River Lane, Fordham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7

A WELL LOCATED FAMILY HOUSE IN A SOUGHT AFTER EDGE OF VILLAGE LOCATION WITH A DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE AND AN ESTABLISHED GARDEN

THE PROPERTY
Mill Cottage is a detached family property with an established garden in an edge of quiet village location. Built in the 1980’s, this well located property has brick elevations under a peg tiled roof, with light and spacious accommodation extending to 1,942 sq ft, double glazing, decorative cornicing, dado rails and gas fired central heating.

The welcoming reception hall has a part glazed door to the front, storage cupboards, stairs to the first floor, recessed ceiling downlights and wood floor. The study has a window to the front, recessed ceiling downlights and wood floor. The generously sized double aspect sitting room has windows to the front and rear, double doors to the garden and dining room, gas fireplace with a mantelpiece and tiled hearth and wall mounted lights. The dining room has a window to the rear, service hatch to the kitchen and wall mounted lights. The spacious kitchen/breakfast room has a window to the side, base and eye level units, granite worktops and upstands, integrated appliances including a fridge, freezer, oven, grill, four ring induction hob with extractor hood above, sink with drainer, recessed ceiling downlights and tiled floor. The utility room has windows to both sides and the rear, door to outside, space and plumbing for a washer/dryer and tiled floor. The cloakroom has a frosted window to the side, wc, pedestal wash basin, boiler and tiled floor. The good sized landing has a window to the front and access to the loft space. Bedroom 1 is double aspect with windows to the side and rear and two built-in wardrobes. Bedroom 2 has a window to the front. Bedroom 3 has a Velux window to the rear. Bedroom 4/Nursery has a window to the front. The family bathroom has a Velux window to the rear, wc, pedestal wash basin, bath, walk-in shower cubicle with tiled surround, airing cupboard with linen shelving and housing the hot water tank, recessed ceiling downlights and wood floor.

OUTSIDE
The property has a gravel driveway to the front providing parking for several vehicles. The detached double garage has brick and rendered elevations under a peg tiled roof, with a window to the side, electric up and over door to the front, power and lighting, space for a fridge and chest freezer, shelving and storage. The front of the property is partly enclosed by a brick wall and close boarded wooden fencing with flower and shrub beds, mature trees, outside power and lighting, paved path to the front door and a five-bar gate providing access to the garden and garage. The charming garden is enclosed by close boarded wooden fencing and hedging with a small lawn, paved terrace, flower and shrub beds, apple trees, outside tap and lighting, green house, stream at the bottom of the garden and shed.

LOCATION
Mill Cottage is located on the edge of the village of Fordham, which provides a good range of village amenities including a public house, village shop, petrol station/service garage, a range of restaurants offering Chinese and Indian food, fish and chip shop, two garden centres, popular primary school, church and chapel.

The nearby horseracing town of Newmarket offers a good range of amenities including schools, shops, supermarkets, restaurants and leisure facilities, including health clubs, a swimming pool and golf club.

The Cathedral City of Ely, nine miles away, also offers a wide range of services, with excellent schools. Mill Cottage is commutable to Cambridge with its burgeoning hi-tech industries, science parks and reputable schools. There is excellent access to the A14 and A11 (M11). Ely, Cambridge, Cambridge North, Audley End and Whittlesford Parkway offer direct rail services into London, with the fastest trains taking under one hour. Stansted International Airport is approximately 39 miles.

DIRECTIONS CB7 5PF
From the Clock Tower roundabout in Newmarket take the A142 to Ely. Follow the road into Fordham and after a short distance turn right into River Lane. Mill Cottage can be found after a short distance on the right hand side.

PROPERTY SERVICES
SERVICES: Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage. Gas fired central heating.

TENURE: The property is freehold with vacant possession on completion.

COUNCIL TAX: Band E
Current annual charge: £2,593.65

LOCAL AUTHORITY: East Cambridgeshire District Council – Tel:

BROADBAND SPEED: Ofgem states speeds available up to 72 mbps

MOBILE SIGNAL/COVERAGE: Yes

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VIEWING: Strictly by appointment only through sole agent: Jackson-Stops –