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Lilac Cottage, 4 Chapel Lane, Houghton

Letting details

Let available date:
27/07/2026
Deposit:
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Furnish type:
Unfurnished
Council Tax:
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PROPERTY TYPE

Link Detached House

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

3

SIZE

2,347 sq ft

218 sq m

Key features

  • Period property in centre of picturesque village
  • Four bedroom family house
  • Gas Central Heating
  • Bills included in the rent (upper limits apply)
  • Gardening service included in rent
  • Holding Fee £980.00
  • Council tax band G

Description

Impressive Victorian house renovated and extended to a very high standard throughout - this property must be viewed to appreciate its beauty. The property is located in the village of Houghton which is ideally located near Huntingdon (with easy train links to London), and also a Guided Bus service to Cambridge. The village facilities include a local shop, primary school and public houses, alongside a National Trust run Water Mill (Houghton Mill).
The property has a range of versatile accommodation to include a dual aspect drawing room, beautifully presented open-plan kitchen/living area with orangery area with bi-folding doors leading to a large patio area and extensive gardens, a separate lounge, library/study, utility area, as well as four double bedrooms, shower room and bathroom. Car parking available to the side of the property, unfortunately the house will not be let with the garage space, however there is shed for storage in the garden area.

The rent includes a gardening service, as well as included utility bills (council tax, water rates, gas and electric) * - the rent will not include the cost of wi-fi/broadband or TV licence

* There will be an upper limit of bills for included services

Material information:
Gas central heating
Broadband download speed Ultrafast 10000MB (approximately)
Water and sewerage billed by Anglian Water




Open plan kitchen & living area & orangery
Range of fitted units with central island unit for seating with built-in butler sink in marble surface. Wooden work surfaces. American style side-by-side fridge/freezer, dishwasher, separate induction hob and built-in double oven. Cream gas fired Rayburn. Double under-counter wine fridge.
Hand-crafted bi-folding doors leading to garden with central ceiling skylight providing natural light to the living area. Under-floor heating

Drawing Room
Parquet flooring
Brick built open fireplace
Double french doors leading to patio
Large floor-to-ceiling windows
Built-in storage
Double doors leading to hallway

Lounge
Window to front aspect
Victorian ornamental fireplace

Study/Library
Wooden panelled walls with built-in storage.
Window to front aspect
Victorian ornamental fireplace

Utility room
Range of fitted units with space for washing machine and dryer (not included). White Belfast sink set-in wooden work surface

Cloakroom
White two piece suite comprising wc and basin

Hall, stairs & landing
Front door entrance.
Parquet flooring to hallway
Stair gate to top of stairs


Bedroom 1
Double bedroom
Victorian ornamental fireplace
Window to front aspect
LVT Flooring

Bedroom 2
Double bedroom
Window to front aspect
LVT Flooring


Bedroom 3
Double bedroom
Window to front aspect
Victorian ornamental fireplace
LVT Flooring

Bedroom 4
Double bedroom
Window to rear aspect
LVT Flooring

Shower room
Shower cubicle, wc and sink and pedestal. Chrome heated towel rail.
Window to rear
Tiled flooring

Bathroom
White suite comprising bath with shower over, double vanity sink and wc
Built-in cupboard
Chrome heated towel rail
Window to rear
Tiled flooring

Outside
Enclosed rear garden laid to large patio area, lawn with established shrubs and plants
Shed
Gardening service included in rent

Parking on gravelled driveway to side of house

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.
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PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
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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Lilac Cottage, 4 Chapel Lane, Houghton

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