5 bedroom detached house for sale

A striking and rarely available detached period, Grade II Listed, residence, believed to date back to the Georgian era, this handsome double-fronted former farmhouse immediately impresses with its symmetrical faade and elegant entrance porch, gracefully framed by mature climbing plants. The property offers well-proportioned and versatile accommodation arranged over three floors, set within a beautifully manicured and mature plot. Enjoying a prominent position in the heart of this well-served and highly sought-after South Cambridgeshire village, it presents a rare opportunity to acquire a home of both character and distinction.Storm Porch Covering Entrance Doorleading into:Entrance Hallwaywith stone tiled flooring, stairs rising to first floor accommodation, understairs storage cupboard, exposed timber beams, double panelled radiator, panelled glazed doors leading into respective rooms.Sitting Roomwith exposed timber flooring, a wealth of exposed original beams, large almost full width Inglenook fireplace with open brick surround, quarry stone tiled hearth and wooden mantel with wood burning stove positioned centrally, radiator, wall mounted lighting, sash window to front aspect.Formal Dining Roomwith exposed timber flooring, a wealth of exposed original timber beams, wood burning stove with open brick surround, quarry stone tiled hearth, wooden mantel, creating a wonderful focal point to the room, radiator, wall mounted lighting, sash window to front aspect, panelled door leading through into:KitchenKitchen finished with traditional Shaker style with a wealth of both wall and base mounted storage cupboards and drawers with timber work surface with inset one and a quarter porcelain bowl sink with hot and cold mixer tap and drainer to side, gas fired Aga, space and plumbing for dishwasher, integrated fridge/freezer, stone tiled flooring, inset LED downlighters, curved bay window overlooking garden, panelled door leading through into:Rear Entrance Lobbywith stone tiled flooring, storage cupboard leading out onto garden, door leading to pantry store with fitted shelving and lighting, door leading to:Utility Areacomprising a collection of both wall and base mounted storage cupboards and drawers with a tile effect work surface with butler style sink, separate hot and cold taps, space and plumbing for washer and dryer, space for additional fridge/freezer, wall mounted gas fired boiler providing hot water and heating for the property, further built-in storage, windows to both side and rear aspect and door leading through into:Cloakroomcomprising low level w.c. with hand flush, extractor fan, lighting and continuation of tiled flooring from utility room.Breakfast Roomwith exposed brick feature wall, radiator, loft access, window to side aspect, panelled glazed door leading through into:Family Roomwith high vaulted ceiling, built-in storage cupboards, wall mounted lighting, wood flooring, double panelled radiator, windows to both side and rear aspect, set of panelled glazed French doors and windows leading to patio.On The First FloorSpacious Landingwith a wealth of exposed timber beams, stairs rising to second floor accommodation, understairs storage cupboard, radiator, sash window to front aspect, panelled window to rear aspect.Family Bathroomcomprises of a two piece suite with combined shower and bath with wall mounted shower head, hot and cold mixer bath tap, wash hand basin with hot and cold mixer tap, tiled surround, heated towel rail, woodblock flooring, built-in storage drawers underneath wash hand basin, mirror cupboard, automatic LED downlighting, airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder and fitted timber shelving and window fitted with privacy glass out onto rear aspect.Separate W Cwith two piece suite with low level w.c., with hand flush, wash hand basin with separate hot and cold taps, wood panelling surround, double glazed window to side aspect.Bedroom 1with lime washed timber beams, wall mounted lighting, built-in storage cupboards in recess of chimney breast, radiator, sash window to front aspect.Bedroom 2with lime washed timber beams, cast iron feature fireplace with built-in storage cupboards and wardrobes fitted in recess of chimney breast, radiator, sash window to front aspect.Bedroom 3full width set of built-in wardrobes fitted with railings and shelving, radiator, LED downlighters, double glazed windows overlooking garden.On The Second FloorLandingwith loft access, wood panelling, radiator, exposed timber beams, panelled doors leading into respective rooms.Bedroom 4with coved ceiling, built-in shelving, cupboards, radiator, inset LED downlighters, exposed timber beams, window to front aspect.Bedroom 5with coved ceiling, wood panelling, exposed timber beams, built-in wardrobes fitted in recess of chimney breast, inset LED downlighters, radiator, window to front aspect.Shower Roomcomprising of a three piece suite with shower cubicle with wall mounted shower head accessed via a glazed sliding door, low level w.c.. with concealed hand flush, wash hand basin with separate hot and cold taps, tiled surround, shaver point, wall mounted mirror, cupboard, wood panelling, exposed timber beams, inset LED downlighters, skylight out onto rear aspect.OutsideTo the front the property is approached off High Street, Sawston, via a dropped block paved driveway extending out onto a drive where there is parking for several vehicles. The remainder of the front garden has been expertly maintained and designed to compliment the period style of this wonderful detached residence with the remainder being principally laid to lawn and bordered by well stocked bedding and enclosed by a brick wall to the front, mature lavender to the very front of the house and a gravelled pathway accessed via a timber gate leads through to front entrance door. To the rear of the property is an extensive and extremely private garden principally laid to lawn with a paved patio area led directly off the rear part of the property providing a wonderful space to both relax and entertain this is bordered by well stocked bedding and mature shrubs and bushes. The main lawned area itself is bordered by immaculately maintained and well stocked bedding full of mature flowering plants, shrubs and trees. Further paved patio area ideal for al fresco dining close to the boundary wall as well as further available seating areas in extension from patio area led directly off the rear part of the property. To the very rear of the garden becomes a more working area enclosed by brick wall with Wendy house, timber storage shed, raised timber decking area covered by mature tree, some other raised beds which are ready for use of growing a host of vegetables and fruits, mature tree sits at the very left hand corner of the garden surrounding timber storage sheds and one large timber storage shed located centrally and is accessed via a paved pathway leading to the main gravelled driveway.