*Guide Price: £550,000-£600,000*

Built in 1763, this 5-bedroom, Grade II listed, detached home is an exceptional opportunity to own a historic and charming residence in an idyllic location.

Situated on a no-through road within this popular village, the home features off-road parking, extensive accommodation throughout, and an impressive south-facing garden at approximately 1/3 of an acre (STMS).

Witcham is an attractive residential village situated approximately 5 miles west of Ely. Ely provides an excellent range of shopping facilities, schooling, sporting, and domestic facilities with a mainline rail service to London (approximately 70 miles) via Cambridge (16 miles).

As you enter the cottage from the outside, the character and charm of the cottage is immediately apparent and compelling. The ground floor, accentuated by wooden beams and a bricked, inglenook fireplace, offers ample and flexible living space. The Dining Room, upon which you enter, incorporates windows to the front and rear aspects and a door to the lovely, rear garden. With the central, brick fireplace with wood burning stove offering a stunning focal point to the room.

As you move to the left of the property, you enter the Sitting Room which is carpeted, and offers dual-aspect windows, bringing in both an abundance of natural light and wonderful garden views. As with the Dining Room, this room also features a brick fireplace with wood burning stove and makes for a delightfully cosy room to gather with family and friends.

The exceptional living space of the ground floor then extends towards the Kitchen through the Family Room. With built-in cupboards and storage, as well as multiple windows, this bright corner room offers adaptable living and could even be utilised as a Study, Playroom or additional Sitting Room. Beyond this space is the inner hall with fitted storage, W/C, and Utility area, of which contains wall and base storage units, and space and plumbing for a Washing Machine.

The Kitchen is a quintessential cottage kitchen, with wooden beams running the length of the room and enticing views of the splendid garden outside. It is fitted with farmhouse-style timber storage units and drawers with complementary stone worktops, a butler sink, a gas-fired AGA, an integrated Fridge Freezer, and space for further white goods. The kitchen also offers rear entry from the garden.

The first floor offers 5 Bedrooms and includes both a Family Bathroom with a separate Shower Room. The rooms are all of good proportion and are carpeted, with ample light and space. The range and space of accommodation are generous and would suit nearly any family.

The property sits on the road with prominence and charm and is an excellent example of an 18th-century cottage. Double gates to the left-hand side of the property lead to a most delightful south-facing rear garden measuring approximately 1/3 of an acre (STMS).

The garden itself offers an excellent level of privacy as it is well-screened by mature hedging and trees. It is made up of different sections with the initial area of the garden adjoining the house being a combination of lawn, patio, and a seating area - perfect for entertaining, al-fresco dining, or just basking in the warm sunshine.

The garden then continues with mature and abundant beds and borders leading past a greenhouse through to an extensive area of lawned garden with attractive trees including Silver Birch, Pine, Rowan, and Apple, as well as a Summerhouse. This culminates together with a rear chicken run and composting area, a fantastic addition for any keen gardener.

There is also gated access to the right-hand side of the property leading to an off-road parking area.

The location of the property is one of its greatest benefits. Not only is it in an exceptional community with fantastic transport links and amenities, but also the plot upon which the home sits is incredibly generous and mature with ample character.

Witcham is an attractive and mainly residential village about 5 miles west of Ely and about 15 miles north of Cambridge via the A10, which in turn links into the A14 and M11. Within the village, amenities include an active Village Hall, the church, a recreation ground, a public house, and a 6 day a week bus service.

Ely provides an excellent range of shopping, schooling, sporting, and domestic facilities with a mainline rail service to London (approximately 70 miles) via Cambridge (16 miles). Ely is steeped in history. The cathedral is simply magnificent and marks the skyline in every direction. Whilst historic and surrounded by glorious fenland and agriculture, Ely has excellent transport links to Cambridge and London and the surrounding Fenland.

The area also boasts several sporting facilities including a highly rated 18-hole golf course, The Hive Leisure Centre, including an indoor swimming pool, a gymnasium, and a squash club; as well as a range of excellent locally owned pubs and restaurants and cafes. Ely also benefits from the Ely Leisure Village anchored by a Cineworld with family restaurants and takeaways. Not to mention, there are also the most wonderful countryside walks the Fen has to offer including the Country Park.
Local education in the area is world-class, as Ely is home to one of the oldest independent schools in the world which is also highly touted. However, it also incorporates excellent state school options from Primary up to Secondary.

Viewings are available on a strict appointment basis only and will be accompanied by a Town and Country Estate Agency representative.

Agents Note: Please note there is a 1%+ VAT reservation fee payable to secure this property and to take off marketing. This is in addition to the purchase price as our vendor has opted for our sell for free option.

Council Tax Band: E
Tenure: Freehold