Burton End, West Wickham, Cambridge

The Old Vicarage is a most impressive and quite enchanting Grade II listed detached Period residence, together with delightful mature gardens, extending in all to about 1.12 acres. This striking and most attractive country home comprises a 17th century timer framed thatched cottage which was subsequently enlarged during the Georgian period and the result is a rare blend of different centuries of English domestic architecture, where historic craftmanship and later refinement sit comfortably together. The property, for much of its history, was closely associated with the parish clergy serving as the village vicarage. The property has been extensively and sympathetically improved more recently and incorporates many original features of immense charm and character including elegant fireplaces, exposed beams and timbers together with high ceilings and moulded cornices to the major part of the property. The extensive accommodation extend in all to about 3,265 sqft and provides exceptional space and versatility including three generous reception rooms and an open plan kitchen with Aga. The delightful landscaped mature gardens extend in all to about 1.12 acres and include an extensive courtyard style parking area together with useful outbuildings.

Entrance Door - leading to:

Entrance Hall - with radiator, high level meter cupboard with fuse boxes, tiled floor, and step up to:

Reception Hall - with a stone tiled floor, two double radiators, staircase leading to first floor, archway to feature door with glazed inserts leading to:

Shower Room - with low level wc, wash hand basin, shower cubicle with wall mounted shower head, wall mounted radiator/towel rail and sealed unit double glazed window to side aspect.

Rear Hall - with high vaulted ceiling, exposed brickwork, tiled floor, glazed windows to side aspect and a pair of glazed French doors leading to the gardens.

Drawing Room - An atmospheric and quite delightful principal reception room with its own unique ambience and central cast iron firegrate and open fire with marble hearth, recess to side with fitted cabinets, wall storage cupboards and display shelving, two radiators with decorative covers, a pair of glazed French doors to the rear hall with wooden shutters to either side and further French doors with glazed inserts leading to the paved terrace and rear garden with wooden shutters to either side.

Dining Room - with a feature cast iron firegrate and open fireplace with tiled hearth, recess to side with display shelving, cupboards to either side and beneath, natural wooden flooring, double radiator, picture rail and moulded cornices and a pair of feature French doors with glazed inserts leading to gardens.

Inner Lobby - with tiled floor and fitted shelving, door through to:

Family Room/Kitchen - A wonderful open plan light and spacious living area with a feature Inglenook fireplace with a tiled hearth, exposed timbers, small paned glass windows to front aspect, radiator, natural wood style flooring and a pair of full height glazed windows leading to the rear gardens, exposed beams and panelled wall, leading through to the split level Kitchen has a range of bespoke units and incorporates an inset butler sink with cupboards below, pull-out baskets set beneath worktops to side, further base units comprising work surfaces with cupboards and drawers beneath, central fireplace recess with space and connection for range style cooker, radiator, glazed windows to front and rear aspect, door and rear staircase leading to first floor. Opening to a further rear area of the kitchen with another inset butler sink with mixer taps and cupboards below, worktops to side with an integrated Bosch dishwasher to side, space for electric oven, integrated refrigerator and further base units with worktops and cupboards beneath, folding doors leading to a shelved pantry and storage area and a recess with extensive fitted shelving, exposed timbers, glazed windows to side and rear aspect overlooking the gardens.

Off Entrance Hall - steps down to:

Utility Room - with large inset sink with mixer taps and cupboards below, further natural wood style worktops with cupboards beneath, upright shelved storage cupboards and space and plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine, further extensive storage cupboards, built-in broom cupboard, and space for an upright fridge/freezer. Boulter oil fired boiler and part glazed door to gardens to side.

On The First Floor -

Landing - with radiator with decorative cover, small pane glass windows to front and rear aspect, opening leading to:

Small Inner Landing - and door off to:

Principal Bedroom - with windows to side and rear aspect overlooking the gardens, trap door to roof space, two radiators with decorative covers, built-in shelved storage cupboard.

Bedroom 2 - with double radiator, built-in wardrobes with shelved storage cupboards to side and above, picture rail, double radiator, small pane windows to side aspect.

Bathroom - with suite comprising bath on claw and ball feet, pedestal wash hand basin with low level w.c., radiator/towel rail, natural wood style flooring, part panelled walls, trap door to roof space and windows to side aspect overlooking the gardens, electric shaver socket.

Bedroom 3 - with double radiator, picture rail, glazed windows to side aspect, door to:

Ensuite Shower Room - walk-in shower cubicle with fixed head shower unit and hand held shower, vanity style unit with circular wash hand basin with cupboards below, and set on a natural wood style top, low level w.c., radiator/towel rail, ceramic tiled flooring, extractor fan.

Rear Landing - with exposed brick chimney breast and built-in eaves storage cupboard, door to:

Bedroom 4 - with feature cast iron firegrate, exposed beams, double radiator, windows to front aspect and door to:

Bedroom 5 - with wealth of exposed beams and timbers, fitted storage cupboards and built-in cupboard housing hot water cylinder, fitted bookshelves, radiator, windows to front aspect and door to:

Further Rear Landing - with stairs leading down to the Family Room, exposed timbers and door to:

Shower Room - with a walk-in shower area with tiled walls, shower unit, glazed screen, pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c., exposed timbers, radiator, windows to side aspect.

Outside - To the front of the property there is an extensive hedgerow with brick paved entrance leading to the generous courtyard and parking area to front and side of the property. There is also a paved area with sink and outside taps, raised borders and shrubs. Behind the garage there is a brick built former GARAGE and store and two gates leading into the side and rear gardens.

The delightful and generous mature landscaped gardens are a very special feature indeed and enjoy privacy and seclusion and are principally laid to lawn with a great variety of mature shrubs, well stocked borders and fine mature trees around. Immediately adjacent to the property itself there is a secluded paved patio area and a larger paved terrace ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining. Adjacent to the terrace there is a timber constructed summerhouse with windows to both sides and a pair of glazed doors to front. Adjacent to the terrace there are very well stocked borders and a variety of shrubs with low level hedging around and a wide paved pathway provides access to a shrub covered pergola. To the extensive gardens beyond which are again laid to lawn with a variety of mature shrubs, bushes and trees around. There is a further timber constructed summerhouse/store in the far corner of the garden and a further area of garden with access through a low level fencing and gate which leads to a more natural area laid to grass with trees around, timber constructed storage sheds. Access from the large terrace leads to a further garden area to side with greenhouse and three raised vegetable borders, a variety of mature shrubs and trees, timber storage shed and oil storage tank.