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Guide price
£535,0002 bedroom cottage for sale
High Street, Whittlesford CB22
Recently added
Cottage
2 beds
2 baths
878
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band D
Features and description
An enchanting and sympathetically improved Grade II listed period cottage of immense charm and character occupying a quite delightful tucked-away location right in the heart of this highly sought after and most desirable south Cambridgeshire village which has its own mainline railway station. Buttercup Cottage is an attractive Grade II listed semi-detached period cottage which has been sympathetically improved in more recent times and retains many features of immense charm and character including a wealth of exposed beams/timbers and a fine Inglenook fireplace within the principal reception room.
Part Glazed And Panelled Front Entrance Door - to:
Principal Reception Room - A delightful and atmospheric sitting room with a wealth of exposed beams and timbers and a large feature Inglenook fireplace with a raised brick hearth and woodburning stove, natural wood flooring, two radiators, deep built-in storage cupboard understairs with light, sliding sash windows to rear aspect overlooking the gardens and part glazed and panelled door leading to the garden.
Cloakroom/Utility Room - feature ceramic tiled floor, vanity style unit with wash hand basin and cupboard beneath, low level w.c., radiator, glazed window with frosted glass and further small window to rear aspect, space and plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer.
Kitchen/Dining Room - A bespoke kitchen with range of attractive traditional style units comprising an inset one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer taps, range of fitted base units with natural wood style work surfaces with cupboards and drawers below, an integrated Neff oven and a 5 point Neff gas hob above, feature ceramic tiled floor, large fitted natural wood style breakfast bar feature, space for upright fridge/freezer, range of wall storage cupboards, range of exposed beams and timbers, sliding sash windows to side aspect, ceramic tiled walls and a further corner cupboard which houses gas fired wall mounted boiler, opening and staircase leading to first floor.
On The First Floor -
Landing - with exposed beams and timbers, sliding sash windows to side aspect.
Bedroom 1 - An atmospheric room with feature high semi-vaulted ceiling and sloping eaves, recess with exposed brick chimney breast, exposed timbers, natural wooden floor, radiator, extensive range of fitted wardrobes and storage cupboards, sliding sash windows to front aspect and trap door and loft ladder leading to generous roof space. Door to:
Ensuite Shower Room - with walk-in shower cubicle with folding doors, fixed head shower and handheld shower unit, vanity style unit with wash hand basin and drawers beneath, wall mirror and light above, extractor fan, feature tiled floor and walls, radiator, heated towel rail.
Bedroom 2 - with radiator, sliding sash windows to side aspect, built-in shelved airing cupboard with heating bar, radiator.
Bathroom - with a freestanding bath on ball and claw feet with shower attachment and mixer taps, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, traditional style radiator/heated towel rail, natural wood flooring, further part tiled walls.
Outside - There is a gated access leading to the most attractive front garden which has been landscaped with ease of maintenance in mind and there is a brick paviour pathway leading to the front door with shinglestone areas to either side, shrubs and borders around and a paved area with fence panel to side with storage for bins and bicycles.
To the rear there is a delightful enclosed garden which again has been landscaped with ease of maintenance in mind and is paved and ideal for al fresco dining. In one corner of the garden there is a timber summerhouse and recess with log store. A gated access to the rear leads to a side access lane which in turn leads to a car parking space which is designated and owned by Buttercup Cottage.
Part Glazed And Panelled Front Entrance Door - to:
Principal Reception Room - A delightful and atmospheric sitting room with a wealth of exposed beams and timbers and a large feature Inglenook fireplace with a raised brick hearth and woodburning stove, natural wood flooring, two radiators, deep built-in storage cupboard understairs with light, sliding sash windows to rear aspect overlooking the gardens and part glazed and panelled door leading to the garden.
Cloakroom/Utility Room - feature ceramic tiled floor, vanity style unit with wash hand basin and cupboard beneath, low level w.c., radiator, glazed window with frosted glass and further small window to rear aspect, space and plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer.
Kitchen/Dining Room - A bespoke kitchen with range of attractive traditional style units comprising an inset one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer taps, range of fitted base units with natural wood style work surfaces with cupboards and drawers below, an integrated Neff oven and a 5 point Neff gas hob above, feature ceramic tiled floor, large fitted natural wood style breakfast bar feature, space for upright fridge/freezer, range of wall storage cupboards, range of exposed beams and timbers, sliding sash windows to side aspect, ceramic tiled walls and a further corner cupboard which houses gas fired wall mounted boiler, opening and staircase leading to first floor.
On The First Floor -
Landing - with exposed beams and timbers, sliding sash windows to side aspect.
Bedroom 1 - An atmospheric room with feature high semi-vaulted ceiling and sloping eaves, recess with exposed brick chimney breast, exposed timbers, natural wooden floor, radiator, extensive range of fitted wardrobes and storage cupboards, sliding sash windows to front aspect and trap door and loft ladder leading to generous roof space. Door to:
Ensuite Shower Room - with walk-in shower cubicle with folding doors, fixed head shower and handheld shower unit, vanity style unit with wash hand basin and drawers beneath, wall mirror and light above, extractor fan, feature tiled floor and walls, radiator, heated towel rail.
Bedroom 2 - with radiator, sliding sash windows to side aspect, built-in shelved airing cupboard with heating bar, radiator.
Bathroom - with a freestanding bath on ball and claw feet with shower attachment and mixer taps, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, traditional style radiator/heated towel rail, natural wood flooring, further part tiled walls.
Outside - There is a gated access leading to the most attractive front garden which has been landscaped with ease of maintenance in mind and there is a brick paviour pathway leading to the front door with shinglestone areas to either side, shrubs and borders around and a paved area with fence panel to side with storage for bins and bicycles.
To the rear there is a delightful enclosed garden which again has been landscaped with ease of maintenance in mind and is paved and ideal for al fresco dining. In one corner of the garden there is a timber summerhouse and recess with log store. A gated access to the rear leads to a side access lane which in turn leads to a car parking space which is designated and owned by Buttercup Cottage.
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