Property description
Chippenham, a picturesque village, lies just 4½ miles north east of Newmarket and is set amidst most attractive open countryside. The village contains a number of interesting period and modern properties and benefits from its own local public house community hall with play area, cricket, tennis and bowls clubs. Chippenham also enjoys good access to the A14 and A11 dual carriageways which interconnect with Cambridge, approximately 17 miles west, Bury St Edmunds, approximately 14 miles east, and the M11 motorway to London. There is a railway station situated in the nearby village of Kennett on the Bury St Edmunds to Cambridge line with connections to London.
Russell House forms part of a fine conversion of former stables understood to have been originaly built by Edward Russell in the mid to late 17th Century and converted into residential dwelling some 30 years ago. The conversion is Grade II* Listed as being of particular historical or architectural interest, particular care having being taken to blend and retain the properties character with featues such as exposed timbers, fireplace with a multi fuel stove and decorative cornicing. Russell House is set in delightfull park land surroundings of about 1 acre enjoying countryside views and comprising of formal gardens, driveway and garaging.
GROUND FLOOR ENTRANCE HALL With a traditional part glazed entrance door, woodblock flooring, meter cupboard, door to communal entrance hall way with access to an additional storage cupboard.
STUDY 4.07m (13'4") x 2.56m (8'5") With a sash window to the front enjoying fine views towards the gardens, telephone point and radiator.
SITTING/DINNING ROOM 7.82m (25' 8" ) x 4.15m (13'7") max narrowing to 3.40m (11'2")
An elegant room with two sash windows to the rear, exposed timbers, decorative wall arches, ornate timber fire surround with multi fuel stove and marble style hearth, decorative cornicing, two radiators, TV aerial point and built in storage cupboard.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 5.36m (17'7") x 2.79m (9'2") Comprising of modern fitted cupboards and drawers, matching wall cabinets, working surfaces, range cooker with extractor hood over, stainless steel sink unit, integrated dishwasher, plumbing for a dish washer, space for a fridge freezer, tiled flooring, cupboard housing an oil fired boiler.
CLOAKROOM A former shower room with a pedestal handbasin, low level w.c., plumbing and space for a shower area.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING A spacious landing with a sash window overlooking the gardens, built in storage cupboard, radiator and access to the roof space.
BEDROOM 1 3.97m (13') x 3.13m (10'3") max
With exposed timbers, sash window to front overlooking the gardens and radiator.
EN-SUITE BATHROOM Fitted with three piece suite comprising bath with independent shower over, pedestal wash hand basin a, low-level WC, tiled splashbacks, exposed timbers and extractor fan.
BEDROOM 2 4.64m (15'3") x 3.34m (10'11") With exposed timbers, sash window to the rear, door to a large walk in storage cupboard/wardrobe with hanging space and hot water cylinder.
BEDROOM 3 3.89m (12'9") x 2.74m (9') With exposed timbers, sash window to the rear and radiator.
FAMILY BATHROOM With a white suite including a bath with mixer tap and shower handset, pedestal handbasin, low level w.c. sash window to the rear, radiator.
OUTSIDE The property is approached by a sweeping driveway. To the front of Russell House is a front garden laid to shingle with railway sleeper edged borders, set of stone steps with railings leading to the front door. There is a double garage suited in the garage block to the left of the scheme.
The property is freehold and the owner holds a share of the management company that is responsible for the maintenance of the grounds and common areas. It is understood that there is management charge of £250.00 every six months
Viewing: Strictly by prior arrangement with Pocock & Shaw.
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