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Sell New Living are delighted to bring to the market The Old Cottage, which is a deceptively spacious charming Grade II listed property. The property was formerly two labourers cottages, which overtime has now become one fabulous spacious two double bedroom home, full of character and history with a South Easterly facing garden . The Old Cottage is located in the desirable Cambridgeshire village of Boxworth and is under 10 miles to the North West of the world renowned city of Cambridge. The property has been taken in part exchange and is to be offered for sale with no forward chain, viewing is highly recommended to appreciate its charm and character.
Step inside
Entrance via front door into kitchen/dining room, with opening into hallway area, cupboard housing fuse board and meter . The magical living room offers a working feature fireplace and staircase leading to guest bedroom. There are windows to front and back with a glass door leading onto the patio area, making this room light and airy.
Off the kitchen is a door to an inner hallway with wooden stairs leading to the first floor landing area and bedroom accommodation. Under the stairs is a storage area and plumbing for a washing machine. The re-modelled three piece main bathroom with window, offers a freestanding claw foot roll-top bath and stylish fittings. The re is a lean-to conservatory located on the other side of the inner hallway, with a step up stable to the door opening onto the side aspect, ideal for dropping off the shopping, and double wooden doors opening onto the patio area and rear garden. This room houses the Grant oil boiler and the room is used all year around.
The kitchen
The cottage style kitchen benefits from a beautiful aga cooker which is the centre point of the room. There is a range of low-level wooden cupboards, draws, tiled worktops and space for a freestanding fridge freezer. The kitchen is finished off with tiled floor and windows to front and rear, making this room very light and Airey.
Upstairs is a roomy landing area which is currently used as a home study with striking vaulted ceilings and exposed beams.
Door into master bedroom which offers a window to the front aspect, built in wardrobes and door to re-fitted three-piece ensuite . The en-suite includes a walk-in shower cubicle with electric power shower, WC, vanity sink and a wall mounted electric heater. Door into the inner hallway area which is currently being utilised as an additional storage area and leads to the guest bedroom which offers window to the front aspect. Door to airing cupboard housing water tank and stairs leading down into the living room. These stairs are here as originally these were two labourer cottages.
The property benefits from a newly fitted oil tank and Grant boiler and the aga stove which has been recently serviced. Furthermore, the thatch has been relayed this summer with the property offering many character features and exposed beam works throughout the eternity of the property. There is still lots of potential for the new buyer to add their own stamp and to improve this home even further.
Step outside
The front garden is mainly laid lawn with shrub borders, a path and steps leading down into the entrance door.
The south easterly rear garden offers a spacious patio area with water tap and steps leading up onto the mainly laid to lawn garden with patio area for dining and BBQ. The recently updated and fitted 1000 litre oil tank is fitted behind a fire screen and services the house. The garden offers a variety of mature trees and shrubs. To the rear of the garden are two timber sheds and a gate enclosed by timber fencing. The parking area is located to the rear of the property and comfortably fits 2 to 3 vehicles. Access to the parking area is down a shared driveway area servicing the five cottages and White grove house.
We've been informed by the seller that there is no charge associated with this shared drive.
Location
The Old Cottage is located on the High Street, the village is a small largely residential village surrounded by Cambridgeshire countryside. This home would suit different types of buyers as it offers so much and with countryside walks and dog walks to enjoy, a great pub, easy access to main roads and transport links there is something to benefit everyone.
Boxworth village hall offers the community opportunities to meet each other and offers varying weekly fitness classes such as yoga. The community also enjoys a local Church of England church which offers regular services and there are many local groups to get involved with such as hiking and cycling as well as dog walking.
Amenities can be reached at the local Boxworth services, only a few minutes drive away and the train stations in under 15 minutes. Sunday roasts at the fabulous local village pub (The Golden Ball) The current owners personally recommend, and even offer accommodation should you require extra space to accommodate friends and family should you need it. Transport links are excellent with links by road and rail connecting you to st. Neots, Cambridge and London to name a few. For families, the local village schools are Ofsted rated outstanding and the school bus stop is a stone's throw from the property.
Boxworth village is approximately eight miles to the northwest of the world-renowned city of Cambridge and less than 15 miles to Addenbrookes Hospital which is one of the leading hospitals in the world.
The near by city of Cambridge boasts a lively arts and culture scene, with multiple museums and theatres, and by hosting regular music, craft and storytelling festivals throughout the year. The city enjoys a thriving High Street, with plenty of national chain and boutique shops, restaurants and cafes, and the city's excellent road and rail links connect the region to London, with fast services from Cambridge Station taking as little as one hour to London's Kings Cross Station. Cambridge and the surrounding villages are highly sought after for their excellent private and state schooling provision, with Cambridge's Perse Foundation schools regularly ranking within the top ten for independent schools in the country. The catchment schools for the property are both highly regarded, with the secondary school judged by Ofsted to be "outstanding" before its recent conversion to academy status.
Distances quoted are all approximate:
Cambridge - 10 Miles London - 70 Miles
Stansted Airport - 34 Miles St. Neots Train Station - X Miles
Barhill - 5 Miles Huntingdon - 10 Miles
Huntingdon - 10 Miles Addenbrookes Hospital - 15 Miles
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- Charming deceptively, spacious two bedroom, Grade II listed Cottage
- Located in desirable Cambridgeshire village of Boxworth
- Located 10 Miles from Cambridge and 15 miles from Addenbrookes hospital
- Spacious character living room with open fireplace fire
- Kitchen dining room with aga cooker with views across garden
- Two double bedrooms with master bedroom, benefiting from refitted ensuite
- Downstairs refitted and modelled bathroom With three standing bath.
- Parking bay located to the rear for 2 to 3 vehicles. Potential to increase into
- South Easterly facing well stocked rear garden with patio area and storage sheds