Rectory Farm Close, Abbots Ripton, Cambridgeshire.

A picturesque, thatched, detached home situated in an idyllic cul-de-sac location of similar homes.

The property has been lovingly upgraded by the current owner including a beautiful shaker style kitchen. Ideal for working from home or family life, the property has four reception rooms with a lovely, homely, main living room with inglenook fireplace and doors leading into the rear garden.

Upstairs are four bedrooms, two of which benefit from en-suite shower rooms as well as a further family bathroom, all of which are well appointed and tastefully presented.

The double garage has a pan tiled roof and timber weather boarding completing the country aesthetic and the garden is well cared for with an additional third of an acre rented from the Lord de Ramsey estate.

LOCATION

Abbots Ripton benefits from being known as one of Cambridgeshire's most sought-after villages, located approximately four miles north of Huntingdon, where the train station is situated, with fast lines to Kings Cross in just 45 minutes, as well as the guided bus to Cambridge, 40 minutes to Stanstead Airport and close by road links leading to South and London, the North and Midlands.

The village has a great sense of community, with a village hall and shop, as well as the highly rated Gastro Pub, The Elm, offering well priced food and drink for all.

Across the road from the property, the Abbots Ripton primary school is rated good by Ofsted.

GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA

The Gross Internal Floor Area is approximately 2174 sq/ft / 202 sq/metres.

ENTRANCE HALL

A truly stunning entrance hall with a staircase leading to the first floor with extensive storage space underneath and oak flooring throughout. There is also a door leading to the side garden terrace.

STUDY

4.32m x 2.46m

A handy reception room which is currently used as a study with a window to the front and storage cupboard.

FAMILY ROOM

3.99m x 3.15m

A beautifully presented family room or snug with French doors leading into the side terrace

CLOAKROOM

1.42m x 1.24m

Fitted with a two piece suite with a heated towel rail and tiled flooring.

KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM

3.38m x 3.58m

The kitchen has been comprehensively refitted by the current owner with a two tone shaker style range of wall and base mounted cupboards, glass fronted display cabinets and drawers with granite worksurface and matching upstand. The breakfast bar allows the kitchen to be a sociable space whilst cooking takes place and there is a window to the front. There is an inset butler sink, integrated dishwasher and space for a range style cooker with smart, durable, Karndean flooring fitted.

UTILITY ROOM

1.65m x 2.26m

Fitted with a range of shaker style cupboard units with a worksurface and stainless steel sink with a mixer tap. There is an appliance space and plumbing for a washing machine and American style fridge / freezer with a door to the rear garden. The gas fired boiler is situated on the wall and the flooring is laid with Karndean wood effect flooring.

DINING ROOM

3.84m x 3.53m

A formal dining room with window to side and oak flooring.

LIVING ROOM

4.9m x 4.83m

A lovely focal point of the home with windows to the side and rear as well as French doors into the garden terrace. A feature of the room is the exposed brick inglenook fireplace with inset cast iron multi-fuel burner and timber mantle, ideal for cosy winter nights in.

LANDING

A spacious landing with a window to the front and a large airing cupboard housing the hot water tank. There is also access to the insulated loft space.

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM

3.33m x 4.04m

Boasting lovely views over the rear garden and countryside beyond with three double, fitted, wardrobes.

DRESSING ROOM

Window to the side and access to the en-suite shower room.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM

1.98m x 2.72m

A beautifully refitted en-suite shower room benefiting from a contemporary suite comprising wash hand basin, close coupled WC and an oversized shower enclosure with independent shower and separate shower attachment. There is also a modern heated towel rail as well as recessed lighting and shelving with tiled flooring and surrounds.

BEDROOM 2

3.63m x 3.58m

A light room with window to the front and a large walk-in cupboard with hanging and shelving space.

GUEST EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM

1.17m x 2.26m

The guest en-suite is stylishly fitted with a close coupled WC, wash hand basin and shower enclosure with independent shower over. There is also a heated towel rail and tiled surrounds.

BEDROOM 3

3.3m x 3.1m

A good sized third bedroom with window to the side and fitted double wardrobes with hanging and shelving space.

BEDROOM 4

2.46m x 3.15m

A good sized fourth bedroom with two double fitted wardrobes.

DOUBLE GARAGE

5.61m x 5.66m

The double garage has a pan tiled roof with power & lighting as well as twin up and over doors to the front with a personnel door to the side.

EXTERNAL

The property is tucked away in a private cul-de-sac with a block paved driveway providing parking for uptown three vehicles.

The patio extends to both sides of the property with a lawned main garden and further gravelled seating area with mature flower and shrub borders.

There is also a timber shed and a wooden trellis leading to a paddock which is currently rented from the Lord De Ramsey estate totalling approximately a third of an acre.

TENURE

The Tenure of the Property is Freehold.

COUNCIL TAX

The Council Tax Band for the Property is F.

AGENTS NOTES

These particulars whilst believed to be correct at time of publishing should be used as a guide only. The measurements taken are approximate and supplied as a general guidance to the dimensions, exact measurements should be taken before any furniture or fixtures are purchased. Please note that Oliver James Property Sales and Lettings has not tested the services or any of the appliances at the property and as such we recommend that any interested parties arrange their own survey prior to completing a purchase.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS

In order to progress a sale, Oliver James will require proof of identity, address and finance. This can be provided by means of passport or photo driving licence along with a current utility bill or Inland Revenue correspondence. This is necessary for each party in joint purchases and is required by Oliver James to satisfy laws on Money Laundering.

Rear Garden

The property is tucked away in a private cul-de-sac with a block paved driveway providing parking for uptown three vehicles. The patio extends to both sides of the property with a lawned main garden and further gravelled seating area with mature flower and shrub borders. There is also a timber shed and a wooden trellis leading to a paddock which is currently rented from the Lord De Ramsey estate totalling approximately a third of an acre.