The Merchant's House, High Street, Fen Drayton 2 the Merchant's House, High Street, Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire, CB24 4SJ

The Merchant's House, High Street, Fen Drayton 2 The Merchant's House, High Street, Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire, CB24 4SJ

A substantial period house of considerable charm and character with an excellent detached, self-contained Annexe, situated within delightful gardens and grounds of approximately 1.43 acres.

Cambridge 9.5 miles, Huntingdon 8.5 miles (London's King's Cross 50 minutes), St Ives 4 miles, A14 1 mile (distances and time are approximate).

Gross internal floor area 3,302 sq ft (307 sq m) plus detached Annexe 685 sq ft (64 sq m).

Ground Floor: Sitting Room, Dining Room, Snug, Breakfast Room, Kitchen, Utility Room, Cloakroom, access to Cellar.

First Floor: Master Bedroom with adjoining Dressing Area and En Suite Shower Room, 3 further Bedrooms, Bathroom.

Second Floor: 2 Bedrooms.

Stonecross Outside: Triple Cart Lodge, Detached Self-Contained Annexe comprising Kitchen, Sitting Room, Trumpington High Street 2 Bedrooms, Dressing Area and 2 Shower Rooms (both En Suite), Delightful Mature Gardens and Cambridge Grounds. CB2 9SU t: 01223 841842 e: [email protected] In all the property comprises 1.43 acres (0.578 hectares). f: 01223 840721 bidwells.co.uk Please read Important Notice on the last page of text Particulars of Sale

Situation Description Fen Drayton is a charming village situated This imposing village house is believed to date The present owners purchased the property in approximately 9.5 miles north west of from the early 16th century and is Grade II* 2006 and have since carried out a Cambridge. Local facilities include a primary listed being of architectural or historical interest. comprehensive programme of restoration with school, village hall, tennis courts, football A substantial 3 storey addition was added circa alterations and improvements sympathetically pitches, The Three Tuns public house and The 1730, which includes a striking symmetrical undertaken to preserve the character and charm Church of St Mary The Virgin. Secondary facade incorporating deep sash windows and of this important, historic building. school education is available at the highly main entrance with moulded pediment accessed regarded Swavesey Village College (about by semi-circular stone steps. 1.5 miles), an Academy judged as 'outstanding in every respect' by Ofsted. Just to the north of the village is the Fen Drayton Nature Reserve, a 108 hectare reserve comprising 4 lakes and habitat for some 190 species of bird, along with other associated wildlife.

Nearby Cambridge is a highly acclaimed university city and is also recognised as the centre of the 'high tech' industry with the University Research and Development Laboratories and the internationally renowned Cambridge Science Park. The city provides an attractive combination of ancient and modern buildings, colleges, winding lanes, extensive shopping facilities and an excellent choice of private schools on the south and west sides of the city.

For the commuter, there is a mainline railway station at Huntingdon providing services to London's King's Cross in about 50 minutes. Road communications are good with the A14 about 1 mile away connecting with the M11 to the south and the A1/M to the north. There is also a guided bus service which runs between Huntingdon and Cambridge with a stop at the Fen Drayton Nature Reserve and a park and ride site at nearby Longstanton (about 6 miles). Particulars of Sale

Particular features of note include: -

Versatile accommodation arranged over 2 principal Reception Rooms comprising Breakfast Room and Snug, both of which 3 floors extending to an impressive Sitting Room with stone fireplace with have exposed brick floors and fireplaces 3,302 sq ft (307 sq m). inset wood burning stove and fine with cast iron wood burning stoves. Georgian staircase to first floor and Period features include sash windows, Dining Room with brick fireplace, timber Re-fitted Kitchen with range of matching deep skirtings, panelled doors and panelled walls, built-in cabinets and base and wall cabinets, corian work fireplaces. shelving to alcoves. surfaces, island unit with granite worktop and further range of base level cabinets and drawers, integrated Neff double oven, beamed ceiling and underfloor heating.

Dual aspect Master Bedroom with Tudor stone fireplace, vaulted ceiling, adjoining Dressing Room and En Suite Shower/Steam Room.

5 further Bedrooms and stylish Bath/Shower Room.

Excellent detached Self-Contained Annexe providing superb ancillary accommodation ideal for dependent relatives, guests or letting purposes.

Gas fired central heating.

Security alarm system.

Outside The Merchant's House is set back from the road behind a small brook and area of lawn, well screened by mature trees. A gravelled driveway and turning area, bordered by further areas of lawn, provides off street parking for several vehicles. Particulars of Sale

Outgoings Fixtures and Fittings An electronically operated gated entrance to the Council Tax Band: G All items normally designated as tenant's fixtures and side leads to a further extensive parking area to Council Tax Payable 2014/2015: £2,567.22 fittings including fitted carpets, curtains and light the rear and to a detached triple Cart Lodge of fittings, are expressly excluded from the sale. timber weatherboard and pantiled construction Services However, certain items may be available by separate with 3 sets of double timber doors to front, All mains services are connected to the property. negotiation. power and light.

The Annexe This impressive detached barn was in a derelict state until it was recently converted by the present owners to create an exceptional 2 bedroom, self-contained annexe. With fitted appliances to the kitchen, electric heating and double glazed windows, it provides exceptional ancillary accommodation, ideal for a variety of uses.

The Gardens and Grounds An extensive paved terrace adjoins the eastern and northern elevations of the house and further areas of lawn surround the annexe which are bordered by a variety of established shrub beds. Beyond a low level fence lie delightful, established grounds of about 1 acre comprising extensive areas of lawn, mature trees and bushes, ornamental pond, well stocked with Koi Carp and variety of fruit trees.

In all the property comprises 1.43 acres (0.578 hectares).

Local Authority South Cambridgeshire District Council t: 03450450500 Particulars of Sale

Tenure and Possession Enquiries to: Important Notice The property is for sale freehold with vacant Robert Couch These particulars do not form part of any offer or possession on completion. contract and should not be relied upon as statements Health and Safety or representatives of fact. Bidwells LLP has no Viewing In the interest of Health and Safety, please ensure authority to make or give in writing or verbally any By prior telephone appointment with Bidwells that you take due care when inspecting any property. representation or warranties in relation to the t: 01223 841842. 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. Ground Floor Plans First 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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