6 bed Detached Period House

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£825,000

6 bed Detached Period House

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6 bed Detached Period House in Huntingdon CAM is a House

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BR/BA:

6 BR, 3 BA

Location:

Huntingdon, Cambs

Description:

Cambridge 11 miles, Huntingdon 6 miles (King's Cross 45 minutes), M11 9 miles (distances and time are approximate). Hall, 3 Reception Rooms, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Cloakroom, 5/6 Bedrooms, 2 Dressing Rooms, 3 Bathrooms. Triple Garage/Workshop, Cellars. Attractive mature Garden. About half an acre.

SITUATION
Fenstanton lies between Cambridge and Huntingdon just to the north of the A14. The village is well served with good local shops including baker, butcher, grocer, post office and doctor's surgery as well as a number of pubs and restaurants. More comprehensive facilities are available at Huntingdon and the University city of Cambridge. For the commuter, access to the A14 is about 1 mile away, connecting to the A1, M1 and M6 to the north and the M11 and M25 to the south, providing fast access to Stansted Airport and London. The area is also well served for sporting pursuits with golf courses at St Ives and Bar Hill and sailing and wind surfing at Grafham Water. There are schools for all age groups within the area, including a private day nursery, infant and junior school within the village and many notable independent schools in Cambridge.

DESCRIPTION
Formerly a vicarage, the house was built in the early part of the 19th century for the vicar, Thomas Bourdillon and is a fine example of Georgian architecture with a perfectly symmetrical facade. Constructed with gault brick elevations under a hipped slate roof, there are generous boarded eaves with modillions and deep sash windows with glazing bars.
Purchased un-modernised in 1985, the present owners carried out a painstaking programme of restoration and modernisation to create an outstanding family home. This included underpinning the main house under the supervision of structural engineers and adding an architect designed triple garage and garden storage complex. Period features such as moulded dentil cornicing and architraves were enhanced or, where necessary, replaced by exacting stands by Cooks of Cambridge.
The elegant accommodation is typical of the period with well proportioned rooms and high ceilings. There are many fine features including an elegant staircase, open fireplaces, picture and dado rails, deep skirtings and timber foldback shutters to the sash windows.
Benefitting from gas fired central heating and a four oven Aga to the fitted kitchen, the property also has a security alarm system, a number of telephone lines and ISDN line.
COLUMNED PORTICO
Panelled solid front door with fan light over, to:-
RECEPTION HALL 9.14m(30'0'') x 2.49m(8'2'')
narrowing to 1.52m (5').
Elegant staircase with mahogany handrail, 2 decoratively cased radiators, moulded dentil cornicing, deep skirting, picture rail.
DRAWING ROOM 5.49m(18'0'') x 4.57m(15'0'')
widening to 5.31m (17' 5).
Arched and mirrored recess, open fireplace, white painted surround, tiled hearth, 2 deep sash windows with working shutters, ornate cornicing and ceiling moulding, picture and dado rails, 2 decoratively cased radiators.
SITTING ROOM/ STUDY 5.31m(17'5'') x 4.62m(15'2'')
Open fireplace with carved pine surround and terracotta tiled hearth, 2 deep sash windows with working shutters, ornate cornicing, picture and dado rails, deep skirtings, 2 decoratively cased radiators. Four telephone lines and ISDN line.
DINING ROOM 4.78m(15'8'') x 4.19m(13'9'')
Fireplace with white painted surround and tiled hearth, moulded cornicing, picture and dado rails, fitted mirrors in arched recesses with lighting over, deep sash window with working shutters, radiator, dado and picture rails, deep skirting, door to drinks cupboard.
KITCHEN/ BREAKFAST ROOM 5.00m(16'5'') x 4.09m(13'5'')
Fully fitted with extensive range of oak fronted 'Rational' German built base and wall cupboards incorporating a breakfast bar with hand painted decorative tiled insert and adjoining tiled work surfaces, two and a half bowl stainless steel sink with single drainer and waste disposal, built-in dishwasher and fridge, 4 oven gas fired Aga, electric hob, terracotta tiled floor, telephone point, radiator, moulded cornicing, low voltage inset ceiling lights, 'Fired Earth' terracotta tiled floor with hand painted ceramic tile inserts, door to:-
INNER HALL
Doors to outside and:-
UTILITY ROOM 3.18m(10'5'') x 1.78m(5'10'')
Stainless steel sink unit with single drainer, fitted base cupboards, plumbing for washing machine, space for two upright freezers, radiator, ceramic tiled floor, walk-in shelved pantry with water softener.
Steps down from Reception Hall to Cloaks Area with radiator and connecting door to Garage, door to:-
CLOAKROOM
White suite of hand basin and WC, moulded cornicing and radiator.
LANDING
Impressive arched sash window, dentil cornicing, deep skirtings, radiator.
(Rooms from left to right)
BEDROOM 1 4.95m(16'3'') x 3.56m(11'8'') maximum
Sealed former fireplace with white painted surround and tiled insert, moulded cornicing, deep skirtings, picture rail, radiator, walk-in wardrobe.
BEDROOM 2 5.18m(17'0'') x 3.96m(13'0'')
Two deep sash windows with working shutters, moulded cornicing, picture rail, former fireplace with white painted surround, radiator, deep skirting, door to:-
DRESSING ROOM
Fitted wardrobe.
MASTER BEDROOM SUITE 5.26m(17'3'') x 4.57m(15'0'')
Two deep sash windows with working shutters and fitted window seats with storage under, former fireplace with tiled insert, moulded cornicing, picture rail, deep skirting, radiator, telephone point, door to:-
DRESSING ROOM
Fitted wardrobes to two walls, chest of drawers, deep sash window with working shutters to front with fitted seat, radiator.
EN SUITE BATHROOM 1
Comprising panelled bath with ceramic tiled surround, ornate Italian pedestal hand basin, WC, fitted mirror, wall mounted medicine cabinet, radiator, shaver point.
INNER LANDING
Cupboard under staircase to second floor, built-in airing cupboard with large shelved linen cupboard.
BATHROOM 2
White suite of panelled bath, ornate power shower unit, pedestal hand basin, WC, half tiled walls, vertical radiator/towel rail, moulded cornicing, picture rail, fitted mirror, light with shaver point.

(Rooms from left to right)
SITTING ROOM/BEDROOM 4 4.19m(13'9'') x 2.01m(6'7'')
plus dormer window.
Fitted adjustable shelving, radiator, telephone point, arched opening to:-
BEDROOM 5 4.27m(14'0'') x 2.92m(9'7'')
plus dormer window.
Range of extensive wardrobes and shelved cupboards along one wall, telephone point, dormer window, radiator, door to:-
WALK-IN STORAGE ROOM
Hanging rail and access to floored under eaves storage space.
BEDROOM 6 4.52m(14'10'') x 3.35m(11'0'')
plus dormer window.
Built-in wall cupboard with hanging rail and shelving, access to floored under eaves storage space and attic, arched opening to:-
DRESSING AREA
Airing cupboard with factory insulated hot water cylinder and shelving.
BATH/ SHOWER ROOM 3
White suite of panelled bath, pedestal hand basin, WC, built-in shower with power shower, part tiled walls, radiator.
OUTSIDE
The house is set well back from Church Street and approached through double five-bar entrance gates and over a gravelled tree lined driveway. The driveway continues alongside the house to a brick paviour courtyard with parking for several cars in front of the excellent TRIPLE GARAGE/WORKSHOP 13.31m x 5.74m (43' 8 x 18' 10) constructed with brick elevations under a slate roof with three up-and-over doors, power and light and double timber doors to the garden. The garages have a tower (which is fitted for an exterior electric clock) and a weather-vane. Separate access through double gates to Tall's Lane.
There is also a BASEMENT accessed externally comprising a Workshop 4.83m x 3.96m (15' 10 x 13') with power and light, Ideal Mexico gas fired boiler and 2 further Store Rooms/Cellars 3.96m x 2.39m (13' x 7' 10) and 4.78m x 4.06m (15' 8 x 13' 4).
THE GARDENS
The property is fully enclosed by walling and fencing and has a variety of trees along the boundaries providing further privacy and seclusion. The gardens lie principally to the front and side of the house and comprises a wide expanse of lawn, deep flower beds and a rose clad walkway leading to the double doors of the garage block, providing easy access for garden equipment.
In all the property comprises about 0.58 of an acre (0.233 of a hectare).
SERVICES
Mains water (metered supply), electricity, gas and drainage are connected to the property.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Huntingdonshire District Council - 01480 388388

OUTGOINGS
Council Tax Band: G
Council Tax Payable 2002/2003: 1,568.17
TENURE AND POSSESSION
The property is for sale freehold with vacant possession on completion.
LISTING
The property is on the Grade II list of buildings of architectural or historic interest.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
All items normally designated as tenants fixtures and fittings are specifically excluded from the sale unless mentioned in these particulars. Certain fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings together with garden furniture and equipment may be available under separate negotiation.
VIEWING
By prior telephone appointment with Bidwells - Tel: 01223 841842
ENQUIRIES TO
Chris Carey
AGENTS NOTE
For clarification we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for the measuring of fitted carpets.
If communications, condition of the property, situation or other such factors are of particular importance to you, please discuss these priorities with us before arranging an appointment to view. This should avoid a wasted journey.
Any photographs displayed in these particulars depict only part of the property and it should not be assumed that any contents/furnishings/furniture, etc are included in the sale, nor that the property remains as displayed in the photographs. No assumptions should be made regarding other parts of the property that have not been photographed.
Particulars printed November 2002
Photographs taken Summer 2001

These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part thereof. Bidwells do not make or give either in these particulars or during negotiations or otherwise, any warranty or representation whatever in relation to this property. All measurements are given as a guide and no liability can be accepted for any errors arising therefrom. No responsibility is taken for any omission, error or mis-statement in these particulars.

Property Type:

Single-Family Houses

Amenities:

Parking

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Posted:

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