The Old Post Office, 4 West Wratting Road, Balsham CB21 4DX

rah.co.uk 01223 323130 AN ATTRACTIVE GRADE II LISTED DETACHED PERIOD COTTAGE WITH A SEPARATE BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED TWO STOREY ANNEXE AND A BARN.

Entrance hall • sitting room • dining room • kitchen • utility room • cloakroom • three double bedrooms • family bathroom • open plan detached annexe with first floor bedroom • range of period features • driveway parking • south facing garden • barn.

This beautifully presented period cottage enjoys a wealth of character and has retained many of its period features including exposed beams, open studwork, traditional fireplaces and is being offered for sale with the benefit of a recently refitted detached annexe. The main reception rooms include a duel aspect sitting room with open cast iron fireplace and a large dining room with exposed timbers and an Inglenook fireplace with multi fuel stove. The kitchen has been refitted with a range of traditional units which include integrated appliances and a butler sink. To the north east of the property there is also an attached unconverted timber barn which could provide useful additional accommodation and currently has two workshops/storage areas and WC. Upstairs there is a useful study area on the large landing. Three double bedrooms including master with walk in wardrobe and a spacious family bathroom with a freestanding claw foot bath and double shower unit.

The adjacent detached annexe was refitted in 2010 and offers excellent and versatile additional accommodation. During the refurbishment care and attention was taken to allow the property to retain many of its period features, including a bread oven and copper. The open plan living space incorporates a high-quality kitchen with a range of integrated appliances, a dining area with brick fireplace and wood burning stove and a seating area with exposed flint wall. Vaulted ceilings and a bespoke staircase lead up into a spacious double bedroom with exposed timbers and views into the north garden.

The property sits gable end to the road with gardens to the north and south. The north garden is sheltered from the road by the detached annexe and incorporates a raised lawn area, gravel driveway parking and a small pond. The south garden is enclosed by a low-level wall and has a large range of mature trees and box hedging as well as a private seating area to the rear of the property.

Key Features Detached two storey annexe Driveway parking Private rear gardens Unconverted barn offering scope for additional accommodation 2 Open Fireplaces and range of period features

Location Balsham is a sought after village, close to the M11 and business parks, with an attractive blend of period and modern properties and an excellent range of local amenities, lying about 10 miles south east of Cambridge. The village has a local post office/general store, church, two pubs, recreation ground with bowls club and a play area. There is a primary school in the village. The nearby village of Linton has numerous additional facilities including a highly respected village college and doctors surgery. The property is situated at the western end of the village on the south side of the road.

GENERAL INFORMATION Tenure - Freehold

SERVICES STATUTORY AUTHORITIES Mains drainage, water and electricity are connected South Cambridgeshire District Council to the property. Oil fired heating Cambridgeshire County Council

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS VIEWING Unless specifically mentioned in these particulars Strictly by appointment through the all fixtures and fittings are expressly excluded from vendor’s sole agents the sale of the freehold interest Redmayne Arnold and Harris

7 Dukes Court, 54-64 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8DZ These sales particulars do not constitute, nor constitute any part of, an offer or contract. If there is any matter which is of particular importance to you or if you wish to make an appointment to view please contact our office prior to undertaking travel. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings.