Unique Ambience, Exposed Beams & Timbers, 3 Bedrooms, Delightful Gardens, Double Garage, Conservation Area
An enchanting Grade II* listed detached period thatched country cottage of immense character and historic interest in an idyllic and tranquil setting opposite the Parish Church.
Unique Ambience, Exposed Beams & Timbers, 3 Bedrooms, Delightful Gardens, Double Garage, Conservation Area
An enchanting Grade II* listed detached period thatched country cottage of immense character and historic interest in an idyllic and tranquil setting opposite the Parish Church.
LOCATION/ DESCRIPTION
Glebe Cottage is a Grade II* listed detached period thatched cottage and is believed to be the oldest house in the village dating back to the 14th/15th century. The cottage is a rare surviving medieval vicarage and is mentioned in Pevsners The buildings of England. The cottage enjoys its own charming and unique ambience and retains many attractive features of immense character including a wealth of exposed beams/timbers, a fine Inglenook fireplace and original crown post on the first floor. The cottage has been sympathetically improved in more recent times and was recently re- thatched in longstraw.
Glebe Cottage sits in its own delightful mature gardens of approx. 0.25 acre, the majority of which are situated to the rear of the cottage and face south. The property occupies an outstanding and idyllic position in a small picturesque lane leading only to a field and stands directly opposite the magnificent Parish Church. The highly regarded and much sought after village of Comberton provides a wide range of local amenities including a village shop, post office, inn, butchers, garage, a agent of accountants, solicitor, doctors surgery, dental surgery, recreation ground with tennis courts and Leisure Sports and Performance Centre. The village also has its own playgroup, primary school and highly regarded Comberton Village College providing secondary education with the proposed addition of a sixth form from 2010.The village is conveniently placed just 6 miles to the west of Cambridge within easy reach of junction 11 onto the M11 motorway
ACCOMMODATION
with approximate room sizes.
ENTRANCE DOOR
to:
ENTRANCE LOBBY
with exposed brick chimney breast and brick floor, opening to:
REAR HALL
with rear staircase to first floor, windows to rear and side aspect, radiator.
LIVING ROOM 4.93m(16''2'''') x 4.67m(15''4'''') into inglenook
with a magnificent Inglenook fireplace with brick hearth and copper canopy over, windows to front and rear aspect, radiator. Open studwork to:
DINING ROOM 3.68m(12''1'''') x 4.04m(13''3'''')
with a wealth of exposed beams and timbers, ceramic tiled floor, fitted bookshelves, glazed French doors to front aspect and rear staircase to first floor, radiator and double radiator, opening to:
KITCHEN 6.55m(21''6'''') x 1.68m(5''6'''')
widening in part to 9''6'' with range of oak finished units comprising twin bowl sink unit with cupboards below, and tiled worktop to side with space and plumbing below for washing machine, tiled recess with space for upright fridge/freezer, space and plumbing for dishwasher, Myson Velair oil fired boiler, ceramic tiled floor, further fitted base units comprising tiled worktops with cupboards and drawers below, 4 point ceramic hob set into worktop with cooker hood above and built-in double oven and grill, wall storage cupboards, upright shelved larder cupboard.
BATHROOM
with access from dining room. A spacious and atmospheric room with underfloor heating and rather special fitments including a free-standing slipper bath on ball and claw feet with mixer tap and shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin with elaborate decorative gold leaf style design, feature shower cubicle with circular opening doors and shower unit, radiator/towel rail, exposed timbers, windows to front and side aspect, w.c.
ON THE FIRST FLOOR
SMALL LANDING
BEDROOM 1 4.11m(13''6'''') x 3.05m(10''0'''')
with built-in wardrobes, exposed beams and timbers, radiator, trap door to roof space, windows to front aspect with glorious views towards the Church.
BEDROOM 2 3.96m(13''0'''') x 1.83m(6''0'''')
widening in part to 7''4'' plus open studwork giving access to deep recessed area with sloping eaves, radiator, built-in airing cupboard, exposed beams and timbers and windows to rear aspect overlooking the garden.
REAR STAIRCASE LEADING TO:
BEDROOM 3 6.10m(20''0'''') max x 3.66m(12''0'''') average
into sloping eaves with wealth of exposed timbers, beams and original crown post, open studwork and exposed brick chimney breast, 2 radiators, windows to side and front aspect with glorious views towards the Church.
FLOOR PLAN
Not to scale, for identification purposes only
OUTSIDE
To the side of the cottage there is a driveway and parking area adjacent to which is a DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE with light and power and loft storage area and door to side aspect leading into the gardens. Close by there is a potting shed/fuel store. The delightful generous mature gardens are a special feature. To the front there is an attractive garden area set behind a tall conifer hedgerow which is principally laid to lawn with a variety of mature shrubs, bushes and trees around. The majority of the gardens are situated to the side and rear of the cottage and face south. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn and include a variety of mature shrubs, bushes and fruit trees around (apple, plum, raspberries, red currants, gooseberries and grapes). There is also a large paved terrace immediately to the rear of the cottage and a former well.
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.
SERVICES
Including Mains Water, Electricity and Private Drainage
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.
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.