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The Mill SHEPRETH • ROYSTON CAMBRIDGESHIRE • SG8 6QG T h e M i l l SHEPRETH • CAMBRIDGESHIRE The Mill SHEPRETH • ROYSTON CAMBRIDGESHIRE • SG8 6QG Listed 3700sqft converted watermill with delightful outlooks over meadowland Outstanding views along mill stream and over mature woods and meadows 5 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms (3 en suite) • Family kitchen/breakfast room Main reception room with woodburner and original pit wheel First floor self-contained annexe flat South facing rear garden Savills Cambridge Unex House, 132-134 Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 8PA Contact: James Barnett [email protected] 01223 347 147 www.savills.co.uk Situation The Mill is situated on the south eastern edge of the village of facilities are available in Meldreth, Barrington and Melbourn link from the village make these very accessible. Shepreth 9 miles from the high tech university city of Cambridge with a Tesco superstore on the edge of Royston and Waitrose at and 6 miles from the market town of Royston in Hertfordshire. The Trumpington. The village has two pub/restaurants and a small zoo – Description A10 passes to the west of the village which provides direct access to Shepreth Wildlife Park. Comprehensive shopping, recreational and The Mill is a Grade II listed undershot watermill which dates back the M11 at Junction 11 on the southern side of Cambridge, the A505 cultural facilities are available in Cambridge, including the recently to the mid-late 18th Century and was in use as a working mill until is on the outskirts of Royston and London is approximately 51 miles opened Grand Arcade shopping mall. just after the second world war. The building was first converted to the south. There are fast and regular train services from Royston There are schools for all ages in the area with primary schools at into a home in the 1960’s and, in more recent times, has undergone to London Kings-Cross taking from 37 minutes. Train services an extensive refurbishment programme which also introduced a are also available from Shepreth station – within walking distance Meldreth and Barrington and secondary schooling at Melbourn Village College. In addition there are a number of renowned self-contained annexe, created by converting the roof space over the of the house, which provides services to Cambridge (from 14 min), kitchen. London (from 54 min) and Royston (8 min). Local shopping independent schools and sixth form colleges in Cambridge - the rail Principally of painted weatherboard elevations beneath a traditional Glazed French doors lead straight out into the gardens and enjoy 10m long room, is a sitting area with woodburning stove. peg-tiled roof, The Mill building is connected to the former miller’s distant southerly views. The utility room is beyond the kitchen with dwelling and the two have been combined to create a spacious, a small office/study off with a feature cog wheel from the original At first floor level there is a south facing master bedroom suite with versatile and light-filled family home which enjoys beautiful outlooks mill inserted into the intervening wall. Steps from the hall lead to marvellous views directly along the mill stream, dressing area and a along the mill stream and over meadows, with a backdrop of mature the main reception room which also faces south and has deep and large en-suite incorporating a built in sauna, natural stone matching trees in the distance. wide double glazed windows and French doors overlooking the Mill basins and a walk in shower. There are two further double bedrooms stream. It features exposed wood beams including two of the original on this floor and a family bathroom. A raised entrance door, reached via three original mill stone steps, crown-posts from the mill mechanism. At one end, the upper half On the second floor there are two large double bedrooms (both with opens into the travertine floored hallway, leading to the cloak room of the pit wheel stands proud of the floor and there is a hatch to the and the light airy spacious kitchen/family/breakfast room, again an en suite) each with south facing dormers giving pleasant outlooks cellar to one side, providing an ideal wine store, which also houses over the mill stream and meadows. floored in travertine with extensive kitchen units and a central island. the underside of the pit wheel. At the other end of this large, nearly The Mill • Shepreth • Royston • Cambridgeshire • SG8 6QG Gross Internal Floor Area (Approx): 346.8 Sq M / 3734 Sq Ft (Excludes Garage & Includes Annexe) For Identification only - Not to scale The Annex Outside In addition, there is a 1 To the front of the building there is ample parking for a number of bedroom self-contained cars and a single garage which also houses the central heating system. flat/annex, situated To the left hand side is the mill stream which passes under the nearby over the kitchen, utility, single track bridge on the village road. An area of planting beyond this study & garage, with marks the edge of the plot which runs alongside the track leading into split level sitting/kitchen the adjacent Mill House. To the right hand side is a public foot path and independent stair which leads into the meadowland to the rear of the house. access to the rear. This The rear garden is south facing, partly laid to lawn with a large paved also inter-connects with terrace and a slightly raised decked area adjacent to the mill stream the landing of the main which provides varied areas for outside dining. There is a mature house, so could provide pollarded “White Beam” tree, flower borders, raised vegetable beds, additional overflow soft-fruit bushes and trees and a timber garden shed. A decked pathway accommodation if leads over the mill stream to a gated storage area beyond the end of the required. mill building. GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS Agents Notes Some of the external photographs were taken from the adjacent mill stream which is not within the title to the property. Local Authority South Cambridgeshire District Council Services Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected. Gas fired radiator central heating and part underfloor heating (zoned), cat 5 cabling. Outgoings Council Tax Band G 2015-2016 £2622.00 Directions From Cambridge proceed south on the Trumpington Road crossing Junction 11 of the M11. Continue through Harston, past Foxton and shortly after the left turn to Foxton there is a crossroads. Turn right to Shepreth and proceed into the village and the property will be found on the left hand side after the small single track bridge. Viewing Important Notice Savills and their client give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, Strictly by prior appointment with the sole agents 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 Savills (UK) Ltd. 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 has not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Photographs taken May 2015 by Justin Paget Photography Ltd. Details prepared May 2015 by Kingfisher Print. 15/05/18 AA Print and Design. 01803 867087 Kingfisher .
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