• Grade II Listed home steeped in local history +
• Full of charming period features +
• Well-manicured, landscaped gardens +
• The property has been owned by the same family for over 125 years +
• Offering good access to all village amenities +
• Separate barn and garage that offer potential to develop +
• EPC Rating = E +

Exquisite Grade II Listed property steeped in local history and charm

Description

This enchanting Grade II Listed property is located within the picturesque and popular village of Ashwell, which offers an exceptional local amenities and useful transport links into Cambridge or London. Overlooking St. Mary’s Church, the home sits prominently on the road, with distinctive terracotta rendered elevations and a pitch tiled roof. Within the properties long history, it was once two properties, and has since been opened up and extended to create a unique generous home that has been a part of the same family for multiple generations stretching back over 100 years. The internal accommodation is set over two floors and has been beautifully maintained to keep its links to the original features.

On the ground floor, a sitting room creates a focal point, all being set around a brick inglenook fireplace with an inset wood burning stove. Double patio doors allow access to the rear garden and brings in plenty of natural light. Leading off of the sitting room is the dining room which is ideal for entertaining, with a bay window overlooking the rear garden and an extravagant inglenook fire place with inset wood burner. To the opposite side is the country style kitchen, which comprises of bespoke wall and floor cabinetry, inset one and half sink with mixer tap, space for Rangmaster style oven and plumbing for a dishwasher. Leading from the dining room is a fantastic multipurpose room, currently utilised as a study, however could be used as a snug, playroom or music room. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a useful and practical utility room/boot room which includes built in storage, plumbing for laundry facilities and a separate cloakroom.

Split staircases lead to the first floor accommodation. The rear staircase leading up from the study takes you directly into the impressive principal bedroom, an eye catching vaulted room with exposed beams and views over the gardens below. It also benefits from a dressing area and a bathroom which comprises of a panelled bath, walk in shower, pedestal wash basin and an independent WC. There are a further two double bedrooms which can be accessed from the front staircase in the entrance lobby. A striking family bathroom completes the first floor accommodation and comprises of a fabulous double walk in shower, bowl sink, low level WC and storage.