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The Manor House, 22 High Ditch Road, Fen Ditton 2 the Manor House, 22 High Ditch Road, Fen Ditton, Cambridge, CB5 8TE The Manor House, 22 High Ditch Road, Fen Ditton 2 The Manor House, 22 High Ditch Road, Fen Ditton, Cambridge, CB5 8TE An imposing 17th century Manor House of considerable charm and character with a self- contained annexe and established gardens of about two thirds of an acre, situated in this most attractive village on the outskirts of Cambridge. Cambridge City Centre 3 miles, A14 1 mile, Waterbeach Railway Station (King's Cross and Liverpool Street lines) 4 miles, Cambridge Science Park 2 miles (distances are approximate). Gross Internal Floor Area: 3,510 sq ft (326 sq m) plus annexe 425 sq ft (40 sq m) Ground Floor: Entrance Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Hall, Family Room, Snug, Home Office, Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Cloakroom, Guest Room/Bedroom 6, access to Cellars. First Floor: Galleried Landing, Master Bedroom with adjoining Den, 4 further Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms. Stonecross Outside: Double Garage, Open Fronted Cart Lodge, Workshop, Studio/Gym. Trumpington High Street Cambridge CB2 9SU Self-contained Annexe: Entrance Hall, Shower Room, Kitchen, Sitting Room, Bedroom. t: 01223 841842 e: [email protected] Wonderful Established Gardens of about 0.68 of an acre (0.275 hectares). f: 01223 840721 bidwells.co.uk Please read Important Notice on the floor plan page Particulars of Sale Situation Description Fen Ditton is an attractive village lying on the Dating from the early 17th century, The Manor In short, The Manor House provides a rare eastern banks of the River Cam. The majority House is Grade II listed and has a detailed opportunity to acquire a fine period property of of the village, which is intersected by Ditton reference in the Royal Commission for Historic considerable charm and character with Lane/Horningsea Road, lies within a Monuments -North-East Cambridgeshire Volume extensive and versatile accommodation together Conservation Area and local facilities include a II (1972). Constructed with a timber framework with an excellent self-contained 1 bedroom primary school, post office/shop, public houses, under a tiled roof, the northern elevation is annexe and large established gardens. a fine 13th century church and a recreation partly jettied and finished with plaster and the ground. The stretch of the River Cam alongside other elevations are brick cased. the village is well known in "Bumps Week", when rowing eights from Cambridge colleges compete against each other. Cambridge city centre is within about 3 miles and provides an attractive combination of ancient and modern buildings, colleges and winding lanes together with extensive shopping and cultural facilities. The city 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. Road and rail communications are good with the nearby A14 providing access to the coastal ports to the east and the M11, Stansted Airport and London to the south. There is also a mainline railway station at Waterbeach providing services to London's King's Cross and Liverpool Street. Particulars of Sale Outside Features of particular note include:- * Grand Galleried Landing with heavily timbered vaulted ceiling, which has The property is approached through * Gross Internal Floor Area, excluding previously been used as a bedroom or electronically operated entrance gates which Cellars extending to an impressive provides an ideal seating area for lead to a large block paved courtyard to the 3,510 sq ft (326 sq m) plus 425 sq ft reading/relaxing. east of the house providing parking space for (40 sq m) self-contained Annexe. several vehicles and access to a traditionally * Charming Master Bedroom with part designed Garage Block with part timber clad * Triple aspect Drawing Room with timber timber panelled walls, timber floor, and part brick elevations under a pantiled roof panelled doors, brick fireplace with inset exposed timbers, fireplace with tiled comprising:- wood burning stove, exposed timber floor surround and adjoining Den providing Double Garage 19' 9" x 18' 4" (6.01m x and glazed doors to garden. potential for conversion to an En Suite 5.60m) with power, light and double timber Bathroom. doors to front. * Impressive Dining Hall with quarry tiled floor, part timber panelled walls, exposed * Excellent self-contained Annexe ideal for Adjacent Open Fronted Cart Lodge 15' 6" x timbers, fireplace with hand-painted dependent relatives, guests, or letting 15' (4.72m x 4.56m) with connecting door to:- decorative tiling, and built-in cupboard to purposes. alcove. Workshop 19' 10" x 14' 4" (6.04m x 4.38m) with power, light and staircase to:- * 2 further Reception Rooms comprising spacious 19' 2" x 13' 5" (5.54m x 4.08m) Studio/Gym 30' 5" x 14' 3" overall (9.26m x dual aspect Family Room and delightful 4.34m) with power and light. Snug with impressive inglenook fireplace, quarry tiled floor, exposed The Gardens timbers, wall safe and hand carved Dutch dresser (believed to date from 1670) with Areas of lawn and well stocked flower and shrub Victorian top. beds to the front of the house are partly enclosed by brick walling, which features a long * Kitchen with range of matching cabinets, former water trough planted with spring and granite work surfaces, shelved Larder, summer flowers. The trough leans towards a brick floor, electric Aga and Brittania gas mounting block positioned on the grass verge. range with double oven and 6 gas burners with extractor hood over. The rear garden is divided into formal and * Gas fired central heating. informal areas have a predominantly southerly aspect and are a particularly fine feature of the property. Particulars of Sale The area immediately to the south and west of Tenure and Possession Enquiries to: Chris Carey the house comprises areas of hard and soft landscaping with Terraces, Ornamental Pond, The property is for sale freehold with vacant Health and Safety Greenhouse, well stocked flower and shrub possession on completion. beds, circular box hedging and a large expanse In the interest of Health and Safety, please ensure of lawn with a variety of well stocked flower Viewing that you take due care when inspecting any property. beds and borders. An informal area of garden beyond of almost a third of an acre is enclosed By prior telephone appointment with Bidwells by trees and fencing and is mainly laid to lawn t: 01223 841842. providing an ideal play area for children. In all the property comprises 0.68 of an acre (0.275 hectares). Local Authority: South Cambridgeshire District Council – t: 03450 450 064 Outgoings The Manor House Council Tax Band: G Council Tax Payable 2014/15: £2,591.59 The Annexe Council Tax Band: B Council Tax Payable 2014/15: £1,209.41 Services: All mains services are connected to the property. Fixtures and Fittings All items normally designated as tenant's fixtures and fittings including fitted carpets, curtains and light fittings, are expressly excluded from the sale. However, certain items may be available by separate negotiation. 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 Ground Floor Plans 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. 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 Printed by Ravensworth Digital 0870 112 5306 11 .
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