For Sale3 Bedroom Detached Cottage in Ely Road, Witchford, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6£695,000

A CHARMING MODERN HOME BUILT IN A TRADITIONAL PERIOD STYLE ADJOINING FARMLAND ON THE EDGE OF THE VILLAGE AND HIGHLYCONVENIENT FOR ELY AND CAMBRIDGE<br/><br/>THE PROPERTY<br/>Lancaster Cottage is a charming property designed in a traditional period style, yet built around 30 years ago. Located on the edge of the village of Witchford the property adjoins farmland and enjoys far reaching views yet is a very short distance to the centre of Ely, the railway station and road network. Constructed of brick plinth with rendered elevations under an impressive thatched roof, the property extends to 2,012 sq ft with well-proportioned accommodation benefitting from good levels of natural light, enhanced with features such as decorative timber beams,dado rails and timber windows with sealed double glazing units.<br/><br/>The charming entrance hall has exposed oak <br/>floorboards with stairs to the first floor and storage <br/>cupboard. A dual aspect dining room enjoys views of the garden, whilst a spacious triple aspect sitting roomfeatures a stone fireplace with gas fire and French doors to the garden. A large family room has views to the front. The superb open plan triple aspect<br/>kitchen/breakfast room has fitted timber wall and floor units with black granite worktops and upstands with a double inset sink, Falcon gas range, integral Bosch dishwasher and space for fridge/freezer, with a glazed door to the garden. A large utility room and a <br/>cloakroom are both located off the entrance hall.<br/>The first floor is arranged around a large galleried landing with airing cupboard and hatch to a substantial loft. The principal bedroom has a window to the front, en-suite shower room and extensive wardrobes. There are two further large double bedrooms and a family bathroom. <br/><br/>OUTSIDE<br/>Lancaster Cottage is approached through a five bar gate onto a large graveled parking area bordered by shrub beds and a large specimen tree, with two storage sheds. An evergreen hedge provides a privacy barrier to the front, whilst lawns extend around the rear and side with concrete and Indian sandstone terraces, well-stocked borders, hedges and trees providing shelter.<br/><br/>LOCATION<br/>Lancaster Cottage is located on the eastern edge of <br/>the well-served village of Witchford and a short <br/>distance from the A142, an important road <br/>connection that traverses the region. The village of <br/>Witchford has both a primary school and village <br/>college, parish church dedicated to St Andrew, shop <br/>/post office, public house, hairdressers and Chinese <br/>takeaway. There are a number of expanding business <br/>parks in the locality coupled with strong employment <br/>growth opportunities. The centre of Ely is 2 miles to the east. The second smallest city in the country by virtue of its celebrated ancient cathedral built in 1083 and known locally as ‘The Ship of The Fens.’ Ely’s riverside charm, variety of architecture, marketplace and extensive range of shops, restaurants and public houses, ensures it is a popular location for buyers. Families are particularly drawn to the area for the excellent state and independent schools together with cultural and sporting facilities. Ely is easily commutable by road and rail to Cambridge with its University, burgeoning high tech industries and world leading science parks. Ely Station is an important hub for rail travel both to London (70 minutes to London Kings Cross) together with regional and national rail travel. Stansted International Airport is approximately 46 miles.<br/><br/>DIRECTIONS CB6 2HL<br/>Lancaster Cottage can be found with the postcode <br/>From Ely, proceed west along the A142 and at the <br/>roundabout for Lancaster Way turn off into Witchford <br/>Road (signed Witchford). Continue for around 0.5 mile and the entrance to Lancaster Cottage can be found on the left with a timber five bar gate and drive <br/>beyond.<br/><br/>PROPERTY INFORMATION <br/>SERVICES: Mains gas central heating. Mains water <br/>and electricity. Drainage to a private treatment plant.<br/> <br/>TENURE: The property is freehold with vacant<br/>possession on completion.<br/><br/>LOCAL AUTHORITY: East Cambridgeshire District <br/>Council - Tel: 01353 665555<br/><br/>COUNCIL TAX: Band E. <br/>Current annual charge: £2,870.16 <br/><br/>BROADBAND SPEED: Ofcom states speed available <br/>up to 220 mbps <br/><br/>MOBILE SIGNAL/COVERAGE: Yes<br/><br/>What3words: ///cassettes.album.search<br/><br/>VIEWING: Strictly by appointment only through <br/>agent: Jackson-Stops – 01638 662231