House For Sale £795,000
Location A most stylish and individual detached 'Potton' house incorporating many attractive features of quality and character including exposed beams/ timbers and an inglenook style fireplace within the main sitting room.
The property provides versatile accommodation which includes a ground floor bedroom with ensuite, together with 4 first floor bedrooms, second ensuite and family bathroom.
In addition the property has the benefit of a large detached double garage with attic/ playroom above and further separate detached garage and two courtyard style parking areas. The property occupies a semi-rural non-estate position on the common, about 0.5 of a mile from the sought after south Cambridgeshire village of West Wratting and enjoys breath taking views to the rear over adjoining farmland and countryside.
West Wratting is located about 12 miles south east of the university city of Cambridge and is conveniently located just 2 miles from the popular village of Balsham, with its excellent range of local amenities including a primary school. For the commuter there are main line stations at Whittlesford and Audley End with access to the M11 motorway at Stumps Cross (junction 9) and Duxford (junction 10).
Covered porch with outside light, raised step and entrance door to:
Reception hall with exposed brick chimney breast, feature natural wooden flooring, staircase leading off to first floor, exposed beam, built-in storage cupboard understairs.
Sitting room A pair of part glazed doors leading from reception hall to sitting room, with feature Inglenook style fireplace with wood burning stove set on a stone tiled hearth, brick chimney breast, display candle niches and beam over, fitted book and display shelves with cupboards below, sealed unit double glazed windows to front and rear aspect with delightful views over the rear terrace and farmland beyond, a pair of glazed doors leading to:
Coservatory/garden room with ceramic tiled floor, triple aspect sealed unit double glazed windows overlooking gardens and farmland beyond and a pair of sealed unit double glazed French doors leading to paved terrace and gardens.
A further pair of part glazed doors from Sitting Room leading to:
Dining room with dual aspect sealed unit double glazed windows overlooking the terrace, gardens and adjacent fields, natural wood style flooring and door to:
Kitchen/breakfast room with range of attractive traditional style units comprising an inset twin bowl sink unit with mixer taps and cupboards below, extensive fitted base units comprising work surfaces with further cupboards and drawers below, space and plumbing for washing machine, integrated Bosch induction hob with concealed extractor cooker hood above and integrated Indesit oven and grill, range of wall storage cupboards, built-in broom/storage cupboard, exposed beams, ceramic tiled floor and part glazed door to:
Rear lobby with ceramic tiled floor, sealed unit double glazed windows to side and rear aspect and sealed unit double glazed door leading to gardens.
Utility room with inset butler sink with mixer taps, cupboards below, worktop to side with space beneath for refrigerator, storage cupboard to side, further base units comprising worktops with cupboards below and range of wall storage cupboards, ceramic tiled floor, sealed unit double glazed windows to side and front aspect and sealed unit double glazed door leading to rear gardens.
Reception room/ bedroom 5 with natural wood style flooring, built-in double wardrobes, sealed unit double glazed windows to front and side aspect and door to:
Ensuite bathroom with suite comprising bath with separate shower attachment and glazed shower screens, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c., heated towel rail, ceramic tiled walls around, extractor fan.
On the first floor
galleried style landing with sealed unit double glazed windows to front aspect, radiator, exposed beams and timbers, natural wood style flooring, door to:
Principal bedroom 1 with two radiators, two sets of deep built-in wardrobes, exposed beams and timbers, trap door to roof space, sealed unit double glazed windows to front and rear aspect and door to:
Ensuite bathroom with large corner bath with separate wall mounted shower unit above, pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c., heated towel rail, and high level part vaulted ceiling with double glazed Velux window.
Bedroom 2 with radiator, built-in wardrobe/storage cupboard, exposed beam, sealed unit double glazed windows to rear aspect with breathtaking views over adjacent farmland, built-in storage cupboard.
Bedroom 3 with built-in eaves storage cupboard, built-in wardrobe, radiator, sealed unit double glazed windows to front and side aspect.
Bedroom 4 with sealed unit double glazed windows to side and rear aspect with breathtaking views, radiator, trap door to roof space.
Family bathroom A spacious room with white suite comprising bath with separate wall mounted shower unit above and ceramic tiled walls around, low level w.c., bidet and vanity style unit with inset wash hand basin and drawers beneath, heated towel rail/radiator, trap door to roof space and deep built-in airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder, sealed unit double glazed windows to side and rear aspect.
Outside To the side of the property there are a pair of automatic wooden gates which lead to a courtyard style pebblestone parking area and further hardstanding/driveway leading to an additional brick paviour courtyard style area adjacent to which is a detached double garage with twin up and over automatic doors and dedicated burglar alarm. There is also a fitted workbench set into the rear of the garage with inset sink and folding wooden steps which lead to a attic/store/home office with fitted storage shelves, two double glazed Velux windows to rear aspect and trap door to roof space, natural wood style flooring, built-in eaves storage cupboards. There is also light and power and a part glazed side door. The double garage also has the benefit of solar panels being installed. On the other side of the courtyard there is a further detached garage with loft storage area above, lean-to fuel store. Immediately to the rear of this garage there is an oil storage tank. There are pebblestone pathways and well stocked borders and a great variety of shrubs to side. Gateway leading to front pathway which in turn leads to the front entrance door.
The main gardens which are an attractive feature are located to the other side of the house and are laid to lawn again with a great variety of mature shrubs and well stocked borders and hedgerow around. There is a large circular paved terrace immediately adjacent to the property itself with doors leading off from the Conservatory/Garden Room. Further paved pathway and shinglestone areas to the rear of the cottage with outside tap and raised vegetable and herb gardens, mature trees, hedgerow and all enjoying a wonderful vista and backdrop to the adjacent fields and countryside beyond.
Agents note The property benefits from a burglar alarm and integrated vacuum system. On the ground floor in the property there is underfloor heating controlled via thermostats.
The property provides versatile accommodation which includes a ground floor bedroom with ensuite, together with 4 first floor bedrooms, second ensuite and family bathroom.
In addition the property has the benefit of a large detached double garage with attic/ playroom above and further separate detached garage and two courtyard style parking areas. The property occupies a semi-rural non-estate position on the common, about 0.5 of a mile from the sought after south Cambridgeshire village of West Wratting and enjoys breath taking views to the rear over adjoining farmland and countryside.
West Wratting is located about 12 miles south east of the university city of Cambridge and is conveniently located just 2 miles from the popular village of Balsham, with its excellent range of local amenities including a primary school. For the commuter there are main line stations at Whittlesford and Audley End with access to the M11 motorway at Stumps Cross (junction 9) and Duxford (junction 10).
Covered porch with outside light, raised step and entrance door to:
Reception hall with exposed brick chimney breast, feature natural wooden flooring, staircase leading off to first floor, exposed beam, built-in storage cupboard understairs.
Sitting room A pair of part glazed doors leading from reception hall to sitting room, with feature Inglenook style fireplace with wood burning stove set on a stone tiled hearth, brick chimney breast, display candle niches and beam over, fitted book and display shelves with cupboards below, sealed unit double glazed windows to front and rear aspect with delightful views over the rear terrace and farmland beyond, a pair of glazed doors leading to:
Coservatory/garden room with ceramic tiled floor, triple aspect sealed unit double glazed windows overlooking gardens and farmland beyond and a pair of sealed unit double glazed French doors leading to paved terrace and gardens.
A further pair of part glazed doors from Sitting Room leading to:
Dining room with dual aspect sealed unit double glazed windows overlooking the terrace, gardens and adjacent fields, natural wood style flooring and door to:
Kitchen/breakfast room with range of attractive traditional style units comprising an inset twin bowl sink unit with mixer taps and cupboards below, extensive fitted base units comprising work surfaces with further cupboards and drawers below, space and plumbing for washing machine, integrated Bosch induction hob with concealed extractor cooker hood above and integrated Indesit oven and grill, range of wall storage cupboards, built-in broom/storage cupboard, exposed beams, ceramic tiled floor and part glazed door to:
Rear lobby with ceramic tiled floor, sealed unit double glazed windows to side and rear aspect and sealed unit double glazed door leading to gardens.
Utility room with inset butler sink with mixer taps, cupboards below, worktop to side with space beneath for refrigerator, storage cupboard to side, further base units comprising worktops with cupboards below and range of wall storage cupboards, ceramic tiled floor, sealed unit double glazed windows to side and front aspect and sealed unit double glazed door leading to rear gardens.
Reception room/ bedroom 5 with natural wood style flooring, built-in double wardrobes, sealed unit double glazed windows to front and side aspect and door to:
Ensuite bathroom with suite comprising bath with separate shower attachment and glazed shower screens, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c., heated towel rail, ceramic tiled walls around, extractor fan.
On the first floor
galleried style landing with sealed unit double glazed windows to front aspect, radiator, exposed beams and timbers, natural wood style flooring, door to:
Principal bedroom 1 with two radiators, two sets of deep built-in wardrobes, exposed beams and timbers, trap door to roof space, sealed unit double glazed windows to front and rear aspect and door to:
Ensuite bathroom with large corner bath with separate wall mounted shower unit above, pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c., heated towel rail, and high level part vaulted ceiling with double glazed Velux window.
Bedroom 2 with radiator, built-in wardrobe/storage cupboard, exposed beam, sealed unit double glazed windows to rear aspect with breathtaking views over adjacent farmland, built-in storage cupboard.
Bedroom 3 with built-in eaves storage cupboard, built-in wardrobe, radiator, sealed unit double glazed windows to front and side aspect.
Bedroom 4 with sealed unit double glazed windows to side and rear aspect with breathtaking views, radiator, trap door to roof space.
Family bathroom A spacious room with white suite comprising bath with separate wall mounted shower unit above and ceramic tiled walls around, low level w.c., bidet and vanity style unit with inset wash hand basin and drawers beneath, heated towel rail/radiator, trap door to roof space and deep built-in airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder, sealed unit double glazed windows to side and rear aspect.
Outside To the side of the property there are a pair of automatic wooden gates which lead to a courtyard style pebblestone parking area and further hardstanding/driveway leading to an additional brick paviour courtyard style area adjacent to which is a detached double garage with twin up and over automatic doors and dedicated burglar alarm. There is also a fitted workbench set into the rear of the garage with inset sink and folding wooden steps which lead to a attic/store/home office with fitted storage shelves, two double glazed Velux windows to rear aspect and trap door to roof space, natural wood style flooring, built-in eaves storage cupboards. There is also light and power and a part glazed side door. The double garage also has the benefit of solar panels being installed. On the other side of the courtyard there is a further detached garage with loft storage area above, lean-to fuel store. Immediately to the rear of this garage there is an oil storage tank. There are pebblestone pathways and well stocked borders and a great variety of shrubs to side. Gateway leading to front pathway which in turn leads to the front entrance door.
The main gardens which are an attractive feature are located to the other side of the house and are laid to lawn again with a great variety of mature shrubs and well stocked borders and hedgerow around. There is a large circular paved terrace immediately adjacent to the property itself with doors leading off from the Conservatory/Garden Room. Further paved pathway and shinglestone areas to the rear of the cottage with outside tap and raised vegetable and herb gardens, mature trees, hedgerow and all enjoying a wonderful vista and backdrop to the adjacent fields and countryside beyond.
Agents note The property benefits from a burglar alarm and integrated vacuum system. On the ground floor in the property there is underfloor heating controlled via thermostats.
