House For Sale £600,000
A rather special, sympathetically improved and extended Grade II listed period cottage of immense charm and character occupying a prominent and convenient location fronting onto the High Street, just a short walk from an extensive range of local amenities.
118 High Street is a most attractive and substantial Grade II listed period home which has been sympathetically improved and extended in more recent times and retains so many character features including a wealth of exposed timbers and feature fireplaces. The property provides versatile and well proportioned accommodation set over three storeys and has the advantage of a delightful generous garden to the rear.
The property is located right in the heart of the historic and thriving South Cambridgeshire of Linton which provides an extensive range of local amenities many of which are just a short walk away. The market towns of Saffron Walden and Haverhill are both about 8 miles distant and the university city of Cambridge is 10 miles away. For the commuter there are main line stations at Whittlesford and Audley End and the access points onto the M11 Motorway are at Duxford (Junction 10) and Stump Cross (Junction 9).
Wood panelled entrance door to:
Entrance hall with herringbone brick floor, exposed brick chimney breast, door to kitchen and door to:
Sitting room with feature Inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove and recess for logs, sash window to front aspect with wooden shutters, staircase leading to first floor, exposed studwork with glazed panels and glazed double doors to:
Garden room with exposed ceiling timbers, tiled floor and two pairs of glazed doors leading to rear garden and paved terrace.
Kitchen with range of attractive bespoke fitted units comprising an inset one and a half bowl ceramic sink unit with mixer taps and cupboards beneath, further base units comprising granite work surfaces with space beneath for two refrigerators which are integrated, further base units with stylish granite work surfaces with cupboards and drawers beneath, space for an integrated AEG oven with extractor cooker hood and splashback above, range of wall storage cupboards, sliding sash windows to front aspect with fitted wooden shutters, glazed windows to rear aspect overlooking the delightful rear gardens and a part glazed door leading to paved rear terrace and garden. There is a step down to a further area of the kitchen and utility area with granite worktops and space and plumbing beneath for appliances and plumbing for washing machine, further base units comprising granite worktop with cupboard and drawer beneath, built-in shelved larder area, feature brick flooring and door through to:
Dining room with attractive brick fireplace and woodburning stove set on a brick plinth, feature brick flooring, sealed unit double glazed windows to rear aspect overlooking the gardens, door and staircase leading up to first floor, exposed beam and sliding sash windows to front aspect with wooden shutters.
On the first floor
long landing with natural wooden floors sliding sash windows to front aspect, two radiators, built-in shelved linen cupboard and staircase leading to second floor.
Principal bedroom 1 A generous and atmospheric room with feature central open studwork which divides the room into two areas with dressing room and space for large wardrobes in the first area, double radiator, built-in storage cupboard understairs, further built-in wardrobe with automatic light and within the bedroom area there is a double radiator and dual aspect windows with wonderful views over the garden and side terrace.
Shower room refitted with a large walk-in shower area with glazed screen and large shower head and a hand held shower unit, vanity style unit with inset wash hand basin with tiled splashback and cupboard below, low level w.c., radiator/towel rail, trap door to roof space and sealed unit double glazed windows to rear aspect overlooking the rear gardens.
Step down to:
Bedroom 2 which is also accessed via staircase from the Study/Family Room with feature exposed timbers, again a charming and atmospheric room with feature brick fireplace, double radiator, natural wood style flooring, sealed unit double glazed windows to front aspect and windows to rear aspect overlooking the gardens, further small windows to side aspect, feature original brick fireplace and built-in cupboard to side with hot water cylinder, trap door to roof space and door to:
Ensuite shower room with fitted shower cubicle with wall mounted shower unit and glazed door, low level w.c. And wash hand basin, recess with fitted shelving, radiator/towel rail, natural wood flooring, part panelled walls, windows to rear aspect with frosted glass.
Staircase from main landing which leads up to:
Second floor
landing area with exposed timbers, recess storage area, radiator.
Bedroom 3 with feature exposed brick chimney breast, two radiators, natural wooden floors, windows to front and side aspects.
Bedroom 4 with radiator, built-in wardrobe and exposed beam and windows to rear aspect with wonderful elevated views over the rear garden and treetops and rooftops beyond.
Outside To the rear there is a delightful generous mature garden laid to lawn with tall hedgerow and mature shrubs and bushes to either side. There is also a large paved terrace immediately adjacent to the property itself and outside cupboard which houses a gas fired boiler. There is also an enclosed area for bins and a gateway to side which leads over the gardens of other cottages which provide access for this property for bin removal and also for a neighbouring cottage which has a right of access to use the pathway for bins as well. There is a brick pathway which leads down the garden to a timber constructed outbuilding under a pantiled roof which incorporates two large storage sheds.
Material information Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax Band - E
118 High Street is a most attractive and substantial Grade II listed period home which has been sympathetically improved and extended in more recent times and retains so many character features including a wealth of exposed timbers and feature fireplaces. The property provides versatile and well proportioned accommodation set over three storeys and has the advantage of a delightful generous garden to the rear.
The property is located right in the heart of the historic and thriving South Cambridgeshire of Linton which provides an extensive range of local amenities many of which are just a short walk away. The market towns of Saffron Walden and Haverhill are both about 8 miles distant and the university city of Cambridge is 10 miles away. For the commuter there are main line stations at Whittlesford and Audley End and the access points onto the M11 Motorway are at Duxford (Junction 10) and Stump Cross (Junction 9).
Wood panelled entrance door to:
Entrance hall with herringbone brick floor, exposed brick chimney breast, door to kitchen and door to:
Sitting room with feature Inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove and recess for logs, sash window to front aspect with wooden shutters, staircase leading to first floor, exposed studwork with glazed panels and glazed double doors to:
Garden room with exposed ceiling timbers, tiled floor and two pairs of glazed doors leading to rear garden and paved terrace.
Kitchen with range of attractive bespoke fitted units comprising an inset one and a half bowl ceramic sink unit with mixer taps and cupboards beneath, further base units comprising granite work surfaces with space beneath for two refrigerators which are integrated, further base units with stylish granite work surfaces with cupboards and drawers beneath, space for an integrated AEG oven with extractor cooker hood and splashback above, range of wall storage cupboards, sliding sash windows to front aspect with fitted wooden shutters, glazed windows to rear aspect overlooking the delightful rear gardens and a part glazed door leading to paved rear terrace and garden. There is a step down to a further area of the kitchen and utility area with granite worktops and space and plumbing beneath for appliances and plumbing for washing machine, further base units comprising granite worktop with cupboard and drawer beneath, built-in shelved larder area, feature brick flooring and door through to:
Dining room with attractive brick fireplace and woodburning stove set on a brick plinth, feature brick flooring, sealed unit double glazed windows to rear aspect overlooking the gardens, door and staircase leading up to first floor, exposed beam and sliding sash windows to front aspect with wooden shutters.
On the first floor
long landing with natural wooden floors sliding sash windows to front aspect, two radiators, built-in shelved linen cupboard and staircase leading to second floor.
Principal bedroom 1 A generous and atmospheric room with feature central open studwork which divides the room into two areas with dressing room and space for large wardrobes in the first area, double radiator, built-in storage cupboard understairs, further built-in wardrobe with automatic light and within the bedroom area there is a double radiator and dual aspect windows with wonderful views over the garden and side terrace.
Shower room refitted with a large walk-in shower area with glazed screen and large shower head and a hand held shower unit, vanity style unit with inset wash hand basin with tiled splashback and cupboard below, low level w.c., radiator/towel rail, trap door to roof space and sealed unit double glazed windows to rear aspect overlooking the rear gardens.
Step down to:
Bedroom 2 which is also accessed via staircase from the Study/Family Room with feature exposed timbers, again a charming and atmospheric room with feature brick fireplace, double radiator, natural wood style flooring, sealed unit double glazed windows to front aspect and windows to rear aspect overlooking the gardens, further small windows to side aspect, feature original brick fireplace and built-in cupboard to side with hot water cylinder, trap door to roof space and door to:
Ensuite shower room with fitted shower cubicle with wall mounted shower unit and glazed door, low level w.c. And wash hand basin, recess with fitted shelving, radiator/towel rail, natural wood flooring, part panelled walls, windows to rear aspect with frosted glass.
Staircase from main landing which leads up to:
Second floor
landing area with exposed timbers, recess storage area, radiator.
Bedroom 3 with feature exposed brick chimney breast, two radiators, natural wooden floors, windows to front and side aspects.
Bedroom 4 with radiator, built-in wardrobe and exposed beam and windows to rear aspect with wonderful elevated views over the rear garden and treetops and rooftops beyond.
Outside To the rear there is a delightful generous mature garden laid to lawn with tall hedgerow and mature shrubs and bushes to either side. There is also a large paved terrace immediately adjacent to the property itself and outside cupboard which houses a gas fired boiler. There is also an enclosed area for bins and a gateway to side which leads over the gardens of other cottages which provide access for this property for bin removal and also for a neighbouring cottage which has a right of access to use the pathway for bins as well. There is a brick pathway which leads down the garden to a timber constructed outbuilding under a pantiled roof which incorporates two large storage sheds.
Material information Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax Band - E
