3 bedroom Semi-Detached House
The Rookery, Cambridge
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A substantial spacious three bedroomed family home with wrap around garden enjoying a tranquil cul-de-sac position within this highly sought-after village
Family home with generous garden
This three bedroom family home is situated in a quite location with a good sized wrap around garden offering space and privacy behind a Laurel and Red Robin hedge. To the rear of the property is a detached garage with driveway offering off road parking for two cars. There is also a private access door to the garage from the rear garden.
This home has been extended with a large brick based UPVC conservatory right across the rear of the property with French Door access out onto the rear lawn and patio area.
Downstairs provides a large living room with patio doors leading into the conservatory, a small galley style kitchen with utility off, downstairs cloakroom with WC and hand basin, 3 bedrooms to the first floor and a family bathroom.
The property is in need of certain modernisation but provides good sized family living with generous outdoor space in a lovely rural village within 10 miles of Cambridge and Saffron Walden.
Balsham is in the district of South Cambridgeshire, the village is in the centre of the triangle formed by Cambridge (10m), Newmarket (10m) and Haverhill (8m), which provide the main centres of employment and shopping. There is also some small industry in the village, and several crafts and trades are pursued.
Balsham is a large parish and has lots of history, the village extends mainly along one road and has the church at the highest point. Roman roads form the west and south boundaries, Fleam Dyke is to the east, and one of the Icknield Way tracks is the northern boundary. In the Domesday, Book Balsham is called Balesham: the village of Baelli.
The housing in the village is a mixture of old cottages, some dating from the sixteenth century, interspersed with newer houses and more modern developments of Closes. The biggest expansion began in the 1960s when much of the land between the houses (fields and larger gardens), was acquired for building. The population of the village at present is about 1600.
The village has the Meadow primary school (Ofsted Good), post office, butchers, and two pubs: the Bell and the Black Bull. The local farming is mainly arable: wheat, barley, sugar beet and rape are the main crops, and sheep and cows are held on one farm.
The village has a thriving community with many clubs, societies and groups meeting regularly in halls and homes, and there are also football teams for several age groups and cricket teams, which all meet on the recreation fields.
Property Reference: HRT118300065
Entrance 1.59m x 0.97m
UPVC entrance door leading into small porch area. Tiled floor area and glass panelled door leading into the inner hallway.
Cloakroom 1.42m x 0.89m
Useful Cloakroom area with Low Level WC and hand basin with tiled splashback. Tiled floor and Radiator.
Inner Hall
Access into the downstairs Cloakroom and Lounge, stairs to the first floor and concertina door leading into the kitchen. Radiator. Double glazed window to the side of the property making this a bright space.
Lounge 6.83m x 3.40 (Narrowing to 2.90m)
A lovely bright living room benefiting from a large double glazed window overlooking the front garden and patio door to the rear of the property leading into the conservatory. Wooden fireplace surround and tiled hearth housing the log burner.
Conservatory 2.91m x 5.02m
Bright and spacious UPVC Conservatory with brick base walls and French Doors leading out into the rear garden and patio, complimented with white vertical blinds Open entrance leading into the kitchen. Tiled floor throughout.
Kitchen 2.41m x 3.29m
Wooden worksurfaces with low level storage units, understairs larder cupboard, Beko fitted oven and hob. Space for single fridge. Tiled flooring and window into utility room. Stainless steel sink with draining board and tiled splashbacks throughout. Door leading through into Utility Room. Concertina door through to Inner Hallway.
Utility Room 1.96m x 3.57m
Quarry tiled flooring. Worksurface on two sides and plumbed for Dishwasher and Washing Machine. Bright and airy as windows to three sides making this a very versatile space. Boiler.
Master Bedroom 3.73m x 3.09m
Good sized bedroom with large double glazed window overlooking the front garden. Radiator.
Bedroom Two 3.23m x 3.02m
Good sized second bedroom with large double glazed window overlooking the rear garden. Radiator.
Bedroom Three 2.72m x 2.28m
Overlooking the front garden with inbuilt large storage cupboard/wardrobe. Currently has a single bed in but could be a nursery or home office. Radiator.
Family Bathroom 1.70m x 2.12m
Integrated sink with mixer tap into vanity unit with wooden surface and low level WC. Corner show cubicle with Aqualisa Shower and wall panels. Heated towel rail. Large double glazed window with obscure glazing.
Garage 6.82m x 3.15m
Detached brick built garage with side access door and driveway parking for two vehicles. Electric and lighting.
Outside
Gravelled front garden with lavender boarder and a range of potted shrubs. Laurel and Red Robin hedge boarder the property around the side and to the driveway at the rear giving perfect privacy. The side and rear of the property are laid to lawn with some raised beds and a small patio area. There is also a greenhouse and garden shed for storage.Detached brick built garage to the rear of the property with driveway parking for two vehicles.
Agents Note
Council Tax Band DLocal Authority South CambridgeshireHeating:Solar Water HeatingOil Central HeatingFreehold
About Saffron Walden
Saffron Walden is a picturesque, medieval town, in north-west Essex, just 15 miles south of Cambridge. It has a rich heritage of old buildings reflecting its wealth as a rural market town. A market has been held here since 1141, and market days are now Tuesdays and Saturdays. Famous chefs frequently visit the markets to buy fresh local produce.
The attractive Common is the oldest of Saffron Walden’s open spaces and is a delightful green space. It’s close to the town centre, ideal for picnics, gatherings and simply enjoying the sunshine during warmer months.
Bridge End Garden is a stunning space and environment with natural charm on the north side of the town. Ongoing restoration have harked back to techniques and designs typical of the era of Queen Victoria, bringing the popular garden back to its former glory.
There are many independent shops and eateries to choose from, many of which are part of the Saffron Walden BID. Many small business premises are located in the Rows, which were the town’s ‘original’ shopping centre during medieval times.
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Average price paid in Saffron Walden
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