* Freehold
* Driveway with parking for several cars and cart lodge
* Period features throughout
* Open countryside views
* Sizable gardens and pond
* Planning for one and a half storey extension 22/01108/ful
* EPC Rating = F
Delightful cottage with studio and ample parking for multiple cars
Description
Levells Cottage is a picturesque thatched cottage in a highly sought after
edge of village location enjoying stunning open countryside views, with the
added benefit of having planning permission in place for a one and a half
storey extension and permission to build a new cart lodge in the gardens
(22/01108/ful)
Dating back to the 19th Century with a later addition, this delightful cottage
has painted brick and rendered elevations under a thatched roof with a wealth
of period features. The warm and inviting accommodation incorporates a sitting
room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom and two bedrooms.
The superb triple aspect sitting room is full of natural light and set around
a newly installed wood burner and a hand carved fireplace. The charming dining
room has a window to the front and under - stairs cupboard and opens directly to
the kitchen. The kitchen has a window overlooking the garden, and benefits
from wall and floor units, worktops with tiled splashbacks, a one and a half
bowl sink with drainer, four ring gas hob, integrated oven and washing machine
as well as offering space for upright fridge/freezer and washing machine. The
family bathroom has a window to the side, bath with shower over, sink and low
level WC.
On the first floor, the main bedroom is a good size double, with a window to
the side and front which offers fantastic views across the open countryside at
the front of the home. Bedroom two has a window to the front and built - in
cupboard creating an ideal guest bedroom.
The property is approached via a five - bar gate leading to the gravel driveway
providing parking for several cars and access to the useful cart lodge,
outbuilding and enclosed garden. The established garden is enclosed by a mix
of fencing and hedging. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with well stocked
flower beds, a Victorian plumb tree and shrub borders, as well as a paved
terrace by a pond and an outbuilding/garden store.
Location
The village of Kirtling is situated approximately 5 miles south east of
Newmarket, surrounded by attractive countryside and mixed woodlands. Local
amenities include a Village Hall and traditional public house The Red Lion.
Kirtling is within the catchment area for both Cheveley Primary School (3. 9
miles) and Bottisham Village College (12. 2 miles). A bus is provided to and
from both schools. There is also schooling available at Kettlesfield Primary
School in Stetchworth (6. 1 miles), however there is no bus service.
Independent schooling is available at Barnardiston, Newmarket and a selection
of renowned schools are found in Cambridge along with its world famous
University colleges and a full range of cultural, shopping and recreational
facilities.
For rail commuters, the closest stations are Dullingham (6. 8 miles) and
Newmarket (5. 9 miles). Trains to Cambridge are approximately one an hour from
where direct services into London Liverpool Street, Kings Cross/St Pancras are
available taking from around 49 minutes. There is also a bus service for
Kirtling that runs most days.
Cambridge Mobile Library calls at Kirtling Red Lion once every month, and is
free to join to borrow books. Nearby shops include Cheveley Village Stores (3
miles) which also acts as a post office as well as a local store in Ashley (5
miles). There is also a post office at the Ellesmere Centre (4. 9 miles) which
is open week - day mornings. Comprehensive shopping is available at Newmarket
including a Waitrose supermarket and Cambridge.
(All distances and times are approximate)
Square Footage: 805 sq ft

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