Garaging A unique opportunity to acquire an attractive and substantial detached period cottage together with range of outbuildings and grounds extending to about 4.6 acres. A unique opportunity to acquire a charming and most attractive detached period cottage together with an extensive range of outbuildings and delightful grounds extending to about 4 acres including post and rail paddocks. The cottage provides extensive and versatile living accommodation and has been sympathetically improved and extended in more recent times and incorporates many attractive character features including exposed timbers and Inglenook style fireplaces. There are also a range of outbuildings including a large timber barn which has detailed planning consent for conversion to additional living accommodation/ holiday lets and is subject to a Section 106 Agreement (Full plans will be available for inspection with the vendors). The most attractive gardens are a special feature and the post and rail paddocks together with a stable block provide first class equestrian facilities. INTRODUCTION
Tatlers occupies an idyllic and quite delightful location towards the end of a country lane just off the picturesque Village green and enjoys far reaching views particularly from the first floor over adjacent farmland and countryside. Thriplow is one of South Cambridgeshires most desirable and highly regarded Villages, famous for its annual daffodil weekend. The Village has its own fine Church, primary school, inn and post office/store and is conveniently placed about 6 miles South West of the university city of Cambridge and 11 miles north west of the historic market town of Saffron Walden. For the commuter the nearest M11 motorway access point is situated just 2 miles away at Duxford (junction 10) and there are main line stations nearby at both Whittlesford and Royston providing service to Cambridge and London and for international commuter Stansted airport is just off Junction 8 of the M11 motorway. ACCOMMODATION
with approximate room sizes.
SITTING ROOM
6.40m(21''0'''') x 3.73m(12''3'''')
with attractive Inglenook style fireplace with raised hearth, exposed timbers, 2 night storage heaters, fuse and meter box, door to front. Door to:
FAMILY ROOM
6.40m(21''0'''') x 3.81m(12''6'''')
with attractive open Inglenook style fireplace with raised stone hearth, exposed timbers and feature exposed open studwork, door to front. 2 night storage heaters, windows to front aspect and recessed bay window to side aspect overlooking the gardens. Door and rear staircase leading to bedroom 1 and first floor.
DINING ROOM
5.56m(18''3'''') x 5.72m(18''9'''') max
a most impressive and atmospheric room with a wealth of exposed ceiling timbers and semi-vaulted ceiling to part of the room. Bay window with fitted panelled window seat to side with views over the main gardens, exposed flooring, 2 night storage heaters, French doors to terrace and gardens.
CLOAKROOM
with w.c. and pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, high semi-vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers.
GARDEN ROOM
5.33m(17''6'''') average x 3.96m(13''0'''') average
a stunning conservatory style garden room with its own unique ambience incorporating original flint and brick walls, high semi-vaulted glazed ceiling with exposed timbers, Inglenook style fireplace with wood burning stove set on a tiled hearth, French doors to courtyard and French door to paved terrace and main gardens.
KITCHEN/ BREAKFAST ROOM
5.72m(18''9'''') x 4.34m(14''3'''') max
a farmhouse style kitchen/breakfast room with range of natural wood style fronted units comprising single drainer sink unit with cupboards below and worktop to either side with integrated Neff dishwasher and space and plumbing for washing machine, further base units comprising worktops with cupboards and drawers below, space and vent for tumble dryer, AEG oven and 4 point hob set into worktop with concealed extractor cooker hood above, fitted storage and glass fronted display cabinets, exposed timbers, ceramic tiled floor, 2 night storage heaters, fitted pine dresser style unit, stairs to first floor, glazed door to dining room and door to:
INNER LOBBY
with exposed timbers, ceramic tiled floor, stable door to courtyard and deep built-in storage cupboard understairs.
REAR LOBBY
with stable door to courtyard, ceramic tiled floor.
ON THE FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
with exposed beams and timbers, night storage heater, built-in airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and immersion heater.
BEDROOM 1
5.87m(19''3'''') x 3.73m(12''3'''')
with exposed timbers, range of fitted wardrobes, 2 night storage heaters, triple aspect windows with breathtaking views over the gardens and countryside beyond, rear staircase to ground floor.
BEDROOM 2
3.86m(12''8'''') x 3.05m(10''0'''')
with exposed timbers, night storage heater and windows to side aspect with breathtaking views.
BEDROOM 3
3.66m(12''0'''') x 3.12m(10''3'''')
with night storage heater, windows to front and rear aspect, exposed timbers.
BEDROOM 4
3.66m(12''0'''') x 2.51m(8''3'''')
with exposed timbers, night storage heater, windows to side and rear aspects.
BEDROOM 5
3.20m(10''6'''') x 2.90m(9''6'''') max
with night storage heater, telephone point, exposed timbers and windows to front aspect.
BATHROOM
luxuriously fitted with freestanding white bath set on cast iron ball and claw feet with mixer taps and shower attachment, large fitted shower cubicle with wall mounted shower unit, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback and mirror over, w.c., ladder style towel rail/radiator, exposed timbers, built-in cupboard housing hot water cylinder.
BATHROOM 2
with suite comprising bath with shower attachment, shower screen and ceramic tiled walls around, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback and mirror above, w.c., exposed timbers, extractor fan.
OUTSIDE
Attractive front garden area laid to lawn with white picket fencing and path leading to front entrance door. Concreted driveway and 5 bar gate to side leading to a large concreted courtyard with adjacent outbuildings to either side. These include:
MAIN BARN
10.67m(35''0'''') x 5.18m(17''0'''')
timber framed black boarded barn with large sliding doors to courtyard and opening to rear to LEAN TO BARN/STORE about 35''0'' x 15''0''. Further adjoining buildings to side incorporating:
STORE 1
4.11m(13''6'''') x 3.20m(10''6'''')
with stable door to courtyard and
STORE 2
4.11m(13''6'''') x 3.12m(10''3'''')
with stable door to courtyard.
STORE 3
6.55m(21''6'''') x 4.11m(13''6'''')
with concrete floor and stable door to courtyard and
OPEN BAY DOUBLE GARAGE
6.55m(21''6'''') x 5.49m(18''0'''')
with windows to side and rear aspect. The other side of the courtyard there is the :
STABLE BLOCK
16.76m(55''0'''') x 4.27m(14''0'''') overall
comprising 4 loose boxes.
GARDENS
Main gardens to the other side of the house are a special feature and are mainly laid to lawn with a great variety of mature shrubs, well stocked borders and screening hedgerow surrounding. There is also a feature large pond and rockery, paved terrace and summerhouse. Adjacent to the courtyard there is a further large pebblestone parking and turning area with a 5 bar gate leading to separate access from farm track and further 5 bar gate giving access to the post and rail paddocks. To the side and rear of the outbuildings there is a further area which has recently been seeded and former piggeries which also have consent for demolition and replacement of a new stable block with 4 boxes. In all the grounds extend to approximately 4.6 acres. The property enjoys a right of access along a farm track giving access to the paddock areas.
LOCATION PLAN
Please note that these measurements have been taken from the OS plan and we are waiting for confirmation of the boundaries from the deed plan which forms part of the Home information pack. Therefore this measurement is approximate and we await verification.
SERVICES
All main services are connected except for gas.
AGENTS NOTE
We understand from the vendor that there is a covenant restricting any new building on any of the grounds.
SPECIAL NOTES
1. None of the fixtures and fittings are included in the sale unless specifically mentioned in these particulars. 2. Please note that none of the appliances or the services at this property have been checked and we would recommend that these are tested by a qualified person before entering into any commitment.
VIEWINGS
By appointment through the Agents.
FLOORPLAN
not to scale, for identification purposes only
These particulars are believed to be correct, but their strict accuracy is not guaranteed neither do they constitute an offer or contract. Dimensions shown have been measured in imperial units and are approximate to within +/- 3'' with the metric dimensions being automatic conversions from the imperial dimension.