect and a traditional cast iron fireplace with a marble surround. The inner hallway has French doors which are partially stained glass that open to the garden, with a cloakroom off which includes a W.C. And wash hand basin. The triple aspect sitting room measures over 20ft. With plenty of space for furniture. The focal point of the room is an open fireplace with a raised hearth and a stone surround. Windows and French doors to the garden which in turn allow excellent levels of light throughout the day.
The spacious first floor accommodation is accessed from two staircases and comprises four well proportioned bedrooms. The dual aspect master bedroom feels large in size, with windows two the rear garden. Bedroom 2 has a window to the front aspect, with space for a double bed. Above bedroom 2 is a loft area, accessed by a wooden ladder/staircase. Bedroom 3 has a window to the front aspect and benefits from a built in wardrobe with double doors. Bedroom 4 is a comfortable single with a window to the side aspect. The family bathroom includes a white suite of W.C., corner wash hand basin with vanity storage under and bath with shower unit over. The shower room has been recently updated to include a modern white suite of W.C., wash hand basin and an enclosed shower.
Outside, the property is set back from the road, with a private gravel driveway which provides parking for several vehicles. The garden is located at the front of the property and enjoys excellent levels of privacy. It is laid predominately to lawn, with mature, well stocked flower beds, trees and hedges which provide year round colour. Of note, is the large barn which has undergone recent restoration works and offers a multitude of uses and has power and light connected. Completing the outside space is a brick built, two storey grain store, which includes a separate heating system and the first floor is currently used as an additional bedroom.
Cottenham is a large & thriving village located approximately 7 miles north of Cambridge with many excellent facilities including a wide variety of local shops. The village benefits from a Co-operative store and Pharmacy, two gp Surgeries, a Dental Surgery, Library, Primary School with Secondary School Education at Cottenham Village College, Church, Cottenham Community Centre, many Public Houses and Restaurants, as well as a point-to-point Racecourse. Cambridge is easily accessible with the A14 providing access to the M11 & A1 commuter roads.
