Property description
The Old Post Office is situated in the centre of the village of Fordham, which is approximately 4 miles from Newmarket, 8 miles from Ely, 15 miles from Cambridge, 60 miles from London with easy access to A11 and A14.
Extensively renovated by the current owners, the old part of the property dates back to the 18th Century. Kitchen has been dry lined, insulated and sound proofed and the floor re-floated.
The whole of the property has been rewired and gas central heating installed.
Original floor boards have been retained.
The lounge boasts a multi fuel burner and a basement which has also been tanked and lined.
The ground floor accommodation is incredibly versatile and lends itself to running a business from home. The kitchen and lounge are spacious and light with views onto the amazing garden.
Upstairs the bedrooms are all large and retaining the character of the property. The en-suite bath room being 11' x 12'6 has views over the garden and there is a further luxury designer shower room.
The garden is a delight, having many different areas to it and boasting a host of mature trees, shrubs a cottage garden and a vegetable patch. A particular feature is the pond nestled under a majestic walnut tree.
Fordham itself has a good range of local facilities including a Co-op and range of retail, petrol, garage and postal services, hairdressers, restaurants, pubs, parish and various churches. The CofE primary school is Ofsted rated excellent. There is a recreation ground and the village has a thriving range of activities and clubs (tennis, bowls, cricket, football, etc.) and regular bus services. Fordham is well respected for its garden centre and nursery (Scotsdales and Simpsons).
Accommodation comprises:
* Hall: 4.5m x 1.32m (max) (14' 9\" x 4' 4\")
Encaustic Victorian tiled floor. Understairs storage cupboard with a shelf housing the meters and alarm. Doors with window lights over to front and side aspects. Stairs to first floor.
* Lounge: 6.17m x 4.06m (20' 3\" x 13' 4\")
Part glazed door from hall and further double glazed doors into the kitchen. Feature multi fuel burner on an Ancaster stone hearth. Wall lights. Window to rear aspect. Solid wood floor.
* Basement: 4.089m x 3.906m (13' 5\" x 12' 10\")
Stairs down from lounge. External door to side aspect and window to rear aspect.
* Kitchen/Breakfast room: 5.63m (max) x 3.91m (max) (18' 5\" x 12' 10\")
Fitted with a range of base and wall units with complementary work top over. Inset ceramic sink with drainer. Island unit. Gas hob and double electric oven. Cupboard housing the boiler. Two windows over looking the courtyard garden and a further side window. Door into the garden. Vinyl floor.
* Utility: 3.61m x 3.45m (11' 10\" x 11' 4\")
Fitted with a range of base and wall units with work top over. Space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher.
Door into a covered outside area which leads to the garden and an outside toilet.
* Study/Old Post Office room: 3.38m x 3.3m (11' 1\" x 10' 10\")
Step down from the kitchen. Original sash window to rear and door which provides access to the walkway at the side of the property. Parquet flooring.
* Office reception area: 5.99m x 2.11m (19' 8\" x 6' 11\")
Step down from the hall onto this level where other offices are accessed.
* Office 1 : 3.66m x 2.46m (12' x 8' 1\")
Two windows to front aspect.
* Office 2: 4.06m x 2.06m (13' 4\" x 6' 9\")
Containing the original post office safe.
* Office 3: 2.46m x 1.98m (8' 1\" x 6' 6\")
Window to front.
* Landing
Access to loft. Window to side aspect overlooking drive
* Master Bedroom: 5.61m (max) x 3.12m (plus built in wardrobes) (18' 5\" x 10' 3\")
With two double fitted wardrobes and one singe with shelving and hanging rails. Two large windows to the side aspect. Step down into
* En-suite Bathroom: 3.63m x 3.45m (11' 11\" x 11' 4\")
Fitted with a white suite comprising of a panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and w.c. Window to side aspect.
* Bedroom 2: 4.47m x 3.71m (14' 8\" x 12' 2\")
Solid wood floor. Window to front aspect.
* Bedroom 3: 3.51m x 3.25m (11' 6\" x 10' 8\")
Solid wood floor. Cupboard with hanging rail. Window to front aspect.
* Bedroom 4: 4.11m x 2.82m (13' 6\" x 9' 3\")
Solid wood floor. Window to rear aspect.
* Bedroom 5/Study: 4.44m x 2.72m (14'7 x 8'11)
Solid wood floor. Window to side aspect.
* Shower Room: 2.84m x 2.16m (9' 4\" x 7' 1\")
Designer curved walk in shower with glass surround, drying area and waterfall shower head. Wash bowl mounted on tiled unit with designer waterfall tap and steam free sensor light/mirror over. Corner w.c. Contemporary vertical radiator with full length mirror inset. Clever storage including concealed cupboards and a tailor made built in book case. Square halogen spotlights. Window to rear. Vinyl floor.
* Front Garden
At the front of the property are shrub borders, a gravelled drive and wooden gates providing access to the rear garden.
To the other side is a gravelled walk way with a shared right of way. This provides access to the Old Post Office room (if required).
* Garden
The rear garden has a gravelled parking area, a hardstanding area and patio to the side of the property. It is fully enclosed. There is a detached garage, a traditional wooden cart shedand a large greenhouse. In the centre of the garden flanked by various trees including two walnut trees and attractive planting is an ornamental pond. The garden has been landscape designed to include a cottage garden area and a vegetable garden. There is an abundance of fruit produced including apples, red currants, cherries, raspberries and plums.
This property is sold on a freehold basis.
Council tax band - F
Local authority East Cambs District Council
Primary Schools - Fordham Church of England
Secondary School - Soham Village College
OWNER OPINION
This property caught our eye, and our hearts, when we first saw it in 2005. When we finally purchased it in 2006, it was just what we needed to combine our home, family life and business under one roof.
The beautiful garden, with so many established plants has changed and developed over the years. The soil is fantastic and everything grows amazingly. We have created a garden full of wildlife attracting plants and areas.
We gradually refurbished the house discovering lovely original pine floors, fire places and other hidden features in the process. After eight years, the time has come to pass this fabulous property onto others who will love it just as much as we have.
Property Features :
- Heart of popular village
- Substantial historical property
- Full gas central heating
- Sympathetically modernised
- Original pine wood floors