5 BEDROOM DETACHED POTTON HOUSE IN POPULAR VILLAGE Orchard Barn House, Park Lane Dry Drayton, Cambridge CB23 8DB 5 bedroom detached Potton house in popular village north west of Cambridge

Orchard Barn House, Park Lane Dry Drayton, Cambridge CB23 8DB

◆ EPC rating = C

Situation Orchard Barn House is situated on a no-through road in the attractive village of Dry Drayton which is situated some 6 miles North West of the high tech university city of Cambridge. The village itself has two Churches - the Church of St Peter and St Paul dating from the 13th Century, and a Methodist Church in addition to a village hall and the Black Horse public house. Further facilities are available nearby - including a Tesco superstore 3.2 miles away - whilst more comprehensive shopping, cultural and recreational facilities are available in Cambridge city centre.

There is a well regarded primary school in the village and Dry Drayton falls within the catchment of Comberton Village College, a secondary school and sixth form college that recently ranked highly in the UK league tables. The renowned Stephen Perse pre-prep school at Madingley is just over 2 miles away. Further independent schools are available in Cambridge including The Stephen Perse (City campus), Perse Co-Ed, St Faiths, The Leys, Kings and St Johns College Prep Schools and St Mary’s.

For the commuter there is ready access onto the A14 and via the attractive nearby village of Madingley to the M11 (Junction 13) which leads south to the M25, Stansted Airport and London. There is a Park & Ride site on the Madingley Road with bus services to the centre of Cambridge. The West Cambridge site and the North West development being built by Cambridge University are also situated on this side of Cambridge. Description Orchard Barn House is an architect designed, detached timber framed Potton house which was built during 2001/2, of Cambridge white brick elevations with attractive detailing beneath a tiled roof, it offers good family accommodation extending to 2,257 sq ft over two floors. Noteworthy features include the galleried landing, open brick fireplace, wooden flooring, and panelled doors.

The large reception hall with turning stairs leads to the left through double doors to the sitting room with a central brick fireplace and patterned brick hearth. This is further extended by a conservatory overlooking the garden with an exposed brick plinth and double doors to the terrace and garden. Beside the sitting room, the dining room also provides access to the terrace and the kitchen/breakfast room is also at the rear of the property – this is an L-shaped room, with space for a breakfast table and is fitted with a range of cupboards and drawers with granite worktops, a Cookmaster range cooker (gas hob, electric oven) with Hotpoint extractor hood, plumbing and space for a dishwasher. Beside is the utility with access to the garden and plumbing for washing machine. Next to the cloakroom, is a library/study, partially divided into two areas, this is a very useful space suitable for a variety of uses and interconnects with the garage.

On the first floor, there is a wide part galleried landing with airing cupboard, a master suite with fitted walk-in wardrobe cupboard and en suite bathroom, a second suite of bedroom and en suite bathroom, 3 further bedrooms and a family bathroom.

To the front of the property is a shingle drive with hedge to the front and brick retaining wall with flower bed to the side. There is gated access to the rear garden which is lawned with a terrace beside the house and circular paving within the lawn together with a woodchip seating area in one corner.

Note: There is a freestanding circular pool in the garden which could potentially be removed, by negotiation. Tenure: Freehold Local Authority: South Cambridgeshire District Council: Band F Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills Savills Cambridge [email protected] Important notice: Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that 1: They are not authorised to make or give any 01223 347147 representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any savills.co.uk services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 71022010 : 101427 : 170116 VP