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PERIOD CHARMWest Wratting | Cambridge | CB21 5LU

Fine & Country Cambridge

Tel: +44 (0)1223 363 700 [email protected] Dukes Court, Newmarket Road, Cambridge CB5 8DZ

Fine & Country

Fine & Country is a global network of estate agencies specialising in the marketing, sale and rental of luxury residential property. With offices in the UK, The Channel Islands, France, Portugal, Spain, Russia, Dubai, Egypt, South Africa, West Africa and Namibia, we combine the widespread exposure of the international marketplace with the local expertise and knowledge of carefully selected independent property professionals.

Fine & Country appreciates the most exclusive and more expensive properties require a more compelling, sophisticated and intelligent presentation - leading to a common, yet uniquely exercised and successful strategy emphasising the lifestyle qualities of the property. This unique approach to luxury homes marketing delivers high quality, intelligent and creative concepts for property promotion combined with the latest technology and marketing techniques.

We understand moving home is one of the most important decisions you make; your home is both a financial and emotional investment. With Fine & Country you benefit from the local knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts of a well trained, educated and courteous team of professionals, working to make the sale or purchase of your property as stress free as possible.

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“We had known about this house long before we bought it,” says Tony. “It actually features on one of the village postcards,” adds Diana, “because it’s a really beautiful chocolate box cottage, and so when it came up for sale we organised a viewing and fell in love with it the minute we set foot inside.”

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A most impressive Grade II Listed, 17th Century part thatched cottage occupying a prominent position within this popular Cambridgeshire village.

This beautiful residence is located away from the street and nestled within delightful, mature gardens of approximately 0.6 acres, fully enclosed and adjoining grazing land to the rear.

The property benefits from a flexible layout and has previously been utilised as two dwellings, making this perfect for extended families or one large residence. Further benefits include a vast array of original character features, oil fired central heating, ample parking and double garaging with a studio above.overview


GROUND FLOOR

A timber stable door leads in to the most inviting dual aspect KITCHEN which is a spacious area, flooded with natural light and boasting a wide range of timber units and solid wood work surfaces. There is space for a fridge and plumbing for a dishwasher, brick built island with inset induction hob with an extractor canopy above, built-in electric oven, free standing Wamsler stove, exposed ceiling timbers, ceramic tiled flooring, door leading to the UTILITY ROOM which is comprehensively fitted with a range of wall and base units, plumbing for washing machine, windows to the side and rear aspect, tiled flooring, door leading to the BOOT ROOM with a door leading to the rear garden, window to the rear aspect, oil fired boiler, tiled flooring.

From the kitchen a door leads to the BREAKFAST

ROOM which is dual aspect. Stairs lead to the first floor accommodation, exposed wall and ceiling timbers, door leads to the SITTING ROOM which is a delightful room with two windows to the rear aspect overlooking the rear garden and a window to the front aspect. There is an impressive inglenook fireplace, exposed wall and ceiling timbers and a door leading to the STUDY AREA with a window to the rear aspect.

The DINING ROOM is a stunning space with two windows to the front aspect, inglenook fireplace, exposed wall and ceiling timbers, door concealing second staircase to the first floor. step inside


A further door leads to the potential annexe. Formerly the barn, with vaulted ceilings, this comprises of the FAMILY ROOM or ANNEXE SITTING ROOM/BEDROOM, a generous dual aspect room with a brick built fireplace housing a multi-fuel stove, French doors leading to the rear garden, door leading to front garden, exposed wall and ceiling timbers, door leading to the KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM which is again a sizeable area with a comprehensive range of limed oak fronted wall and base units, complementary tiling, integrated electric oven, ceramic hob, exposed wall and ceiling timbers, Amtico tiled flooring, door leading to the BATHROOM which is fitted with a three piece suite which includes a panel enclosed bath, wash basin and W.C. exposed wall and ceiling timbers, window to the side aspect.


This hugely attractive and extremely characterful thatched cottage is located in the heart of the picturesque village of West Wratting. It is thought that the property

probably began life in the 17th Century as three

small cottages and a barn, and in subsequent

years those dwellings were converted into one

property and an extension was added in the late

1980s.

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The cottage is now a really spacious family home with a comfortable layout and a wealth of original features, all of which have been beautifully preserved. “I would

say that our favourite part of the house is the family room,” says

Tony, “and that’s because it has lovely big French doors that open

out onto the garden, so we can really bring the outside in during

the warmer months.” “The room also has a large inglenook in

which we have installed a multi-fuel burner,” adds Diana, “so it’s

wonderfully cosy and warm even when it’s bitterly cold outside.”

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This beautiful home is enveloped by around half an acre of attractive grounds, which consist of a large driveway to the front, and a lawn that sweeps all

the way around to the back of the house where it is dotted with fruit trees, and even

incorporates a large pond and a vegetable patch.


“We’ve made the garden a lot more open since we’ve been here,” says Tony, “and we tend to make good use of it all year

round. I often go out and chip a few golf balls, and it has been the most wonderful place to hold our summer parties.” “The beauty of the

garden still takes me by surprise,” adds Diana, “even after twenty years of being here. We have a bench at the front of the house and

during the summer I like to sit out and just watch the world go by, and have a natter with friends from the village who pass by.”


FIRST FLOOR

From the breakfast room, stairs lead to the FIRST FLOOR LANDING with exposed wall and ceiling timbers, doors leading to all rooms including a SHOWER ROOM which is fitted with a three piece suite to include a double shower cubicle, wash basin and W.C.

The MASTER BEDROOM is a wonderful spacious room with window to the side aspect offering delightful views across the garden and street scene beyond. There are two built-in wardrobes and a door leads to the EN SUITE BATHROOM which is fitted with a four piece suite to include a panel enclosed bath, wash basin, bidet and W.C. There are two windows to the rear aspect affording beautiful views of the rear garden.

BEDROOM TWO is a beautiful room of impressive proportions with exposed timbers, chimney breast and a dormer window to the front aspect. A door leads to BEDROOM THREE which is again a superb size with a dormer window to the front aspect, exposed wall and ceiling timbers, chimney breast and its own stairwell leading down to the dining room.


EPC Rating: Exempt

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 02.03.2015

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ABOUT THE AREA

West Wratting is a highly regarded and picturesque village with its own fine Inn/Restaurant, 14th Century church of St Andrews and the village hall.

West Wratting is conveniently placed for access to Cambridge, Newmarket and Saffron Walden which are all about 11 miles equidistant and offer a comprehensive range of amenities. There is excellent access to the M11, A11 and A14. Cambridge, Audley End and Whittlesford offer direct rail lines into London, with the fastest trains taking less than an hour. Stansted International Airport is approximately forty minutes’ drive.

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The historic university city of Cambridge offers a comprehensive range of shopping, cultural, recreational and educational facilities, together with the renowned Addenbrooke’s Hospital and Biomedical Centre.

There are a number of independent schools in the area including St John’s and King’s College prep schools, The Leys, The Perse, St Mary’s, St Faith’s and Barnadiston Hall.

Primary Schooling is found in the nearby village of Balsham and the catchment secondary school is Linton Village College.

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Viewing arrangements strictly via the vendors’ sole agents Fine & Country on (01223) 363700.

OUTSIDE

The property is approached via an electric five-bar gate which leads to a circular gravel driveway providing ample parking and turning space for a number of vehicles. This leads to the detached DOUBLE GARAGE with twin up and over doors, water, power and light connected. To the side of this, there is a door with a staircase leading to the STUDIO/GUEST ACCOMMODATION with windows to the front and side aspects. This is a most useful space offering tremendous scope for further accommodation.

The remainder of the gardens is laid to an expanse of lawn which sweeps around the property with a number of established and mature flower and shrub borders and beds, fruit trees and an enclosed kitchen garden. There is also a pond and the whole garden is fully enclosed by mature hedging.

AGENTS NOTE

Although this is a beautiful property, there is scope for cosmetic improvement.


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“We now feel that the time is right to downsize,” concludes Tony, “but this has been a really wonderful home for the past twenty years.” “It’s a very pretty house,” adds Diana, “and extremely spacious, and the location would be hard to better. We will be very sad to leave.”


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