Detached house for sale in Balsham Road, Fulbourn, Cambridge CB21

A rare opportunity to acquire a stunning, detached, bay-fronted Edwardian house set within mature and private gardens and grounds approaching one acre and located within this highly sought-after village.

Court Meadows House is a handsome Edwardian House circa 1910 to a most attractive bay-fronted design with later additions and retains many original features of the era. The property is set back and screened from the road, nestled in mature and private gardens and grounds of approximately 1 acre and lends itself to enlargement and / or reconfiguration subject to relevant planning consents.

Th accommodation comprises an entrance porch with chequer board flooring with pannelled stained glass front door to a welcoming reception hall with stairs rising to the first floor accommodation, solid wood flooring and original picture rails. There are three receptions rooms, all dual aspect and all with open fireplaces. The reception room to the rear of the property is currently utilised as a double bedroom with wardrobe cupboards. The kitchen / breakfast room is fitted with solid wood work surfaces, base level storage cupboards with a ceramic one and a half sink unit with mixer tap and drainer, a gas range-style cooker, space for a fridge freezer, walk-in pantry and quarry tiled flooring. Off the rear hallway is a large studio / hobby room, which incorporates a utility area accommodating the usual white goods and boiler with a bathroom just off.

Upstairs off the landing are three good-sized bedrooms all with fireplaces, which could be used (subject to survey) and a family bathroom. The master bedroom and guest bedroom both enjoy a dual aspect with original fireplaces.

Outside, the front garden is laid mainly to lawn and screened by mature trees with gravelled driveway providing parking for several vehicles and giving access to a garage with an up-and-over door, power and light connected. Please note that the garage is in need of repair. The gardens to the rear and side are laid mainly to well-maintained lawns with well-stocked flower and shrub borders and beds, a wide and varied range of specimen and fruit bearing trees and mature bushes, a vegetable garden, wildlife pond with adjoining patio and a World War Two air raid shelter. Tucked away at the end of the garden is a large studio / home office with adjoining store. Adjacent is a brick-built garden store and log store. All enjoys excellent levels of privacy and seclusion and is a haven for wildlife and birds.

Location

Fulbourn is a popular village situated south east of Cambridge. Benefiting from a range of local shops including an independent butchers, bakery, greengrocers, sandwich shop, pharmacy and Co-op. There is also a well regarded preschool, primary school, library, health centre, and a range of public houses/restaurants. Sports facilities within the village include active football, tennis, badminton and cricket clubs.

Local secondary schools include Bottisham Village College and Netherhall School. Cambridge itself provides extensive shopping and public schooling for all age groups. Arm, Addenbrooke's Hospital, the Biomedical Campus and railway station are within easy reach.

Tenure

Freehold

Services

All mains services connected apart from mains drainage. There is a septic tank on site.

Statutory Authorities

South Cambridgeshire District Council.
Council Tax Band - F

Fixtures And Fittings

Unless specifically mentioned in these particulars, all fixtures and fittings are expressly excluded from the sale of the freehold interest.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment through the vendor’s sole agents, Redmayne Arnold and Harris.