House For Sale £650,000
Presenting a stunning Victorian family home with many period features, this property is ideally located in a sought-after village and has been meticulously cared for by the current owner. With no onward chain, the residence exudes charm and elegance.
The spacious ground floor is entered by an original tiled hallway, and includes a delightful living room with a bay window and cosy fireplace. The spacious kitchen/diner also has an open fireplace (suitable for a wood-burning stove) and provides ample room for family meals. It opens onto the large conservatory which overlooks the picturesque rear garden, serving as an idyllic sunroom. Completing the ground floor is a convenient shower room and a large understairs cupboard.
On the first floor, three generously proportioned bedrooms, one featuring a bay window, along with a well-appointed family bathroom and a substantial walk-in wardrobe, which provides access to the large, partially floored attic/loft. The main house features bespoke character wooden sash windows throughout.
Set on a substantial plot, the property features a beautifully manicured and very private rear garden, laid largely to lawn. A shingle driveway allows for ample parking, and leads to an open-fronted double garage.
Furthermore, tucked away at the end of the garden is a separate study/office, offering an ideal work-from-home space.
Orwell is situated only 7 miles south-west of Cambridge, and mainline rail stations at Shepreth (3 miles) and Royston (6 miles) make it an easy and convenient commute to either Cambridge or London. Both the M11 and A1M are also easily accessible. The village has a thriving social life and benefits from a busy local shop and post office, a family pub/bistro and magnificent 13th-century church. Further village public amenities include a sports ground and pavilion, a village hall, and the delightful Chapel Orchard, Glebe Field and Clunch Pit - easily accessible nature reserves, perfect for dog-walking and exercise. The village is also home to Petersfield Primary School, which has earned a commendable “good” rating from Ofsted. Additionally, Orwell falls within the catchment area for Bassingbourn Village College, also deemed “good” by Ofsted.
Nearby Wimpole Hall is a National Trust property renowned for its beauty, Rare Breeds and Home Farm, adding to the many outstanding walks on offer in the area.
EPC Rating: E
Garden
A spacious and enclosed rear garden mainly laid to lawn.
