Old Farm, 42 Comberton Road, Toft

Situation Toft is a small, attractive village situated about 6 miles west of Cambridge and within easy reach of the A428, A603 and M11. Local facilities include a post office/shop, village hall, recreation ground and church. Further amenities are available in the neighbouring village of Comberton (about 1 mile) including a primary school, doctors surgery, public house and a highly acclaimed village college, providing secondary and higher education. Golfing enthusiasts are well served with the Cambridge National 18 hole golf course within a few hundred yards of the property and Bourn Golf/Leisure Club within about 2 miles. Comberton Village College also provides indoor sports facilities. The nearby University City of Cambridge has become the centre of the 'high tech' industry with the University Research and Development Laboratories, internationally renowned Science Park and Addenbrooke's Hospital/Biomedical Campus. The city provides an attractive combination of ancient and modern buildings, colleges, winding lanes, extensive shopping facilities and an excellent choice of independent schools on the south and west sides of the city.

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Old Farm, 42 Comberton Road Toft, Cambridgeshire, CB23 2RY

An impressive 17th century farmhouse of considerable charm and character, with a delightful south facing garden, situated in the heart of this highly regarded village. Cambridge 6 miles, Comberton 1 mile, M11 (junction 12) 4 miles, Foxton Railway Station (King's Cross line) 5 miles, Stansted Airport 29 miles, (distances are approximate).

Gross internal floor area 2,730 sq.ft (254 sq.m)

Ground Floor: Reception Hall, Cloakroom, Study, Sitting Room, Family Room, Dining Room, Snug, Kitchen. First Floor: Master Bedroom with Dressing Area and En Suite Shower Room, 3 further Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Cloakroom. Outside: Parking for Several Vehicles, Cartlodge Style Garage, Store Room, Gardeners WC, Wonderful Established Gardens. In all about a third of an acre.

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London commuters are well served by road or rail with the M11 (junction 12) within about 4 miles, Foxton Railway Station (King's Cross 50 minutes) about 5 miles and Cambridge Railway Station (Liverpool Street 67 minutes) about 7 miles. Stansted Airport is also readily accessible via the M11. Description This fine former farmhouse is Grade II listed being of architectural or historical interest. Although described within the English Heritage listing as being early 17th century, it is believed part of the property may well date from the 15th or 16th century as a medieval window was uncovered during refurbishment. Constructed with traditional lime rendered timber framed elevations under plain tiled roofs, the property has been considerably altered and extended over the years to create an impressive family house. The well presented accommodation has considerable charm and character and with the benefit of a southerly aspect, has an extremely light and airy feel throughout. Particular features of note include: - ∗ Superb dual aspect Sitting Room/Family Room

divided by open stud work with pammet tiled flooring, fireplace with wood burning stove, bay window to rear aspect and French doors to terrace.

∗ 2 further Reception Rooms comprising

spacious Dining Room with exposed brick floor and dual aspect Snug with tiled floor and inglenook fireplace with bread oven and wood burning stove.

∗ Charming Study with exposed brick floor,

exposed timbers and range of fitted bookshelves and cabinets.

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∗ Kitchen with range of matching base cabinets, walk-in larder, shelved pantry and integrated appliances comprising oven, gas hob with extractor hood over, dishwasher and fridge.

∗ Triple aspect Master Bedroom with En Suite Shower Room and adjoining Dressing Area with fitted wardrobes and drawers.

∗ 3 further Bedrooms, the second one of which has a vaulted ceiling and wealth of exposed timbers.

∗ Stylish Family Bathroom re-fitted in 2014.

∗ Oil fired central heating. Outside Old Farm is set back from the road behind an established evergreen hedge and a wide expanse of lawn which incorporates a variety of flower and shrub beds. A 5-bar gate to the side opens on to a gravelled driveway which leads to a parking area to the rear and to an open fronted Cartlodge Style Garage 18'4 x 16'10 (5.59m x 5.13m) and a Gabriel Ash Greenhouse.

The rear garden enjoys a southerly aspect; it is not

over-looked and is a particularly fine feature of the property. An extensive brick paviour terrace, with rose clad pergola, adjoins the rear elevation and leads to a cottage style garden with areas of lawn bordered by deep well stocked flower and shrub beds, which create a wonderful array of colour. Adjoining the south eastern corner of the house is an oak framed Store Room 10'7 x 7'6 (3.05m x 2.28m) constructed with weatherboard clad elevations on a brick plinth

Local Authority South Cambridgeshire District Council t: 03450 450500 Outgoings Council Tax Band: G Council Tax Payable 2016/2017: £2,679.93

Services Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected to the property. Fixtures and Fittings All items normally designated as tenant's fixtures and fittings including fitted carpets, curtains and light fittings, are expressly excluded from the sale. However, certain items may be available by separate negotiation. Tenure and Possession The property is for sale freehold with vacant possession on completion. Viewing By prior telephone appointment with Bidwells t: 01223 841842. Enquiries Robert Couch Health and Safety In the interest of Health and Safety, please ensure that you take due care when inspecting any property.

and an adjacent Gardener's WC. An informal area

beyond is enclosed by fencing and comprises a

secluded grassed area with wild flowers, feature

hornbeam hedge, fruit and ornamental trees. In all the property comprises 0.36 acres (0.144 hectares). Right of Way Old Farm has a right of way over the access road shown hatched on the site plan, which also serves 3 neighbouring properties.

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Floor Plans

Important Notice

These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and should not be relied upon as statements or representatives of fact. Bidwells LLP has no authority to make or give in writing or verbally any representation or warranties in relation to the property. Any areas of measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. No assumptions should be made that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Bidwells LLP have not carried out a survey, nor tested the services, appliances or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Bidwells LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England & Wales (registered number OC344553). Registered head office is Bidwell House, Trumpington Road, Cambridge CB2 9LD, where a list of members is available for inspection.

The plans below are not to scale and are provided for identification purposes only OS Licence No: ES100017734 Site and Location Plans

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