High Street, Bottisham, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25

Exceptional Grade II Listed residence set in well-manicured gardens

Description

Parsonage House is an elegant Grade II Listed family home which in its original form dates back to the early 1700’s with later extensions to the front and rear aspects. Located within the popular village of Bottisham the house strikes an imposing figure within the High Street, putting you within easy access of the array of local amenities on hand. Transport links in to Cambridge via car, bus and cycle are seamless as well as good access to Cambridge North station for those wishing to commute.

The house is approached via a electric double gated entrance, on to the sweeping driveway. Internally the property is set over four floors under pitch tiled roofs. Steps lead up from the drive to the front door which opens in to the spacious entrance hallway which immediately has the drawing room and sitting room directly off. Both of these stunning reception rooms offer dual aspect outlooks and centred around open feature fireplaces. Further along the hallway is the dining room which sits within the original structure of the home creating an intimate dining space for friends and family, steps lead you down directly in to the striking country style kitchen. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and floor storage with an inset butler sink with mixer tap, an Aga which is located in the former inglenook fireplace, as well as an integrated dishwasher, conventional oven and wine cooler which is located within the central island that offers further storage and breakfast bar. From the kitchen you have access to the cellar and the boot room which is a fantastic practical space that is ideal for the dogs, as well as giving you further storage, plumbing for laundry facilities and the rear staircase which takes you to the first floor. The garden room sits just off the kitchen and is brilliant entertaining space, with its high vaulted ceiling and fabulous floor to ceiling windows wrapping around the room flooding the space with natural light and a wood burning stove creating a focal point to the room. Finishing off this unique room is the first floor gallery which looks down on the garden room and is accessed from the first floor. Completing the ground floor accommodation is the study and cloakroom.The main staircase leads you up to the split level first floor where you will find five double bedrooms that all offer generous proportions. Of note is the spacious principal bedroom which has its own separate dressing room and en suite shower room that comprises of a double walk in shower, pedestal wash basin and low level wc. A charming family bathroom completes the first floor accommodation that has exposed beams and brickwork that add to the character of the room. The bathroom is fitted with a stand alone bath, double walk in shower, twin sinks and low level WC. Onward up to the second floor where you will find a fantastic guest suite with a good sized double bedroom that is served by its own bathroom comprising of a roll top bath, walk in shower, pedestal wash basin and low level WC.

Outside the home is set back from the road behind a manicured hedgerow and mature trees creating a high level of privacy. Electric double gates lead on to the sweeping gravel driveway that leads to the front of the house and offers ample parking. Sitting centrally within its plot the house enjoys gardens which encompass the home, that are split in to three areas. On one side you have tranquil courtyard garden with its central lawn, enclosed by pathways that are bordered by herbaceous borders and mature shrubs. This peaceful courtyard opens up to the landscaped rear garden, with its extensive paved terrace which is ideal for entertaining, the remainder of the garden is mainly laid to lawn with well stocked borders, mature shrubs and a fabulous weeping willow creating coverage on the rear boundary. A covered seating area has been created on a raised deck offering a peaceful retreat enjoying views back to the home. Sweeping around to the other side the house the garden offers further lawn, with a garden store, access to the utility room and estate fencing enclosing the garden from the drive.

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: 4,879 sq ft