Carysfort Close, Elton, Cambridgeshire, PE8

6 Carysfort Close is a beautifully presented two-bedroom ground floor apartment forming part of an exclusive and highly regarded retirement development for the over-60s, managed by Cognatum Estates. Occupying an enviable position within this charming limestone-built scheme, the apartment enjoys delightful views across the landscaped communal gardens and adjoining parkland belonging to the Elton Estate, whilst also benefiting from a private courtyard garden and a car port located in a nearby block.

Set within a uniquely peaceful rural setting opposite the 13th-century All Saints Church, Carysfort Close comprises just 17 thoughtfully designed residences arranged around two attractive courtyard settings adjacent to a former ironworks of historic interest. The development offers an exceptional combination of architectural character, community and practicality, all within one of Cambridgeshire’s most desirable village settings.

The Property
The accommodation is well balanced and flows naturally from a welcoming central entrance hall. To one side lies the second bedroom, currently arranged as a study, offering flexibility for visiting guests or home working. Opposite is a well-appointed shower room fitted with a walk-in shower, wash basin and WC.
At the heart of the apartment is an open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting room, thoughtfully designed to maximise both light and outlook. The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base units together with integrated appliances which flows seamlessly into the sitting room to create a wonderfully open and connected living environment. The sitting room is particularly bright and inviting, enjoying uninterrupted views across the communal gardens and surrounding estate land, featuring an electric fireplace with a stone mantel and hearth, creating an attractive focal point within the room.

The generously proportioned principal bedroom enjoys views over the front communal lawn and benefits from fitted wardrobes together with an ensuite bathroom comprising a double enclosed shower, wash basin and WC.

Residents of Carysfort Close benefit from an excellent range of services and amenities designed to support a secure and low-maintenance lifestyle. These include a personal alarm system, Resident Estate Manager, guest suite for visitors, allotments and a minibus service for shopping trips and organised outings.

The annual service charge is approximately £9,064 per annum. Cognatum Estates, one of the UK’s leading not-for-profit retirement housing providers, manages and insures the development, maintains the landscaped grounds and communal areas, and arranges services including window cleaning and refuse collection, allowing residents to enjoy a secure and convenient “lock-up-and-leave” lifestyle.

Location
The picturesque village of Elton is a designated Conservation Area, celebrated for its traditional stone-built houses and timeless rural charm. The village enjoys an excellent sense of community, with a shop, primary school, two public houses, and a garden centre with tearoom. Much of Elton remains part of the Elton Hall Estate, helping to preserve its unique character.
Nearby, the Georgian market towns of Oundle (5 miles) and Stamford (12 miles) offer an excellent range of independent shops, cafés and are accessed from regular bus services from the village. The Cathedral City of Peterborough (7 miles) provides a wider range of amenities, as well as mainline rail services to London King’s Cross in as little as 50 minutes, and regular connections to Cambridge.

Services
All Main services are connected with electric and gas central heating

EPC Band

Council Tax Band C


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