2 bedroom terraced house for sale
Church Street, Exning, CB8
- PROPERTY TYPE
Terraced
- BEDROOMS
2
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
560 sq ft
52 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Two bedroom Victorian cottage
- Overlooking Paddocks To The Rear
- No onward chain
- Privately enclosed rear garden
- Modern kitchen and bathroom
- Multi fuel burner
- Outstanding Local Schools On Doorstep
- Central Village Location Close to Many Local Amenities
- Ideal first time home or investment
Description
This charming Victorian home showcases a wealth of original character, including feature fireplaces, sash windows, pine doors and attractive wooden flooring, all combining to create a sense of classic elegance. The lounge is particularly inviting, centred around a wood-burning stove that provides warmth and atmosphere, making it ideal for cosy evenings in.
The property enjoys a unique and picturesque outlook to the rear, backing onto stables and paddocks which provide a tranquil, semi-rural backdrop. The enclosed rear garden, mainly laid to lawn with a patio area, offers an excellent space for outdoor relaxation and entertaining.
Located in the highly sought-after village of Exning, the property benefits from a peaceful and community-focused setting. The combination of period features, countryside views and outdoor space makes this a delightful place to call home.
The accommodation begins with the lounge, featuring wooden flooring, a wood-burning stove set on a tiled hearth, a recessed storage cupboard with shelving, a radiator and a double-glazed sash window to the front.
The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of base and wall-mounted units with wood work surfaces over, incorporating a sink and drainer with mixer tap. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher and fridge freezer, with space for a freestanding electric oven and hob. A wall-mounted gas boiler is also housed here, along with a radiator, a window to the rear and stairs leading to the first floor.
To the rear of the property is a hallway with ceramic tiled flooring, a cupboard housing the washing machine and a stable door providing access to the garden.
The bathroom is fitted with a low-level WC, pedestal hand wash basin and a panelled bath with shower over. The room is finished with ceramic tiled walls, a radiator and a glazed window to the side aspect.
On the first floor, the landing provides access to the loft space.
The principal bedroom benefits from wooden flooring, a character feature fireplace with wooden surround and ceramic hearth, a radiator and a double-glazed sash window to the front.
The second bedroom features a solid wood floor, built-in wardrobe, radiator and a double-glazed window overlooking the rear.
Outside, the enclosed rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn with a patio area and outside tap, enjoying a pleasant outlook over the neighbouring paddocks.
Location
Exning is located on the Cambridge/Suffolk border and is just 2 miles away from the historic horse racing town of Newmarket and the thriving village of Burwell. The university city of Cambridge some 13 miles away is easily accessible with excellent access to the A14 which interconnects to the M11 motorway to London and the A11 to the east. The market town of Bury St Edmunds is approximately 15 miles away.
For commuters there is a branch line connection from Newmarket to Cambridge and Ipswich. Cambridge and Whittlesford Parkway offer direct rail lines into London, with Cambridge North Station and the fastest trains taking under one hour. Stansted International Airport is approximately 35 miles away.
Village Information
Being near Newmarket, the headquarters of horse racing in England, there are many equine connections including several Stud Farms and the National Equine Hospital.
A spring at Exning was named St Wendreda's Well, and a local legend had it that the seventh century Saint Wendreda used its water for healing. Newmarket jockeys used to take horses there to drink before a race. Local lore reputes Exning to have been the capital of the Iceni tribe and therefore home of Queen Boadicea (Boudicca) who defeated the Romans. She appears on the village sign.
The village has several beautiful countryside walks, including one which takes you onto Newmarket Racecourse (allowed from 13:30).
Facilities
The village offers a good range of local amenities including primary school with excellent Ofsted rating, 3 public houses, The White Swann, Wheatsheaf and White Horse offering a range of dining options. There is also a post office, hairdresser's, and other shops. Local doctors surgery and many other facilities are in Burwell, just a 2 minute drive away.
The nearby horseracing town of Newmarket provides a good range of amenities including schools, shops, supermarkets, hotels, restaurants, and leisure facilities including health clubs, a swimming pool and golf club. Renowned globally for thoroughbred horses and boasting two separate racetracks with quality horses competing throughout the season.
EPC Rating: D
Parking - On street
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Property Information- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: B
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- On street
- 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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