Brook Cottage 11 Ermine Street | Caxton | Cambridge | Cambridgeshire | CB23 3PQ Brook Cottage Cover.indd 3
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BROOK COTTAGE
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A truly delightful and immaculately maintained semi detached house, tucked off the main road in this quiet sleepy village. Having undergone extensive modernisation and refurbishment over the years whilst retaining an authentic feel, the property offers peace and tranquillity from the hustle and bustle of everyday family life. For those needing to commute into Cambridge City there are various routes that can be taken or for those wishing to commute to London, St Neots Train station is a short drive away. The property is screened and secluded from the main road, tucked away down a private driveway. Pulling up outside you notice how quiet it is as soon as you get out of your car. GROUND FLOOR ENTRANCE VESTIBULE As soon as you step inside this delightful house makes you feel welcome. Having been tastefully redecorated the house has a natural warmth to it. A door leads off to the CLOAKROOM which has a low level flush WC and wash hand basin and a further door leads into the SITTING ROOM. With a large bay window to the front the room enjoys ample natural light. The lovely Victorian fire surround with inset tiled back-cloth and tiled hearth is the key feature to the room. Many evenings have been spent sat in front of the open fire, listening to the sounds of logs crackling as they burn.
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A door leads through into the DINING ROOM which is of similar size to the sitting room and also enjoys ample natural light which is a theme that continue throughout the house. Many evenings have been spent entertaining family and friends around the large dining table. There is a useful under-stairs storage cupboard. The KITCHEN is very practical and offers plenty of storage space with base and eye level storage units, work surfaces over with inset one and a half sink and drainer unit. Fitted oven and space for an upright fridge freezer. The kitchen over looks the garden and a multi pane door gives access out onto the patio, Returning to the sitting room a door gives access to the STAIRS which leads to the first floor accommodation.
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ON THE FIRST FLOOR. The MASTER BEDROOM overlooks the front and benefits from a floor to ceiling fitted triple wardrobe. The SECOND BEDROOM is also of good size and looks over the front too. After a long day at work, there is no better way to relax than a hot soak in the bath. Enjoy this quality refitted BATHROOM which has been stylishly tiled and comprises a low level flush WC, wash hand basin, bath with shower over.
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OUTSIDE TO THE REAR The rear garden is a particular feature as it is of good size and is not directly overlooked from behind, offering a south facing and treed aspect. The paved patio extends across the back and provides access into the garage and steps lead down to the lawn. The garden is mainly laid to lawn and has deep flower and shrub borders which ensures a wealth of colour throughout the year. There is gated access to the front. The TANDEM GARAGE is in good order and benefits from electric light and power with up and over door to the front. TO THE FRONT Offering off road parking and mature bushes to the front.
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Caxton Being some nine miles outside of Cambridge, the village offers excellent commuter access into the city centre and for those wishing to travel into London, St Neots train station offers journey times of under an hour into the capital. The village has a very active social scene and a very strong community spirit. There are number of clubs and groups in the village catering for all ages and interests. Caxton even gets a mention in the Domesday Book of 1086.
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TRAIN STATIONS St Neots Shepreth Foxton
6.7 miles 8.4 miles 8,8 miles
PRIMARY SCHOOLS Monkfield Park Primary Jeavons Wood Primary Bourn CofE Primary
1.2 miles 1.6 miles 1.6 miles
SECONDARY SCHOOLS Cambourne Village College Comberton Village College Gamlingay Village College
0.8 miles 4.7 miles 5.5 miles
LOCAL AUTHORITY South Cambridgeshire County Council COUNCIL TAX Band C SERVICES Oil fired central heating Mains Sewage Mains Water and Drainage
*Distances are approximate and are intended to be a guide only. VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS AND FURTHER DETAILS By appointment only. Please contact in the first instance Gavin Human, Director. Telephone or Text to 07809 339329 during or after office hours. Email gavin.human@fineandcountry.com or Cambridge Office 01223 363700. Thinking of selling? If you are thinking of selling and have yet to put your house on the market, we would welcome the opportunity to offer you a free, without obligation valuation. With over 25 years of estate agency experience Gavin Human has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with you, ensuring you receive accurate advice on pricing and how best to market your home to the widest possible audience.
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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. * 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. Printed 06.09.2017
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FINE & COUNTRY Fine & Country is a global network of estate agencies specialising in the marketing, sale and rental of luxury residential property. With offices in the UK, Australia, Egypt, France, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Namibia, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, The Channel Islands, UAE, USA and West Africa we combine the widespread exposure of the international marketplace with the local expertise and knowledge of carefully selected independent property professionals. Fine & Country appreciates the most exclusive properties require a more compelling, sophisticated and intelligent presentation - leading to a common, yet uniquely exercised and successful strategy emphasising the lifestyle qualities of the property.
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