For Sale4 Bedroom Semi-Detached Cottage in Burton End, West Wickham, Cambridgeshire, CB21£499,000

A CHARMING ATTACHED COTTAGE, GRADE II LISTED WITH MODERN LIVING SPACES AND DELIGHTFUL GARDENS IN AN ATTRACTIVE EDGE OF VILLAGE SETTING<br/><br/>THE PROPERTY<br/>31 Burton End is a charming attached country cottage, Grade II Listed yet providing light and airy accommodation in a picturesque edge of village location with far reaching farmland views to the rear.<br/><br/>Originating from the 18th Century as a range of three cottages, the property was greatly extended in 1976 and again more recently by the current vendors, to create modern open plan kitchen orientated living. Built of brick, render and timber weatherboarding under a thatch, pantile, peg tile and slate roof, with leaded diamond windows to the front and timber sealed unit double glazing units providing excellent levels of natural light to the well-proportioned interior accommodation that boasts high ceilings. The principal ground floor rooms have engineered oak floors and oak doors creating a contemporary twist to the period features.<br/><br/>The heavy oak front door opens to a porch with coat hanging space and inner door to the entrance hall housing the staircase and storage cupboard. Opening from the entrance hall, the sitting room enjoys views to the front and rear, with exposed timber beams and an inglenook fireplace housing a multifuel stove. Accessed from the hall is an impressive wet room with large shower, WC and basin<br/><br/>The triple aspect kitchen/breakfast/dining room occupies a spacious area, extended with a single pitch vaulted roof with three roof lights. The kitchen has fitted timber wall and floor units with timber worktops, sink, integral NEFF oven, grill and warming drawer, and ceramic induction hob, spaces for dishwasher and American style fridge/freezer. The utility room is fitted with a range of units and a sink with door to the garden. The bedrooms are orientated around the galleried landing. The principal bedroom has windows to the front and rear, with built-in cupboard and walk in wardrobe. There is a double bedroom to the front and single bedroom/study to the rear and a family bathroom with separate WC. A second staircase flanked by extensive bookcasing accesses a charming attic bedroom/hobby room with dormer window. <br/><br/>OUTSIDE <br/>The property enjoys well-tended and traditional cottage gardens. To the front there is a gravelled parking area for two cars with the front garden enclosed with a picket fence, arranged with a variety of borders with shrubs and flower beds and a slate chipping path to the front door.<br/><br/>To the side, there is a shared gravel drive accessing further parking to the front of the attached double garage to the rear. The garage has an electric up and over door, heavy duty concrete floor and workshop area. Attached to the garage is a separate lean to timber clad workshop / hobby room equipped with power and light. The rear garden is carefully arranged into a number of compartments with a variety of shrub and flower beds, dining terraces, attractive raised vegetable beds and a greenhouse. <br/><br/>LOCATION<br/>Burton End is located on the eastern edge of the village of West Wickham surrounded by undulating South Cambridgeshire countryside close to the border with Suffolk. West Wickham has a parish Church dedicated to St Mary with an imposing tower dating from the 13th century. There is a village hall and popular recreation ground, whilst the village is traversed by a network of footpaths including the Wool Street Roman Road and Icknield Way, which link nearby villages and hamlets.<br/><br/>West Wickham is 2 miles from the A1307 with access to Haverhill and Linton where there are a range of shopping, leisure amenities and primary and secondary schools. Cambridge is 12 miles with its burgeoning hi-tech industries, science parks and reputable schools. There is excellent access to the A11, M11 and A14 and railway stations at Whittlesford Parkway and Audley End offering direct rail lines into London, with the fastest trains taking under one hour. Stansted International Airport is approximately 30 miles. <br/><br/>DIRECTIONS CB21 4SD<br/>The property can be found using the postcode. West Wickham is easily reached from the A1307 (Cambridge to Haverhill road) departing at the junction for Horseheath, or from the B1052 when travelling south from Newmarket through the villages of Weston Colville and West Wratting. Burton End is at the eastern end of the High Street, with No. 31 the penultimate property on the left hand side.<br/><br/>PROPERTY INFORMATION <br/>SERVICES: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil-fired central heating. <br/><br/>TENURE: The property is freehold with vacant<br/>possession on completion.<br/><br/>LOCAL AUTHORITY: South Cambridgeshire District Council. Tel: 01954 713000<br/><br/>COUNCIL TAX: Band E <br/>Current annual charge: £2,816<br/><br/>BROADBAND SPEED: Ofcom states speed available up to 1800 mbps <br/><br/>MOBILE SIGNAL/COVERAGE: Yes<br/><br/>What3words: ///regal.airbase.bricks<br/><br/>VIEWING: Strictly by appointment only through sole agent: Jackson-Stops – 01638 662231