Wicken
This very popular small village, with plenty of character, is located close to the towns of Soham (4 miles), Newmarket (9 miles) and the City of Ely (with its mainline rail station and historic Kings School - 8.5 Miles), all of which provide shopping, leisure, rail and educational services. It is situated overlooking open countryside adjacent to the National Trust's renowned Wicken Fen Nature Reserve.

Description.
This well presented and most spacious detached family home, is located within a row of executive homes on the outskirts of this very popular village and overlooks open countryside. The main house comprises living.family room, study, open plan kitchen/dining room, boot room and WC on the ground floor, 4 bedrooms, terrace, two en-suites, dressing room and family bathroom on the first floor and a bedroom and shower room on the second floor. Set in a large plot of circa 0.75 acres (stms), laid mainly to lawn and backing onto farmland to the south, the property also has a large timber Summer house, and a detached quadruple garage with self contained annexe/holiday accommodation over. An internal inspection is recommended for full appreciation.

Entrance Lobby - 1.68m x 1.6m (5'6" x 5'3")
Arched part double glazed entrance door. Double glazed porthole window to the side aspect. Radiator. Opening to Hallway.

Entrance Hall - 4.17m x 1.78m (13'8" x 5'10")
Stairs to first floor. Under stairs storage cupboard. Cupboard housing fusebox. Radiator. Central heating thermostat. Coved ceiling with spotlights. Doors to Kitchen and Living Room.

Living Room - 4.17m x 4.14m (13'8" x 13'7")
Double glazed bay window to the front aspect. Two radiators. TV point. Feature fireplace with multi-fuel burner on a stone hearth and with an Oak mantel. Dimmer switch. Coved ceiling with light point. Opening to Family Room.

Family Room - 4.37m x 3.66m (14'4" x 12'0")
Double glazed window to the rear aspect overlooking garden. Radiator. Dimmer switch. Coved ceiling with two light points

Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room/Utility - 8.23m x 6.78m (27'0" x 22'3") max - L shaped ranging from 14'4" wide to 11'10" wide
Spacious open plan room being L shaped. Range of units at base and wall level with worksurfaces over, butler sink, central island with extended breakfast bar, integrated electric fan oven, 4 ring induction hob with an extractor hood over, integrated fridge and freezer and integrated dishwasher. Two radiators. Double glazed window in kitchen over looking garden and double glazed patio doors in dining area leading to the rear garden.

Study/Dining Room - 3.61m x 3.58m (11'10" x 11'9") plus bay.
Double glazed bay window to the front aspect. Two radiators. Coved ceiling and light point.

Boot Room - 2.64m x 1.5m (8'8" x 4'11")
Fitted storage cupboards. Radiator. Stable door to rear garden. Door wc.

WC - 1.98m x 1.8m (6'6" x 5'11")
Double glazed windows to front and side aspects. Low level WC. Wash basin. Heated towel rail.

First Floor Landing
Arched double glazed window overlooking rear balcony. Arched double glazed window to the front aspect. Stairs to second floor. Two radiators Two ceiling light points. Central heating thermostat.

Bedroom 1 - 4.37m x 3.66m (14'4" x 12'0")
Double glazed box-bay window to the rear aspect overlooking rear garden. Radiator. Coved ceiling with light point. Double glazed door leading to the roof terrace.

Ensuite - 2.08m x 1.7m (6'10" x 5'6")
Pedestal wash basin. Low level WC. Heated towel rail. Extractor. Coved ceiling with light point. Panelled bath with shower and screen over. Tiled splash areas

Dressing Room - 1.88m x 1.68m (6'2" x 5'6")
Shelving and hanging rails. Coved ceiling with spotlights.

Balcony - 4.32m x 3.18m (14'2" x 10'5")
Four wall light points. Double glazed door to bedroom 1. Wrought iron handrail.

Bedroom 2 - 4.39m x 3.66m (14'5" x 12'0" narrows to 7'1")
Double glazed box-bay window to the rear aspect overlooking garden. Radiator. Coved ceiling and light point. Door to:

Ensuite - 2.06m x 1.37m (6'9" x 4'6")
Tiled shower cubicle. Low level WC. Pedestal wash basin. Extractor. Coved ceiling with light point. Heated towel rail. Shaver socket.

Bedroom 3 - 4.01m x 3.53m (13'2" plus bay x 11'7")
Double glazed bay window to the front aspect. Two radiators. Coved ceiling and light point.

Bedroom 4 - 3.53m x 3.18m (11'7" x 10'5")
Double glazed window to the side aspect. Coved ceiling and light point. Radiator.

Bathroom - 4.19m x 2.36m (13'9" x 7'9" plus bay)
Feature roll-top bath with side set taps. Radiator. Double glazed bay window to the front aspect. Tiled flooring. Heated towel rail. Shaver socket. Separate shower cubicle to the corner. His 'n' hers wash basins in a vanity unit with cupboards under. Wall light point.

Second Floor
Small landing. Door to bedroom.

Bedroom 5 - 4.14m x 3.91m (13'7" x 12'10") Plus access area
Reduced ceiling heights. Two radiators. Double glazed velux window to the front aspect. Eaves storage cupboard. Spotlights to ceiling.

Shower Room - 2.39m x 1.37m (7'10" x 4'6" plus shower)
Shower cubicle. Low level WC. Pedestal wash basin. Heated towel rail. Tiled splash areas. Extractor. Ceiling light point. Double glazed velux window to the rear aspect.

Loft room - 4.37m x 2.92m (14'4" max x 9'7")
Large hot water cylinder. Light.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached via double gates to a sweeping driveway leading through double gates to the rear parking and quadruple garage block. There is a large area of lawn to the front of the main house, with parking, post and rail fencing and path to the entrance door. Personal gate to the rear.

The rear garden is south facing with extensive lawned areas, fruit trees, vegetable garden, outside tap, fenced area with oil tank, patio and mature planting and provides easy access to the Summer house and garage/annexe block. There is also a greenhouse.

Summer House - 5.87m x 4.8m (19'3" x 15'9" - Max, being L Shaped)
Wooden deck area of approximately 12'8" x 7'11" with double glazed double doors and double glazed window overlooking. Outside light. Internally there are double glazed windows ro the side and rear aspects and double glazed patio doors to the rear garden. Two light points. Power points. Vaulted ceiling. Fusebox.

Garage.
Quadruple width garages with double doors to each, light and power. Plenty of hardstanding to the front providing parking for several vehicles in an enclosed gated area. There are external stairs to the side leading to the Annexe accommodation above.

Annexe.
Stairs on outside of garage lead to single storey open plan accommodation.

Annexe Open Plan Living Room - 9.86m x 4.93m (32'4" x 16'2")
Open plan area with sloped ceilings to the floor level. Velux double glazed windows to the front and rear aspects. the kitchenette has a single bowl sink with mixer tap. Wall and base level units. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Electric oven, induction hob and extractor over. Space for fridge. Spotlights to ceiling. Dimmer switch. Door to Shower room.

Annexe Shower Room - 4.93m x 2.08m (16'2" max x 6'10")
Sloped ceilings to floor level. Double glazed window to the side aspect and double glazed velux windows. Pedestal wash basin. Low level WC. Tiled splash areas. Heated towel rail. Shower cubicle. with Triton Electric shower. Triton water heater to sink. Spotlights. Shaver socket.

Notes.
Main house has all mains services and a flow and return heating system.
Radiators are thermostatically controlled.
Oil fired central heating to main house.
Annexe has septic tank drainage.
Local council is East Cambridgeshire District Council
Council Tax Band is D

The company is owned and run by ourselves, Ian and Emma Bovingdon, and we have been married for over 27 years and have 2 grown up children. We met whilst working for a large corporate Estate Agency on the South Coast and have been in the property selling industry for over 60 years combined. We are experienced in all aspects of property, including land buying & selling, New Homes and residential homes. We thought it was about time we did this for ourselves & to give us total control over what we do and how we do it. We have lived in East Cambridgeshire for over 20 years, raised our family here and have been involved with the community and local businesses during that time. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to be an Estate Agent, but it takes someone or preferably a team, with compassion, experience, knowledge, integrity and honesty to make it a real success. Moving home is one of the most stressful things we do in our lives and so we will always be here to provide a dedicated, professional and seamless service and to guide and advise you every step of the way. We will always strive to do the job to the best of our abilities. MEET THE TEAM Ian Bovingdon Ian began a successful career in the world of Estate Agency in 1982 & has nearly 40 years of working with both large corporate businesses & smaller independents. Ian turned his focus to Land & New Homes in 2004 & has a wealth of knowledge in all areas of the industry. He will always think outside the box in order to provide the best advice and the best professional service. Outside of work, Ian is keen on Football, Skiing, Formula 1 & Photography. Emma Bovingdon Emma began her career in Estate Agency in 1991. Following a short career break to have their children back in the early 2000’s. Emma then returned to work for a National builder as a Sales Manager on the early stages of the Cambourne development in South West Cambs and then as the Sales and Marketing Director with renowned bespoke builder Campbell Buchanan. Outside of work Emma is passionate about interior design and keeping fit.

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