Property description

A rare opportunity to purchase a unique and immaculately presented detached slate roof cottage, beautifully decorated throughout to a very high standard.

This hidden away charming double fronted, extended detached cottage dating back to the 1860's oozes character. Situated on approximately a quarter of an acre in a semi rural setting, yet within easy reach of the heart of the village and the local railway station taking you directly into London. The cottage is located on a quiet country lane with next to no traffic leading you to the river Cam where it is ideal for riverside walks and sailing. This beautiful property has been sympathetically improved by the current owners.

Entrance
Providing a timber framed slated open porch with solid wood front door leading into the large double fronted living area.

Living Room 26'10" x 11'5" (8.2m x 3.5m)
A simply stunning spacious room with an inglenook fireplace with inset wood burning stove with beamed ceiling and oak floors. The sash leaded windows look out onto open fields. The living space is currently divided into 2 rooms, 1 end providing a cosy lounge area and the other is currently used as an office space with a sofa bed providing additional sleeping space for guests.

Kitchen/Dining Room 18'0" x 11'1" (5.5m x 3.4m)
Walking from the living room you enter a large kitchen diner comprising of bespoke hand painted wall and floor units with granite work tops, butler sink and vintage taps. There is a stunning Rayburn range cooker and plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher. Slate flooring throughout. There are large leaded French windows leading you out onto a decked area overlooking a beautiful cottage garden.

Bathroom 11'1" x 6'6" (3.4m x 2.0m) 
From the far end of the living room a door leads you to the stairwell and entrance to a good sized bathroom with a double glazed leaded window to the rear, roll top Victorian stand alone bath with vintage shower and free-standing mixer taps, Victorian high level wc and wash basin with vintage taps, built-in cupboard housing water heating system, radiator and tiled flooring.

Ground Floor Approximate Floor Area 595.24 sq. ft (55.30 sq. m)

On the first floor there is a landing with a leaded window overlooking the rear garden and wooden internal doors leading to the upstairs bedrooms

Master Bedroom 15'1" x 8'6" (4.6m x 2.6m) 
Bedroom 11'5" x 11'5" (3.5m x 3.5m) 
Upstairs there are two good sized double bedrooms, with built in wooden wardrobes, each bedroom having a radiator and access to the loft space from the second bedroom. Both have sash leaded windows giving views across open fields.

First Floor Approximate Floor Area 308.92 sq. ft (28.70 sq. m)

Outside 
To the right of the property there is a block paved driveway providing ample parking for 3 vehicles and at the front is a picket fenced garden stocked with a variety of plants and shrubs. To the left-hand side of the property there is also a large patio and decked area with a wooden outbuilding with power which could be used as a garden office or studio. The rear garden is particularly private and has an abundance of mature plants, trees and shrubs, vegetable patch and fruit trees. There is also a summerhouse and a shed with power. The whole area is enclosed by fencing and hedging offering privacy.
The property further benefits from external lighting and outside tap.

There is plenty of scope to extend the cottage further if more internal space is required.

This property is situated in the highly desirable village of Waterbeach, which is five miles north of Cambridge and ten miles south of Ely. The commuter has a bus stop nearby with connections to the cities of Cambridge and Ely and only being 2.5 miles to Cambridge park and ride bus service and the mainline railway station being a few minutes away. The A14 for the north and east is within a 3 mile radius and the M11 for London. There is also a secondary school bus service.

Property Features :

• Close to railway station taking you directly to London
• Large spacious open plan rooms with charming period features throughout
• Plenty of outside space available giving further scope for expansion and development
• No onward chain
• Option to purchase unique business with the property