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The Old Manse represents a very rare opportunity to acquire a distinctive home right at the historic centre of Duxford. The property has undergone much improvement over the last 7 years, and offers a perfect blend of Victorian architecture and stylish accommodation, providing versatility to suit individual purchasers‘ needs.
On the ground floor are 3 reception rooms, including separate bay-fronted family and sitting rooms, both with original sash windows, fireplaces and exposed wooden floorboards. Of particular note is the property‘s impressive open-plan kitchen / dining room which has been fitted with a bespoke range of dressers and base units. Appliances include an AEG dishwasher, full height AEG fridge/freezer, Bosch washing machine, all of which are built in units, and a Rangemaster oven. The kitchen is underfloor heated, sympathetically finished with solid oak worktops and there is a stable door leading to the private rear garden.
Completing the ground floor accommodation is a refitted cloakroom W.C, complemented by attractive tiling and built-in cupboards. There is a welcoming entrance hall with understairs storage cupboard and stairs leading to the first floor.
Upstairs are 4 bedrooms, 3 of which are comfortable doubles and 2 include Victorian feature fireplaces. The master bedroom has a bay window and a refitted en suite shower room finished with Porcelanosa wood effect tiling.
The main bathroom comprises a roll-top bath, wash hand basin and traditional high-level W.C, contrasted by Victorian style, geometric tiled flooring and a heated towel rail. The landing provides access to a loft with a pull-down ladder, a window above the stairwell gives additional light to the landing and entrance hall.
Outside, the house stands elevated from the street behind a lawned front garden, enclosed by a low brick wall and neat hedging. There is a shared driveway at the side that leads to a generous double garage which has a remote-control door and a personal door leading to the rear garden. The garage was built by local architects Annand and Mustoe, has plenty of eaves storage and offers exciting scope for an annex conversion.
The rear garden faces south-east and is beautifully kept with an Indian Sandstone terrace leading up to the lawn. An old well is a wonderful feature of the garden and is sure to capture imaginations as well as acting as the definitive ice breaker with guests.
The charm, elegance and originality of this property demands an early viewing. The Old Manse is for sale with the advantage of no onward chain.
Duxford is a traditional and picturesque village about 7 miles south of Cambridge with excellent access back to the city and to the M11 at junction 10. There is a mainline station at Whittlesford Parkway, which is about a 7 minute cycle away and that gets to Cambridge in approximately 15 minutes and London Liverpool Street in about 65. There is also a regular bus service to Cambridge and Saffron Walden from the village.
Local facilities include an Ofsted ‘Good‘ primary school that feeds highly regarded Sawston Village College and has a pre-school. There is also a general shop and store, a beauty salon and three pubs, including The Lodge in Duxford, a highly renowned haven where you can work, eat and stay in a home-from-home environment. There are also two café/deli/bistros, Graystones and Café 19 at the brand new Duxford Community Centre.
There are 2 churches, various greens and open spaces. The village is surrounded by open countryside and is neighboured by the famous Imperial War Museum and airfield.
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