For Sale5 Bedroom House in Bartlow, Cambridge, CB21 4PW£955,000

Beautifully presented Grade II Listed former village Post Office. The Old Post Office originally dates in part from the 16th century with later modern additions. Formerly the post office and shop for the village, the property has now been transformed in to a fabulously characterful family home. The property is constructed of lath and plaster walls beneath a clay tile roof. Sitting in a prominent position within the heart of the village, the internal accommodation is set over three floors offering a well balanced layout and incorporates the charm and character of a period home, including exposed beams and inglenook fireplaces. The front door leads into entrance lobby which incorporates the ground floor cloakroom. From here, it leads into the formal dining room which is set around the feature inglenook fireplace. The dining room leads to both the sitting room and kitchen. The sitting room is awash with exposed beams and is set around the inglenook fireplace with an inset wood burner. Directly off the sitting room is the office that could also be utilised as a playroom or music room or a further bedroom. The kitchen/breakfast room benefits from a good level of natural light and overlooks the courtyard garden area. The kitchen comprises of base storage units with a number of integrated appliances including a double butler sink, dishwasher and 1 ½ oven with five ring gas hob. Double glazed doors lead into the conservatory which offers open views over both garden areas and direct access to the courtyard garden. The useful boot room is located off the conservatory, completing the ground floor accommodation, and incorporates the utility area, offering further storage, an integrated sink and plumbing for washing machine. Stairs from the sitting room lead up to the first floor there are three bedrooms including the principal bedroom. The eye catching principal bedroom is set over a split level, entered into the dressing area with the sleeping area positioned on the higher level. It also benefits from its own en suite bathroom, comprising of a panel bath, low level WC and pedestal wash basin. There is a further double bedroom and single bedroom which share a Jack and Jill bathroom, comprising of a panel bath, low level WC and pedestal wash basin. A paddle staircase leads up to the second floor where there are a further two double bedrooms, one of which offers a portioned area which could be used as a snug or dressing room. The second floor is completed by the bathroom that comprises of a walk in shower, low level WC and wash basin. Outside, there are two delightful garden areas with the first being the walled and intimate courtyard, which is beautifully secluded and offers a fabulous entertaining space. There is a generous paved patio area that borders a lawned area with well stocked borders and a bedding area. The main garden incorporates the private gravel driveway which is approached via double gates and offers ample off road parking. The remainder of the garden is laid to lawn with herbaceous borders and mature trees aligning the rear walled boundaries. There are two storage sheds located to the rear of the garden offering storage space for garden equipment and furniture. View payable Stamp Duty for this property