6 Bed Detached House, Planning Permission, Ely, CB6 2LQ £1,800,000

On the first floor there are two large double bedrooms to the front (over the principal reception rooms), one of which has an impressive ensuite dressing room and bathroom. From the rear landing are a family bathroom, cloakroom and two further double bedrooms one having an en suite bathroom (with more bespoke painting) and a dressing room or study beyond. The upper floor provides two further double bedrooms which are vaulted.

The front, mainly lawned south facing gardens incorporate a variety of mature trees including Horse Chestnut, Mulberry , Yew, Lime and an impressive Scots Pine. The side gardens (north and west) incorporate deep, well stocked herbaceous boarders. There is Yorkstone terracing to the rear of the house (transported from Manchester cotton mills).

Beyond the annexe is a vaulted GAMES/SNOOKER ROOM. The drive leads to a stable yard and large atcost type STABLE BARN housing a TACK ROOM AND FIVE STABLES which lead to an ALL WEATHER MENAGE together with three paddocks, and a FIELD SHELTER and the WORKSHOP/STUDIO. The listed THATCHED BARN this was formerly a grain store but the impressive vaulted internal space would potentially be great for parties or a wedding venue (subject to the appropriate planning consents). The TENNIS COURT with tarmac surface is situated to the side of this barn and behind the church. There is also garaging with space for up to 4 vehicles.

This former agricultural storage shed was converted in 2006/2007 and provides incredibly spacious facilities. The double height entrance hall leads to the cinema room and the large vaulted entertainment hall with kitchen and WC. Proceeding up the open staircase there is a large air-conditioned office/exercise room, and a secondary office space leading to the gallery overlooking the entertainment hall. There is also a changing room with sauna and shower.

The Leisure Barn has previously been used by the family as a breakout space for teenagers, a yoga/pilates area, or a social party space. It has also provided substantial office space.

In all 6.733 acres

Location

Witcham is a village situated 6 miles to the west of the city Ely, and 18.4 miles to the north of the historic city of Cambridge. Witcham offers a village hall, a public house, and various green spaces for recreational use as well as a bus service into Ely. There is also a primary school in the next village Mepal, and it sits in catchment for Witchford Village College. Further independent schooling is available at King’s Ely, and even more variety is available in Cambridge for all ages.

For the commuter, Ely train station is 6.5 miles away with services into London Kings Cross and Stansted Airport. The A10 is 5.3 miles away which grants access south towards Cambridge and onward to London.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 6,630 sq ft

Acreage: 6.73 Acres

Additional Info

Mains gas fired central heating (New boilers June 2024)/The Aga heats water backed up by an immersion heater There is underfloor heating from the boiler in the dayroom and additional electric underfloor heating in the breakfast room.

The Leisure barn: Mains Gas fired central heating for the two floored area. The main hall is heated by the air conditioning units (the first floor office/bedroom also has air-con/heating.)

The Thatched Barn: There is no heating but frost protection heaters in the two side rooms. It is fully plumbed and connected to the foul water system as is the workshop/studio