Rushing Wells, Burrs Lane, Barkway 2 Rushing Wells, Burrs Lane, Barkway, Hertfordshire, SG8 8EL A substantial Victorian house with excellent, versatile accommodation, situated in a wonderful position on the edge of this charming village adjoining open countryside within gardens and grounds of about 2.59 acres. Cambridge 15 miles, Royston (fast train to King's Cross 38 minutes) 4 miles, A10 2 miles, M11 (Junction 10) 9 miles, A1 and Baldock 14 miles (distances and time are approximate). Gross Internal Floor Area: 4,226 sq ft (393 sq m). Ground Floor: Reception Hall, Drawing Room, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Study, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Wet Room, Laundry/Boot Room, Living Room, Games Room/Bedroom, Studio/Potential Kitchen with Mezzanine, access to Cellar. First Floor: 5 Bedrooms, 3 Bath/Shower Rooms (1 En Suite). Stonecross Outside: Extensive Gravelled Parking Area, Stable Block, Tack Room/Gym, 2 Post and Rail Fenced Trumpington High Street Paddocks, Established Gardens. Cambridge CB2 9SU t: 01223 841842 In all the property comprises 2.59 acres (1.050 hectares). e: [email protected] f: 01223 840721 Please read Important Notice on the floor plan page. bidwells.co.uk Particulars of Sale Location The property has been significantly altered and The beautifully presented accommodation is extended over the years to create an arranged over two floors. Facing south and/or Barkway is an attractive village with many fine exceptional family house which successfully east, the principal reception rooms and period properties, public house, primary school, combines the convenience of modern living with bedrooms benefit from a light and airy feel play group and church. The market town of the character and original features of this throughout. Royston lies just 4 miles to the west and distinctive period building. provides a more extensive range of shopping facilities, schools catering for all ages and an 18 hole golf course. The nearby University city of Cambridge is an important centre in the "high-tech" industry with the internationally renowned Cambridge Science Park. The city also offers extensive cultural and shopping facilities together with an outstanding choice of private schools on the south and west sides of the city. For the commuter there is a mainline railway station at Royston providing services to London's King's Cross in about 38 minutes or at Bishop's Stortford (about 15 miles) with services to Liverpool Street in about 44 minutes. Situation Rushing Wells is delightfully situated amongst undulating countryside on the south-eastern side of the village, bordering the River Quin, with wonderful, open views to the south and east. Description Believed to date from 1883, Rushing Wells is a classical Victorian house constructed of red brick elevations with attractive diaper work in English bond under a slate roof. Particulars of Sale Features of particular note include:- De Dietrich double oven and Bosch * 5 Double Bedrooms, all enjoying open dishwasher. Island unit with further views, and 2 Bath/Shower Rooms * Well proportioned accommodation, cabinets and drawers, granite work (1 En Suite). suitable for a variety of family needs, surface, De Dietrich induction hob and extending to an impressive 4,226 sq ft hot plate with extractor fan over, large * Grand Family Bathroom 14' x 10' 10" (393 sq m). lantern light and bi-folding doors with (4.27m x 3.30m) with cast iron roll top integrated blinds to side Terrace. bath with claw feet, pedestal hand basin, * High ceilings, deep skirtings, panelled WC, separate shower cubicle, cast iron doors, fireplaces and large sash fireplace and oak floor. windows. Hand-crafted double glazed windows with original shutters to the Drawing Room, Sitting Room, Study, Dining Room and Laundry/Boot Room. * Impressive Reception Hall with Minton geometric tiled floor, staircase to spacious Galleried Landing and stone steps to excellent Cellar with good ceiling height. * Dual aspect Drawing Room with bay window to front, open fireplace with tiled hearth and marble surround, base level cabinets and display shelving to alcoves. * 2 further Reception Rooms comprising spacious Dining Room with open fireplace and Sitting Room with bay window to front aspect and fireplace with inset wood burning stove. * Superb Kitchen/Breakfast Room with range of matching base and wall cabinets, drawers and display shelving, granite work surfaces, gas fired Aga with separate Companion oven, free standing American style fridge/freezer, integrated Particulars of Sale * Extensive Boarded Attic providing A gravelled area to the rear provides parking for potential to create additional several vehicles and continues along the accommodation, subject to Building western elevation to a further parking area to Regulations Approval. the front of the house. * The Living Room, Games Room and An enclosed Courtyard off the laundry/boot Studio with Mezzanine offer potential to room leads to a Tack Room/Gym 13' 6" x 13' create a self-contained annexe of about 5" (4.11m x 4.08m). 616 sq ft (57 sq m) as shown outlined in red on the floor plan page. A Stable Yard to the south-west of the house Gardens and Grounds has power, water and lighting and includes a timber Stable Block containing 4 Stables The gardens lie predominantly to the east of the including a Double and Feed Room. house and include a large expanse of lawn, a variety of mature trees including willow and lime, a selection of fruit trees and various shrubs and bushes. * Gas fired central heating with pressurised hot water system. Outside Rushing Wells is set well back from the road and can be approached via Burrs Lane to the north of the house or alternatively, via a private road, off Nuthampstead Road, to the south. Particulars of Sale A deep brick Terrace adjoins the eastern Outgoings Directions elevation of the house and there are also 2 Garden Sheds. Council Tax Band: G From the A505, between Royston and Duxford, Council Tax Payable 2015/16: £2,658.67 take the B1368 and continue along this road, for Two post and rail fenced Paddocks lie directly approximately 5 miles passing through Barley to the south and are separated by a gravelled Services and Barkway, before taking the left hand turn driveway leading to a metal bridge over the signposted to Nuthampstead. Proceed along River Quin and the driveway giving access to Mains water, electricity and gas are connected to the this road for a third of a mile and at the small Nuthampstead Road. property. Drainage is via a klargester shared with bridge turn left (Quinbury Lane). After a further Oak Hall and The Byre. quarter of a mile Rushing Wells is then situated In all the property comprises 2.59 acres set back on the left hand side, accessed over a (1.050 hectares). Fixtures and Fittings metal bridge and through a five bar gate. Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way All items normally designated as tenant's fixtures and Energy Performance Certificate fittings including fitted carpets, curtains and light The two neighbouring properties (Oak Hall and fittings, are expressly excluded from the sale. The Byre) have a right of access over Burrs However, certain items may be available by separate Lane as shown coloured brown on the attached negotiation. plan and Rushing Wells has the benefit of a right of access over the private drive known as Tenure and Possession "Quinbury Lane" as shown hatched on the attached plan. The property is for sale freehold with vacant possession on completion. Footpath Viewing There is a public footpath which runs from the western field, over the parking area to the rear By prior telephone appointment with Bidwells of Rushing Wells and into the garden of The t: 01223 841842. Byre. Further details are available from Bidwells, on request. Enquiries to: Chris Carey Local Authority Health and Safety North Hertfordshire District Council – t: 01462 474000 In the interest of Health and Safety, please ensure that you take due care when inspecting any property. 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. Ground Floor Plans 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 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 .