Property description
A rare opportunity to purchase a distinguished and substantial detached residence of great character with self contained annexe, formerly the village bakery dating from 1865 and situated in a village location and standing in mature grounds of approximately two acres, subject to survey. The property retains character features and offers spacious and flexible accommodation comprising: conservatory, breakfast room, fitted oak kitchen with central isle, granite worktops and integrated appliances, storage area, utility room, dining room, study, store/boiler room, sitting room and snug to the main house. Further ground floor living room with kitchen area and separate staircase leading up to the master bedroom with en-suite bathroom. The main house has first floor accommodation comprising: bedroom one with dressing room, en-suite bathroom and balcony offering far reaching views, three further bedrooms and family bathroom. The self contained annexe comprises: dining area, living/bedroom area, kitchen & shower room. Outside the property has a driveway providing off-road parking for five vehicles and a large detached garage.
ACCOMMODATION
Side entrance door leading to the:
CONSERVATORY - 12' 5'' x 4' 11'' (3.78m x 1.50m)
Having part glazed french doors to front elevation and garden, two sealed unit double glazed windows to front elevation, polycarbonate roof, radiator and tiled floor.
BREAKFAST ROOM - 10' 6'' x 10' 6'' (3.20m x 3.20m)
Having window to front elevation, polycarbonate roof, radiator and ceramic tiled floor.
KITCHEN - 15' 2'' x 12' 11'' (4.62m x 3.93m)
Having sealed unit double glazed uPVC window to side elevation, beamed ceiling with inset ceiling spotlights, radiator and ceramic tiled floor. Fitted with a range of base & wall units with granite work surfaces and complimentary upstands comprising: sink with drainer and mixer tap inset to work surface, cupboards, integrated dishwasher and drawers under, cupboards over, integrated fridge and freezer to one side with wine rack over. Work surface return with electric cooker, cupboards and drawers under, open brickwork and tiled splashback over. Complimentary island unit with cupboards and open shelving under.
STORAGE AREA
Providing ample storage.
UTILITY ROOM
Having work surface with cupboards under, cupboards over, belfast style sink and fitted Miele automatic washing machine.
CLOAKROOM
Having sealed unit double glazed uPVC window to rear elevation, ceramic tiled floor, low level WC and wash hand basin.
DINING ROOM - 15' 6'' x 10' 1'' (4.72m x 3.07m)
Originally the old bakery shop and having door to side elevation to mature alpine gardens, sealed unit double glazed uPVC window with original shutters to side elevation, beam to ceiling, radiator and feature quarry tiled floor.
STUDY - 10' 5'' x 10' 2'' (3.17m x 3.10m)
Having sealed unit double glazed uPVC window to side elevation and radiator.
BOILER ROOM & STORE
Having sealed unit double glazed uPVC window to side elevation, radiator and oil fired boiler providing for both domestic hot water and heating to main house.
SITTING ROOM - 12' 6'' x 12' 0'' (3.81m x 3.65m)
Having sealed unit double glazed uPVC window to side elevation, radiator, open fireplace with cast iron & tiled insert, quarry tiled hearth and wooden surround, built-in shelving to one alcove, built-in shelving with cupboard under to other alcove.
SNUG - 11' 0'' x 12' 0'' (3.35m x 3.65m)
Having sealed unit double glazed uPVC window to side elevation, radiator, cast iron fireplace with quarry tiled hearth and staircase rising to first floor.
LIVING ROOM - 25' 0'' x 17' 1'' (7.61m x 5.20m)
Having sealed unit double glazed uPVC french doors to front elevation, door to rear elevation and charming alpine gardens, sealed unit double glazed uPVC windows to front & rear elevations, three radiators, quarry tiled floor, window seat with cupboard under, television aerial connection point and feature brick built fireplace with decorative doors to original bakery ovens and inset wood burner. Kitchen area having work surface, inset stainless steel sink with drainer, cupboards, appliance space under, cupboards over. Staircase with understairs storage cupboard leading to the:
MASTER BEDROOM - 19' 7'' x 11' 1'' (5.96m x 3.38m)
Having sealed unit double glazed uPVC window to front elevation, further sealed unit double glazed uPVC window to rear elevation, two radiators, sloping ceiling and eaves storage space.
BATHROOM
Having sealed unit double glazed uPVC window to front elevation, radiator, access to roof space, airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder, panelled bath with tiled splashback, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback and close coupled WC.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
BEDROOM ONE - 15' 1'' x 12' 10'' (4.59m x 3.91m)
Having sealed unit double glazed uPVC windows to front & side elevations, radiator, access to insulated roof space and door to BREAKFAST BALCONY with commanding views over the fens.
DRESSING ROOM - 12' 1'' x 7' 6'' (3.68m x 2.28m)
Having sealed unit double glazed uPVC window to side elevation, radiator, built-in storage with shelving and hanging rail, further cupboard and cast iron fireplace.
EN-SUITE BATHROOM
Having sealed unit double glazed uPVC window to rear elevation, beams to ceiling, radiator, large heated towel rail, tiled walls and built-in cupboard. Fitted with a white suite comprising: corner bath with mixer tap, bidet, close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap and corner shower cubicle with mixer shower fitting.
BEDROOM TWO - 12' 1'' x 6' 11'' (3.68m x 2.11m)
Having sloping ceiling with beams, sealed unit double glazed uPVC window to side elevation, radiator and stripped pine floorboards.
BEDROOM THREE - 14' 1'' x 12' 0'' (4.29m x 3.65m)
Having sealed unit double glazed uPVC window to side elevation, radiator and stripped pine floorboards.
BEDROOM FOUR - 14' 0'' x 6' 8'' (4.26m x 2.03m)
Having sloping ceiling, sealed unit double glazed uPVC window to side elevation and radiator.
FAMILY BATHROOM
Having sealed unit double glazed uPVC window to side elevation, radiator, part tiled walls and built-in storage cupboard. Fitted with a white suite comprising: panelled bath, close coupled WC and pedestal wash hand basin.
ANNEXE ACCOMMODATION
DINING AREA - 11' 8'' x 9' 9'' (3.55m x 2.97m)
Having three windows, radiator and tiled floor.
SITTING ROOM/BEDROOM - 19' 7'' x 14' 4'' (5.96m x 4.37m)
Having three windows, stable style door, beamed ceiling and three radiators.
KITCHEN - 7' 7'' x 6' 8'' (2.31m x 2.03m)
Having two windows, access to roof space, work surface with tiled splashback, inset stainless steel sink & drainer, cupboards and drawers under, space for electric cooker and fridge.
SHOWER ROOM
Having window, radiator, tiled floor, close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin and shower cubicle with mixer shower fitting.
EXTERIOR
The property is set in mature grounds with lawned areas, established trees & shrubs, paddock, pond, gravelled areas, paved patio, vegetable garden with soft fruit bushes and asparagus beds, summerhouse, garden shed & greenhouse. The property is approached over a gravelled driveway providing ample off-road parking and leading to the:
GARAGE
Of brick & tile construction with up-and-over door, rear service door, light & power.
THE PLOT
The property occupies a plot of approximately two acres, subject to survey. Whilst we believe the area of the property has been accurately calculated, any prospective buyer who considers this feature to be particularly important is strongly recommended to have the site measurements checked by their own surveyor before submitting an offer to purchase.
Property Features :
- Substantial detached house
- Five bedrooms
- Living room, sitting room & dining room
- Conservatory, breakfast room & kitchen
- Two en-suites & family bathroom