Gog Magog Way, Stapleford, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22

Stunning, individual barn conversion located in a secluded, central village location

Description

Meadowcroft Barn is a beautifully appointed barn conversion offering accommodation extending to 3819 sq ft. Bordered by grazing paddocks which creates a unique and blissful setting that is unrivalled within this well served village. The private driveway is approached via electric double gates, leading to the picturesque courtyard garden, where the front door leads into the fully glazed entrance hall which is full of natural light. Within the entrance hall there is also find a cloakroom and storage cupboard. Double doors lead from the entrance hall lead into the impressive, part vaulted kitchen/dining room, with its exposed beams and tiled floors that create character of the living area. A bespoke, hand crafted kitchen sets the focal point of this impressive space which includes a wide range of wall and floor storage units as well as a rather cleaver, corner pantry cupboard. A central island with generous breakfast bar offers a sociable setting for the kitchen. As part of the kitchen there is an integrated dishwasher, space for an American style fridge/freezer and Rangemaster style double oven. There is ample room for a dining table to entertain friends and family, which is further enhanced by the atmosphere created by the wood burning stove. Stairs lead up to a family room on a mezzanine level. Two further reception rooms step down from the kitchen/living room, the main sitting room and snug both offering views over the gardens and inglenook fireplaces with inset wood burning stoves. The useful utility room also leads off the dining area, providing further storage, laundry facilities and internal access to the double garage.

Five generous double bedrooms are split into two separate areas with the main bedroom wing located in what was the old stable block for the barns. This contains the principal bedroom, a dressing room and an en suite, which comprises of twin sinks, double walk in shower and low level WC. The two further double bedrooms in the wing are served by a family bathroom that offer a double walk in shower, panelled bath, floating wash basin and low level WC. The remaining two double bedrooms are located upstairs that lead from the kitchen and are perfect for teenage children or guests and are both served by a bathroom comprising of a bath with shower over, floating wash basin and low level WC.

Outside a private gated driveway offers parking and access to the integral double garage with remote controlled up and over door. To the front of the home there is a generous lawned garden enclosed by well maintained hedgerows which can be accessed directly from the snug. The separate and private courtyard garden is again mainly laid to lawn with mature trees on its boundary walls. A covered seating area and patio is perfect for entertaining and also has garden office attached with bifold doors that could also be utilised as a gym or summer house.

Location

Stapleford is a lively village lying just 4 miles south of Cambridge. Usual facilities are available which include a general store, newsagent, hairdresser etc. and additional shopping is available in nearby Great Shelford. There is a bus service and a mainline station in Great Shelford serving both London and Cambridge.

The village is excellent for access to the M11 (Junctions 10 or 11) and Stansted airport (23.7 mile away). There is a recreation ground, tennis court and excellent walks are available, in particular the Roman Road circular walk and historic Wandlebury. There is a local village school and Sawston Village College is about 3 miles away. The Gog Magog Golf Course is also nearby. The village is one of the most favoured spots in Cambridgeshire to live due to its proximity to Cambridge.

For schooling, there are a range of reputable independent schools available for all ages in Cambridge including The Perse and the Stephen Perse Foundation.

Comprehensive shopping is available in Cambridge which includes a busy daily market, the Grafton Centre and Grand Arcade shopping malls along with a number of independent shops.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,819 sq ft



Additional Info

A section of the front garden is rented from Peterhouse College at a rate of £800 per year.