Property description
An exceptional property in a delightful location with views over the countryside. This property has been lovingly refurbished throughout by the current vendor.
The hall is stunning, spacious with plenty of light and solid wood flooring. The kitchen/breakfast room has also been designed to 'bring the outside in' with plenty of windows and a superb raised decked terrace with glazed panels to step out onto. The lounge has a feature fireplace with open fire and doors into the garden. The dining room also enjoys views over the garden. Also downstairs is a large utility and re-fitted cloakroom.
Upstairs is a superb spacious semi galleried landing with a full length feature window, four double bedrooms and a luxurious family bathroom.
There is planning permission for a master suite to comprise of a bedroom, en-suite and dressing room (over the garages).
Swaffham Bulbeck is a highly desirable village situated to the east of Cambridge and with good access to the A14 and A11. There are a good range of local amenities including an excellent primary school, village shop, post office, pub, church and a regular bus service.
Accommodation comprises:
* Hall: 4.32m (max) x 3.1m (min) (14' 2\" x 10' 2\")
Wood parque flooring. Window to front. Large storage cupboard.
* Kitchen/Breakfast room: 6.53m (max) x 3.99m (max) (21' 5\" x 13' 1\")
Fitted with a range of oak base and wall units with resin stonework work top and complementary tiled splashbacks. Inset astracast one and a half sink unit with drainer. Built in oven and induction hob with extractor hood over. Integrated dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Bow window over looking the garden. Further windows to the rear and side of breakfast area and door onto a decked terrace. Recessed spotlights. Slate tiled floor.
* Lounge: 7.01m x 3.68m (23' x 12'1)
Dual aspect room. Large window to front and french doors and further windows to the rear. Feature brick built fireplace with open fire.
* Dining Room: 3m x 2.84m (9' 10\" x 9' 4\")
Large window to rear overlooking the garden.
* Utility: 3.89m x 1.14m (12' 9\" x 3' 9\")
Space and plumbing for a washing machine. Tiled floor. Door providing access to the double garage.
* Downstairs Cloakroom: 1.85m x 1.22m (6' 1\" x 4')
Fitted with a white suite comprising a concealed cistern WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Window to front aspect. Tiled floor.
* Landing: 5.79m (max) x 3.07m (max) (19' x 10' 1\")
Half landing leading up to the semi galleried landing with full length feature window to front aspect. Large cupboard with shelving and housing the water cylinder. Access to loft.
* Bedroom 1: 3.25m (plus wardrobes) x 3.63m (max) (10' 8\" x 11' 11\")
Dual aspect room with windows to front and side. Two double fitted wardrobes
* Bedroom 2: 3.23m x 2.84m (10' 7\" x 9' 4\")
Window to side aspect.
* Bedroom 3: 3.02m (plus wardrobes) x 2.84m (9' 11\" x 9' 4\")
Window to rear aspect. Fitted double wardrobe.
* Bedroom 4: 3.02m (plus wardrobes) x 2.84m (9' 11\" x 9' 4\")
Window to rear aspect. Fitted double wardrobe.
* Bathroom: 2.54m x 1.85m (min) (8' 4\" x 6' 1\")
Fitted with a white four piece suite to include panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, WC and fully tiled double shower cubicle with glass door. Window to side aspect. Heated towel rail. Recessed spotlights. Fully tiled walls. Kardean wood effect floor.
* Double Garage: 6.12m x 5.33m (20' 1\" x 17' 6\")
Two up and over garage doors. Power and light connected. Wall mounted solar panel control unit.
* Front Garden
Driveway to the front of the garage providing parking for at least two vehicles. Patio path leads to the front door. Lawn and attractively planted established shrub borders enclosed by a dwarf wall. Gated access to the rear garden to both sides of the plot.
* Rear and side gardens
Fully enclosed and mainly laid to lawn with established trees, shrub borders and raised beds. Numerous seating areas to include a gravelled area with a feature patio, steps lead down from the lounge onto a circular patio and a further raised decked terrace with a glazed balcony is accessible from the breakfast room.
Brick wall to the side behind which houses a storage area with a shed.
* Fully double glazed
* Oil fired central heating
* Agents notes
The property has the advantage of roof mounted solar panels comprising of a 3.9 kw system. These generate a return of £1500 - £1600 per annum. This scheme is backed by a 25 year government guarantee.
The current EPC does not include the solar panels and if included the EPC would be at least a high 'C' rating.
The vendor has planning permission granted for an extension to the flat roof part of the property. This includes permission for a 5th bedroom with an en-suite and dressing room.
A new condenser boiler is being fitted on 27 August 2015.
This property is sold on a freehold basis.
Council tax band F
Local authority East Cambs District Council
Primary Schools - Swaffham Bulbeck C of E
Secondary School - Bottisham Village College
OWNER OPINION
Living here has been very special and has always felt peaceful and private. The huge windows mean the house is always bright and airy with wonderful views of the gardens and surrounding countryside. It has been a wonderful home to entertain in, both in the winter with the open fire and the summer with plenty of seating areas to ensure that the sun can be enjoyed all day long. The property has been lovingly refurbished over many years and relocation means it is time for a new family to love it.
Property Features :
- Stunning family home
- Desirable village location
- Garden to 4 sides
- Superb kitchen/breakfast room
- Dual aspect lounge
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