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A pretty 18C, Grade II Listed cottage, set in a lovely 1.6
acre plot with gardens, an orchard, and woodland. The property
enjoys an idyllic position, but is within easy reach of Cambridge &
Newmarket, and has an annexe with an adjoining hot tub room; a
large summer house, double garage, and ample parking.
Set in a stunning, picturesque location, the property enjoys
unrivalled peace and tranquillity, yet still has good connections
and is about ten miles from Saffron Walden and almost equidistant
to Cambridge and Newmarket at about 14 miles away. The gardens are
a true oasis, with plenty of space for entertaining, for children
to explore and play, or simply to relax, and the cottage is a
lovely example of an 18th century home that has been sensitively
updated and improved while respecting its long heritage. The
property is ideal for those looking to enjoy a quiet life in the
countryside, while at the same time having easy connections to day
to day amenities and access to the motorway network.
Approached over a long treelined driveway the cottage is set
back from the road behind a lawned garden interspersed with trees
and shrubs. The entrance door is to the far end of the building and
opens into the kitchen, a bright dual aspect room with windows to
the front and rear, and a staircase leading up to one of two first
floor bedrooms. The kitchen is fitted with high quality, bespoke
cabinets set above and below granite working surfaces, there is a
twin basin ceramic sink, a Ilve Majestic 100cm range cooker, and
space for a fridge freezer and dishwasher. The adjacent sitting
room is triple aspect and enjoys good light. There is a beautiful
inglenook, inset with a log burner, exposed timbers, a natural oak
floor, and a second staircase leads up from the corner of the room
to the first floor. The original front door also opens from the
sitting room to the garden and there is a dining area off the
sitting area with a built in cupboard that extends under the
staircase. At the far end of the first floor is a utility room
which again is triple aspect and has a butler sink inset to the
working surface, further cupboards, and space for a washing machine
and tumble drier. The cloakroom is off the utility.
On the first floor, the staircase from the kitchen rises to a
generous double room with fitted cupboards. The second staircase
from the sitting room leads to a characterful landing that opens to
a double bedroom and a generous bathroom with a bath, separate
shower enclosure, w.c., and hand basin. On the landing, a window
provides natural light over the stairwell and there is a built in
cupboard.
Outside there is a large summerhouse adjacent to the cottage
that the current owners use when entertaining or having parties.
The annexe provides a comfortable bed sitting room, kitchenette
with sink and drainer, and a bathroom fitted with a bath with
electric shower over, w.c., and hand basin. The hot tub room is to
the rear of the annexe and has a wine drinks cooler and there is a
Hotsprings Aria hot tub which will accommodate five people. From
the hot tub there are restful views over the garden and the copse
beyond. The property also has a double garage fitted with light and
power with a mezzanine for storage above and there is a second
garage with power and light.
The property has stunning gardens to the front side and rear.
There is a formal garden next to the cottage with a circular lawn
bordered by a path. Extensive lawns interspersed with trees and
shrubs surround the property and there is an orchard and an area of
woodland.
Cardinals Green is a small hamlet located about one mile from
Horseheath and just over four miles from Linton and Haverhill.
Cambridge, Newmarket and Saffron Walden are all easily accessible
and the M11, A11, A14 and A505 are an easy drive away. The area is
picturesque but still has a bus service to Cambridge that passes
the Babraham Science Parks, and Addenbrookes on the way. The
nearest railway stations are at Audley End or Whittlesford Parkway.
The village feeds into Balsham Primary School and Linton Village
College.
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