5 bedroom detached house

Well proportioned detached, skilfully extended and modernised property with delightful private gardens.

Description

Fendon Close is a detached property, originally dating back to the mid 1950s and believed to be designed by noted architect David Ellis. Of particular note is that the property was built for one of our seller’s grandparents and this is the first time that the property has been available for sale.

The property, which extends to approximately 2,700 sq ft was subject to a major refurbishment program overseen by Bland, Brown and Cole architects of Cambridge in recent years which includes the replacement of all windows with hard wood iroko double glazed window frames. The property extension includes a large family room to the right hand side which is part vaulted and has a triple aspect for panoramic garden views which includes a wide bay window along with a feature stove and original exposed brick chimney breast. The kitchen and dining room are open plan, the kitchen has been re-fitted with bespoke solid timber cabinetry with ample cupboards and deep drawers along with a large oak counter with breakfast bar for at least four people.

The dining area has the original open tread staircase with typical 1950s balustrade which is a particular feature the sellers were keen to retain. There is a large glazed garden room which is vaulted and has hardwood bi-folding doors leading into the garden. To the left hand side, there is a secondary hall which leads to a gym/hobbies/craft room which has a ceramic basin, whilst beyond is a large double ground floor bedroom with wide bay window and is vaulted. Beyond, is a further room, currently used as a workshop, accessed from the garden but built to the same specification as the extension so could be reconfigured within the house or perhaps a delightful home office for those now working from home. The ground floor has a combination of black slate and attractive hardwood parquet flooring throughout.

The first floor landing has wood strip flooring and a dual aspect with a glazed door leading to a fantastic balcony, nestled in amongst a tall pine tree with hardwood floor and glass enclosure with ample space for eating out and enjoying the garden below. There are four double bedrooms, all of which have wide windows which allow for plentiful light and one of the bedrooms has a wide bay overlooking the rear gardens and all have wood strip flooring. There is a modern family bathroom and further shower room, similarly styled with quarry tiled floors, Carrera marble counters, wall hung WC and the bathroom has a shower over along with a mirrored wall.

The accommodation, which includes a utility room, and also a separate access to the gym/hobbies/craft room which could be used to create a consulting area, ‘teenagers den’ or annexe, along with large boot/cloaks room can be seen in greater detail on the attached floor plans.

The house is set at the far end of Fendon Close, beyond a small grassed circular island. There is a tandem gravelled driveway providing parking for several vehicles. The garden is mainly lawned with tall mature pine and yew trees and paved pathways. The rear garden is particularly wide and very private. Fully enclosed and again, mostly lawned, the garden has a wide paved terrace, ideal for eating out and entertaining, along with a ‘wild’ area to the far left for compost/fire pit etc, along with covered bike store.

A large timber outbuilding/summer house is situated along the rear boundary which has a covered veranda and could make a great home office or studio for those now working from home.

Location

• Situated close to Addenbrookes Hospital and Bio Medical Campus
• Cambridge city centre 2 miles distant with extensive shopping facilities
• Schools for all age groups in state and independent sectors available in Cambridge
• Cambridge railway station 1.75 miles distant with services to London from 50 minutes

Square Footage: 2,700 sq ft