West Wickham Road, Balsham, Cambridge

A most attractive individual detached house, architect designed in a traditional style and originally built in 1997 by J&J Alderton, who specialised in the design and construction of English country homes, which incorporated character features. The property would now benefit from sympathetic updating and improvement but does provide cleverly designed and versatile living accommodation together with a generous courtyard style parking area to front and an open bay cart lodge.

Entrance Hall - Entrance door leading into a welcoming entrance hall with natural wood-style flooring, matwell, radiator with decorative cover, staircase rising to the first floor and useful built-in under-stairs storage cupboard.

Cloakroom - Fitted with a low-level WC and corner wash hand basin with mixer tap and splashback. Radiator, natural wood-style flooring and extractor fan.

Living Room - A spacious and characterful reception room featuring a traditional-style fireplace with wood-burning stove set on a stone hearth. Two radiators with decorative covers, moulded cornices to the ceiling and windows overlooking both the front and rear aspects. A pair of full-height glazed doors provide direct access onto the patio and rear garden.

Dining Room - Featuring natural wood-style flooring, moulded cornices, radiator with decorative cover and an attractive bay window overlooking the rear garden.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - A well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room fitted with an inset twin-bowl sink unit with mixer tap and wooden work surfaces with cupboards and drawers beneath. Integrated dishwasher, further base units incorporating cupboards and drawers, pull-out vegetable baskets, wall-mounted glass-fronted display cabinets, wine rack and additional wall storage. Integrated double oven. Feature tiled flooring, double radiator and windows overlooking the side and rear aspects. Door leading to:

Utility Room - Fitted work surface with space beneath for appliances, oil-fired boiler and radiator. Tiled floor, window overlooking the front aspect and stable door providing access to the side passage and outside.

First Floor -

Landing - First-floor landing with radiator, trap door and loft ladder providing access to the roof space. Built-in airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder.

Principal Bedroom - A well-proportioned principal bedroom with radiator, two built-in double wardrobes and window overlooking the rear gardens. Door leading to:

En Suite Shower Room - Fitted with a shower cubicle with wall-mounted fixed-head shower and glazed folding doors, pedestal wash hand basin and low-level WC. Double radiator, window to the front aspect and electric shaver socket.

Bedroom Two - Featuring radiator, a range of fitted wardrobes and window overlooking the rear gardens.

Bedroom Three - With radiator, double radiator and window overlooking the front aspect.

Bedroom Four - With radiator and window overlooking the rear aspect.

Family Bathroom - Fitted with a bath with shower attachment and tiled surrounds, pedestal wash hand basin and low-level WC. Double radiator, ceramic tiled floor, electric shaver socket and window overlooking the front aspect.

Outside -

Front - The property is approached via a pebblestone courtyard-style frontage providing ample parking and turning space, together with an open-fronted cart lodge. A gated side access leads to a paved pathway providing access to the rear garden and the side of the property. To the opposite side of the house is a recessed area housing the oil storage tank. The frontage is complemented by a variety of established shrubs and hedging.

Rear Garden - The enclosed rear garden is a particular feature of the property, being well established with a mature selection of shrubs, bushes and trees creating an attractive and private setting. A paved patio area immediately adjoins the property, providing an ideal space for outdoor seating and entertaining. Further paved areas are situated within the garden, together with a useful garden storage shed.