Chatteris, Cambridgeshire

19 Blackmill Road

Chatteris | Cambridgeshire | PE16 6SR

19 BLACKMILL ROAD

KEY FEATURES

Located on the edge of a thriving market town, this individual home is situated on a 1.2-acre plot, offering a generous 3455 square feet of living space, including garaging. Carefully designed to maximize natural light and embrace the stunning views of the extensive wraparound gardens, this residence is truly special.

As you step into the home, a spacious entrance hall greets you, featuring double doors that open onto the triple aspect living room. Within this inviting space, you’ll find a wood-burning stove, French doors leading to the garden, and bi-fold doors that open to a southwest-facing conservatory. The conservatory itself offers access to a raised patio, providing a perfect vantage point to admire the beautiful gardens. Additionally, the generous dining room, ideal for entertaining, also overlooks the gardens. Completing the ground floor is a kitchen breakfast room, complete with a central island, and a separate utility room.

Moving upstairs, the three bedrooms and exquisite family bathroom can be accessed from a landing adorned with a full-height window. The ample space available offers the opportunity to create a fourth bedroom and/or en suite, catering to your specific needs. Furthermore, the basement provides added flexibility, currently serving as a billiards room and extensive garaging.

Convenience is ensured with a sweeping in/out driveway, offering plentiful parking and easy access to the garaging. The well-maintained gardens feature expansive lawns, a selection of specimen trees, and mature boundaries, guaranteeing privacy and seclusion.

SELLER INSIGHT

We owned the land and decided to build our family home here back in 1971 as it’s a wonderful location. It’s the best of both worlds as it’s quiet with lovely countryside walks and we also benefit from easy access to good transport links and local amenities,” say the owners.

“There’s something here for everyone to enjoy, including scenic walks and cycle routes, a nice pocket park for children, community centre, groups and clubs, supermarkets, schools, and a fantastic nursery and coffee shop just up the road that sells absolutely everything garden related. It’s really easy to head into Cambridge and Peterborough where there is an even wider range of shops, restaurants, and leisure activities.”

“The living accommodation is set across three storeys and is perfect for day-today family life and entertaining. We’ve held some large-scale family events here, including a wedding reception where we had a marquee in the grounds and 250 guests. The billiard room is always a big attraction and is home to our amazing snooker table that has been played on by some of the greats, including Steve Davis and Alex Higgins.”

“The garden has been my happy place for many years where I have indulged in my love for growing our own fruit and vegetables. I have three greenhouses and thirty raised beds where I have grown a huge range of food, including broad beans, runner beans, carrots, beet, potatoes, raspberries, and strawberries. You can’t beat freshly picked home grown produce! Set in 1.5 acres, the garden is fully enclosed and is a natural attraction for wildlife. I’ve seen muntjac deer, woodpeckers, jays, robins, and I’m sitting here now looking out at pheasants, rabbits, and about 30 birds.”

“Double doors lead out from the lounge, conservatory, utility, and dining room to the patio area where we can seat up to 25 guests and we’ve enjoyed many family BBQs and get-togethers here. The conservatory / lounge area can accommodate up to 60 guests and our daughter loves to come back with her friends and set up camp in the garden which is always a lot of fun for them. I tend to spend most of my time in the conservatory as it’s a lovely, bright room with wonderful garden views and my 75-inch tv.”*

*These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

Village information

Chatteris is a small market town with an array of shops, dentists, doctors’ surgeries and several public houses, restaurants and tea rooms. The weekly market offers a range of locally sourced fruit, vegetables, meats and fresh fish from the Norfolk coast. The Old Railway Line Footpath and Bridleway which runs from Chatteris to Somersham is an ideal way to access the countryside and leads to a new park with wildlife areas for all the family to enjoy.

Transport Ely and Huntingdon, both about 20 minutes’ drive away and have train stations providing rail links into London, Cambridge and Peterborough. Chatteris is also well served by local bus routes to the nearby towns of March, St Ives, Ely and the city of Cambridge. Cambridge and Peterborough are both about 30-40 minutes’ drive away or pick up the A14 or A1 for nationwide road links.

Schools

Within Chatteris there are two primary schools: Kingsfield Primary and Glebelands Primary and Cromwell Community College provides secondary education.

INFORMATION

• 1.2 Acre Plot

• Wraparound Gardens

• Edge Of Town location

• In/Out Drive

• Generous Principal Bedroom

• Individually Designed

Agents Notes

Tenure: Freehold

Year Built: 1971

EPC: D

Local Authority: Fenland District Council

Council Tax Band: G

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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 13.07.2023

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