House For Sale £1,500,000
Location A fine example of a substantial Grade II listed detached period residence of significant charm and character, a adjoining barn has been skilfully converted into a large open plan kitchen/ dining/ family room with full height vaulted ceiling, hand made kitchen and exposed timbers. The well stocked grounds extend to about half an acre and incorporate a large paved terrace that adjoins the principal reception rooms and kitchen. The property is located in this prestigious and well served south Cambridgeshire village with railway station.
Solid timber entrance door with lion's head knocker, leading into:
Entrance hallway part vaulted ceiling with inset downlighters, tiled floor with recessed matwell, double panelled radiator, exposed studwork, leaded windows to the front and side.
Cloakroom fitted with low level w.c., wash hand basin with tiled surround, brass taps, storage cupboard, tiled floor, part vaulted ceiling with inset downlighters, leaded and frosted window to the side.
Dining room with feature Inglenook fireplace with natural red brick chimney breast and brick bressumer beam and raised hearth, exposed and concealed floorboards, radiator, glazed door leading out to the garden, leaded window, open studwork through to:
Sitting room with wonderful Inglenook fireplace with natural red brick chimney breast, raised hearth and bressumer beam, exposed timbers, a pair of radiators, leaded windows to two sides, staircase rising to the first floor with natural timber handrail, newel post and spindles, understairs storage cupboard.
Family room fitted storage cupboards, timber panelling, open fireplace with slate hearth, wooden mantel and surround, exposed timber, twin French doors leading out to the garden, leaded casement window.
Music room ceiling with a range of inset downlighters, parquet flooring, full timber panelling, fitted bookshelving, double cupboard housing Worcester gas fired boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating system, panelled and leaded doors leading out to garden, open through to:
Most impressive kitchen/breakfast/living room with feature full height vaulted ceiling and a wealth of exposed beams and timbers. The kitchen is fitted with a high range DeVOL kitchen, a number of storage cupboards and drawers with marble working surfaces and brass mixer tap with undermount sink and grooved drainer, matching brass handles, central island unit with marble working surfaces and breakfast bar, as well as storage cupboards below. Fitted Smeg 6 ring gas hob, a pair of Smeg ovens and Fisher & Paykel American style fridge/freezer, a number of rooflights within the vaulted ceiling as well as downlighters. The room opens up onto the garden area which can be accessed via a stable door and twin doors and there are a number of tall double glazed windows enjoying views of the garden. In addition at the far end is a spiral staircase rising to Bedroom 6.
Ground floor bedroom 5 ceiling with inset downlighters, double glazed window to the garden.
Shower room fitted with white suite comprising large walk-in shower with herringbone tiled surround, glazed shower screen, drencher shower head, wash hand basin, matching tiling, mixer tap, low level dual flush w.c., underfloor heating, timber latch door, ceiling with inset downlighters, extractor fan.
Utility room/ study alternative front access with timber panelled entrance door with glazed panes, range of fitted storage cupboards and drawers, Corian working surfaces with undermount Belfast sink unit and grooved drainer, plumbing and space for automatic washing machine, space for tumble dryer, ceiling with inset downlighters, tiled floor, radiator, leaded window overlooking the garden, further windows to two aspects, adjoining cloakroom, space for a large desk.
On the first floor
landing accessed via principal staircase with leaded windows overlooking garden, radiator, natural timber handrail.
Bedroom 1 with dressing area with fitted wardrobes. Bedroom with exposed timbers, radiator, leaded window and bay leaded window, walk-in wardrobe, cupboard to chimney breast recess.
Ensuite shower room with white suite comprising good size tiled shower cubicle, ceiling with inset downlighter, a pair of wash hand basins with mixer taps, low level w.c., heated towel rail/radiator, timber panelling, eaves storage cupboard, extractor fan, storage cupboard, leaded windows overlooking the garden.
Bedroom 2 with timber latch door with staircase rising to storage loft, radiator, fitted wardrobe cupboard, leaded window, interconnecting door to Bedroom 3 which can be accessed independently.
Secondary staircase
landing
bedroom 3 fitted wardrobe cupboard, exposed timbers, radiator, leaded window overlooking the garden.
Bedroom 4 radiator, leaded window.
Bathroom with white suite comprising freestanding rolltop bath, mixer/shower tap, tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin with storage drawer below, low level w.c., heated towel rail/radiator, fitted linen cupboard to chimney breast recess with slatted shelving, ceiling with inset downlighters, part tiled walls, leaded window overlooking the garden.
Bedroom 6 accessed via spiral staircase from kitchen, vaulted ceiling, double glazed rooflights, eaves storage cupboards.
Outside A pair of motorised gates, driveway, good size front garden with gravelled parking areas, a number of mature trees, hedgerow, shrubs and enclosed by fencing. Driveway serves one other dwelling to the rear.
A particular feature are the generous enclosed gardens which are principally laid to lawn with well stocked flowering and shrub beds and a number of mature trees. To the rear of the property is a large paved terrace with pergola providing an al fresco dining area and space for firepit and seating areas. Storage barn with tool shed housing pressurised hot water cylinder and Vaillant wall mounted gas fired boiler, outside tap, power and light. Storage Barn with power and light.
Listing meldreth high street tl 3745 (West side) 23/217 No. 27 (Temple House) gv II
House. C17 altered early C19. Renovated and extended C20. Timber frame part exposed with rendered infill. Low pitch slate roof with grey brick ridge stack. Lobby entry plan and end to road. Two storeys. Fenestration is all C20 and includes an oriel window with leaded lights. Doorway in large flat roof, brick porch to the side. Inside: Abutting hearths, including an inglenook. The parlour has raised and fielded panelling of mid-late C18 below the dado and a corner cupboard of same period. Another hearth was added to the end bay probably early C18. The house was the childhood home of Dr. W.M. Palmer, the antiquarian.
Listing ngr: Tl
Solid timber entrance door with lion's head knocker, leading into:
Entrance hallway part vaulted ceiling with inset downlighters, tiled floor with recessed matwell, double panelled radiator, exposed studwork, leaded windows to the front and side.
Cloakroom fitted with low level w.c., wash hand basin with tiled surround, brass taps, storage cupboard, tiled floor, part vaulted ceiling with inset downlighters, leaded and frosted window to the side.
Dining room with feature Inglenook fireplace with natural red brick chimney breast and brick bressumer beam and raised hearth, exposed and concealed floorboards, radiator, glazed door leading out to the garden, leaded window, open studwork through to:
Sitting room with wonderful Inglenook fireplace with natural red brick chimney breast, raised hearth and bressumer beam, exposed timbers, a pair of radiators, leaded windows to two sides, staircase rising to the first floor with natural timber handrail, newel post and spindles, understairs storage cupboard.
Family room fitted storage cupboards, timber panelling, open fireplace with slate hearth, wooden mantel and surround, exposed timber, twin French doors leading out to the garden, leaded casement window.
Music room ceiling with a range of inset downlighters, parquet flooring, full timber panelling, fitted bookshelving, double cupboard housing Worcester gas fired boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating system, panelled and leaded doors leading out to garden, open through to:
Most impressive kitchen/breakfast/living room with feature full height vaulted ceiling and a wealth of exposed beams and timbers. The kitchen is fitted with a high range DeVOL kitchen, a number of storage cupboards and drawers with marble working surfaces and brass mixer tap with undermount sink and grooved drainer, matching brass handles, central island unit with marble working surfaces and breakfast bar, as well as storage cupboards below. Fitted Smeg 6 ring gas hob, a pair of Smeg ovens and Fisher & Paykel American style fridge/freezer, a number of rooflights within the vaulted ceiling as well as downlighters. The room opens up onto the garden area which can be accessed via a stable door and twin doors and there are a number of tall double glazed windows enjoying views of the garden. In addition at the far end is a spiral staircase rising to Bedroom 6.
Ground floor bedroom 5 ceiling with inset downlighters, double glazed window to the garden.
Shower room fitted with white suite comprising large walk-in shower with herringbone tiled surround, glazed shower screen, drencher shower head, wash hand basin, matching tiling, mixer tap, low level dual flush w.c., underfloor heating, timber latch door, ceiling with inset downlighters, extractor fan.
Utility room/ study alternative front access with timber panelled entrance door with glazed panes, range of fitted storage cupboards and drawers, Corian working surfaces with undermount Belfast sink unit and grooved drainer, plumbing and space for automatic washing machine, space for tumble dryer, ceiling with inset downlighters, tiled floor, radiator, leaded window overlooking the garden, further windows to two aspects, adjoining cloakroom, space for a large desk.
On the first floor
landing accessed via principal staircase with leaded windows overlooking garden, radiator, natural timber handrail.
Bedroom 1 with dressing area with fitted wardrobes. Bedroom with exposed timbers, radiator, leaded window and bay leaded window, walk-in wardrobe, cupboard to chimney breast recess.
Ensuite shower room with white suite comprising good size tiled shower cubicle, ceiling with inset downlighter, a pair of wash hand basins with mixer taps, low level w.c., heated towel rail/radiator, timber panelling, eaves storage cupboard, extractor fan, storage cupboard, leaded windows overlooking the garden.
Bedroom 2 with timber latch door with staircase rising to storage loft, radiator, fitted wardrobe cupboard, leaded window, interconnecting door to Bedroom 3 which can be accessed independently.
Secondary staircase
landing
bedroom 3 fitted wardrobe cupboard, exposed timbers, radiator, leaded window overlooking the garden.
Bedroom 4 radiator, leaded window.
Bathroom with white suite comprising freestanding rolltop bath, mixer/shower tap, tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin with storage drawer below, low level w.c., heated towel rail/radiator, fitted linen cupboard to chimney breast recess with slatted shelving, ceiling with inset downlighters, part tiled walls, leaded window overlooking the garden.
Bedroom 6 accessed via spiral staircase from kitchen, vaulted ceiling, double glazed rooflights, eaves storage cupboards.
Outside A pair of motorised gates, driveway, good size front garden with gravelled parking areas, a number of mature trees, hedgerow, shrubs and enclosed by fencing. Driveway serves one other dwelling to the rear.
A particular feature are the generous enclosed gardens which are principally laid to lawn with well stocked flowering and shrub beds and a number of mature trees. To the rear of the property is a large paved terrace with pergola providing an al fresco dining area and space for firepit and seating areas. Storage barn with tool shed housing pressurised hot water cylinder and Vaillant wall mounted gas fired boiler, outside tap, power and light. Storage Barn with power and light.
Listing meldreth high street tl 3745 (West side) 23/217 No. 27 (Temple House) gv II
House. C17 altered early C19. Renovated and extended C20. Timber frame part exposed with rendered infill. Low pitch slate roof with grey brick ridge stack. Lobby entry plan and end to road. Two storeys. Fenestration is all C20 and includes an oriel window with leaded lights. Doorway in large flat roof, brick porch to the side. Inside: Abutting hearths, including an inglenook. The parlour has raised and fielded panelling of mid-late C18 below the dado and a corner cupboard of same period. Another hearth was added to the end bay probably early C18. The house was the childhood home of Dr. W.M. Palmer, the antiquarian.
Listing ngr: Tl
