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4 bedroom semi-detached house
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Stunning barn conversion with lovely original features
- In total over 5200 sq ft of accommodation
- Detached double garage with additional storage and usable space
- Well maintained south facing walled gardens
- Good transport links taking you in to Cambridge
- EPC Rating = C
Description
This impressive former barn has been converted into a stunning country residence with its own unique ambience, and was built by the current owner in 2008-2009. The property incorporates a wealth of character features including exposed beams/timbers together with well-proportioned and versatile accommodation.
Positioned within a courtyard with two further properties, the home sits behind a front garden area that leads to the fully glazed entrance. The double front door leads into the vast entrance hall which incorporates the sweeping staircase to the first floor. Directly off the hall is the first of two offices located within the ground floor accommodation. The hall opens up seamlessly to a sitting room that is set around a feature fire place with inset burner. Leading directly from here is the kitchen/dining room which is fabulous for entertaining with a stone tiled floor throughout, and the L shaped island taking centre stage, also including a breakfast bar, granite work top, integrated bowl sink, low level storage and wine cooler. The remainder of the kitchen benefits from further wall floor storage, two integrated ovens, grills and warming draws, a built in coffee machine and integrated dishwasher. A door leads from the kitchen to the utility and cloakroom, and onto the family room. The rear staircase is located near the family room and leads to a separate first floor area which would be a perfect guest area with a generous double bedroom and separate bathroom which comprises of a double walk in shower, bath, low level WC and wash basin.
The main staircase leads to the first floor and its gallied landing that offers views over the rear garden. There are a further three generous double bedrooms located within this part of the first floor. The principal bedroom has the benefit of its own dressing room and en suite bathroom. The en suite has the benefit of a double walk in shower, jacuzzi bath, twin sinks and low level WC. The family bathroom completes this part of the first floor accommodation and comprises of a double walk in shower, wash basin and low level WC.
The property benefits from parking and a detached double garage with two individual doors. The garage also includes a large store room to one side and on the other side is an annexe with a kitchen and stairs that lead to the first floor where you will find a further two rooms, one reception room and a bedroom. There is also a bathroom with walk in shower. Above the store room is a loft space for further storage. The immaculate walled rear garden offers a large stone paved patio area that creates outdoor dining space and entertaining areas., as well as the summer house located to the rear of the garden. To the side of the garden are well stocked raised beds, a storage shed, bike store and side access gate that leads to the front of the home. A rear gate will lead you to an access road and further detached storage including a bin store.
Location
The attractive South Cambridgeshire village of Abington has good local facilities including a well-regarded village pub, The Three Tuns, a village shop/post office and, on the edge of the village, the Granta Business Park.
Within the village there is a primary school and further schooling for all age groups is found within the area including well regarded independent schools in Saffron Walden including Dame Bradbury's which in turn feeds into the Stephen Perse Foundation in Cambridge, with further schooling in Cambridge itself including The Perse, The Leys and many more.
More comprehensive shopping and recreational facilities are found in the high-tech university city of Cambridge in form of the Grand Arcade and Grafton Centre shopping centres, a daily busy market and a variety of independent boutiques throughout the city. Saffron Walden also provides further shopping facilities including everyday grocery shopping and the market, taking place on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
For the commuter there is ready access onto the A11 dual carriageway just outside the village which in turn leads south to the M11 (Junction 9) or via the A505 to Junction 10, the Duxford interchange. The A11 proceeds northwards to connect with the A14 which leads to the east coast ports and the A1, M1 & M6.
Mainline rail services are available from Whittlesford and Audley End stations, serving London's Liverpool Street and Cambridge, and domestic and international air services from Stansted airport which is three miles from Junction 8 of the M11 to the south. The village is also served by a regular bus service into Cambridge city centre.
All distances and times are approximate.
Square Footage: 3,727 sq ft
Additional Info
Agents Note: There is an annual charge for the shared facilities including the entrance gates and sewage and this is currently no more than £250 per annum.
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