£269,000  4 bed property, North Street, Wicken, CB7 5XW

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An extended period detached home situated in a highly regarded village and offering spacious accommodation over three floors together with many character features. Comprises 25'7 c 11'6 lounge/dining room with open fireplace and exposed beams and posts, spacious kitchen/breakfast room with a range of modern units and granite worksurfaces, cloakroom/utility, study, conservatory, 4 bedrooms, en-suite bathroom and family bathroom. Outside there is a driveway and private well stocked gardens. Benefits include oil central heating and the rear bedrooms have attractive views. There is no upward chain and viewing highly recommended.

DESCRIPTION CONTINUED
Accommodation comprises 25'7 x 11'6 lounge/dining room, spacious kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom/utility, study, conservatory, 4 bedrooms (1 en-suite bathroom) and family bathroom. Outside there is a driveway and private well established rear garden. The property has the benefit of oil central heating and the rear bedrooms have attractive views. The property has attractive character features such as exposed timber beams and posts, timber doors and an open fireplace in the lounge/dining room. To fully appreciate the layout of the accommodation and features of the home a viewing is highly recommended.
LOCATION
Wicken is approximately 14 miles from Cambridge, 8 miles from Newmarket and 9 miles from Ely. Ely has a mainline railway station, London Kings Cross being 1 hour 10 minues approximately.
The charming village of Wicken has little modern development, with many of the properties being of older style and character. The centre of the village, with its windmill, village greens and duck pond, is a conservation area. The well known Wicken Fen is situated on the southern edge of the village and is preserved in its natural state by the National Trust.
The village has a farm shop which supplies many essentials. There is also The Maids Head Public House situated in the village centre.
There are further shopping, sporting, social and school facilities available in the adjoining towns. Both primary and secondary education are available in nearby Soham which is 3 miles away and there is a school bus service for the village of Wicken.
ACCOMMODATION
(The measurements stated for the rooms are approximate)
LOUNGE / DINING ROOM 7.80m(25'7'') x 3.51m(11'6'') overall
With feature brick open fireplace with timber mantel, exposed oak beam and posts, built-in display shelves, 2 double glazed windows to front aspect, timber and glazed door to outside, television point, 2 radiators.
KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM 5.18m(17'0'') max x 4.14m(13'7'') max(8'11min)
With deep one and a quarter bowl stainless steel sink unit and drainer, fitted with a wide range of modern eye and base level storage units including glass fronted display units and drawers, granite work surfaces, plumbing and space for slimline dishwasher, glass tiled splashbacks, space for range style oven, 2 built-in double storage cupboards, quarry tiled floor, window to rear aspect, inset spotlights, radiator.
CLOAKROOM / UTILITY 2.06m(6'9'') x 1.83m(6'0'')
With low level w.c., hand wash basin, plumbing for automatic washing machine, space for tumble drier, door to rear garden, window to rear aspect, inset spotlight, radiator.
STUDY 2.64m(8'8'') x 2.84m(9'4'')
With timber panelling, stairs to first floor, radiator, double doors into:-
CONSERVATORY 3.33m(10'11'') x 2.29m(7'6'')
Of brick and timber construction with double glazed windows overlooking the garden, double glazed French doors onto garden, radiator.
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
This floor plan and square footage figure quoted is a service to our clients and is intended as a guide only. The floor plan is not to scale and the accuracy of both the floor plan and square footage cannot be guaranteed.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
With stairs to second floor.
BEDROOM 1 3.53m(11'7'') x 3.40m(11'2'')
With a range of fitted wardrobes, double glazed window to front aspect, radiator.
BEDROOM 2 4.01m(13'2'') x 3.51m(11'6'')
With double glazed window to front aspect, built-in double wardrobe, radiator.
BEDROOM 4 3.00m(9'10'') x 2.87m(9'5'')
With window to rear aspect giving views across countryside towards Ely cathedral, radiator.
BATHROOM 2.79m(9'2'') x 2.08m(6'10'')
With freestanding roll top bath, vanity unit with hand wash basin, double shower cubicle, low level w.c., exposed timber floorboards, window to rear aspect giving views across open countryside, linen cupboard, radiator.
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
This floor plan and square footage figure quoted is a service to our clients and is intended as a guide only. The floor plan is not to scale and the accuracy of both the floor plan and square footage cannot be guaranteed.
SECOND FLOOR LANDING
With 2 double glazed windows to rear aspect giving attractive views across countryside.
BEDROOM 3 4.55m(14'11'') max(8'5min) x 3.45m(11'4'')
(max into bay)
(With part restricted headroom)
WIth double glazed window giving superb views across open countryside towards Ely Cathedral, 2 built-in eaves storage cupboards, radiator.
EN-SUITE BATHROOM 2.90m(9'6'') x 2.62m(8'7'')
With modern suite comprising corner bath with shower above, low level w.c., hand wash basin, tiled floor, eaves storage space, inset spotlights, 2 velux windows to rear aspect giving attractive views over surrounding countryside, heated towel rail.
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
This floor plan and square footage figure quoted is a service to our clients and is intended as a guide only. The floor plan is not to scale and the accuracy of both the floor plan and square footage cannot be guaranteed.
OUTSIDE
To the front of the property there is well stocked bed which is gravelled with various plants and climbers. To the side there is a driveway providing vehicular off street parking and gated pedestrian access leads to the private rear garden which is fully enclosed and well screened by mature trees. There is an extensive area of block paved patio and a lawn with well stocked and attractive borders. The garden also contains a 10'0 x 8'0 timber shed and the oil tank.
Please note the neighbouring property has a right of access across the driveway to allow maintenance to their property.
TENURE
Freehold.
SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected.
THE PHOTOGRAPH BELOW SHOWS THE VIEW FROM THE TOP FLOOR.
AGENTS NOTES
1. None of the fixtures and fittings are included in the sale unless specifically mentioned in these particulars.
2. Please note that none of the appliances or the services at this property have been checked and we would recommend that these are tested by a qualified person before entering into any commitment.
3. Any floor plans are for the purpose of a service to our customers and are intended to be a guide to the layout only. Any floor plans are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
4. We understand that the ownership of the driveway is currently being transferred from the neighbouring property to Primrose Cottages.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with the Agents.
COUNCIL TAX
For the council tax for the property you may call Ely Council Tax department on 0845 0726000

These particulars are believed to be correct but their strict accuracy is not guaranteed neither do they constitute an offer or contract. Dimensions shown have been measured in imperial units and are approximate to within +/- 3 with the metric dimensions being automatic conversions from the imperial dimensions.

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