- Detached period house +
- 2175 Sqft/ 202 Sqm +
- 4 beds, 3 baths, 3 recepts +
- 0.3 acres +
- Dates back originally to the 1790's +
- Block paved driveway for multiple vehicles and garage +
- Gas fired central heating to radiators +
- EPC - D / 63 +
- Council tax band - G +
A rare opportunity to acquire a stunning bay fronted detached period residence set within beautiful gardens and grounds approximately 0.3 of an acre and located close to the heart of this highly sought after village.
This beautifully detached bay fronted period house dates back originally to the 1790's with later editions, very much in the elegant Victorian vernacular. The house enjoys a fine centre of village position set back and screened from the road, boasting mature gardens and grounds which extends to approximately one third of an acre.
The accommodation comprises an attractive entrance portico with part stained glassed front door with matching lightbox over to a welcoming entrance hall which is a generous reception hall with stairs to first floor accommodation and original Victorian style fireplace and a re-fitted shower room just off. There are three reception rooms including an elegant bay windowed drawing room within set wood burning stove. The living room also boasts an original Victorian fireplace with bespoke storage cupboards and book shelving and the dining room overlooks the garden.
The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with bespoke cabinetry, fitted working surfaces within set one and a half sink unit, mixer tap and drainer, four ring gas hob, double oven, extractor, plus integrated dishwasher and under counter fridge. Just off is a generous utility/boot room, again, fitted with base level and wall mounted storage cupboards, fitted work surfaces with single sink and drainer and space for a washing machine/tumble dryer and fridge/freezer, plus a wall mounted gas fired central heating boiler ( which was new from 2021).
Upstairs, off the split leveled galleried landing are four large double bedrooms with en suite to the master bedroom and a family bathroom. The office room offers plenty of cupboard space and shelving.
Outside, the property is screened from the road by hedging, a block paved driveway provides parking for multiple vehicles and there is a detached large one car garage with electric up and over door, power and light connected. Gated access leads to the rear garden which is laid mainly to shaped and manicured lawns with well stocked flower and shrub borders and beds, a vegetable,/herb/fruit garden, a selection of fruit bearing trees and specimen trees, a paved patio, a recently constructed garden studio/office with power, light and internet all connected and a decked terrace. Furthermore, there is a greenhouse, a large timber shed/workshop and all enjoys excellent levels of privacy and seclusion.
Location - Little Shelford is a delightful picturesque village situated about 5 miles to the south of Cambridge. The village has a range of facilities including, pub/restaurant, village hall and church. The adjoining village of Great Shelford (1 mile) provides a full range of local facilities including health centre, post office, bank, butcher, baker and delicatessen, two supermarkets. Great Shelford station provides a regular service to Cambridge (10 minutes) and connects to Liverpool Street line to London (from 78 minutes). There is easy access to the City of Cambridge with to the southern side Addenbrooke's Hospital, new Biomedical Campus and many of the University Departments. Cambridge railway station and the M11 motorway are easily accessible. There is schooling in Great Shelford and in Sawston.
Tenure - Freehold
Services - Mains services connected include: gas, electricity. water and mains drainage.
Statutory Authorities - South Cambridgeshire District Council
Council tax band - G
Fixtures And Fittings - Unless specifically mentioned in these particulars all fixtures and fittings are expressly excluded from the sale of the freehold interest.
Viewing - Strictly by appointment through the vendor’s sole agents, Redmayne Arnold and Harris