Ancient Meadows, Bottisham, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25

Striking executive home located in extremely popular village.

Description

50 Ancient Meadows is a substantial and superbly designed detached five bedroom home situated in a quiet corner plot on a peaceful cul-de-sac with views over open farmland. The property is constructed and fitted to an exemplary standard with spacious accommodation over three floors amounting to approximately 2,692 sq ft. The covered entrance leads to a panelled and frosted double glazed door, entering into the reception hallway. Inside the hall leads past a staircase adorned with natural timber handrails and painted spindles. A coat cupboard and access to understair storage are practical touches. Adjacent, a cloakroom boasts a fitted white suite, complete with a dual flush WC, pedestal hand wash basin, and marble-tiled floor featuring underfloor heating. The sitting room benefits from underfloor heating and a double glazed bay window framing the front view. The kitchen/dining/family room is fitted with soft close drawers, floor and wall mounted cupboards, complimented by square-edged work surfaces with glazed splashbacks and concealed lighting. Appliances consist of a double oven, hob, dishwasher, and fridge freezer. Double glazed windows and a rear-facing bay window with twin doors open onto the garden. The utility room is equipped with storage cupboards, a sink unit, concealed laundry appliances, and a wall-mounted gas boiler.

On the first floor is a living room, awash with natural light from double glazed windows that lead to a balcony with a glazed balustrade. There is a double bedroom with a bay window and an en suite shower room comprising a walk-in shower and extensive tiling. A further double bedroom offers a versatile space which could be utilised as a home office. The final double bedroom on the first floor offers loft access and a rear-facing view. The family bathroom completes the first floor. There is also loft access from the second floor and a further two bedroom suites. The first bedroom has a front-facing window, complimented by a walk-in wardrobe offering ample storage. Its en suite shower room boasts a walk-in shower and tiled finishes. The second bedroom features a rear-facing window, a walk-in wardrobe and also benefits from an en suite.

Outside the property benefits from a sizable block paved driveway to the front that offers off road parking and leads to the integral double garage with up and over door. The enclosed rear garden backs on to open fields and offers a wrap around paved patio. The remainder of the garden is laid to lawn with a seating area located to the rear of the garden to enjoy the evening sun.

Location

Situated in this popular and well served village with good local everyday shopping facilities within the village including a general store and post office and a doctor’s surgery.

There is a primary school within the village and the well-regarded Bottisham Village College secondary school, which changed its status to an Academy in April 2011. The school also has a superb sports and swimming pool complex which is open to the general public and serves as a strong focal point for the village as a whole.

Full range of well-regarded independent schools are available in Cambridge including The Leys, The Perse, St Faith's, St Mary's and The Stephen Perse.

More comprehensive facilities are available in the high-tech university city of Cambridge which is 7 miles to the east or Newmarket with it’s the world famous July and Rowley Mile racecourses which is only 6 miles west of Bottisham.

The village is well placed for access to the A14 which in turn gives good road links to the A11 and M11 which in turn lead south to London, the M25 and Stansted Airport.

Cambridge railway station (7.5 miles) provides mainline connections to both Liverpool Street and Kings Cross from around 50 minutes. Rail services are also available from Cambridge North (7 miles) into Cambridge and on to London.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,692 sq ft