295, The Crescent, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire PE13 1EH. Ref: T714

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1 295,995 Ref: T714 5 The Crescent, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire PE13 1EH ELEGANT GRADE II LISTED PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE ATTRACTIVE GEORGIAN CRESCENT OF THE TOWN. This Beautifully Restored Georgian 3 Storey Property offers 5 Bedrooms with Master Ensuite with Free Standing Roll Top Bath, Basement Kitchen/Breakfast Room or Additional Living/Snug Area, 2 Elegant Reception Rooms, Separate Family Bathroom, Original Sash Windows with Shutters. Walled Garden. Garage. Viewing Highly Recommended. No Upward Chain. telephone fax

2 LOCATION The Crescent is situated at the heart of Wisbech's Conservation Area and is a surprisingly peaceful enclave given its central location. Wisbech is a celebrated Georgian market town being rich in history prospering through the port during the 17th Century. The mediaeval Castle was rebuilt into a bishops palace, followed by a mansion for Cromwell's spymaster Thurloe and finally Medworth's Villa and Crescent. Wisbech museum is the oldest purpose built museum in Britain with the manuscript for Great Expectations amongst its library. The town library and parish church are close by and host to cultural events. The Crescent Wesleyan chapel now functions as Wisbech Masonic Lodge. Other historical places include: Peckover House, Octavia Hill museum, Elgood's Brewery, Old General Cemetery, North and South Brink. Town attractions are many and include: spectacular architectural features, annual Rose Fair, Horse Fair and traditional shops as well as a quarterly antiques auction. The town is well served with notable amenities such as old Wisbech grammar school and lies on the western boundary of the Norfolk countryside. Culturally, Wisbech is home to the Angles Theatre supported by Sir Derek Jacobi. Cricket is played in the town in summer. A sports centre, 24/7 gym, Light and Luxe cinemas, regular transport links for the London/Cambridge/Peterborough commute serve the town. Wisbech having so much history was used for film locations for David Copperfield and Dean Spanley and remains a popular tourist town. DESCRIPTION The sale of No. 5 The Crescent represents a rare opportunity to acquire a five storey Georgian townhouse within the beautiful Grade II Listed Crescent, located only a short stroll from the town centre. Designed and built between by Joseph Medworth of Wisbech, as part of the planned circus of the Castle Estate. The Crescent is said to be the most extensive example of its kind as these uniformly smart period residences and offices continue along Ely Place and Union Place, Museum Square, Market Street and York Row. A central pediment and cast iron balcony feature over Ghost Passage. Traditional lamplight preserves an atmospheric appeal. The property retains a number of original internal features; kitchen parlour with most of its original panelled wall and glazed door, wood floors, panelled doors with architraves, corniced hallway and main rooms, fireplaces and the first gas metre gauge fitted in Wisbech. Externally stone coped parapet with stone bands at first and second floors, large sash windows in cambered gauged red brick arches with stone sills. Six panelled door with patterned glazing bars to fanlight in a double recessed round headed, red gauged brick arch. Original canted bay window and tented roof at rear. It occupies a superb North facing position across the Crescent and sunlit South facing walled garden with rear access to Love Lane. Once home to Lillian Ream with adjoining Crescent Studios. ACCOMMODATION : HALLWAY With original solid wood front door with oval stained glass window above. Wooden floors, high ceilings. Original cornice, radiator. Stairs to basement and first floor DRAWING ROOM 13' 5" x 14' 11" (4.09m x 4.55m) With sash window to front, panelled original door, high reilings. Radiator. TV point. Open fireplace with surround and tiled hearth. Wooden floorboards. Original cornice. Solid wooden original double doors opening to: DINING ROOM 11' 0" x 12' 3" (3.37m x 3.75m) with large Georgian bay window in addition overlooking rear garden. Original cornice. Open fireplace with tiled inset. Radiator. Wooden floorboards. Ceiling rose with pendant light telephone fax

3 UTILITY AREA Plumbing for washing machine and space for drier. Cast iron radiator. Window to side. Solid timber door to rear garden CLOAKROOM With low level WC and extractor fan BASEMENT with original part glazed door to KITCHEN 13' 2" x 19' 3" (4.03m x 5.89m) Basement kitchen with a range of wall and base units, stainless steel sink, under stairs cupboard with original panelling. Fireplace with wood burner. Tiled flooring, window looking into rear garden BREAKFAST ROOM 13' 3" x 11' 9" (4.06m x 3.6m) Large basement breakfast room with front window allowing light from street. Original fireplace. Tiled flooring, Wall lights. Built in cupboard FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM with ornate multi coloured glazed door. Windows to rear, Skylight. Vanity unit with inset hand basin. Low level WC. Walk in shower with curved glass screen. Airing cupboard with Megaflo boiler and shelving. Radiator. Extractor Fan MASTER BEDROOM 13' 5" x 11' 11" (4.1m x 3.64m) With sash window to rear. High ceilings, original door, original cornice, exposed wooden flooring, Radiator. TV point. Pendant light with ceiling rose BEDROOM 2 18' 11" x 13' 8" (5.78m x 4.18m) With two sash windows overlooking the Castle with shutters. Marble fireplace with cast iron grate. TV point. Radiators. Wooden floorboards, high ceilings, original door, original cornice BEDROOM 3 13' 10" x 18' 11" (4.23m x 5.77m) Two sash windows to front overlooking castle and church. High ceilings, wooden floor, radiators. Pendant light, wall lights ENSUITE 12' 7" x 12' 5" (3.85m x 3.80m) With Cast Iron Roll top bath. Pedestal hand basin. Low Flush WC. Sash Window to rear. 2 x Chrome towel rails. Fully tiled walls. Radiator. Original door THIRD FLOOR LANDING With Ravenheat gas boiler. Original cast iron radiator BEDROOM 4 11' 11" x 10' 7" (3.64m x 3.24m) Dormer window to rear. Eaves storage. Wooden floors, original door, loft access. Radiator BEDROOM 5 10' 4" x 11' 0" (3.16m x 3.36m) Dormer window to front overlooking the castle. Access to roof. Eaves storage. OUTSIDE Beautiful walled rear private garden mainly laid to lawn. Pedestrian access to Love Lane. The property also benefits from a garage adjacent to the rear DIRECTIONS Turn right when leaving our town centre office and proceed on foot carrying straight on until you reach The Crescent. Bear right and the property is on your right COUNCIL TAX BAND D COUNCIL TAX AMOUNT 1,670 PARTICULARS PREPARED 11th January 2016 Particulars Updated 18th March 2016 SECOND FLOOR telephone fax

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6 MAXEY GROUNDS & CO LLP ARE QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED CHARTERED SURVEYORS, AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS, LAND & ESTATE AGENTS PROVIDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE DEALING WITH RESIDENTIAL, AGRICULTURAL, RETAIL, INDUSTRIAL, OFFICE AND DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY INCLUDING: SALES, LETTINGS AND PURCHASES VALUATIONS FOR ALL PURPOSES LOAN VALUATIONS FOR BANKS AND BUILDING SOCIETIES RENT REVIEWS AND LEASE RENEWALS PLANNING ADVICE, APPLICATIONS AND APPEALS RATING AND TAXATION VALUATIONS COMPENSATION CLAIMS EXPERT WITNESS REPORTS AGRICULTURAL SUBSIDY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES LICENSED PROPERTY AND PUBLIC HOUSE TRANSFER VALUATIONS ASK FOR DETAILS OF HOW WE CAN HELP YOU Important Notice Maxey Grounds & Co LLP for themselves and all employees and for the Vendors and Lessors of this property for whom they act as Agent give notice that these particulars are a general outline only for guidance, having been prepared in good faith, and do not constitute an offer or contract. Measurements and distances are given as a guide only. We have endeavoured to ensure the information is accurate, but we would urge you to contact the relevant office of Maxey Grounds & Co LLP before travelling any great distance to ensure that y our impression of the property is as we intended. The services, appliances and equipment have not been tested and prospective Purchasers/Tenants should satisfy themselves on such matters prior to purchase/lease. No person in the employment of Maxey Grounds & Co LLP has any aut hority to make or give representation or warranties whatever in relation to the property. telephone fax