This stunning period property, full of charm and character, is in idyllic Weston Colville. It offers one and a half acres of pastureland, a garden office with internet, and stunning views of the countryside.
Location
One of the few places in Cambridgeshire where you cannot hear a main road - very peaceful and serene. Slightly out of the two parts of the village of Weston Colville, so enjoys village life while being secluded and quiet.
Approach
Set on a quiet road, on Mill Hill this grade two-listed, chocolate box cottage certainly has an endearing charm, with its thatched roof newly laid in 2022. The cottage is set back with a front garden, laid with lawn and mature cottage roses and planting. A few steps take you up to the front door. There is side passage access to the rear garden.
Entrance
Step inside an entrance hall, with an original door and latch handle. The brick flooring runs throughout the ground floor living area.
Living Room
Step further into the cottage into a living area with exposed beams. The room's focal point is the inglenook fireplace, the perfect spot to get cozy on a chilly evening. The double aspect allows plenty of light into the room with a low rear door that takes you out to the patio area. This cottage has two staircases, both of which offer access from the living room and dining room to the top-floor bedrooms. The room flows into the dining room via a small passageway into the dining area.
Dining Room
The perfect place to entertain with a featured pot belly stove in the fireplace. There is ample room for a six to eight-seater table. The original cold cupboard is still in situ. The second staircase leads you to the bedrooms and two further doors lead you into the kitchen and bathroom.
Leading from the dining area is a larder storage cupboard.
Kitchen
The kitchen is modern, with ample base and wall units for storage. There is a solid wood worktop that provides plenty of food preparation space with an inset ceramic sink and mixer tap. There is a large range cooker, and space for a tall fridge freezer, washing machine, and dishwasher that may be negotiated within the sale. The rear door takes you out onto the patio area and garden.
Bathroom
This property has two bathrooms one on each level, the bathroom is modern and stylishly in keeping with the cottage and comprises a full-size roll-top bath with taps and hair tap, a wash basin within a storage unit, and a WC.
First Floor
Leading up either staircase to the bedrooms, all doors are interconnecting or can be closed.
Bedroom One with Ensuite
A good-sized bedroom that could be used as a dressing area leading from bedroom three which is a larger bedroom, if all three bedrooms are not required, the ensuite comprises a walk-in shower cubicle, wash basin in a storage unit, and a water-saving WC.
Bedroom Two
The largest of the bedrooms with built-in storage, there is ample room for a kingsize bed plus additional bedroom furniture.
Bedroom Three
Another good-sized double bedroom, which the current owners are using as a second living area with seating.
Outside
Garden
This property has approximately one and a half acres including the garden. If you are looking for the \"good life\" then this is it!
Access the garden from the patio area, an ideal location to enjoy a glass of wine on a summer evening, or sit at the end of the garden and enjoy the beautiful aspect from the rear of the cottage and garden to the boundary of the pasture land with mature trees and a willow grove. The garden itself is mainly laid to lawn with mature shrubs and trees.
Garden Office
At the bottom of the garden is a fully equipped garden office with electricity and an internet booster. The idyllic location outlooks to the pasture land; if you don't need a home office then the perfect spot to relax and read.
Pasture Land/Freehold Area
A stunning location, whether you intend to leave it to the wildflower meadow and enjoy the wildlife surrounding you, with regular visits from hares, deer, raptors, and a beautiful mix of wildflowers throughout the spring and summer, including several types of orchids and a small willow grove at the bottom of the pastureland.
The current owners have created an allotment area with raised vegetable borders that are fully established for the new owners to enjoy the yields, there are two greenhouses and a bonfire area.
Garage and off-road Parking
There is a garage with off-road parking for one vehicle, located a few meters away from the property.
Utilities/Details
The property is Grade Two Listed
Thatched Roof replaced in 2022
Pretty handmade oak windows that have been reconditioned.
Heating System LPG Vaillant Boiler, located in the kitchen. LPG is currently the cheapest form of heating.
The cottage boasts the original, extremely rare Suffolk brick floors which have been removed in many cottages of a similar age c.1640-60
EPC, Not required as listed property
Parking For Viewers
Roadside parking available
Viewings
Please request a viewing either online or by calling my customer service team, if you require any further information do not hesitate to contact me by searching on the Yopa website, agent search, thank you
Leza Baldwin, Yopa Cambridge Estate Agent Leading the concept of affordable fees, superior marketing, and excellent service.
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