House For Sale £800,000
Shillings is a substantial detached modern house which incorporates many attractive features and enjoys it's own unique ambience and individual style. This rather special home provides beautifully presented, spacious and flexible accommodation which is ready to move into, yet still offers the potential for sympathetic updating, enlargement and alteration. The property also has the benefit of sealed unit double glazed windows and doors and oil fired central heating via radiators with thermostatic valves. The house sits centrally on it's own generous plot with double garage and extensive parking to the front. The delightful landscaped south facing rear gardens enjoy a high degree of privacy and seclusion and are ideal for relaxing and entertaining or just enjoying the abundance of wildlife. Shillings will appeal to those seeking a tranquil, restful, small village lifestyle which also offers access to the vibrant university and technology city of Cambridge for work, education, amenities and cultural activities. Weston Colville is a small, rural South Cambridgeshire village set on minor roads and surrounded by farmland and countryside, which is readily accessible from the doorstep yet is only 12 miles from Cambridge and 7 miles from the famous and historic horseracing town of Newmarket. Schooling is available at the highly rated Balsham Primary (3 miles) and Linton Village College (6 miles) as well as the state and private Cambridge schools. For the commuter, there are Main Line Stations at Whittlesford and Audley End with the A14, A11 and M11 trunk routes only a few miles away. Stansted airport is within easy reach close to Junction 8 on the M11 Motorway.
Double glazed entrance door with double glazed side panels and windows which in turn leads to:
Entrance lobby with coat hooks, natural wood flooring, opening to:
Entrance hall with natural wood flooring, double radiator, doors off to reception rooms and kitchen with staircase leading off to first floor, door to deep walk-in shelved storage cupboard.
Cloakroom with low level w.c., and wash hand basin, radiator, ceramic tiled floor.
Sitting room with a feature inglenook-style fireplace with a multi fuel stove set on a raised tiled hearth with decorative wooden surround and mantel, two radiators, TV satellite connection point, sealed unit double glazed dual aspect windows which overlook the gardens and terrace and a further full height pair of sealed unit double glazed doors which lead to the paved terrace and gardens.
Family room/snug with double radiator, TV satellite connection point, and a bay style recess with sealed unit double glazed windows to either side, full height sealed unit double glazed windows to rear aspect overlooking the terrace and a pair of full height sealed unit double glazed French doors opening out to paved terrace and gardens.
Study with radiator, windows to front aspect.
Kitchen & adjoining family/dining room The kitchen area incorporates an inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps and cupboards below, extensive base units to either side with cupboards and drawers beneath, range of wall storage cupboards and open display shelving, integrated double fan oven and grill and a Creda 4 point hob with extractor cooker hood above, part ceramic tiled walls, space for appliances including refrigerator, windows to rear aspect with views overlooking wildlife pond and gardens, opening to: Dining/family room with space for table and settee, radiator, large window to front and small side window facing garage, part glazed door to:
Utility room with inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps, cupboard below, worktops to side with space and plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer, range of wall storage cupboards, part ceramic tiled walls, radiator, sealed unit double glazed door leading to paved terrace and rear gardens.
On the first floor
spacious landing area which extends the length of the property and has a feature raised mezzanine area with window to front aspect, radiator. The 5 bedrooms and family bathroom open onto the landing. There is a window to the front on the half landing of the stairs.
Principal bedroom 1 with two radiators, sealed unit double glazed windows to front aspect and a double glazed Velux window to rear aspect, two large fitted wardrobes and door to:
Ensuite bathroom with white suite comprising shower bath with mains plumbed shower and ceramic tiled walls around, shower screen, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback and electric shaver socket, low level w.c., radiator, sealed unit double glazed window to rear aspect with frosted glass.
Bedroom 2 with radiator, sealed unit double glazed windows to rear aspect overlooking the gardens, fitted wardrobe.
Bedroom 3 with radiator, sealed unit double glazed windows to front aspect and a double glazed Velux window to side aspect.
Bedroom 4 with radiator, double glazed Velux window to rear aspect, large fitted shelved storage cupboard.
Bedroom 5 with radiator, sealed unit double glazed windows to front aspect, fitted wardrobes and shelved storage cupboards along one wall.
Bathroom with suite comprising bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c., large fitted shelved bathroom storage cupboards along rear wall, part tiled walls, electric shaver socket, built-in airing cupboard housing lagged hot water cylinder with electronic central heating/hot water programmer, sealed unit double glazed window with frosted glass to rear aspect.
Outside The front of the property is bounded by purple beech hedging and mature trees while tall conifer hedging provides privacy to both sides. There is an extensive pebble stone parking area for multiple cars in front of the house and double garage, which has two up and over doors with security light above. A paved path leads from the garages to the front door with outside light above. A secure side gate leads to a small courtyard area at the side of the house with the oil storage tank and wheelie bins. This then leads to the rear garden.
The delightful landscaped rear gardens are a rather special feature of the property and enjoy a high degree of privacy and seclusion. The gardens have a large central lawn and are well stocked with a great variety of hedging, mature shrubs, trees and perennials around. A lovely circular gravel garden contains numerous colourful grasses and perennials while a delightful raised patio area with clematis-covered pergola is at the opposite side of the garden. Across the full width of the house is a large paved terrace with space for outdoor furniture whilst the well stocked pond which sits immediately outside the kitchen window attracts wildlife and provides endless interest and entertainment. A further courtyard area at the other end of the property affords much additional storage and houses the substantial heavy timber 12 foot by 6 foot garden shed with light and power.
Material information Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax Band - F
Double glazed entrance door with double glazed side panels and windows which in turn leads to:
Entrance lobby with coat hooks, natural wood flooring, opening to:
Entrance hall with natural wood flooring, double radiator, doors off to reception rooms and kitchen with staircase leading off to first floor, door to deep walk-in shelved storage cupboard.
Cloakroom with low level w.c., and wash hand basin, radiator, ceramic tiled floor.
Sitting room with a feature inglenook-style fireplace with a multi fuel stove set on a raised tiled hearth with decorative wooden surround and mantel, two radiators, TV satellite connection point, sealed unit double glazed dual aspect windows which overlook the gardens and terrace and a further full height pair of sealed unit double glazed doors which lead to the paved terrace and gardens.
Family room/snug with double radiator, TV satellite connection point, and a bay style recess with sealed unit double glazed windows to either side, full height sealed unit double glazed windows to rear aspect overlooking the terrace and a pair of full height sealed unit double glazed French doors opening out to paved terrace and gardens.
Study with radiator, windows to front aspect.
Kitchen & adjoining family/dining room The kitchen area incorporates an inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps and cupboards below, extensive base units to either side with cupboards and drawers beneath, range of wall storage cupboards and open display shelving, integrated double fan oven and grill and a Creda 4 point hob with extractor cooker hood above, part ceramic tiled walls, space for appliances including refrigerator, windows to rear aspect with views overlooking wildlife pond and gardens, opening to: Dining/family room with space for table and settee, radiator, large window to front and small side window facing garage, part glazed door to:
Utility room with inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps, cupboard below, worktops to side with space and plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer, range of wall storage cupboards, part ceramic tiled walls, radiator, sealed unit double glazed door leading to paved terrace and rear gardens.
On the first floor
spacious landing area which extends the length of the property and has a feature raised mezzanine area with window to front aspect, radiator. The 5 bedrooms and family bathroom open onto the landing. There is a window to the front on the half landing of the stairs.
Principal bedroom 1 with two radiators, sealed unit double glazed windows to front aspect and a double glazed Velux window to rear aspect, two large fitted wardrobes and door to:
Ensuite bathroom with white suite comprising shower bath with mains plumbed shower and ceramic tiled walls around, shower screen, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback and electric shaver socket, low level w.c., radiator, sealed unit double glazed window to rear aspect with frosted glass.
Bedroom 2 with radiator, sealed unit double glazed windows to rear aspect overlooking the gardens, fitted wardrobe.
Bedroom 3 with radiator, sealed unit double glazed windows to front aspect and a double glazed Velux window to side aspect.
Bedroom 4 with radiator, double glazed Velux window to rear aspect, large fitted shelved storage cupboard.
Bedroom 5 with radiator, sealed unit double glazed windows to front aspect, fitted wardrobes and shelved storage cupboards along one wall.
Bathroom with suite comprising bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c., large fitted shelved bathroom storage cupboards along rear wall, part tiled walls, electric shaver socket, built-in airing cupboard housing lagged hot water cylinder with electronic central heating/hot water programmer, sealed unit double glazed window with frosted glass to rear aspect.
Outside The front of the property is bounded by purple beech hedging and mature trees while tall conifer hedging provides privacy to both sides. There is an extensive pebble stone parking area for multiple cars in front of the house and double garage, which has two up and over doors with security light above. A paved path leads from the garages to the front door with outside light above. A secure side gate leads to a small courtyard area at the side of the house with the oil storage tank and wheelie bins. This then leads to the rear garden.
The delightful landscaped rear gardens are a rather special feature of the property and enjoy a high degree of privacy and seclusion. The gardens have a large central lawn and are well stocked with a great variety of hedging, mature shrubs, trees and perennials around. A lovely circular gravel garden contains numerous colourful grasses and perennials while a delightful raised patio area with clematis-covered pergola is at the opposite side of the garden. Across the full width of the house is a large paved terrace with space for outdoor furniture whilst the well stocked pond which sits immediately outside the kitchen window attracts wildlife and provides endless interest and entertainment. A further courtyard area at the other end of the property affords much additional storage and houses the substantial heavy timber 12 foot by 6 foot garden shed with light and power.
Material information Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax Band - F
