Croydon House Farm, Lower Road, Croydon 2 Croydon House Farm, Lower Road, Croydon, Cambridgeshire, SG8 0EF (Postal Address: Royston, Hertfordshire SG8 0EF)

A classic Regency farmhouse with well proportioned accommodation, delightful gardens and grounds of 1.6 acres, indoor swimming pool and superb views over open countryside.

Cambridge 12 miles, Royston 6 miles (King's Cross 38 minutes), M11 (junction 12) 9 miles, A1(m) 7 miles (distances and time are approximate).

Gross internal floor area 3,429 sq.ft (319 sq.m) plus Swimming Hall 829 sq.ft (77 sq.m).

Ground Floor: Reception Hall, Drawing Room, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Store Room, Pantry/Former Dairy, Laundry/Boot Room, Rear Lobby, Cloakroom, Cellar, Indoor Swimming Pool.

Stonecross First Floor: 6 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Kitchenette (including self-contained Flat). Trumpington High Street Cambridge CB2 9SU Outside: Useful range of Outbuildings comprising Garaging for 3 cars, Workshop, 4 Store Rooms, t: 01223 841842 Pump Room and open fronted 3 Bay Store, Delightful Gardens and Grounds. e: [email protected] f: 01223 840721 bidwells.co.uk In all the property comprises 1.57 acres (0.633 hectares).

Please read Important Notice on the last page of text Particulars of Sale

Situation Description

Croydon, which has a fine 16th century church Dating from 1820, Croydon House Farm is The extensive accommodation, arranged over and public house, is an idyllic rural hamlet constructed with brick elevations under a slate 2 floors, has considerable charm and character situated amongst gently undulating countryside roof. It is a classic example of Regency and provides tremendous versatility, suitable for in south west Cambridgeshire. Croydon House architecture with beautifully proportioned rooms, a variety of family needs. Farm occupies a secluded position on the high ceilings and large windows. southern outskirts of the village with easterly and southerly views over adjoining countryside. There is a further range of amenities including a general store/newsagent, post office and primary school at nearby Orwell and secondary school education at Bassingbourn Village College, both within 5 miles. The National Trust owned Wimpole Estate, which comprises a magnificent country house with 3,000 acres of park and farmland, is just a few miles to the east.

The nearby University city of Cambridge is not only world renowned for its academic achievements, but has also become the centre of the 'high tech' industry with the University Research and Development laboratories and the internationally renowned Cambridge Science Park. It also offers extensive cultural and shopping facilities together with an outstanding choice of independent schools on the south and west sides of the city.

For the commuter, road and rail communications are good with the A1(M), M11 and a mainline railway station at Royston, providing a fast service to London's King's Cross in about 38 minutes, all within close proximity. Particulars of Sale

Particular features of note include: - 2 further Reception Rooms comprising Farmhouse style Kitchen/Breakfast Room spacious dual aspect Dining Room with with range of matching base and wall Panelled doors, deep skirtings, picture bay window to front aspect and open brick cabinets, granite work surfaces, tiled floor rails, sash windows, fireplaces and fireplace and Sitting Room with glazed and oil fired Aga with separate electric moulded ceiling roses. doors to Indoor Swimming Pool. companion oven.

Fine Drawing Room with bay window to The Drawing Room and Sitting Room are Delightful former Dairy with low level front aspect and open stone fireplace with interlinked by full height bi-folding doors, brick arches with tiled work surfaces and tiled hearth. which can be opened to create a original brick floor. wonderful area for family and social entertaining. Superb 829 sq.ft (77 sq.m) Swimming Hall with 24' x 14' (7.31m x 4.67m) heated pool, automatic vents and vapourex dehumidifier.

6 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms. (Bedroom 3 has its own independent access but currently interconnects with Bedroom 2 and is used as a dressing room).

The first floor north wing comprises: Kitchenette, Bathroom and 2 Bedrooms which, could be used as a self-contained flat for dependent relatives, guests or letting purposes. There is also a separate access via an external staircase.

Oil fired central heating.

Security alarm system.

Outside

Croydon House Farm is set well back from the road and approached over a long gravelled driveway, bordered by mature hedging and established rose bushes. Particulars of Sale

A large walled courtyard with central cobbled Local Authority Services stone feature provides parking for numerous vehicles and access to a detached Garage South Cambridgeshire District Council Mains water and electricity are connected to the Block comprising Double Garage with twin up t: 03450 450064 property. Drainage is via a cesspit. and over doors (1 remote controlled), Single Garage with up and over door and large Outgoings Fixtures and Fittings adjoining Workshop with 2 sets of double timber doors. Council Tax Band: G All items normally designated as tenant's fixtures and Council Tax Payable 2014/15: £2,530.50 fittings including fitted carpets, curtains and light Adjoining the rear elevation of the house is a fittings, are expressly excluded from the sale. delightful cobbled courtyard with access to a range of brick and slate Outbuildings comprising Pump Room, containing the swimming pool filtration equipment, 3 Bay Open Store and various Store Rooms.

Gardens and Grounds

The gardens lie predominately to the south of the house and are a particularly fine feature of the property. A large paved terrace adjoins the front elevation of the house with steps leading down to an extensive area of lawn, which is interspersed with a variety of well stocked flower and shrub beds and well screened by trees and bushes providing a high level of privacy and seclusion.

There is a field on the east of the driveway which is enclosed by fencing and hedging and contains a wild life pond, various pergolas and a variety of established trees.

In all the property comprises 1.57 acres (0.633 hectares). Particulars of Sale

However, certain items may be available by separate Viewing Health and Safety negotiation. By prior telephone appointment with Bidwells In the interest of Health and Safety, please ensure Tenure and Possession t: 01223 841842. that you take due care when inspecting any property.

The property is for sale freehold with vacant Enquiries to: Energy Performance Certificate possession on completion. Chris Carey EPC rating: F (Potential C)

Agents Notes

Note 1

The property is new to the market from March 2015 with some external photographs taken in August 2014.

Note 2

There are no rights of way across the property to be sold. The existing access is for the exclusive use of Croydon House Farm.

Important Notice These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and should not be relied upon as statements or representatives of fact. Bidwells LLP has no authority to make or give in writing or verbally any representation or warranties in relation to the property. Any areas of measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. No assumptions should be made that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Bidwells LLP have not carried out a survey, nor tested the services, appliances or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Bidwells LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England & Wales (registered number OC344553). Registered head office is Bidwell House, Trumpington Road, Cambridge CB2 9LD, where a list of members is available for inspection. Floor Plans Outbuilding Floor Plans Site and Location Plans The plans below are not to scale and are provided for identification purposes only OS Licence No: ES100017734

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