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High Street, Sawston, Cambridge

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

5

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

2,583 sq ft

240 sq m

TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Detached Former Farmhouse
  • Grade II Listed
  • Five Bedrooms
  • Two Bathrooms
  • Four Reception Rooms
  • Mature Rear Garden
  • Walled Formal Front Garden With Gated Entrance
  • Prime Village Location

Description

A striking and rarely available detached period, Grade II Listed, residence, believed to date back to the Georgian era, this handsome double-fronted former farmhouse immediately impresses with its symmetrical façade and elegant entrance porch, gracefully framed by mature climbing plants. The property offers well-proportioned and versatile accommodation arranged over three floors, set within a beautifully manicured and mature plot. Enjoying a prominent position in the heart of this well-served and highly sought-after South Cambridgeshire village, it presents a rare opportunity to acquire a home of both character and distinction.

Storm Porch Covering Entrance Door - leading into:

Entrance Hallway - with stone tiled flooring, stairs rising to first floor accommodation, understairs storage cupboard, exposed timber beams, double panelled radiator, panelled glazed doors leading into respective rooms.

Sitting Room - with exposed timber flooring, a wealth of exposed original beams, large almost full width Inglenook fireplace with open brick surround, quarry stone tiled hearth and wooden mantel with wood burning stove positioned centrally, radiator, wall mounted lighting, sash window to front aspect.

Formal Dining Room - with exposed timber flooring, a wealth of exposed original timber beams, wood burning stove with open brick surround, quarry stone tiled hearth, wooden mantel, creating a wonderful focal point to the room, radiator, wall mounted lighting, sash window to front aspect, panelled door leading through into:

Kitchen - Kitchen finished with traditional Shaker style with a wealth of both wall and base mounted storage cupboards and drawers with timber work surface with inset one and a quarter porcelain bowl sink with hot and cold mixer tap and drainer to side, gas fired Aga, space and plumbing for dishwasher, integrated fridge/freezer, stone tiled flooring, inset LED downlighters, curved bay window overlooking garden, panelled door leading through into:

Rear Entrance Lobby - with stone tiled flooring, storage cupboard leading out onto garden, door leading to pantry store with fitted shelving and lighting, door leading to:

Utility Area - comprising a collection of both wall and base mounted storage cupboards and drawers with a tile effect work surface with butler style sink, separate hot and cold taps, space and plumbing for washer and dryer, space for additional fridge/freezer, wall mounted gas fired boiler providing hot water and heating for the property, further built-in storage, windows to both side and rear aspect and door leading through into:

Cloakroom - comprising low level w.c. with hand flush, extractor fan, lighting and continuation of tiled flooring from utility room.

Breakfast Room - with exposed brick feature wall, radiator, loft access, window to side aspect, panelled glazed door leading through into:

Family Room - with high vaulted ceiling, built-in storage cupboards, wall mounted lighting, wood flooring, double panelled radiator, windows to both side and rear aspect, set of panelled glazed French doors and windows leading to patio.

On The First Floor -

Spacious Landing - with a wealth of exposed timber beams, stairs rising to second floor accommodation, understairs storage cupboard, radiator, sash window to front aspect, panelled window to rear aspect.

Family Bathroom - comprises of a two piece suite with combined shower and bath with wall mounted shower head, hot and cold mixer bath tap, wash hand basin with hot and cold mixer tap, tiled surround, heated towel rail, woodblock flooring, built-in storage drawers underneath wash hand basin, mirror cupboard, automatic LED downlighting, airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder and fitted timber shelving and window fitted with privacy glass out onto rear aspect.

Separate W C - with two piece suite with low level w.c., with hand flush, wash hand basin with separate hot and cold taps, wood panelling surround, double glazed window to side aspect.

Bedroom 1 - with lime washed timber beams, wall mounted lighting, built-in storage cupboards in recess of chimney breast, radiator, sash window to front aspect.

Bedroom 2 - with lime washed timber beams, cast iron feature fireplace with built-in storage cupboards and wardrobes fitted in recess of chimney breast, radiator, sash window to front aspect.

Bedroom 3 - full width set of built-in wardrobes fitted with railings and shelving, radiator, LED downlighters, double glazed windows overlooking garden.

On The Second Floor -

Landing - with loft access, wood panelling, radiator, exposed timber beams, panelled doors leading into respective rooms.

Bedroom 4 - with coved ceiling, built-in shelving, cupboards, radiator, inset LED downlighters, exposed timber beams, window to front aspect.

Bedroom 5 - with coved ceiling, wood panelling, exposed timber beams, built-in wardrobes fitted in recess of chimney breast, inset LED downlighters, radiator, window to front aspect.

Shower Room - comprising of a three piece suite with shower cubicle with wall mounted shower head accessed via a glazed sliding door, low level w.c.. with concealed hand flush, wash hand basin with separate hot and cold taps, tiled surround, shaver point, wall mounted mirror, cupboard, wood panelling, exposed timber beams, inset LED downlighters, skylight out onto rear aspect.

Outside - To the front the property is approached off High Street, Sawston, via a dropped block paved driveway extending out onto a drive where there is parking for several vehicles. The remainder of the front garden has been expertly maintained and designed to compliment the period style of this wonderful detached residence with the remainder being principally laid to lawn and bordered by well stocked bedding and enclosed by a brick wall to the front, mature lavender to the very front of the house and a gravelled pathway accessed via a timber gate leads through to front entrance door.

To the rear of the property is an extensive and extremely private garden principally laid to lawn with a paved patio area led directly off the rear part of the property providing a wonderful space to both relax and entertain this is bordered by well stocked bedding and mature shrubs and bushes. The main lawned area itself is bordered by immaculately maintained and well stocked bedding full of mature flowering plants, shrubs and trees. Further paved patio area ideal for al fresco dining close to the boundary wall as well as further available seating areas in extension from patio area led directly off the rear part of the property. To the very rear of the garden becomes a more working area enclosed by brick wall with Wendy house, timber storage shed, raised timber decking area covered by mature tree, some other raised beds which are ready for use of growing a host of vegetables and fruits, mature tree sits at the very left hand corner of the garden surrounding timber storage sheds and one large timber storage shed located centrally and is accessed via a paved pathway leading to the main gravelled driveway.

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Band: G
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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About Cheffins Residential, Cambridge

1 & 2 Clifton Road, Cambridge, CB1 7EA
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Established in 1825, Cheffins estate agency business operates from five offices across the Anglia region including Cambridge, Saffron Walden, Newmarket, Ely and Haverhill; we also have an office at St James's Place in London.

The Cambridge office has been recognised with the property industry's most prestigious mark of excellence by The Best Estate Agent Guide.

Cheffins team in Cambridge has a proven track record in buying and selling residential property. The team at Cheffins has significant experience and expertise in the property market and buyers and sellers receive a personal and professional service.

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