4 bedroom detached house for sale

A beautiful double fronted detached period property believed to date back to Circa 1870. Set within a conservation area the property has been lovingly and sympathetically restored by the current owner and retains a wealth of character such as, high ceilings, original doors, Sash windows and ornate cast iron radiators.

The welcoming entrance hall has an attractive part stained glass front door and is open at the rear into the rear lobby. You have an original wood door into the dining room, staircase rising to first floor and door giving access to the brick steps leading down to the Cellar. The dining room has a Sash window at the front, decorative fireplace and strip wood flooring. The rear lobby is partially open into the kitchen, has doors into the living room and cloakroom and door leading out to the garden. The spacious living room has Sash windows to the front and side and open fireplace. The updated kitchen has a wide range of matching wall and base mounted units and drawers with granite worksurfaces over incorporating one and a half sink and draining board. There is space and plumbing for an American style Fridge/Freezer. Integrated appliances including dishwasher, washing machine, water softener. Underfloor heating to tiled flooring and downlighters.

Upstairs from the landing are four well proportioned bedrooms, a four piece family bathroom suite, great size storage cupboard and loft access.

The rear garden is enclosed and has gated access to the side leading to the parking area and door into the double garage. Predominantly laid to lawn with two patio areas and well stocked borders. The double garage has power and lighting connected and twin up and overs doors giving access. There is off road parking to the front of the double garage for several vehicles.

Location
Burwell is a highly sought after village located approximately 11 miles from the university city of Cambridge and 5 miles from the historic horse racing town of Newmarket with regular bus service to both. There is convenient access to the A14 which interconnects to the M11 motorway to London and the A11 to the east.

For commuters there is a branch line connection from Newmarket to Cambridge and Ipswich. Cambridge and Whittlesford Parkway offer direct rail lines into London, with Cambridge North Station and the fastest trains taking under one hour.

Village Information
Steeped in history, Burwell has a beautiful, Grade I-listed parish church in the High Street and museum showing life through the centuries on the edge of the Cambridgeshire fens. There is a strong sense of community, with local magazine ‘Clunch’ detailing village news and upcoming events (inc. independent food truck visits, cider festivals etc).

The village recreational ground has a large playing field, tennis courts, children’s play equipment and skate park with a paved walkway around the edge and numerous gym equipment for gym bods to enjoy. The Burwell Community Sports Centre offers a range of recreational activities such as badminton, table-tennis, gymnastics and yoga.

Education at primary level is available at Burwell Village College Primary School, there are also pre-school nurseries available to choose from. Burwell lies within the catchment for both Bottisham Village College and Soham Village College secondary schools, rated Outstanding and Good respectively by Ofsted.

Residents are spoilt for choice for picturesque routes to enjoy, with riverside walks along the Burwell Lode out towards Reach and Wicken fen, Spring Close, Priory Wood and Devils Dyke to name a few. Just a short drive away is Anglesey Abbey National Trust, which is also within cycling range along the Lodes Way cycle route from Burwell.

Facilities
One of the best served villages in Cambridgeshire with an extensive range of facilities for the whole community. Boasting three convenience stores, three public houses (The Fox, Five Bells and The Anchor) offering excellent dining options and takeaway, bakery, post office, doctors surgery, pharmacy, dentist, opticians, hairdressers and barber shops, estate agents, haberdashery, petrol station and delightful artisan coffee shop (Village Green).