AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN OVER 75 YEARS
AN IMPOSING VICTORIAN HOUSE SET IN GARDENS AND GROUNDS IN A QUIET LOCATION YET CLOSE TO THE TOWN CENTRE AND RAILWAY STATION
THE PROPERTY
Millcourt is an imposing Victorian town property built in 1860 with a fascinating history. Having once been associated with a former mill nerarby, the house played a part in wartime Soham, hosting the town's police station in the main entrance hall.
Having been in the current family ownership for over 75 years, the property has now reached the point of requiring modernisation with an exciting opportunity to re-configure and extend (subject to the necessary consents).
Built of buff brick under a hipped slate roof with UPVC double glazed windows throughout, the well-proportioned accommodation extends to 3,019 sq ft benefitting from good levels of natural light and enhanced by retained original features such as stripped wood floors, ornate heavy timber beams to the formal rooms, deep architraves, fireplaces and picture rails.
The imposing entrance hall has heavy timber beams with access to the garden room and inner hall housing an impressive staircase to the first floor. A formal dining room adjoins together with a formal sitting room with ornate carved timber cross beams and feature oak paneled fireplace surround with an inset mirror. The kitchen has fitted timber wall and floor units with worktops, sink and space for appliances. There is an adjoining laundry whilst adjacent to the kitchen is a utility room/pantry.
The first floor is arranged around a large galleried landing. The large principal bedroom has views to the front and former fireplace. There are three further double bedrooms, a family bathroom and separate shower room.
OUTSIDE
Millcourt has a gated tarmac in/out driveway with extensive parking and large covered car port with an array of adjacent garden store rooms (two integral to the house), with a separate store/workshop to the rear. Lawns encompass the front and side extending to the rear with well-stocked borders and mature holly and beech hedges providing shelter and secluded areas and a vegetable garden. The front of the house boasts a magnolia, yew tree and an impressive wisteria adorning the front façade.
LOCATION
Millcourt is situated in the popular East Cambridgeshire town and civil parish of Soham. Soham is a well-served town located approximately 7 miles north west of Newmarket and 18 miles east of Cambridge.
The town offers excellent local facilities including a variety of shops, well regarded primary schools and Soham Village College, rated Outstanding by OFSTED (with access to Cambridge for sixth form colleges), a health centre, a recently built train station, public houses and many recreational facilities.
Soham is within easy reach of the Cathedral City of Ely, which offers extended facilities and the renowned King's Ely Prep and Senior schools. Ely and the nearby horseracing town of Newmarket offer a good range of amenities including schools, shops, supermarkets, restaurants and leisure facilities, including health clubs, a swimming pool and golf club. Millcourt is commutable to Cambridge with its burgeoning hi-tech industries, science parks and reputable schools. Ely, Cambridge North, Cambridge, Audley End and Whittlesford Parkway offer direct rail lines into London, with the fastest trains taking under one hour and the train station in Soham has regular trains to Ely. Stansted International Airport is approximately 48 miles.
DIRECTIONS CB7 5DY
Millcourt can be found using the postcode. Proceeding into Soham from the south, continue along Fordham Road, Sand Street and into Churchgate Street and turn left into Fountain Lane and at the junction with Station Road, turn right and Mill Court can be found on the left a short distance further.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
SERVICES: Gas central heating. Mains water, electricity and drainage.
TENURE: The property is freehold with vacant possession on completion.
LOCAL AUTHORITY: East Cambridgeshire District Council - Tel: 01353 665555
COUNCIL TAX: Band F
Current annual charge: £3,441.66
BROADBAND SPEED: Ofcom states speed available up to 1800 mbps
MOBILE SIGNAL/COVERAGE: Yes
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VIEWING: Strictly by appointment only through agent: Jackson-Stops 01638 662231
Quiet location close to the town centre and railway station
Potential for modernisation
Entrance hall/study
3 reception rooms
Kitchen, utility room and laundry
Galleried landing
4 bedrooms, shower room and family bathroom
Semi-circular gated driveway and large car port
Extensive gardens and grounds
Garden storage sheds and store/workshop 0.64 acre (sts)
