Superbly extended and very well-presented four bedroom home with versatile accommodation of over 2300 sqft and delightfully secluded gardens situated on a quiet road in this hugely-popular and thriving village.

- Cambridge City Centre - approx. 8 miles
- Royston - approx. 7 miles
- Meldreth Railway Station - approx. 4 miles
- M11 (Junction 12) - approx. 6 miles

. Superb open-plan kitchen/breakfast/diner/family room
. 3 Further reception rooms/potential 5th bedroom
. Utility room with pantry
. Separate lobby & cloakroom/WC
. 4 Double bedrooms
. 3 Bathrooms (2 en-suite)
. Underfloor heating throughout
. Air source heat pump
. Superfast broadband
. In-and-out driveway providing ample gravelled parking
. Secluded landscaped gardens
. EPC rating C

Description:

Briar Cottage is the ideal family village home, full of character and light with well-balanced and flexible accommodation laid out over two floors. Built by the current owners in 1995 and extended in 2011, the property offers superb living and entertaining space throughout with the added bonus of an exceptional open plan kitchen/diner/sitting room with oak double aspect tri-fold and bi-fold doors opening to the garden, bringing the outside into the house. The kitchen is very well fitted with a Rangemaster electric cooking range with induction hob, built in combi oven, warming drawer and dishwasher, granite work surfaces and central island with ceramic sink with waste disposal unit "to make life easier". There is also a utility room with a butler's sink and space and plumbing for washing machine, tumble dryer, additional dishwasher and upright fridge and freezer. Leading from the utility room is a spacious walk-in pantry. Three further reception rooms, one with an open fire with antique surround, add to the flexible ground floor living space along with a separate cloakroom and useful entrance lobby. A bespoke oak staircase leads to the first floor, and accessed from a lovely galleried landing through hand made oak doors, are four double bedrooms and three bathrooms, two being en-suite. There are fitted wardrobes, an airing cupboard with hanging space, plenty of eaves storage with hanging rails and a boarded roof space. The layout has been thoughtfully designed throughout making the best use of space and light with pleasant character features and attention to detail including Philips Hue controlled lighting inside and out.

Outside:

The property is approached via a gravelled in-and-out driveway providing parking for a number of cars. A side gate leads round to the delightfully secluded lawned, predominantly south-facing rear gardens. There is a paved terrace, ideal for al-fresco dining and relaxation and a green house/summer house in the corner of the lawn, perfect for enjoying the evening sun. The gardens are beautifully landscaped with established flower and shrub borders, mature hedges and trees with an ornamental pond and tucked-away kitchen garden with large potting shed and wood store. A spacious chalet type shed would convert to a home office or be the perfect place to put a bespoke home-office/studio (stp). The heating controls and boiler are located in a workshop to the side of the property.

Location:

Orwell is a pretty and thriving rural village situated in a lovely, countryside location between the university city of Cambridge and the market town of Royston. There are excellent amenities in the village including a convenience store/post office, a public house and a hairdressers along with a primary school, all within walking distance of the property. Further facilities can be found in the neighbouring villages of Barrington and Meldreth. Secondary schooling is available at Bassingbourn and Comberton Village Colleges, with a daily bus service to both. There is also a regular bus service to Cambridge. For those needing to commute by road or rail, there is a mainline rail service available from Royston (London Kings Cross 37 mins) and Meldreth (Cambridge 15 mins) along with easy access to the M11 and A1. There are also wonderful, woodland walks in the area up and across the rolling hills and over to the Wimpole Estate.

Additional Information:

Tenure: Freehold

Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Air source heat pump.

Local Authority: South Cambridgeshire District Council

Council Tax: Band E

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with the Selling Agents, Carter Jonas 01223 403330