FIR TREE HOUSE, 1 WIMPOLE ROAD

GREAT EVERSDEN

£800,000 (GUIDE PRICE)

FIR TREE HOUSE, 1 WIMPOLE ROAD, GREAT EVERSDEN CB23 1HR

A charming Grade II listed cottage of considerable charm

and character, set within beautiful mature gardens and

grounds, in this highly regarded south Cambridgeshire

village.

Cambridge 7 miles, Royston (King's Cross 38 minutes) 9

miles, M11 (junction 12) 4.5 miles, (distance and time are

approximate).

Property Summary

Gross internal floor area: 1,887.9 sq ft (175.4 sq m)

• Ground Floor: Entrance Hall, Sitting Room, Dining Room,

Kitchen, Shower Room, Inner Lobby, Study, Bathroom

• First Floor: Master Bedroom with Dressing Room,

4 further Bedrooms, WC

• Outside: Generous Off-Street Parking, Double Garage,

Beautiful Mature Gardens and Grounds, Pond, Barn,

Greenhouse, Shed

In total the property comprises 0.86 of an acre (0.346

hectares).

Please read Important Notice on the floor plan page

Description

Occupying a secluded position on a no through road, Fir Tree

House is Grade II listed and is believed to date from the late

16th century. Constructed with timber frame and rendered

elevations with a fully reed thatched roof, the property is a

fine example of the period with original features including

ceiling beams ceilings and open fireplaces. The

accommodation, arranged over 2 floors, has considerable

charm and character and offers excellent versatility, suitable

for a variety of family needs. The property further benefits

from a number of outbuildings which offer potential

purchasers the opportunity of renovating or converting into

additional living space, subject to the necessary consents

being obtained, and there is also the opportunity acquire an

additional plot of agricultural land which lies to the rear of

the existing garden.

Outside

Fir Tree House occupies a secluded position, screened from

the road by mature hedging and is accessed via a 5 bar gate.

To the front of the property is a large gravelled area which

provides ample off-street parking and access to a Double

Garage. A variety of shrubs and flowers border the area to

the front of the house to complete the picturesque setting.

The gardens and grounds to the rear of the property are a

particularly fine feature and extend to just under an acre,

offering a beautiful and tranquil setting. South east facing, a

large expanse of lawn is bordered by mature shrubs and a

variety of trees, which offer a high level of privacy and

seclusion, and a paved terrace provides a delightful area to

relax and enjoy the wonderful views over the garden

beyond.

Property Highlights

• Original features include inglenook fireplaces, ceiling

beams and exposed timbers

• Fine dual aspect Sitting Room 18’11 x 17’5 (5.76m x

5.31m) including inglenook fireplace and part glazed

door to terrace

• 2 further Reception Rooms comprising charming

Study and Dining Room with door to gardens

• Kitchen/Breakfast Room with integrated double

oven and 4 ring ceramic hob with extractor hood

above, space for free standing dishwasher and

washing machine, tiled floor and delightful

inglenook fireplace with inset log burner

• 5 well-proportioned Bedrooms and WC arranged

over the first floor which includes a spacious Master

Bedroom 17’5 x 15’3 (5.31m x 4.64m) with Dressing

Room. Bedrooms 2 and 3 are accessed via a

staircase from the Kitchen

• Family Bathroom and Shower Room to the ground

floor providing facilities for either end of the house

• Oil fired central heating

• Beautiful mature gardens with the opportunity to

convert outbuildings and to acquire additional land

Important Notice Bidwells LLP act for themselves and for the vendors of this property, whose agents they are, give notice that: Nothing contained in these particulars or their contents or actions, both verbally or in writing, by Bidwells LLP form any offer or contract, liability or implied obligation to any applicants, viewing parties or prospective purchasers of the property to the fullest extent permitted by law and should not be relied upon as statements or representative of fact. No person in the employment of Bidwells LLP or any joint agents has authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. Any areas of measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only, may not be to scale and are not necessarily comprehensive. No assumptions should be made that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Bidwells LLP has not carried out a survey, nor tested the services, appliances or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. All rentals and prices are quoted exclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated. Prospective purchasers may be asked to produce identification of the intended Purchaser and other documentation in order to support any conditional offers submitted to the vendors. Bidwells LLP accepts no liability of any type arising from your delay or other lack of co-operation. We may hold your name on our database unless you instruct us otherwise. OS licence no. ES 100017734. © Copyright Bidwells LLP 2018. Bidwells LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales (registered number OC 344553). Registered office is Bidwell House, Trumpington Road, Cambridge CB2 9LD where a list of members is available for inspection. Your statutory rights are not affected by this notice.

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Location

Great Eversden is a small, unspoilt village conveniently situated

approximately 7 miles south west of Cambridge. Local facilities

include a public house, village hall, recreation ground and a

picturesque Parish Church. Primary school education is

available in nearby Comberton (about 4 miles) which also has a

highly acclaimed college for secondary school and sixth form

education. The nearby University city of Cambridge, easily

accessible via the A603, offers a wide range of shopping, school

and cultural amenities and is also recognised as a major centre

in the 'high tech' and 'bio tech' industries.

Viewing

By prior telephone appointment with Bidwells

01223 841842

Enquiries

Andrew Tucker

01223 559510

andrew.tucker@bidwells.co.uk

Stonecross, Trumpington High Street,

Cambridge, CB2 9SU

Additional Information

Local Authority South Cambridgeshire District Council 0345 045 0500 Outgoings Council Tax Band: G Council Tax Payable 2020/2021: £3,152.47 Services Mains water, sewerage and electricity are connected to the property. Fixtures & Fittings All items normally designated as tenant’s fixtures and fittings are expressly excluded from the sale. Tenure & Possession The property is for sale freehold with vacant possession on completion Health & Safety Please ensure that you take due care when inspecting any property.