Property description
Swaffham Bulbeck is a popular village located approximately 7 miles east of Cambridge City and 6 miles south west of Newmarket Town. Commercial End is situated just to the north of the village and is well known for its many interesting and period properties. The village is well located for access to the M11, A11 and A14 and has a range of local amenities including post office/village stores, a pub, primary school, sports and recreational facilities and is located within the catchment area for Bottisham Village College.
Known as "Old Thatch" this charming period cottage is understood to date from the mid 17th century with modern additions and conversions idyllically set within beautiful gardens. Built of a traditional timber frame construction with rendered elevations under a pretty thatched roof, this stunning home retains a wealth of original characteristics including exposed beams and studwork, inglenook fireplaces yet seamlessly blends with a superb two storey extension to the rear and large office/family room converted from former outbuildings. The property provides beautifully arranged accommodation possessing a most charismatic atmosphere and extends to just over 2000 sqft.
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall Window to side, electric storage heater, stairs to the 1st floor, glazed entrance door, under stair storage cupboard.
Sitting Room 5.33m (17'6") x 4.05m (13'3") Window to front, brick fireplace with a wood burning stove, exposed beams, electric storage heater, opening to:-
Dining Room 3.48m (11'5") x 2.70m (8'10") Two windows to front, exposed beams, electric radiator.
Music Area A sweet areaa to the side of the fireplace and an ideal space for a piano, window to front.
Snug 5.26m (17'3") x 2.75m (9') Window to front, side and rear, inglenook fireplace, electric storage heater, second staircase to bedroom 2.
Rear Lobby Window to rear, glazed French doors to garden.
Study/Family Room 5.93m (19'5") x 4.83m (15'10") A superb room suitable for a variety of uses including possibly a bedroom with three large windows to rear, two high level windows to front, electric storage heater, door outside.
max Kitchen 4.08m (13'5") x 3.22m (10'7") Fitted with a range of base and eye level units with worktop space over, 11/4 bowl stainless steel sink unit with single drainer, mixer tap and tiled splashbacks, integrated dishwasher, space for fridge/freezer, electric point for cooker, window to side and rear, electric storage heater, part glazed door to garden.
Cloakroom Fitted with two piece suite comprising of a wash hand basin and low-level WC, tiled splashback, plumbing for washing machine.
First Floor
Landing Large walk in cupboard, airing cupboard.
Bedroom 1 5.33m (17'6") x 4.96m (16'3")
Bedroom 2 5.18m (17') x 3.35m (11') Approached via the second staircase via the Snug
Window to side, Storage cupboard.
Bedroom 3 5.15m (16'11") x 2.81m (9'3") Window to front and rear.
Shower Room Fitted with a shower enclosure, handbasin, low level wc, bidet, window to side, heated towel rail.
OUTSIDE Double Garage 17'9 x 11 with two sets of double doors, light and bower. adjoining workshop about 15,4 x 9'6 again with light and power.
Shingle driveway to one side providing access to the garage and off road parking. Extensive and interesting gardens to the rear and side with shrub borders, vegetable garden, greenhouse and garden shed.
Council Tax Band: East Cambridgeshire District Council
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