Charming period cottage with south facing garden, parking and cart lodge

Description

Lime Cottage is a charming property situated in a Conservation area near the Church in the heart of this desirable south Cambridgeshire village. The village is well located for access to Cambridge (approx. 8 miles) and London, with a mainline train station in the market town of Royston (approximately 7.4 miles) that offers services into London Kings Cross from 39 minutes. The house itself is located opposite a path to a SSSI Hillside Nature reserve with hiking trails leading on to the Wimpole Hall Estate.

Of lime rendered elevations beneath a slate roof, the property was originally a pair (no’s 4 and 6) which were merged in 2002. The cottage is link detached to the neighbouring house (by the utility room) and has delightful, versatile accommodation to suit a variety of needs. The front door leads to the dining (or second sitting) room with an (unused) fireplace and access to the library/study area beyond with two staircases - one each side, glazed doors to the kitchen/dining room and access to the sitting room - a cosy room fitted with a multifuel burner. To the rear of the house is the super kitchen/dining/family room which has space for both a dining table and sofa. Having a southerly aspect, it is a lovely light room with windows and a part glazed door to the garden and is fitted with a range of units, with appliances including a cooker, a fridge/freezer and a fitted dishwasher. The adjacent utility/boot room has convenient access to the garden together with storage space and a washing machine whilst a bathroom fitted with both a bath and shower completes the ground floor accommodation.

The two staircases allow for independent access to all first floor rooms and here there are three double bedrooms, two to the front with wardrobes and the third to the rear with an airing cupboard. This and the main bedroom both have access to the spacious family bathroom with oval bath.

The rear south facing garden was designed for low maintenance whilst providing a variety of interest and colour particularly throughout the spring and summer months.

To the far side is a gravelled drive with parking space and a detached cart lodge with secure garden store/workshop overlooking the garden.

Location

Lime Cottage is located in the popular, highly sought-after village of Orwell, situated approximately 8 miles south-west from Cambridge and 7.4 miles from Royston.

There are various walking and cycling paths from Orwell through woodlands that lead straight to Wimpole Hall Estate, a National Trust house with 3,000 acres of parkland and farmland.

The nearest stations can be found in Shepreth (approximately 3.5 miles) with regular services into London Kings Cross from 58 minutes and into Cambridge from 12 minutes.
For the road commuter, Orwell is well placed for the A10, which in turn gives further access to the M11 and to the south, the M25 and London.

Local amenities include a village primary school, hairdressers, village store & post office and pub/restaurant. There are additional facilities in Royston, including a market that takes place every Wednesday and Saturday.

Well placed for highly-regarded Comberton Village College, Bassingbourn Village College and schools on the west and south sides of the city including Kings College School, St Johns, The Perse, St Faith's and The Leys.

There are further recreational and cultural activities in the famous University city of Cambridge.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,625 sq ft



Additional Info

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