House For Sale £1,100,000
Most impressive and substantial detached country house occupying an idyllic semi-rural position in this picturesque and unspoilt village with breathtaking views over farmland and generous mature gardens extending to about 0.5 acre, extensive parking and detached cart lodge with stable store and games room.
Fox Hall was originally constructed in 1940 and was formerly an inn which has been converted into a country house in more recent times. The property is a substantial detached residence providing versatile accommodation ideally suited for a family looking for such outstanding space and flexibility. The property also has the benefit of a delightful generous plot which extend in all to about half an acre, together with a detached single storey barn comprising a cart lodge, store and games room/office.
Fox Hall occupies a delightful and tranquil semi-rural position towards the edge of this picturesque and unspoilt village and enjoys spectacular views over farmland and countryside.
Weston Colville is located about 13 miles south east of the university city of Cambridge and about 8 miles from the historic horseracing town of Newmarket. The larger close by villages of Balsham and Linton provide more extensive amenities and for the commuter there is a main line station at Whittlesford and Cambridge as well as M11 motorway access points at Duxford (Junction 10) and Stumps Cross (Junction 9).
Entrance portico with two pillars and front entrance door to:
Entrance lobby with matwell, radiator, glazed windows to either side and glazed door to:
Reception hall with double radiator, built-in storage cupboard understairs, decorative plaster arch leading through to:
Inner hall radiator, opening to:
Rear hall with double radiator, sealed unit double glazed windows to side aspect and further matwell, door to:
Ground floor cloakroom & shower room with a fully tiled shower cubicle with glazed screen, wall mounted shower unit and large head shower, low level w.c., vanity unit with wash hand basin, glazed sash windows to rear aspect and traditional style radiator and towel rail, ceramic tiled floor.
Sitting room with feature cast iron fireplace with marble hearth, decorative surround and mantel, two radiators with decorative covers, sealed unit double glazed sash windows to front aspect and a pair of full height French doors to paved patio and gardens.
Dining room with cast iron open fireplace with marble hearth, decorative surround and mantel, recess to either side with glass display shelving and fitted cabinets below, double radiator, and a pair of sealed unit double glazed sash windows to front aspect.
Family room with double radiator, decorative cover, two sliding sealed unit double glazed sash windows to side aspect.
Kitchen/breakfast room with a generous well equipped kitchen with range of bespoke traditional design units comprising an inset stainless steel one and a half bowl sink with mixer taps, extensive range of fitted base units comprising high quality granite work surfaces with cupboards and drawers beneath, integrated Bosch dishwasher, fireplace style recess with a Cannon dual fuel, gas hob (lpg)/electric oven and concealed extractor cooker hood above, decorative surround, extensive range of fitted wall storage cupboards and large central island unit with granite worktops, cupboards and drawers beneath, feature exposed beam and opening to dining area with fitted upright shelved storage cupboards, radiator, ceramic tiled floor and a pair of full height sealed unit double glazed doors leading to paved terrace and gardens, ceramic tiled floor to kitchen area, two double radiators, sealed unit double glazed door leading to side patio and gardens, three sets of sealed unit double glazed sash windows to rear aspect overlooking the rear terrace and gardens and door to:
Utility room with inset stainless steel sink unit with cupboards below, space and plumbing for washing machine and space for upright fridge freezer, wall storage cupboards, heated towel rail, sealed unit double glazed door leading to paved rear terrace and gardens.
On the first floor
L-shaped landing with two radiators and built-in airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder.
Bedroom 1 with three double radiators and two sealed unit double glazed sash windows to front aspect with breathtaking and far reaching views over the front gardens and farmland and countryside beyond, extensive range of full height fitted wardrobes to one wall and archway leading through to:
Ensuite bathroom with white suite comprising large corner bath with Jacuzzi jets shower attachment and mixer taps, vanity style unit with inset wash hand basin with drawer below, fitted large walk-in shower cubicle with shower unit and large head shower, glazed doors, low level w.c., fully tiled walls and flooring, heated towel rail, electric shaver socket, wall mounted mirror and sliding glazed sash windows with frosted glass.
Bedroom 2 with radiator, sealed unit double glazed sash windows to front aspect with glorious farmland views, fitted wardrobes with cupboards above.
Bedroom 3 with radiator, two sets of sealed unit double glazed sash windows to front aspect.
Shower room with tiled shower cubicle and wall mounted shower unit, pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c., sealed unit double glazed sash windows to rear aspect with frosted glass, fully tiled walls, natural wood style flooring.
Bedroom 4 with radiator, sealed unit double glazed sash windows to rear aspect overlooking the gardens and a double glazed Velux window with blinds.
Bedroom 5 with radiator, fitted wardrobes, recess with fitted desktop and shelves, sealed unit double glazed Velux window with blind to side aspect with views over paddocks.
Bathroom with suite comprising bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c., radiator, glazed window to side aspect.
Outside To the front of the property there are generous gardens laid mainly to lawn with a variety of mature shrubs, bushes, trees and hedgerow around. There is an extensive pebblestone driveway and courtyard style parking area adjacent to which is a detached timber framed cart lodge and to the rear of this there is a large former Stable/Store and further games room/outside office/store. Adjacent to this area there is a concrete area with oil storage tank and a further paved area with gated access leading into the rear garden and door to side porch.
To the other side of the house there is a gated access leading into the delightful generous mature rear gardens which are principally laid to lawn with mature shrubs, trees around and a large paved terrace immediately to the side and rear of the house. In one corner of the garden there is a open timber summerhouse/breeze house and raised lawns to rear with a variety of shrubs around.
Material information Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax Band - G
Fox Hall was originally constructed in 1940 and was formerly an inn which has been converted into a country house in more recent times. The property is a substantial detached residence providing versatile accommodation ideally suited for a family looking for such outstanding space and flexibility. The property also has the benefit of a delightful generous plot which extend in all to about half an acre, together with a detached single storey barn comprising a cart lodge, store and games room/office.
Fox Hall occupies a delightful and tranquil semi-rural position towards the edge of this picturesque and unspoilt village and enjoys spectacular views over farmland and countryside.
Weston Colville is located about 13 miles south east of the university city of Cambridge and about 8 miles from the historic horseracing town of Newmarket. The larger close by villages of Balsham and Linton provide more extensive amenities and for the commuter there is a main line station at Whittlesford and Cambridge as well as M11 motorway access points at Duxford (Junction 10) and Stumps Cross (Junction 9).
Entrance portico with two pillars and front entrance door to:
Entrance lobby with matwell, radiator, glazed windows to either side and glazed door to:
Reception hall with double radiator, built-in storage cupboard understairs, decorative plaster arch leading through to:
Inner hall radiator, opening to:
Rear hall with double radiator, sealed unit double glazed windows to side aspect and further matwell, door to:
Ground floor cloakroom & shower room with a fully tiled shower cubicle with glazed screen, wall mounted shower unit and large head shower, low level w.c., vanity unit with wash hand basin, glazed sash windows to rear aspect and traditional style radiator and towel rail, ceramic tiled floor.
Sitting room with feature cast iron fireplace with marble hearth, decorative surround and mantel, two radiators with decorative covers, sealed unit double glazed sash windows to front aspect and a pair of full height French doors to paved patio and gardens.
Dining room with cast iron open fireplace with marble hearth, decorative surround and mantel, recess to either side with glass display shelving and fitted cabinets below, double radiator, and a pair of sealed unit double glazed sash windows to front aspect.
Family room with double radiator, decorative cover, two sliding sealed unit double glazed sash windows to side aspect.
Kitchen/breakfast room with a generous well equipped kitchen with range of bespoke traditional design units comprising an inset stainless steel one and a half bowl sink with mixer taps, extensive range of fitted base units comprising high quality granite work surfaces with cupboards and drawers beneath, integrated Bosch dishwasher, fireplace style recess with a Cannon dual fuel, gas hob (lpg)/electric oven and concealed extractor cooker hood above, decorative surround, extensive range of fitted wall storage cupboards and large central island unit with granite worktops, cupboards and drawers beneath, feature exposed beam and opening to dining area with fitted upright shelved storage cupboards, radiator, ceramic tiled floor and a pair of full height sealed unit double glazed doors leading to paved terrace and gardens, ceramic tiled floor to kitchen area, two double radiators, sealed unit double glazed door leading to side patio and gardens, three sets of sealed unit double glazed sash windows to rear aspect overlooking the rear terrace and gardens and door to:
Utility room with inset stainless steel sink unit with cupboards below, space and plumbing for washing machine and space for upright fridge freezer, wall storage cupboards, heated towel rail, sealed unit double glazed door leading to paved rear terrace and gardens.
On the first floor
L-shaped landing with two radiators and built-in airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder.
Bedroom 1 with three double radiators and two sealed unit double glazed sash windows to front aspect with breathtaking and far reaching views over the front gardens and farmland and countryside beyond, extensive range of full height fitted wardrobes to one wall and archway leading through to:
Ensuite bathroom with white suite comprising large corner bath with Jacuzzi jets shower attachment and mixer taps, vanity style unit with inset wash hand basin with drawer below, fitted large walk-in shower cubicle with shower unit and large head shower, glazed doors, low level w.c., fully tiled walls and flooring, heated towel rail, electric shaver socket, wall mounted mirror and sliding glazed sash windows with frosted glass.
Bedroom 2 with radiator, sealed unit double glazed sash windows to front aspect with glorious farmland views, fitted wardrobes with cupboards above.
Bedroom 3 with radiator, two sets of sealed unit double glazed sash windows to front aspect.
Shower room with tiled shower cubicle and wall mounted shower unit, pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c., sealed unit double glazed sash windows to rear aspect with frosted glass, fully tiled walls, natural wood style flooring.
Bedroom 4 with radiator, sealed unit double glazed sash windows to rear aspect overlooking the gardens and a double glazed Velux window with blinds.
Bedroom 5 with radiator, fitted wardrobes, recess with fitted desktop and shelves, sealed unit double glazed Velux window with blind to side aspect with views over paddocks.
Bathroom with suite comprising bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c., radiator, glazed window to side aspect.
Outside To the front of the property there are generous gardens laid mainly to lawn with a variety of mature shrubs, bushes, trees and hedgerow around. There is an extensive pebblestone driveway and courtyard style parking area adjacent to which is a detached timber framed cart lodge and to the rear of this there is a large former Stable/Store and further games room/outside office/store. Adjacent to this area there is a concrete area with oil storage tank and a further paved area with gated access leading into the rear garden and door to side porch.
To the other side of the house there is a gated access leading into the delightful generous mature rear gardens which are principally laid to lawn with mature shrubs, trees around and a large paved terrace immediately to the side and rear of the house. In one corner of the garden there is a open timber summerhouse/breeze house and raised lawns to rear with a variety of shrubs around.
Material information Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax Band - G
