* Freehold
* Charming deceptively, spacious two bedroom, Grade II listed end cottage
* Located in desirable Cambridgeshire village of Boxworth
* Located 10 Miles from Cambridge and 15 miles from Addenbrookes hospital
* Spacious character living room with open fireplace fire
* Kitchen dining room with aga cooker with views across garden
* Two double bedrooms with master bedroom, benefiting from refitted ensuite
* Downstairs refitted and modelled bathroom With three standing bath.
* Parking bay located to the rear for 2 to 3 vehicles. Potential to increase into
* South Easterly facing well stocked rear garden with patio area and storage sheds
**video tour available on this property**
Draft details
Sell New Living are delighted to bring to the market The Old Cottage, which is
a deceptively spacious charming Grade II listed property. This cottage was
formerly two labourers cottages, which overtime has now become one fabulous
spacious two double bedroom home, full of character and history with a south
easterly facing garden. The Old Cottage, has been loved by the present owner
for the past 24 years, and is located in the desirable Cambridgeshire village
of Boxworth. The village is well placed and is under 10 miles to the North
West of the world renowned city of Cambridge. The property has been taken in
part exchange and is to be offered for sale with no forward chain, viewing is
highly recommended to appreciate its charm and character.
Step inside
Entrance via front door into kitchen/dining room, with opening into hallway
area, cupboard housing fuse board and meter. The magical living room offers a
working feature fireplace and staircase leading to guest bedroom. There are
windows to front and back with a glass door leading onto the patio area,
making this room light and airy.
Off the kitchen is a door to an inner hallway with wooden stairs leading to
the first floor landing area and bedroom accommodation. Under the stairs is a
storage area and plumbing for a washing machine. The re - modelled and fitted
three piece main bathroom with window, offers a freestanding claw foot roll -
top bath and stylish fittings. There is a lean - to conservatory located on the
other side of the inner hallway, with a step up to the stable door opening
onto the side aspect, ideal for dropping off the shopping, and double wooden
doors opening onto the patio area and rear garden. This room houses the Grant
oil boiler and this room is used all year around by its owner.
The kitchen
The cottage style kitchen benefits from a beautiful well loved and looked
after aga cooker which is the centre point of the room. There is a range of
low - level wooden cupboards, drawers, tiled worktops and space for a
freestanding fridge freezer. The kitchen is finished off with tiled floor and
windows to front and rear, making this room also very light and airy room to
be in.
Upstairs is a roomy landing area which is currently used as a home study with
striking vaulted ceilings and exposed beams and offers access hatch into the
loft area.
Door into master bedroom which offers a window to the front aspect, built in
wardrobes and door to re - fitted three - piece ensuite . The re - fitted en - suite
includes a walk - in shower cubicle with electric power shower, wc, vanity sink
and a wall mounted electric heater. Door into the inner hallway area which is
currently being utilised as an additional storage area and leads to the guest
bedroom which offers window to the front aspect. Door to airing cupboard
housing water tank and stairs leading down into the living room. These stairs
are here, as originally these were two labourer cottages and this was the
access to the bedroom.
The property has been considerably updated inside and out by its present
owner, who have updated oil tank and Grant boiler and the aga stove which has
been recently serviced and re - fitted the bathroom and ensuite. Furthermore,
the thatch has been relayed and the property re - painted this summer. The
cottage offers many character features and exposed beam works throughout the
eternity of the property. There is still lots of potential for the new buyer
to add their own stamp and to improve this home even further should they wish
to.
Step outside
The front garden is mainly laid lawn with shrub borders, a path and steps
leading down into the entrance door, and side door accessing the conservatory.
The south easterly rear garden offers a spacious patio area with water tap and
steps leading up onto the mainly laid to lawn garden with patio area for
dining and BBQ. The recently updated and fitted 1000 litre oil tank is fitted
behind a fire screen and services the house. The garden offers a variety of
mature trees and shrubs. To the rear of the garden are two timber sheds and a
gate enclosed by timber fencing. The parking area is located to the rear of
the property and comfortably fits 2 to 3 vehicles. Access to the parking area
is down a shared driveway area servicing the five cottages and White Grove
house.
We've been informed by the seller that there is no charge associated with this
shared drive, which has unlimited right of way granted in 1959.
Location
The Old Cottage is located on the High Street, the village is a small largely
residential village surrounded by Cambridgeshire countryside. This home would
suit different types of buyers as it offers so much and with countryside walks
and dog walks to enjoy, a great pub, easy access to main roads and transport
links there is something to benefit everyone.
Boxworth village hall offers the community opportunities to meet each other
and offers varying weekly fitness classes such as yoga. The community also
enjoys a local Church of England church which offers regular services and
there are many local groups to get involved with such as hiking and cycling as
well as dog walking.
Amenities can be reached at the local Boxworth services, only a few minutes
drive away and the train stations in under 15 minutes. Sunday roasts at the
fabulous local village pub (The Golden Ball) The current owners personally
recommend, and even offer accommodation should you require extra space to
accommodate friends and family should you need it. Transport links are
excellent with links by road and rail connecting you to st. Neots, Cambridge
and London to name a few. For families, the local village schools are Ofsted
rated outstanding and the school bus stop is a stone's throw from the
property.
Boxworth village is approximately eight miles to the northwest of the world -
renowned city of Cambridge and less than 15 miles to Addenbrookes Hospital
which is one of the leading hospitals in the world.
The near by city of Cambridge boasts a lively arts and culture scene, with
multiple museums and theatres, and by hosting regular music, craft and
storytelling festivals throughout the year. The city enjoys a thriving High
Street, with plenty of national chain and boutique shops, restaurants and
cafes, and the city's excellent road and rail links connect the region to
London, with fast services from Cambridge Station taking as little as one hour
to London's Kings Cross Station. Cambridge and the surrounding villages are
highly sought after for their excellent private and state schooling provision,
with Cambridge's Perse Foundation schools regularly ranking within the top ten
for independent schools in the country. The catchment schools for the property
are both highly regarded, with the secondary school judged by Ofsted to be
"outstanding" before its recent conversion to academy status.
Distances quoted are all approximate:
Cambridge - 10 Miles London - 70 Miles
Stansted Airport - 34 Miles St. Neots Train Station - 13 Miles
Barhill - 5 Miles Huntingdon - 10 Miles
Huntingdon - 10 Miles Addenbrookes Hospital - 15 Miles
Frequently asked questions:
Approx age of property 1800s
The property was re - thatched in June/July 2023
Oil boiler Grant installed in June 2020
Not EPC required as Grade II listed
Aga cooker was professionally cleaned and serviced in October 2023
Mains water with South Staffs Water
Electricity supplier is with Eon
Council band C
Oil tank installed in June 2022 approved by oftec
Bathroom and shower room refitted in January/February 2023
Internal and externally painted in May - July 2023
Should a buyer be interested, the vendor would be willing to leave some of the
non sentimental furniture with the house sale.
Disclaimer
To view this charming cottage, which comes highly recommended, call us today
press (option 1) for Tom or Suzie.
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your property, please get in touch with us today.
Disclaimer:
Sell New Group are sole acting agents for the vendor of this property. Your
conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully
protects your position. We have not tested and are not responsible for testing
any of the appliances. We make detailed enquiries of the vendor to ensure the
information provided is as accurate as possible. Please inform us if you
become aware of any information being inaccurate.
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Proof of deposit or funds
Utility bill dated within the last 6 months
Your mortgage agreement
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