WEST GRANGE, GREAT SHELFORD

WEST GRANGE, GREAT SHELFORD

A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial village house of considerable charm and character, situated within wonderful established gardens and grounds in this highly regarded south Cambridgeshire village. Cambridge City Centre 4.5 miles, Mainline Railway Station (Liverpool Street line) 0.5 of a mile, Addenbrooke's Hospital/Biomedical Campus and M11 (junction 11) 3 miles, London 50 miles (distances are approximate). Property Summary Gross internal floor area 3,445 sq.ft (320 sq.m) Ground Floor: Entrance Hall, Study, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Morning Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Scullery, Boot Room, Cloakroom, Bedroom 5, access to Cellar. First Floor: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Separate WC. Second Floor: Bedroom. Outside: Parking for Several Cars, Detached Former Granary, Range of Useful Outbuildings, Mature Gardens and Grounds. In all the property comprises about 0.70 acres (0.282 hectares). WEST GRANGE, CHURCH STREET, GREAT SHELFORD, CAMBRIDGE CB22 5EL

Description This impressive village house was built in 1890 as a substantial additional to a 16th century Manor House and was designed to create unity with the original property. The internal accommodation is a fine example of the Victorian era with well proportioned rooms and high ceilings. The property, which retains many fine features including deep skirtings, panelled doors, picture rails and open fireplaces, would benefit from updating and provides prospective purchasers with a wonderful opportunity to carry out sympathetic alterations and improvements to an historic period building, to their own particular taste and standard, subject to Listed Building approval. Historical Note West Grange is Grade II listed being of architectural or historical interest and is constructed with red brick and rough cast rendered elevations under steep pitched tiled roofs. The land used to belong to the Bishopric of Ely. The house features in Pevsner's Architectural Guide to Cambridgeshire and was used as an Officers' Recuperation Hospital during the Second World War. Outside The property is approached via a gated entrance which leads to an extensive gravelled area, bordered by various trees and bushes, which provides parking for several cars. Adjoining the western elevation of the house is a range of useful Outbuildings comprising a brick Fuel Store 11 10 x 8 (3.60m x 2.43m), Store Room, with power and light, timber Store and Garden Room of brick and timber construction under a tiled roof. Detached Granary Situated to the right of the entrance to West Grange is a charming detached Granary of weatherboard clad and rendered elevations under a pantiled roof, which includes exposed timbers, gas heating and accommodation over 2 floors. It offers excellent potential for conversion to ancillary accommodation or home office/studio etc., subject to Listed Building approval. Gardens and Grounds Well screened by mature trees and bushes, creating a high level of privacy and seclusion, wonderful formal and informal gardens lie to the south of the house and are a particularly fine feature of the property. A large paved terrace provides an ideal area for relaxing and alfresco dining and a Knot Garden of formal design in a square frame, consisting of a variety of aromatic plants and culinary herbs, adjoins the rear elevation, which can also be accessed via French doors from the Drawing Room. A formal area of lawn is bordered by box hedging and screened by mature bushes. Beyond, informal gardens contain areas of lawn, paved terrace, ornamental pond, mature trees, shrubs and bushes and a delightful wooded area.

Property Highlights Gross internal floor area extending to an impressive 3,445 sq.ft (320 sq.m) providing tremendous versatility suitable for a variety of needs. Grand Drawing Room with oak flooring, fireplace with tiled hearth, marble and timber surround, decorative moulded ceiling, extensive range of built-in bookshelves, French doors to garden and bay window with window seating. 2 further Reception Rooms comprising spacious Dining Room with oak flooring and delightful triple aspect Morning Room with 2 sets of French doors to garden. 5 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms. Extensive Attic storage area providing potential for further accommodation. Gas fired central heating.

Important notice These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and should not be relied upon as statements or representatives of fact. Bidwells LLP has no authority to make or give in writing or verbally any representation or warranties in relation to the property. Any areas of measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. No assumptions should be made that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Bidwells LLP have not carried out a survey, nor tested the services, appliances or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. The site and location plans are not to scale and are provided for identification purposes only. OS licence NO. ES100017734. Copyright Bidwells LLP 2016. We may hold your name on our database unless you instruct us otherwise. Bidwells LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales (registered number OC344553). Registered office is Bidwell House, Trumpington Road, Cambridge CB2 9LD

Location Great Shelford is one of the most popular of the necklace villages around Cambridge, benefitting from a good range of local facilities, including a variety of shops, 2 supermarkets, deli, cafe, 2 banks, primary school, library, church, health centre and a recreation ground with tennis courts and children s' play area. It is also conveniently placed for commuters by road or rail with the M11 (junction 11) about 3 miles away and a mainline railway station within about half a mile, providing services to London's Liverpool Street in about 85 minutes. Alternatively, there are also services to Liverpool Street from Whittlesford Parkway Station (about 4 miles) in about 60 minutes. The nearby University city of Cambridge is not only world renowned for its academic achievements but has also become a 'high tech' and 'bio tech' hub with the University Research and Development Laboratories, the internationally renowned Cambridge Science Park and Addenbrooke's Hospital/Biomedical Campus, which is easily accessible from the village via a dedicated cycle path. Cambridge also offers extensive cultural and shopping facilities, together with an outstanding choice of independent schools for all ages. Viewing By prior telephone appointment with Bidwells 01223 841842 Enquiries Robert Couch 01223 559367 robert.couch@bidwells.co.uk Stonecross, Trumpington High Street, Cambridge, CB2 9SU Additional Information Local Authority South Cambridgeshire District Council 0345 045 0500 Outgoings Council Tax Band: G Council Tax Payable 2016/2017: 2,733.85 Services All mains services are connected to the property. Fixtures & Fittings All items normally designated as tenant s fixtures and fittings including curtains and light fittings, are expressly excluded from the sale. However, certain items may be available by separate negotiation. Tenure & Possession The property is for sale freehold with vacant possession on completion Health & Safety In the interest of Health and Safety, please ensure that you take due care when inspecting any property. 01223 841842 bidwells.co.uk