5 bedroom detached house for sale

Attractive Grade II Listed cottage set within picturesque village location

Description

Located within the picturesque village of Ashley, Waverley House dates back to the 1700’s and strikes an imposing figure within the village. This striking Grade II Listed family home is set back from the road behind a walled front garden and offers extensive accommodation extending over 3000 sq ft and set over two floors under a pitched thatched roof.

The front door leads you in to an entrance porch that splits off to the left and right to allow access to generous ground floor accommodation. To the left of the entrance porch you are led in to warm and inviting family room which is set around a inglenook fireplace with inset burner, from the family room you have access to the spacious kitchen/breakfast room which is the perfect family space with an extensive country style kitchen that comprises of wall and floor storage, integrated sink, space for a double range style oven and Aga. There is a good sized breakfast area that offers access and open views over the rear gardens. Off the kitchen is the ever useful utility room offering further storage, wine cooler, space for an American style fridge/freezer, plumbing for laundry facilities and a separate cloakroom. To the right of the entrance porch you will find three further reception rooms including a sitting room that offers an inglenook fireplace with open fire and beautifully kept exposed beams. There is a further formal dining room and study - that has also been previously used as a TV/playroom.

Moving to the first floor where you are greeted by an open landing giving you access to all five double bedrooms. Both the principal bedroom and bedroom two have the added benefit of their own en suite bathrooms. The ensuite to the principal bedroom comprises of a standalone bath, low level WC and wash basin, whilst the ensuite to bedroom two offers a walk in shower, low level WC and wash basin. Completing the first floor accommodation is the family bathroom which itself offers a corner walk in shower, low level WC and wash basin.

Outside the property has plenty to offer any family. To the front there is a walled front garden which is mainly laid to lawn with paved footpaths leading to the front door and side access. A private gravel driveway offers ample off road parking and leads up to the detached double garage with two individual up and over doors, a gardeners loo, and stairs leading to a generous guest suite - with independent entrance - with a bathroom which could be utilised as office space or additional planning could be applied for to create a annexe. The generous enclosed rear gardens are laid to lawn with out door swimming pool which is in need of refurbishment and a pool house located to the rear of the gardens. To the front of the garden is a sizable paved terrace that offers a fantastic entreating space and outdoor dining area.

Location

Waverley House is situated in the heart of the village of Ashley. Ashley is set in beautiful rolling countryside on the Cambridgeshire/Suffolk border, with local amenities including a public house, a village shop and a church. The nearby horseracing town of Newmarket offers a good range of amenities including schools, shops, supermarkets, restaurants and leisure facilities, including health clubs, a swimming pool and golf club.

The market town of Bury St Edmunds and the University City of Cambridge offer a wider range of amenities. There is excellent access to the A14 and A11 (M11). There is a branch line connection from Newmarket to Cambridge and Ipswich. Cambridge, Cambridge North, Audley End and Whittlesford Parkway offer direct rail lines into London, with the fastest trains taking under one hour. Stansted International Airport is approximately forty minutes’ drive.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,004 sq ft