Well-situated Victorian house in a sought after village location.

Description

This remarkable residence occupies an enviable position in the heart of the village. This stunning period home has undergone a program of expansion and continuous improvement while ensuring the preservation of its original integrity, charm, and character. Offering spacious accommodation, the house spans approximately 2500 sq ft across three floors, with the added benefit of double glazing throughout. The mature and private gardens surrounding the property are a delight, featuring an external studio.

As you approach the property, the entrance portico features a panelled front door adorned with a stained glass light box above. Entering inside to an inviting reception hall, it is adorned with chequerboard flooring, ornate cornicing, a picture rail, a dado rail, a ceiling rose, and a decorative moulded archway. The hallway offers bespoke fitted storage cupboards for coats and shoes, as well as access to the living room. Adjacent to the hall is a sitting room with a bay window, boasting elegant proportions, tall ceilings, large sash windows, cornicing, a picture rail, and a Victorian-style fireplace flanked by fitted book shelving and storage cupboards. The heart of this magnificent home is the kitchen/dining room featuring bespoke cabinetry, ample granite working surfaces and splashbacks, an inset ceramic double sink unit with integral refuse, a dishwasher space, and a Rangemaster Leisure stove with an extractor hood above. Additional highlights of the kitchen include a walk-in pantry, French doors leading to the garden, and attractive ceramic tiled flooring. Adjacent to the kitchen is a convenient utility/boot room, complete with a stable door to the garden, space for a fridge/freezer as well as a washing machine and dryer, and a recently installed wall-mounted gas combination boiler.

Continuing on the ground floor, the living room seamlessly connects to the kitchen area, featuring engineered oak flooring, a door to the inner hallway, and access to the study, which also boasts oak flooring and bespoke office furniture, including fitted book shelving and storage cupboards. The family room provides incredible versatility, serving as an ideal secondary office, playroom, or bedroom, with a cloakroom adjacent.

On the upper levels, a split-level landing leads to four generously sized bedrooms, all equipped with fitted wardrobes. Three of the bedrooms feature en suite facilities, while a luxurious family bathroom, complete with a Jacuzzi bath and a separate shower, interlinks with bedroom three (please refer to the floorplan for details). The second floor comprises a bedroom, a study, and a cloakroom with a WC.

The property is graced with an enclosed front garden, bordered by walls and complimented by a block-paved driveway to the side, providing ample parking. Gated access leads to the rear garden, predominantly laid to lawn with borders featuring a plethora of flowers and shrubs. The garden also boasts a selection of trees and bushes, as well as a timber decked terrace. A block-paved pathway leads to an additional paved terrace with a pergola. Continuing along the pathway is the home office/hobby room, featuring its own decked patio, power and light fixtures, fitted storage cupboards, and an electric panel heater. The garden is enclosed by fencing, offering a high level of privacy to its fortunate owners.

Location

Nestled in the heart of the sought-after and well-connected village of Great Shelford, this property benefits from a prime location. Within the vicinity, residents can enjoy a range of excellent amenities, including a butcher, convenience store, deli, restaurants, and inviting pubs. Additionally, the village boasts a pleasant park, recreation ground, and sporting facilities.

Great Shelford is conveniently situated just approximately 4 miles south of the vibrant high-tech University City of Cambridge. Residents can take advantage of a direct cycle path that runs alongside picturesque farmland and the railway, leading to Addenbrooke's Hospital and the recently established Biomedical Campus situated to the south of the city.

Families residing in the village have access to a primary school, while secondary education is available at Sawston Village College. The wider area offers a variety of educational options for all age groups, including renowned independent schools in Cambridge like St Faith's, The Perse, The Stephen Perse, King's College, St John's prep schools, The Leys, St Mary's, as well as Hills Road Sixth Form College.

For those commuting, Great Shelford station is conveniently located just approximately 0.2 miles away and can be accessed via a pathway at the far end of the garden. From there, regular train services are available to Cambridge and London's Liverpool Street station. Additionally, Cambridge station offers services to King's Cross.

Please note that all distances and times provided are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,475 sq ft