For Sale4 Bedroom Semi-Detached Cottage in Paddock Street, Soham, Cambridgeshire, CB7£295,000

A DELIGHTFUL GRADE II LISTED SEMI-DETACHED THATCHED COTTAGE IN A SECLUDED AND QUIET STREET WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF THE TOWN CENTRE<br/><br/>THE PROPERTY<br/>33 Paddock Street is a wonderful Grade II Listed thatched cottage with an intriguing history in a quiet town location, thought to originally date back to the 16th Century. This well located property extends to a surprising depth to the rear and has rendered elevations under a thatched roof. The accommodation amounts to 1,340 sq ft, with exposed timbers throughout and gas fired central heating. <br/><br/>The welcoming triple aspect reception hall has windows to the front, rear and side, timber door to the front, stairs to the first floor, understairs storage cupboard, housing for a wood burning stove, wall mounted lights and tiled floor. The kitchen has a window to the side, base and eye level units, sink with drainer, worktops, space and plumbing for a washer/dryer and dishwasher, two door gas fired AGA, electrics for a free-standing cooker are in situ, door to the courtyard garden and brick floor. The sitting room has a window to the front, inglenook fireplace, shelving, wall mounted lights and a former bread oven. The dining room has a window to the side, decorative stained-glass windows, wall mounted lights and wooden floor. The rear hall has a door to outside and store cupboard. The double aspect family bathroom has windows to the side and rear, wc, pedestal wash basin, bath, walk-in shower cubicle, extractor fan and tile effect floor. The double aspect landing/bedroom 4 has windows to the front and side and store cupboard. The inner landing has a window to the side, access to the loft space, store cupboard with shelving and housing for the boiler. Bedroom 1 has a window to the front and wood floor. The double aspect bedroom 2 has windows to the front and rear. The cloakroom has a window to the side, wc, wash basin and tiled surround. Bedroom 3 has a window to the side.<br/><br/>OUTSIDE<br/>The courtyard garden is enclosed by a brick wall and close boarded wooden fencing with a paved path, covered seating area, bin store, pedestrian gate to the front, outside tap and lighting. <br/><br/>LOCATION <br/>33 Paddock Street is situated in the popular and expanding East Cambridgeshire town and civil parish of Soham. Soham is a well-served town located approximately eight miles north west of Newmarket and sixteen miles east of Cambridge. The town offers excellent local facilities including a variety of shops, well regarded primary and Soham Village College secondary school (with access to Cambridge to sixth form colleges), a health centre, train station, public houses and many recreational facilities. Soham is within easy reach of the Cathedral City of Ely, 5 miles to the north, which offers extensive facilities and the renowned King’s Ely school. The nearby horseracing town of Newmarket and the city of Ely offer a good range of amenities including schools, shops, supermarkets, restaurants and leisure facilities, including health clubs, a swimming pool and golf club. Soham is commutable to Cambridge with its burgeoning hi-tech industries, science parks and reputable schools. Ely, Cambridge, Cambridge North, Audley End and Whittlesford Parkway offer direct rail lines into London, with the fastest trains taking under one hour and the train station in Soham has regular trains to Ely. Stansted International Airport is approximately 48 miles. <br/><br/><br/>AGENCY NOTE<br/>Pre-application advice has been received to demolish the wall forming the rear boundary of the property to be replaced with a timber fence. <br/><br/>DIRECTIONS CB7 5JB<br/>From the Clock Tower roundabout in Newmarket take the A142 towards Ely and Soham. At the Soham <br/>roundabout continue into the town centre. Proceed <br/>along the High Street and just past the War Memorial, turn right into Brook Dam Road and then bear round to the left into Paddock Street whereby 33 can be found further along on the right-hand side.<br/><br/>PROPERTY INFORMATION <br/>SERVICES: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Gas fired central heating. <br/><br/>TENURE: The property is freehold with vacant possession on completion. <br/><br/>COUNCIL TAX: Band C<br/>Current annual charge: £1,921.09<br/><br/>LOCAL AUTHORITY: <br/>East Cambridgeshire District Council <br/>Tel: 01353 665555 <br/><br/>BROADBAND SPEED: Ofcom states speed available up to 1800 mbps<br/><br/>MOBILE SIGNAL/COVERAGE: Yes<br/><br/>What3words: ///slowly.huddling.outpost<br/><br/>VIEWING: Strictly by appointment only through sole agent: Jackson-Stops: 01638 662231