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PROPERTY INSIGHT
Ensum Brown are delighted to offer for sale this spacious detached family home with an annexe if desired in a sought after cul de sac location in Bassingbourn. This property enjoys a generous plot of a quarter of an acre, accommodation of 2300sq ft, 5 reception rooms, 2 kitchens, 6 well proportioned bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, an extensive enclosed rear garden, an outbuilding home office and potting shed, a garage, driveway parking for up to 7 cars and solar panels.

This unique and versatile property offers internal access throughout, allowing it to function seamlessly as one substantial family home. Alternatively, it presents the potential to be divided into two separate dwellings, each with its own front door, with the self contained annexe part providing an ideal living space for a dependent relative, multi generational living or even exploring rental opportunities. There is a 3 phase electricity supply, and the main house is heated via a modern electric air source heat pump system, while the annexe benefits from a separate oil fired heating system, with the oil tank offering a 2400 litre capacity. The property also features a combi boiler installed in 2007 and serviced annually and double glazing throughout with UPVC window frames.

To the front, this fantastic home enjoys a generous and beautifully maintained frontage, stunning raised borders of plants and shrubs, pretty climbers to the front elevation, side access to the rear of the property, an extensive gravel driveway, and solar panels. Upon stepping inside, the front porch provides lots of space for coats and shoes before opening up into a bright and welcoming entrance hallway, with wood flooring, pendant lighting, integrated storage, stairs to the first floor, and access to the entire ground floor living space, including a downstairs wet room.

The first lounge is incredibly bright and sizeable, benefiting from windows to a front aspect, attractive wood flooring, a feature fireplace with an open fire, pendant lighting, neutral decor and ample space for a variety of lounge and storage furniture. The second lounge provides access to the other side of the house and is equally very generous, with another set of stairs to the first floor, wood flooring and pendant lighting. The dining room is very spacious and enjoys windows and double French doors to a triple aspect, pendant lighting, wood floor, room for a large dining setting, and a carpeted nook, offering a fantastic spot to sit with a book. The property enjoys both a garden room and a large conservatory, each offering fantastic garden views, attractive decor, and ample space for furniture. Thanks to the aspect of the house and the size and positioning of the windows, both the house and garden benefit from sunshine from dawn until dusk. The garden is not overshadowed and enjoys a great deal of privacy, making the outdoor spaces especially inviting throughout the day.

The first kitchen is a very good size, enjoying a window to the rear garden, a wide range of modern base and wall units, laminate worktops, an oak topped breakfast bar, tiled flooring and splashbacks, spot, inset and feature lighting, integrated storage, an integrated double oven, hob, extractor fan, dishwasher and fridge freezer, and space for other small kitchen appliances. The second kitchen is equally very well presented, enjoying a range of base and wall units, laminate worktops, wood flooring, tiled splashbacks, and space for an oven, washing machine, dishwasher and fridge freezer. Both kitchens also benefit from a cupboard housing tumble dryers.

Upstairs to the first floor, 2 large landings lead through to 6 well proportioned bedrooms, integrated storage, and 2 family bathrooms. The first bathroom comprises a bath with an overhead shower, a WC and a hand wash basin, and the second bathroom features a shower, WC and basin. The 6th bedroom links both parts of the first floor accommodation, and could be used as a large study if desired. There is also a drop down ladder to a partially boarded loft with lighting.

Outside, to the rear, the beautifully landscaped garden is an extensive space, fully enclosed by fencing and offering multiple wonderful areas or spots to sit during the warmer months. It is laid mainly to a well maintained lawn, with paved patio, gravel and composite decking areas, providing vast amounts of space for garden furniture, cooking meals al fresco in the outdoor kitchen and entertaining guests. There are some stunning borders and beds, brimming with plants, flowers and shrubs that offer colour all year round, as well as trees dotted through the lawn and a beautiful pond to enjoy. This property also offers a sauna shed, a hot tub, a home office shed with an adjoining potting shed, a shed for garden tools and two other miscellaneous storage sheds. The garden is also serviced completely by an integrated watering system, and there is direct access to a public highway.

Contact Ensum Brown today to arrange your private viewing appointment.

LOCATION BASSINGBOURN
Bassingbourn is a pretty parish village, located in South Cambridgeshire, a couple of miles north of the town of Royston and just 14 miles from the city of Cambridge. The village is fortunate to have a network of 24 public rights of way extending over 13 miles, and another 1 mile of permissive paths, where landowners give permission for the public to walk. The network of paths gives ample opportunities for circular walks, and footpaths also link the parish with Whaddon, Melbourn, Litlington and Abington Pigotts.

The village has a number of facilities and shops, including a doctor s surgery, a dental surgery, a garage, sub Post Office, coffee shop, chemist, hairdressers and general grocers. It also has two remaining pubs The Hoops, occupying a 17th century building in the village, and The Belle formerly the Pear Tree at North End. On the edge of the village, you will find located Bassingbourn Village College, Bassingbourn Community Primary School and Bassingbourn Pre school, providing a continuation of education from the age of 2 1 2 up to school leaving age.

The Church of St Peter and St Paul is a stunning building with a rich history older than the Church of England itself and is pleasantly situated near the centre of the village, in an excellent rural setting among trees and hedges. There is a busy service schedule and many activities for residents of all ages to attend.

The village s proximity to Royston means that residents have access to the town s many other amenities, such as the mainline train station offering regular fast services to both Cambridge and London Kings Cross. There is also a leisure centre, sports clubs, dentist s surgeries, and highly regarded schools for all ages. Also, from Bassingbourn, you can pick up the train line from the neighbouring village of Meldreth. The A1M and M11 are within a 20 minute drive via the A10 A505, and London Stansted and Luton Airports are both 30 minutes away.

If you re on the lookout for a home in a beautiful, countryside location, we encourage you to visit Bassingbourn. It s not one you want to miss!