4 bedroom detached house for sale

An exceptionally impressive, architect designed detached residence constructed in the 1960s, characterised by substantial proportions and considerable period charm including a Frank Lloyd Wright inspired butterfly roof. The accommodation extends to approximately 3552 square feet and offers versatile, well-proportioned living space, including the attractive potential for a self-contained annexe, together with a particularly striking double-height reception hallway. This distinguished family home occupies one of the most desirable and idyllic positions within this highly regarded and well-served
South Cambridgeshire village. The mature and beautifully landscaped grounds extend in total
to approximately one acre, encompassing formal gardens, an outdoor swimming pool with adjacent pool house, established specimen trees, and a large enclosed ornamental pond featuring a paved terrace and lily pad area. An outstanding and rare opportunity to acquire a characterful residence of significant architectural merit in an enviably peaceful yet conveniently located setting.

Impressive Open Plan Double Height Reception Hall - With floor to ceiling double glazed windows and doors to the front, large porcelain tiled floor and staircase rising to the first floor with painted wrought iron spindles, timber handrails and steps with floating landing, inset downlighters, period style light fitting, underfloor heating, coats cupboard with hanging rail.

Cloakroom - With low level dual flush w.c., wash hand basin with mixer tap, chrome towel rail, porcelain tiled floor, underfloor heating.

Sitting Room - Ceiling with inset downlighters, cast iron gas effect wood burning stove on slate hearth, underfloor heating, double glazed windows with views over wildlife pond.

Home Office/Study - Porcelain tiled floor with underfloor heating, double glazed windows with views out over wildlife pond.

Living Room - With large feature double glazed windows and door enjoying views over the generous gardens with electric blinds, porcelain tiled floor with underfloor heating, period light fittings, full height glass door opening through to:

Kitchen/Dining Room - Feature double glazed full height bi-folding doors and windows opening to the paved terrace with garden beyond with electric blinds. Kitchen is fitted with a good range of storage cupboards and drawers with Corian working surfaces with undermount sink unit with waste disposal, fitted and concealed refrigerator, fitted and concealed dishwasher, range of Miele fitted appliances including fan oven, steam oven and combination microwave oven, bean to cup coffee machine and warming drawer, central island with marble porcelain top, breakfast bar and storage drawers, adjoining Corian working surfaces with inset Miele induction hob with storage drawers below, porcelain tiled floor with underfloor heating, cast iron gas effect log burning stove.

Utility Room - With sold surface counter top with single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, range of fitted storage cupboards with plumbing and space for automatic washing machine and cupboard for tumble dryer, additional storage with cupboards with sliding doors, boiler cupboard housing Worcester gas fired boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating system and pressurised hot water cylinder, walk-in shelved pantry cupboard with plumbing and space for American style fridge/freezer, ceiling with inset downlighters, double glazed window, double panelled radiator, open through to:

Boot Room - Storage cupboards with hanging rail and shelving, double glazed door, porcelain tiled floor with recessed matwell, ceiling with inset downlighters, roof lantern.

Second Cloakroom - With low level dual flush w.c., wash hand basin, chrome towel rail, mixer tap, porcelain tiled floor.

Integral Studio - with:

Kitchen/Reception Room - Corian working surfaces with mixer tap, Quooker instanthot water tap, induction hob with fitted extractor, fitted fridge/freezer, and a pair of AEG ovens, fitted and concealed dishwasher, porcelain tiled floor, double glazed windows to either side, integral staircase rising to:

Bedroom 2 - Ceiling with inset downlighters, architectural radiators, double glazed windows to two aspects.

Ensuite Shower Room - With large walk-in tiled shower, glazed shower screen, low level w.c., wall hung wash hand basin, porcelain tiled floor, roof lantern, ceiling with inset downlighters, heated towel rail/radiator.

On The First Floor -

Landing - With principal staircase from reception hallway.

Principal Bedroom Suite - With landing area leading to Bedroom, radiators, fitted wardrobe, double glazed windows to two aspects, doors leading out to Balcony with views of the gardens.

Bathroom - Freestanding double ended bath with floor mounted mixer with shower attachment, large walk-in tiled shower cubicle with glazed door, drencher shower head and hand held rose, a pair of wash hand basins, mixer taps and storage drawers below, tiling to splashbacks and courtesy mirror with lighting, low level dual flush w.c., tiled floor, heated towel rail, double glazed window to the side.

Dressing Room - Ceiling with inset downlighters, range of wardrobe cupboards, radiator, double glazed windows. (Please note the principal bedroom suite was created from three previous bedrooms and this could be reversed if required).

Bedroom 3 - Radiator, fitted wardrobe cupboards, double glazed windows and doors leading out to balcony with views of the gardens.

Bedroom 4 - Radiator, double glazed windows and doors leading out to balcony, fitted wardrobe cupboards.

Family Bathroom - With white suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap, large tiled shower cubicle, glazed doors, wash hand basin with mixer tap, storage cupboard below, dual flush w.c., heated towel rail/radiator, double glazed window to the side.

Outside - The property stands comfortably with its own established grounds in all extending to about 1.011 of an acre enclosed by hedging and fencing, access is via a pair of white wrought iron electric gates opening to driveway with adjoining flowering and shrub beds and mature trees, expansive driveway with parking for several vehicles and an oversized DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE with a pair of remote control roller doors to the front, personal door to the side, power and light connected with store/workshop areas to the rear. Further storage area/ bike store with double glazed door, enclosed paved courtyard with bin store area and laundry drying space. The property also benefits from solar panels and battery and an EV charger. A particular feature of this home are the generous gardens to the side and rear with a number of fine specimen trees. To the rear of the property is a porcelain tiled patio area leading to a lawn with mature beech hedging, flowering and shrub beds with rockery and small stream leading to wildlife pond. Towards the rear of the garden is a paved pathway through the beech hedgerow leading to the swimming pool and leisure complex.

Outdoor Pool - With motorised cover and York Stone paved surround. Covered seating area with fireplace. Changing room with slatted seating. TOILET/SHOWER ROOM walk-in shower room with low level w.c., shower, butler style sink unit and cupboard housing pool filtration system and Vaillant gas fired boiler for heating. To the rear of the pool area is a large timber storage shed with tool store.

Garden Kitchen - With freestanding sink unit with hot and cold water, hob, dishwasher, glazed roof, windows to the sides, outdoor eating area with pergola.

Large Wildlife Pond - Enclosed by hedging and wire fencing with gravelled seating area, small island with tree. Further gardens with woodland style walk with wildlife beds, mature trees and play area with rubber safety bark, pavilion with covered entrance, power and light.