Springhill Road, Fen Drayton, CB24
£1,100,000

PROPERTY DETAILS

Accommodation

Ground floor

A generous hallway leads through oak doors to a large open plan living area, a separate lounge with large corner patio doors, utility room, separate pantry, WC and plant room. The stunning and spacious open plan kitchen/dining/living room includes a range of fully fitted wall and base kitchen units in a high gloss finish with granite worktop surfaces over, two integrated Neff ovens and microwave, an American style fridge-freezer (included in sale), inset one and a half sink unit and integrated dishwasher. The central island has a Neff induction hob and pop-up extractor fan, an integrated wine chiller, further storage and a breakfast bar seating two. Inset LED downlights, triple-glazed windows to three aspects and two sets of sliding doors leading nicely out to the patio area and garden beyond. Porcelain tiled floor with underfloor heating. The generously sized separate lounge has large ‘cornerless’ double patio doors, an engineered oak floor and a west-facing window to catch the evening sunset. The downstairs WC has Porcelanosa fittings and tiles and provides coat storage. The utility room is a useful addition to the kitchen and is fitted with the same wall and base units in a high gloss finish, with an inset sink unit with mixer tap, plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer. A separate pantry with extensive shelving provides further storage, and a plant room also provides further storage space. A rear door gives access to the back garden.

First floor

An oak and glass staircase leads to the first-floor galleried landing, with views over the garden and paddock land beyond. LED spotlights and recessed low-level wall lights.  The first floor includes four double bedrooms, two en suite bathrooms, a family bathroom and a linen cupboard. The main bedroom spans the full width of the house with windows on three sides, two built-in wardrobes, an en suite with various Porcelanosa fittings and includes hand basin inset to vanity unit, WC, walk-in shower cubicle with chrome fittings, chrome heated towel rail, mirror with lighting, and fully tiled walls and tiled floor with underfloor heating. The second bedroom provides generous space including an en suite with Porcelanosa fittings, WC, hand basin inset to vanity unit with drawers, mirror with lighting, shower cubicle with chrome fittings, chrome heated towel rail, fully tiled walls and tiled floor with underfloor heating. There are two other double bedrooms and a family bathroom which includes bath, shower, WC, heated towel rail, mirror with lighting and fully tiled walls and tiled floor with underfloor heating. All bedrooms and living rooms have CAT5 data points and TV ariel sockets.

Second floor

An oak staircase with feature ‘floating’ oak bookcase and low-level wall lights leads to this versatile space, which is designed to provide a separate working/living space with wonderful views over the RSPB nature reserve. It is divided into a main area of 6m x 4m and a second area measuring 4m x 3.6m, both with large picture windows. The second floor also includes two further storerooms. With further building regulation approval, this floor could easily be converted into a fifth bedroom with an en suite, dressing room and office space.

Outside Spaces

The total plot measures approximately 1.2 acre. Surrounding the house is a large area of lawn with mature trees providing privacy and a natural border to the plot. Entrance is by a short drive leading through a five-bar gate to a generous gravel driveway providing a considerable amount of parking. The professionally landscaped gardens provide a beautiful display of colour in early spring from bulbs. Leading into late spring and summer, carefully selected perennials bloom, and grasses continue to provide texture and height into late summer. Accessed via two sets of patio doors from the house is a large area of porcelain paved patio with an aluminium pergola that offers a perfect space to sit and enjoy views of the garden, and for al fresco dining. A second patio further from the house offers the perfect spot to sit and enjoy the evening sun and incorporates low level lighting and electric power. A natural pond with plants, and a reptile wall, create a haven for wildlife. There is a small coppice of various productive fruit trees. Raised timber beds with gravel paths and greenhouse provide an organised area for growing vegetables and herbs.The garden includes a separate office / studio room (currently used as a gym) of 15' 1" x 11' 0" (4.6m x 3.35m) insulated with power and data connection, glazed double doors leading to covered patio. The adjoining workshop and garage with timber double swing doors has power and light connected, overhead storage, door leading to office.