3 bed detached house for sale

Mill Lane/High Street, Burwell, Cambs CB25

Approaching the property from the front, its High Street entrance is hidden from immediate view. A pathway leads between two High Street properties to a gateway through which you are greeted with a pretty cottage frontage. A further path with decorative flower & shrub borders leads to the front door. The house is fully rendered in cream with wood effect double glazed windows and door which were replaced just 2 years ago.

Entering the house there is a lobby leading through to small sitting room, full of charm and character it has an inglenook fireplace, and burwell brick floor(which is throughout the majority of the ground floor). This room could provide the space for an office/large boot room store/library or cosy second sitting room. The walls of this original part of the building are made of clunch. An understairs cupboard gives essential storage, and from here brick steps lead up to the utility area of the kitchen.

The utility and kitchen area are galley style. Spacious with lots of light flooding in from dual aspect windows in the utility area and further window in the kitchen space. Storage is a mixture of traditional curtain fronted shelves and wall mounted cupboards, worktops are tiled. The boiler is housed here together with space for washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge/freezer A door exits from the utility area out to one of the delightful patio areas of the garden. The downstairs cloakroom is situated just off this utility area.

Moving through to the kitchen, storage is a mixture of floor and wall mounted cabinetry in neutral tones, adding to the character and style.Tiled worktops flow from the utility area through to the kitchen, there are Belfast sinks in both utility and kitchen which also has space for a double cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and a generous pantry.

Leading back through the kitchen a generous sized dining area is located through an archway, giving easy access whilst still connecting to the kitchen. Continuing the character feel this space has burwell brick flooring, ceiling beams and a black Victorian style fireplace.

The final room to the ground floor is the main sitting room. Accessed from the end of the kitchen a fantastic spacious room to gather the family. It carries on the characterful feel with beautiful solid walnut flooring, large inglenook fireplace with woodburner and vaulted ceiling with traditional beams. Again there is dual aspect, with window to the front and french doors to the rear leading to the patio area and garden.

Back through to the lobby and up the wide wooden staircase there are two very generous double bedrooms, both with oak flooring and beautiful latched oak doors which are a theme throughout. The master has the brick chimney breast from the fireplace below adding a lovely feature and a generous fitted cupboard. The second bedroom has oak flooring and a Victorian style fireplace and lots of space for wardrobes and chest of drawers. Both bedrooms aspect is to the front of the property.

From the landing a further couple of steps take you up to the third bedroom to the left. This is currently used as a dressing room with a fitted wardrobe with sliding mirrored doors across one wall. But could work equally well as a bedroom with the sliding doors removed.

The entrance to the extremely generous bathroom is opposite. With its separate shower cubicle, wonderful characterful claw foot bathtub, handbasin, bidet and wc. The bathroom is further enhanced with linoleum floor and storage cupboards.

Continuing to the outside of the property the fully enclosed and very private garden is walled to the rear with steps leading up to the double garage and generous parking area. The garage has electric remote controlled door.

The garden itself has been landscaped with patio to the rear and side enhanced by gravelled areas, a well kept lawn, varying height flower beds and varied species of trees. To the side of the property there is a greenhouse ideal for the avid gardner, and two wooden sheds add further garden storage.

Relaxation and entertainment are catered for too. A six person hot-tub sits under a brick built shelter, and next to this a recently built studio which is currently used as a bar and outdoor sitting room but is fully insulated could equally be used as an office. This is fully equipped with bar, sink and connected to electricity supply. The evening sun sets in this area so its the perfect place to entertain.

All in all not only an unusual property but one which provides space, privacy and relaxation and has given its current owners many years of happiness. It also has the space and opportunity to be developed further to either increase the house size or provide some annexe accommodation.

Don’t miss the opportunity to view this unique and unusual property call today to book a viewing quoting reference number LB0445.