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2 bedroom cottage
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- THATCHED COTTAGE DATING BACK TO PRE 1660
- GRADE II LISTED AND FULL OF CHARACTER
- POPULAR VILLAGE LOCATION
- TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS
- YARD WITH LOTS OF OFF ROAD PARKING
- NO UPWARD CHAIN
- GAS CENTRAL HEATING THROUGHOUT
- BARN WITH FULL PLANNING PERMISSION FOR CONVERSION AVAILABLE BY SEPARATE NEGOTIATION
This is your chance to purchase a unique and fascinating thatched property in the sought after village of Doddington in Cambridgeshire. The 'Round House' is believed to date back to around 1660 and is understood to have been built by dutchmen, employed to drain the Fens. It is believed to have once been a Toll House and was at one point owned by the church but came into private hands in 1935. The house was modernised and extended in 1949 and now comprises of a lounge, kitchen, bathroom and two double bedrooms. The property is grade II listed, full of character and history and available to the market for the next custodian to take over. The current owner has many examples of stories involving the property dating back over a number of years and all of his collected memorabilia, photos and news clippings will be included with the property when it sells. There is also a large barn at the rear of the property that is available by separate negotiation and this has been granted full planning permission to be converted into a separate 1 bedroom dwelling. It could also be used as a self contained annex, ancilliary accommodation for the main dwelling or as current use, as a workshop.
Please note that due to the unique and distinctive shape of the property and its rooms we have not included room sizes within our description. for those who are seriously interested in the property we would recommend a physical viewing to appreciate and understand the layout and size of the rooms.
Rooms
Lounge
A spacious room that is uniquely shaped, full of character and charm, with two mullioned gothic arched windows to the side and a feature fireplace with a living flame fitted gas fire. A door leads to the front entrance and a serving hatch goes through to the kitchen.
Kitchen
A compact yet fully functional kitchen with fitted base and wall units, space for a range cooker and a tiled floor. Two mullioned gothic arched windows to the side and a serving hatch through to the lounge.
Inner hall
The inner hall has a door to a storage cupboard plus a further door to a walk in pantry with shelving. Doors lead off the inner hall to the other main rooms.
Bathroom
The bathroom has a bath, wc and hand basin, tiled splashbacks and a window to the side.
Rear hall
The rear hallway gives access to the inner hall and to the bedrooms. There is a storage cupboard that houses the gas combi boiler. A door also leads to the rear entrance.
Bedroom 1
This is the main bedroom, a large double room that has a window to the side of the property
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2 is currently used as a craft/hobby room or office but is a good sized double bedroom with a window to the side of the property
Front Garden
The front garden surrounds the property and is mainly laid to lawn with some mature shrubs, bushes and trees set within.
Garden
There is an enclosed side garden that is mainly paved and has a seating area, brick barbecue and gated access to the front and rear of the property.
Yard
The rear yard will be separated in half and has ample off road parking space for a number of vehicles. There is a large barn that has been granted full planning permission to be converted into a detached 1 bedroom dwelling (planning reference F/YR21/0238/F) Behind the barn there is a further area of grass that would become the garden to the barn if converted. The barn has a multitude of uses including a workshop, potential annex, separate dwelling or ancilliary accommodation for the main home. The barn is available by separate negotiation if required, please contact me for more information.
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