3 bedroom detached house for sale

Sympathetically renovated Grade II listed Victorian former Lodge.

Description

North Lodge is a picturesque double fronted detached Victorian home nestled within a Conservation area which has been the subject of an extensive renovation project in recent years. Formerly one of the gate lodges to Milton Hall, it had sadly fallen into considerable disrepair (despite its Grade II listed status) and has been carefully restored by the vendors whilst retaining many of the delightful period features. These include the intricate brick detailing, created with a mix of Cambridge gault and red bricks, ornate bargeboards, ridge tiles, patterned roof slates and more generally various arched/pointed arched detailing.

Due to the poor state of the property, we understand that the Heritage Planners were sympathetic with the requirements of the necessary upgrade and the vendors were therefore able to add double glazing, a new staircase and underfloor heating during the course of the upgrade which took place between 2015 and 2018. Other works included damp proofing, timber treatment, re-wiring, re-plumbing, gas fired underfloor heating throughout the ground floor and a new glass link to the impressive single storey extension to the rear.

The layout of the house offers versatile accommodation over two floors, as you enter the house, the main double aspect bedroom is situated to the left on the ground floor and incorporates an en suite bathroom fitted with both bath and shower. Opposite is the double aspect sitting room with bay window and shelving. To the rear of the stairs is a useful study/potential library together with a cloakroom and store. The glass link provides sliding door access to a courtyard on either side and into the stunning contemporary kitchen/living/dining space. The kitchen area is fitted with an oversized island, store cupboards and a range of fittings and appliances include a Quooker tap, wine cooler, two electric fan ovens, a warming drawer, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and a remote ceiling extractor. Velfac windows and sliding doors to the rear overlook the garden and directly connect this space to the rear terrace.

Location

North Lodge Park is located in Milton, a popular village just 4.1 miles from the historic city centre of Cambridge. The village has a range of amenities including a Tesco Superstore for everyday groceries, an artisanal bakery, tennis club, post office and Milton Country Park.

The village offers good access into Cambridge with a Park & Ride with routes directly into the heart of the city, including the train station. There are cycling routes into the city along the river Cam. Cambridge North is just 1.6 miles away and Cambridge station 4.1 miles away both with regular services to London Liverpool Street and Kings Cross. For road commuters, Milton is well-situated for the A10 and A14 which in turn gives access to the M11 to the south (towards London and Stansted Airport) and the A1 to the north.

For schooling there is a primary school in the village and a secondary school in nearby Impington (2.2 miles away), and further schooling for all ages are available in Cambridge including reputable independent schools such as The Perse, St Mary’s, Stephen Perse Foundation and The Leys, as well as sixth form colleges Hills Road (4.6 miles) and Long Road (5.5 miles).

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,845 sq ft



Additional Info

Maintenance charges for shared areas including grass cutting (£464 per annum in 2023)
Managing Agent: Firstport
Private drainage: Sewerage Treatment plant
Conservation area and Tree Preservation Orders