A BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED DETACHED PERIOD COTTAGE WITH PARKING AND GARDEN, SITUATED IN A HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER VILLAGE LOCATION
THE PROPERTY
Forge Cottage is a charming period property in a desirable village location. This well located cottage has weatherboarded and brick and flint elevations under a pantiled roof. The light and spacious accommodation extends to 759 sq ft with double glazing and oil fired central heating.
The welcoming entrance hall has a window to the front, part glazed door to front and wood effect floor. The impressive vaulted double aspect sitting/dining room has windows to the front and rear, stairs to the first floor, understairs store cupboard and exposed wall timbers. Bedroom 1 is generously sized with a window to the side. The inner hall has store cupboard with linen shelving. The family bathroom has a frosted window to the rear, bath with shower attachment and tiled surround, pedestal wash basin, w/c, extractor fan and wood effect floor. The kitchen has a window to the front, base and eye level units, stainless steel sink with drainer, worktops, oven and four ring induction hob with extractor hood above, space for an upright fridge freezer, space and plumbing for a washing machine, ceiling lights and wood effect floor. The landing has a roof light window, access to the loft space and wood flooring. Bedroom 2 has a window to the side, storage cupboards and wood flooring. Bedroom 3 has a window to the side and wood flooring.
OUTSIDE
The property has a block paved driveway providing parking and access to the cottage and garden. The front is partially enclosed by close boarded wooden fencing and a brick and flint wall, with flower and shrub beds, paved bath to the front door and garage, outside tap and outside lighting. The charming garden is enclosed by close boarded wooden fencing, and mainly laid to lawn, with mature trees and flower and shrub beds. The garage has a window to the side, double wooden doors to the front, housing for oil fired boiler, wash basin and power and lighting. There is scope to knock through from the existing kitchen into the garage to create an open plan kitchen/dining room (see the architect drawings detailed).
LOCATION
Forge Cottage is located in the heart of Woodditton, a popular village close to Newmarket. The village has a renowned public house 'The Three Blackbirds' and church. Newmarket is set in attractive countryside on the Suffolk/Cambridgeshire border and is world famous as the headquarters of British horseracing. The town is home to many racing institutions including the National Stud, the National Horseracing Museum, Tattersalls and The Jockey Club. Some of the finest racing in the world is seen on Newmarket's two racecourses: The Rowley Mile and The July Course. Newmarket itself provides a good range of amenities including schools, shopping facilities, hotels, restaurants and leisure facilities including a golf club: Cambridge and Bury St Edmunds offer further amenities. There is excellent access to the A14 and A11 (M11). There is a branch line connection from Newmarket to Cambridge and Ipswich. Cambridge, Cambridge North, Audley End and Whittlesford Parkway offer direct rail lines into London, with the fastest trains taking under one hour. Stansted International Airport is approximately forty minutes' drive.
DIRECTIONS CB8 9SQ
Proceed out of Newmarket on the B1061 signposted to Dullingham, at the sharp right hand bend turn left into the Woodditton Road. Continue for several miles until you reach the crossroads in the village. Turn right at the crossroads and Forge Cottage is located on the right hand side.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
SERVICES: Mains water, electricity, drainage and oil fired central heating.
TENURE: The property is freehold with vacant possession on completion.
COUNCIL TAX: Band A
Current annual charge: £ 1,381.18
LOCAL AUTHORITY: East Cambridgeshire District Council Tel: 01353 665555
BROADBAND SPEED: Ofcom states speed available up to 80 mbps
MOBILE SIGNAL/COVERAGE: yes
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VIEWING: Strictly by appointment only through sole agent: Jackson-Stops 01638 662231
Highly sought after Cambridgeshire village
Attractive period features
Potential to create an open plan kitchen/dining room
Welcoming entrance hall
Vaulted sitting/dining room
Kitchen
Ground floor bedroom
Family bathroom
Landing and 2 first floor bedrooms
Driveway with parking
Single garage
Charming cottage garden