5 bedroom detached house for sale

A fine 1920’s detached family house providing elegant and characterful accommodation with modern additions, extending to 2075 sqft. Set in wonderful grounds with picturesque surroundings, bordering a hidden lake in Newnham.

This attractive 1920s family home stands detached in a privileged location, set within delightful grounds which include established, west-facing gardens adjacent to Bolton’s Pit Lake and enclosed walled frontage with off-street parking.

The property has been sympathetically extended and remodelled to exacting standards, creating a design layout which provides the perfect crossover of modern, functional living with all the charm and character of a fine period home. Elegant and well-proportioned rooms benefit from attractive original features, a high degree of natural light and outstanding views, which are rare to find within the city boundary.

2075 sqft of well-presented accommodation is arranged over three spacious floors.

On the ground floor, there is an impressive reception hall with a broad, open staircase and restored wood floorboards with cloakroom and shower room off. A dual aspect snug/study has the original 1920s low-level handmade cabinetry and drawers and a large bay window overlooking a pretty front garden area.

A beautiful drawing room offers a generous reception space with access to and complete views of the rear garden and an impressive original fireplace. The kitchen/dining room has been altered to increase space and light and now provides an extensive range of storage solutions including bespoke cabinetry and drawers and a walk-in pantry. There are extensive solid wood working surfaces, an Aga range oven, an inset sink and space for freestanding appliances. There is both side and rear access from this room.

A thoughtfully designed first floor landing area maximises natural light and leads to a family bathroom suite and four spacious bedrooms. The principal bedroom is currently arranged as a library/study with French doors onto a balcony and enjoys uninterrupted views to the rear garden and lake beyond.

The second-floor provides a galleried landing opening to a large double bedroom and a separate bathroom suite. There is access to a spacious eaves storage space off the bathroom and further eaves storage can be found off the landing and also the bedroom.

Outside, broad frontage is set behind an attractive period brick wall with five-bar gates opening to a parking area. There is side access to the rear garden through an enclosed bike shed/storage area. There is also a well-designed bin storage and a wood store. The rear garden has a favourable west-facing aspect and is predominantly laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs set to borders. There is a deep paved patio area ideal for outside dining and an open storage area to one-side of the property.

Location - Grantchester Road forms part of the popular Newnham area on the west side of the city. It is well positioned for access to the village amenities including pubs, shops, a butcher and a chemist. There is a primary school within Newnham whilst further state and independent schools for all age groups are available within striking distance. The well renowned Hills Road Sixth Form College is also within easy cycling distance.

The city centre and many of the University departments can easily be accessed by foot, bicycle or bus. Cambridge Railway Station is about 2.1 miles, the M11 about 1.5 miles, whilst Addenbrooke's Hospital/ Biomedical Campus is about 3.4 miles.

In addition there are riverside walks to Grantchester.

Tenure - Freehold

Services - Main services connected include: water, electricity, gas and mains drainage.

Statutory Authorities - Cambridge City Council.
Council Tax Band - G

Fixtures And Fittings - Unless specifically mentioned in these particulars, all fixtures and fittings are expressly excluded from the sale of the freehold interest.

Viewing - Strictly by appointment through the vendor’s sole agents, Redmayne Arnold and Harris.