The Old School Grantchester • Cambridge • CB3 9NF

The Old School High Street • Grantchester • Cambridge • CB3 9NF

Converted former Victorian village school with versatile accommodation and delightful landscaped gardens.

370 sq ft comprising: Entrance hall • Former school room providing ample sitting and dining space Breakfast room • Kitchen • Utility room • Cloaks Additional ground floor accommodation/potential annexe with study/family room and reception room/bedroom 5 with en suite bathroom Side entrance hall (formerly a kitchen).

Master bedroom with en suite shower room and adjoining bathroom (with scope to re-configure), 3 further bedrooms (1 small en suite shower) • Family bathroom.

Gravelled parking area with space for several cars Attached garage • Attractive landscaped gardens.

In all 0.25 of an acre

Savills Cambridge Unex House, 132-134 Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 8PA Contact: James Barnett BA (Hons) MRICS [email protected] 01223 347 147 www.savills.co.uk Situation The Old School occupies a fine position in the heart of Grantchester, a picturesque and world-famous village which is widely recognised as the most sought-after of Cambridge’s necklace villages. The village is separated from the city by Grantchester Meadows, with very fine walks alongside the River Cam. Local amenities include the picturesque Parish Church with its 14th Century tower, the village hall, 4 public houses/restaurants and The Orchard Tea Garden. The large open-air section of the latter, popular establishment is particularly glorious in the spring and summer. It dates from 1897 and claims that more famous people have taken tea there than anywhere else in the world. Two famous English poets, Lord Byron and Rupert Brooke, were closely associated with Grantchester; currently it has become even better known from the photography throughout the highly successful television mystery series, “Grantchester” which is set therein. The village is well placed for access to many of Cambridge’s leading schools including St John’s and King’s College schools in Grange Road and The Perse, St Faiths and The Leys School in nearby Trumpington Road. The University city of Cambridge provides an attractive combination of ancient and modern buildings and roads as well as being a major centre of ‘high-tech’ industry with many University research and development laboratories there, plus the internationally renowned Cambridge Science Park and other such scientific/commercial enterprises. Commuters are well served with a mainline railway station 2.5 miles away providing frequent services to London’s Kings Cross and Liverpool Street stations in approximately 52 minutes and 68 minutes respectively. By road, the M11 (Junction 12) 1.2 miles away provides fast access to Stansted Airport and to the London area. Construction of a second new station to the north of the City is under construction and expected to complete in 2016 for faster railway access to other important centres. Description The Old School dates from 1865, built with brick elevations (which was re-fitted 10 or so years ago) with a good range The stairs lead from the old school room with a vaulted under tiled rooves. It was skilfully and thoughtfully of base and wall units with central island, granite worktops, ceiling above and a deep side window floods the stairs with converted to a private home in 1985 for the present vendors integrated appliances including double oven, 4 ring hob, a natural light. The spacious landing leads via a vaulted arch and their family, with alterations and improvements 2 ring hob with extractor fan above, dishwasher, space for a to the master suite. This space is configured as a bathroom, sympathetically undertaken to preserve its character and fridge/freezer and double doors to the garden. separate shower room and bedroom with extensive charms. wardrobes at the moment, but could perhaps be re-designed With lofty ceilings, exposed timbers and deep windows, the There is also sufficient space for an independent ground to create a larger bedroom, dressing room and shower room versatile accommodation provides larger than expected floor annexe – with sitting room, bedroom with en-suite and if preferred. There are three further bedrooms on this floor, ground floor accommodation. The former school room potential kitchen (with underfloor heating), if required. one having a small en suite shower room, and another with benefits from a working fireplace with adjustable safety Alternatively, these rooms could perhaps be used as a a deep raised platform which provides a useful storage space screen and offers ample space for both sitting and dining. second sitting room, 5th bedroom with en suite and a small or could perhaps become a raised sleeping area for the There is a separate dining/breakfast room and kitchen study. younger generation, and a family bathroom. Approximate Gross Internal Area 285.2 sq m / 3070 sq ft (Excludes restricted head height & includes garage)

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Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright 2015. All rights reserved. Licence number 100022432. Plotted Scale - 1:750 Outside To the front of the house is a wide gravelled drive behind a brick property, oil fired central heating. The present heating system wall which is bordered by well-stocked flower and shrub beds and was newly installed in 2001. leads to the garage with bi-folding timber doors to the front and double doors to the rear. The landscaped rear garden by Philippa Outgoings Pearson (a garden designer with RHS medal recognition of her Council Tax Band G show gardens), is a particularly fine feature of the property. The Amount payable 2014/15 £2,625.84 large lawn is bordered by well-stocked flower and shrub beds and is well screened by established shrubs, bushes and trees creating Local Authority South Cambridgeshire District Council a high level of privacy. We understand from the vendors that the garden works well for family games of badminton. It is bounded Directions by three small paved terraces and a delightful kitchen garden with From London, proceed north on the M11 to Junction 12. Head boxed vegetable, herb and fruit beds. towards Cambridge and at the second roundabout take the The site extends to approximately 0.25 acres. turning to Grantchester. At the T-junction, opposite The Rupert Brooke, turn right and The Old School will be found on the left GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS hand side after about 150 metres. Services Viewing Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected to the Strictly by prior appointment with the sole agents Savills.

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, 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 has not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers

must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Photographs taken February 2015. Details prepared February 2015. Kingfisher Print and D esign. 01803 867087