The Old Fox and Hounds is a truly fantastic early Georgian property and was formerly used as a Public House which ceased trading in 1926, with the other part of the property previously being a bakery. So, as I am sure you can imagine, this property boasts a wealth of period features, from exposed beams and inglenook fireplaces to brick and timber flooring. With the current vendors stating that "it has been a privilege to live in this beautiful home for so many years".

The Accommodation itself offers an impressive 3427sq ft, and comprises of a Cellar, with the ground floor offering a large Entrance Hall, Sitting Room, Family/Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Laundry Room, and Shower Room, with all 4 bedrooms and the Family Shower Room to the First Floor. Not forgetting the property additionally boasts its own self-contained Home office which could also be comfortably be utilised as an annexe for a relative or friend. This comprising of two rooms with en-suite and an open plan kitchen.This vendors are also extending the drive which currently has room for two cars to park off road, to allow room for three to four vehicles with a delightful part-walled, part-fenced garden to the rear, with a spacious paved patio area perfect for entertaining and al fresco dining and an array of mature trees and shrubs.

Little Downham lies 2 miles from Ely and 17 miles from Cambridge and offers a good range of facilities including two Public Houses, a Village Store, a Fish & Chip Shop, a Post Office, Hairdressers, and a Petrol Station. With schooling being provided by both Downham Feoffees Primary Academy and Busy Fingers Pre-School, both of which were rated Good by Ofsted in their last inspection.

The Village is also well served by the Little Downham Village Hall running regular activities such as Rainbows/Guides, Pilates, Over 50s Clubs, Bingo, a Youth Theatre Group; as well as the opportunity to hire the venue privately using their easy online booking system which is perfect for parties and get-togethers.

The City of Ely, approximately 2 miles north of Little Downham, is home to one of the most important Cathedrals in England. Dominating the skyline with its stunning architectural design and origins tracing back to AD 673. The city has a lot more to offer than its abundance of history, however, with numerous shopping facilities, local parks, schooling, an attractive riverside with its own nature reserve, famous tea rooms, and an arts centre. Ely also has excellent rail links to Cambridge, Peterborough, Stansted Airport, London (Kings Cross and Liverpool Street), and further afield. For walkers and ramblers the City is approximately a 35 - 40 minute walk away from the house via the main road or just 30 minutes across the picturesque countryside.

Upon entering the property, you are immediately met by a breathtaking Brick Inglenook Fireplace with a quaint, circular multi-fuel stove that was reclaimed from a former railway signal box. This space also boasts double height ceilings with exposed timber and Quarry Tiled Flooring; and provides access to the oak staircase which leads to the first-floor galleried landing as well as the Cellar, Sitting Room, Family/Dining Room, and Kitchen/Breakfast Room.

The Cellar in this home was formerly used to service the pub and is currently used for wine storage and has a power supply.

The Sitting Room is a very spacious room, with dual aspect offering 3 sets of French Doors leading to the rear garden as well as a further two windows to the front offering an abundance of natural light. The room has a large brick inglenook fireplace with inset multi-fuel stove and historic exposed beams.

The Family/Dining Room is a fantastic space with a dual aspect and has exposed timber flooring and beams with another Brick Inglenook Fireplace and a Multi-Fuel Stove.

The Kitchen/Breakfast Room, accessed via both the Family/Dining Room and Entrance Hall, offers stunning exposed brick flooring throughout with an extensive range of high-quality, hand-crafted wall and base units offering an array of storage, as well as an integrated double Oven, a 5-Ring Gas Hob with extractor unit above, and a shelved pantry for all your additional storage needs.

From the Kitchen, you then have access to the Laundry Room, which is a large multi-purpose space. Boasting Quarry Tiled Flooring as well as a further range of wall-mounted units, a Butler Sink, and built-in cupboards. This room then provides access to the driveway and rear garden as well as the downstairs shower room, comprising of a Shower Cubicle, Low-Level W/C, and wash hand basin, with a continuation of Quarry Tiled Flooring.

On the first floor, you are met with an excellent galleried landing, with an array of exposed beams, providing access to all four bedrooms and the upstairs Shower Room, as well as the Airing Cupboard housing the Hot Water Cylinder and shelving for storage needs.

The large Master Bedroom in this home is a special place and has just about everything you could dream of in an England Character Cottage, featuring an exposed Brick Chimney Breast with a previously used Inglenook Fireplace recess, although currently being used to lovingly house a chest of drawers, Timber flooring throughout and truly breathtaking exposed beams. It also has a large walk-in wardrobe which could be converted into an en-suite bathroom.

The other three Bedrooms in this home all offer spacious double bedrooms with carpet throughout and an array of natural light and versatile living possibilities. With the upstairs Shower Room comprising of a Shower Cubicle, Low-Level W/C, and wash hand basin, with further hardwood flooring and fully tiled walls.

Externally, this property boasts a brick-paved driveway, accessed via Eagles Lane, which will soon be able to park up to four vehicles.. This then leads you to a side gated access into its lovely garden, which offers a good-sized paved and brick terrace, with an additional area laid to lawn as well as a variety of established shrubs, bushes, and an ornamental pond.

An exceptional addition to this home however is the one-bedroom Self-Contained Annexe, accessed independently from Main, or as a Home Office accessed both via the Street or via the rear garden. This quaint space, which was once the stables of the pub, provides excellent additional accommodation to the main house and would make the ideal arrangement for a relative or friend to live independently. This space comprises of an open plan Kitchen with a Sitting Room/or Home Office with a double Bedroom and an En-suite Shower Room with a low-level W/C, pedestal wash basin, shower cubicle, and heated towel rail, all of which could be simply reworked to suit either a home office/business.

Tenure: Freehold