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INTRODUCTION
This nearly completed project is being reluctantly sold on due to personal pressures. A huge investment has been made in the structural restoration and extension of the mansion house, using either original or reclaimed materials wherever practical. Works completed include new windows and roof throughout, a large rear extension accommodating the kitchen/dining/family room and the master suite and bathroom above.
To give a feel for the scale of the property the basement alone which accounts for about one fifth of the floor area of the building has a floor area of approximately 1000sqft, about the same as an average modern three bed house. This basement area would be perfect for running a home business/administration centre.
Works remaining fall almost completely into the trades of plastering, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, decoration and kitchen/bathroom fitting.
The vendor estimates that they would have spent a further £60,000 to finish the house. However, in its current condition the property is a blank canvass for a purchaser to complete to whatever style and quality of finish they desire, an extremely rare opportunity.
There is also planning approval for a quadruple detached garage with a two-bedroom apartment above, suitable for grooms/staff or guest accommodation.
The vendors have been residing in static caravan accommodation on site, which is available by separate negotiation, though this probably would not be required as the house is extremely close to being habitable. There is also an extensive number of unfitted fixtures, fittings and building materials also available by separate negotiation.
ACCOMMODATION
GROUND FLOOR
Stone Steps up to a large front entrance door.
Entrance Hall 9.92m x 2.37m Max (32'6 x 7'9)
Access to sitting room, library, drawing room, arched opening and steps leading to kitchen/dining/family room, staircases to basement and first floor.
Sitting Room 5.76m x 4.48m Max into bay (18'10 x 14'8)
Two windows to side, opening for fire, bay window to front, picture rail and decorative coving.
Library 5.21m x 4.96m Max into bay (17'1 x 16'3)
Bay window to front and further bay window to side with wooden seating beneath with concealed storage.
Drawing Room 5.2m x 4.97m (17' x 16'3)
Two window's to side and opening for fire.
Cloakroom 3.65m x 2.12m (11'11 x 6'11)
Coat area, leading to proposed cloakroom, window to side.
Utility/Store Room 3.65m x 2.17m (11'11 x 7'1)
Window to side.
Pantry 3.62m x 1.23m (11'10 X 4')
Kitchen/Dining/Family Room 11.49m x 7.64m Max into bay (37'8 x 25')
French doors in bay opening to side with windows set to either side, five windows to side and a further two windows to rear, cooker recess, decorative fire surround with tiled inset and wrought iron grate, dado rail, four ceiling roses and inset spot lights. Stable door to boot room.
Boot Room 2.98m x 2.53m (9'9 x 8'3)
Window to side, dado, built in storage cupboard, external stable door to rear.
Shower Room 2.99m x 1.28m (9'9 x 4'2)
Window to side.
BASEMENT
These rooms were probably the original kitchens and servants quarters. Now completely restored and tanked to modern building regulations.
Hallway 7.96m x 2.26m (26'1 x 7'4)
Access to Gym, Office, Games Room, Play Room, and Store
Gym 4.67m x 4.44m Max (15'3 X 14'6)
Ornamental fire inset and inset spot light to ceiling.
Office 3.87m x 3.53m Max (12'8 x 11'6)
Ornamental fire inset and inset spot lights to ceiling.
Games Room 5.07m x 4.84m Max (16'7 x 15'10)
Ornamental fire inset and inset spotlight to ceiling.
Play Room (Possible 6th Bedroom) 5.76m x 3.52m (18'10 X 11'6)
Two windows to side, ornamental fire inset, tv point and inset spot light to ceiling.
Store Room 1.75m x 1.58m (5'8 x 5'2)
FIRST FLOOR
Landing
Galleried landing with access to master suite, bedrooms two to five and family bathroom.
Master Bedroom 7.64m x 4.88m (25'1 x 16')
Steped down from landing with ornamental fire surround, three windows to side, glazed French door to proposed rear balcony and further window to rear, wall lights, dado, two ceiling roses and access to loft space. Archway to dressing room.
Dressing Room 4.85m x 2.48m (15'11 x 8'2)
Two window to rear, dado, access to ensuite bathroom.
Ensuite Bathroom 4.85m x 2.64m (15'11 x 8'8)
Window to side, inset spot lights and access to loft space.
Bedroom Two 6.07m x 3.63m (19'11 x 11'11)
Two windows to side.
Bedroom Three 4.93m x 4.09m Max (16'2 x 13'5)
Two windows to side, fire place with inset tiles, picture rail and dado, ceiling rose
Bedroom Four 5.87m x 4.47m Max into bay (19'3 x 14'8)
Bay window to front, two windows to side, inset for fire.
Bedroom Five 4.97m x 3.60m Max into bay (16'4 x 11'10)
Bay window to front, window to side and decorative fire place.
Family Bathroom 4.65m x 2.29m (15'3 x 7'6)
Window to side, plumbing for Jack and Jill pedestal wash hand basin's, free standing bath, w.c. and shower.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached via a private drive, which leads along to the side of the house to the plot designated for a quadruple garage. The house and immediate grounds, which are mostly to the side of the property, are on a plot of approximately 1.17 acres with potential for landscaping and parking areas to the purchaser's requirements. There are a number of mature trees as a seasonal screen along the road side and also in the paddock.
Currently towards the front of the yard is the development compound including static caravans that may be available by separate negotiation should they be required.
Planning Approval for Garage Complex
Planning permission has been granted for a quadruple garage with two bedroom apartment above, suitable for grooms/staff or guest accommodation.. To be sited towards the rear of the property. Some ground works have already been installed in preparation for this element of the development.
PADDOCK
The remaining land is the other side of a second drive, which is shared with the neighboring farm, the paddock is approximately 2.87 acres with a newly installed post and rail perimeter fence.
In all approximately 4 acres (Subject to measured survey)
A further 16 acres (stms) are available by separate negotiation
GENERAL INFORMATION
General - Local facilities can be found in Somersham (2 miles) or in Chatteris (4 miles) Mai facilities can be found in Huntingdon (12 miles), Cambridge (18 miles) or Peterborough (22 miles)
Equestrian - Hacking in the area is good. There is a long bridleway not far from the property which leads on to further off road hacking in the form of byways (green lanes). For competition purposes Manor Farm (BD & Unaff SJ/Dressage) is just under nine miles with Lordsbridge (BSJA & Unaff ) just under 20 miles, Ely Eventing Centre (BHTA & Hunter trials) 20 miles, Fenning Farm (BD, Unaff Dressage & RC) 23 miles and College EC (BSJA, BD, BHTA, BDS, BDT, NPS & Unaff) 30 miles.
Services - Mains Water and Electricity, private drainage. underfloor heating is connected to a majority of the property, powered by an Eco' friendly heat recovery system, except the original reception rooms. |
