Twentypence Road, Cottenham, CB24

CONTRUCTION

6 The Lakes is a barn conversion that was constructed between 2017-2019. The property is built on concrete strip foundations. The walls consist of hollow core concrete blocks, 2 layers of 50mm PIR insulation boards, a rain screen, 25mm battens and are clad in horizontal larch cladding. The roof is 115mm Kingspan KR1000 profiled sheet cladding. The floor is laid with ground bearing concrete, 100mm PIR insulation boards, a flow screed housing the underfloor heating pipework, and finished with ceramic tiling or hardwood flooring.

The property was designed to be as energy efficient as possible, benefitting from features such as 4 kVA solar panels, a Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery system, and triple-glazed aluminium framed windows. Heating is provided by an air source heat pump which supplies underfloor heating and hot water, plus a hot water cylinder located in the utility. The heating is zone controlled via a control panel in the utility. The property is mains water connected and waste is treated via an on site mini sewerage treatment plant.

ACCOMMODATION

The ground floor comprises an entrance lobby which provides ample space for shoes and coats. This opens to the the two main reception rooms - both of which have vaulted ceilings separated by the central galleried landing and full height front windows. To the left is an impressive Lounge with Bi-folding doors letting in views of the garden and a Tonwerk rotating woodburner. To the right is a stunning Kitchen/Dining room - fitted by Schuller, the kitchen comprises a range of units with solid oak worktops, integrated appliances including Neff double oven, induction hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, and a central island with marble worktop.

An inner hallway leads to the bedrooms - the Master bedroom with dressing area, ensuite shower room and bi-folding doors to the garden. Bedrooms 2 and 4 both have vaulted ceilings with mezzanines, currently used as bed spaces, with Bedroom 2 benefitting from a second ensuite.

Bedroom 3 is a further double bedroom, currently utilised as a study/hobbies room. The family bathroom comprises a floor-standing bath, a generous walk-in shower, a WC, a vanity wash basin, and heated mirror. There is also a cloakroom and utility/plant room with high and low fitted units, worktop, sink and external door.

On the first floor, there is a large galleried landing which overlooks the kitchen. Off the landing is a study area, a WC, and access to the ample eaves storage. At the rear is a play room or fifth guest bedroom which has access to the mezzanines of Bedrooms 2 and 4.

GROUNDS

The property is accessed via an entrance off of Twenty Pence Road which is shared with the neighbouring properties. Off this entrance is a private driveway leading to the property and providing parking space for 15+ vehicles. To the front and west side of the property is garden land which includes fruit trees, a play area, a pétanque pitch, and an outside bar with electricity connected, and a yard containing various outbuildings with mains water and drainage connected. The main outbuilding contains a WC and could be converted to a number of uses, including additional accommodation/potential annexe, subject to the necessary permission.

North of the property is further land, previously used for grazing, with river bank boundary adjoining the River Great Ouse which continues down Cottenham Lode. A public footpath traverses this area providing pedestrian public access from Twenty Pence Road to Cottenham Lode.

To the south of the property is a lake of around 2 acres which is stocked with Carp, Tench and Rudd fish. The seller, along with other residents of ‘The Lakes’ also have exclusive access rights to the Lake. The seller also has majority ownership of the lake which is available to purchase by separate negotiation.

LOCATION

Cottenham is one of the largest villages in Cambridgeshire with many facilities available and a wide range of properties, from period townhouses on the high street to more modern developments on the outskirts of the village.  Transport links are excellent as the village is approximately 2 miles (4.83 kilometres) from the A10 and A14. In addition, the village has a regular bus service to both Cambridge and Ely.

Cottenham Primary School is located on Lambs Lane and Cottenham Village College provides both secondary schooling and a small sixth form provision for students with SEND, as well as adult learning classes and numerous after-school events.

Facilities include a gym, sports hall, tennis courts and sports field which are commonly used by the local community.  Cottenham has a broad range of amenities including two doctors’ surgeries, a dental surgery, a library, two mini supermarkets, a newsagent with a post office, pharmacy, butchers, bakers, community coffee shop, fish & chip shop, a hairdressers, barbers and beauty salon, two pubs, an award winning Indian restaurant and a village hall.