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Fine & Country Cambridge

Tel: +44 (0)1223 363 700 cambridge@fineandcountry.com3 Dukes Court, Newmarket Road, Cambridge CB5 8DZ

Fine & Country

Fine & Country is a global network of estate agencies specialising in the marketing, sale and rental of luxury residential property. With offices in the UK, The Channel Islands, France, Portugal, Spain, Russia, Dubai, Egypt, South Africa, West Africa and Namibia, we combine the widespread exposure of the international marketplace with the local expertise and knowledge of carefully selected independent property professionals.

Fine & Country appreciates the most exclusive and more expensive properties require a more compelling, sophisticated and intelligent presentation - leading to a common, yet uniquely exercised and successful strategy emphasising the lifestyle qualities of the property. This unique approach to luxury homes marketing delivers high quality, intelligent and creative concepts for property promotion combined with the latest technology and marketing techniques.

We understand moving home is one of the most important decisions you make; your home is both a financial and emotional investment. With Fine & Country you benefit from the local knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts of a well trained, educated and courteous team of professionals, working to make the sale or purchase of your property as stress free as possible.

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PeriodPERIOD SPLENDOUR“We were first drawn to Orchard Cottage by the fact that it was on the edge of the village and on a private road,” says Sam. “We loved that it was a wonderful example of an English thatched cottage and knew it would make the perfect home for us as soon as we saw it.”

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Situated towards the edge of this popular Cambridgeshire village at the foot of a no through lane, is this absolutely stunning and sympathetically extended three bedroom Grade II Listed detached thatched cottage.

During the current ownership the property has benefitted from a comprehensive renovation and enlargement programme resulting in this most spacious and versatile characterful residence.

The property boasts two delightful reception rooms, a superb kitchen/dining/family room and an abundance of character features mixed with modern conveniences. The property benefits further from gas fired central heating, driveway parking and a large garage/workshop.

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GROUND FLOOR

A timber stable door leads into the RECEPTION HALL/

SNUG which is an inviting dual aspect room, most generous in size with a staircase leading to the first floor, exposed wall and ceiling timbers, door leading to the GROUND FLOOR

BATHROOM with a window to the rear aspect and a two piece suite comprising a panel enclosed bath and wash basin.

The DRAWING ROOM is a stunning room of generous proportions and flooded with natural light from a bay window and further window to the front aspect absorbing views of the street scene. The room is filled with character features which include a most impressive Inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove, exposed wall and ceiling timbers, original glazed door concealing the staircase to the first floor, door leading to the REAR LOBBY with a window to the rear aspect, brick flooring and doors either side leading to the UTILITY

ROOM with a window to the rear aspect, sink and drainer unit, plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble drier. There is a CLOAKROOM with a WC and wash basin.

The KITCHEN/DINING/FAMILY ROOM is truly the hub of the home and is an excellent addition to the original accommodation and is extremely generous in size. This room is flooded with natural light from windows to the front and side aspects. There are French doors leading out to the rear terrace and a further stable door leading to the gardens. step inside

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The kitchen area is comprehensively fitted with a range of wall and base units with worktop surfaces, space for a range style oven, central island unit with beech work surface, butler sink and drainer unit, space for American style fridge/freezer, plumbing for dishwasher and slate tiled flooring.

FIRST FLOOR

From the drawing room a staircase leads to the FIRST FLOOR

LANDING with Velux window and has doors leading to all remaining rooms.

The MASTER BEDROOM is a most impressive space and a stunning addition to the original accommodation with a dormer window to the front, further window to the side aspect and built-in wardrobe cupboards. A door leads to the EN SUITE

SHOWER ROOM, which is a generous size and fitted with a three piece suite to include a fully tiled double shower cubicle, wash basin, low level WC, radiator and a dormer window to the side aspect overlooking the beautiful rear gardens.

BEDROOM TWO is a generous double bedroom with dormer window to the front aspect, exposed wall and ceiling timbers and a door leading to bedroom three.

BEDROOM THREE is accessed via a staircase from the reception hall/snug and leads straight into a double bedroom again with exposed wall and ceiling timbers, windows to the front and side aspects, original door leading to a large wardrobe cupboard with connecting door leading to bedroom two.

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“We have been at the property for 13 years now and since then we have made a few improvements,” continues

Sam. “This includes adding a modern extension,

re-decorating all of the rooms and putting in new

central heating. We also exposed the original

beams so that the cottage had a combination

of its original features with a modern element.

This works really well together,” she adds. “We

have a thatched gate at the front of the house,

which adds a quirky, charming characteristic to

the cottage.”

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“The kitchen is really the heart of the home and it is probably where I spend most of my time. There is enough

space to hold a large number of guests and over the years we

have had many dinner parties and special events here. It is an

extremely sociable room.”

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“The cottage is extremely versatile and although the kitchen is a very sociable room, the other parts are also very homely. In particular the living room

has a stunning log burner fire which is lovely in the winter.”

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“The neighbourhood and community in particular are superb. It is lovely to have neighbours that look out for one another.

We are really going to miss them when we leave.”

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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 10.04.2015

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EPC Exempt – Grade II Listed

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ABOUT THE AREA Linton is a most popular village located approximately 8 miles from the University City of Cambridge and offers a post office, supermarket, public houses, library, health centre, sports centre, junior school, primary cchool and a village college which is now an academy school.

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For the commuter the nearby A11 connects with the M11 providing good access to Stansted Airport and the M25. A mainline railway station at Audley End is within 7 miles or Whittlesford within 5 miles, both of which provide a regular service to London’s Liverpool Street.

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Viewing arrangements strictly via the vendors’ sole agents Fine & Country on (01223) 363700.

OUTSIDE

To the front of the property, a five bar gate leads into a shingle DRIVEWAY

providing ample parking. This leads to the rear garden and to the TIMBER

BUILT GARAGE AND WORKSHOP with veranda providing a shady haven in the warmer months. The gardens are mainly laid to an expanse of lawn with a mature conifer screening. There is a large paved terrace adjoining the property, perfect for al fresco dining. A shingle pathway leads to the rear of the building and this is a low maintenance area perfect as a hideaway to relax on a bench whilst enjoying views across the gardens. There is a pathway that extends from the terrace and a pedestrian gate with a thatched canopy, leading to the street scene.

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“We are really going to miss Orchard Cottage when we leave and it will make a great home for either a family or couple looking to relocate to a superb village location with versatile accommodation and a stunning garden. We are sure the next owners will be just as happy here as we have been,” conclude Sam and Joel.

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