Character Property for Sale in St Ives, Cambs

A charming and substantial family house dating back to the early 1800s and located in the heart of the 2001 Regional Village of the Year. Pretty riverside walks are easily accessed and yet only minutes away from major commuter routes. Whilst maintaining the charm of a period home the property provides the benefits of modern living and includes an attached office with exposed brick floor, vaulted ceiling, solid ash cupboards and shelving, two telephone lines and broadband internet access. The large kitchen has multiple appliances including a four oven gas-fired AGA. Satellite television access is provided in the main reception rooms. The village boasts a general store with post office, an excellent junior school within five minutes walk from the house, a welcoming pub and two charming riverside residential inns. One has a large marina whilst the other claims to be the ‘Oldest Inn in England’. Both have restaurants. The village is within five minutes drive of the attractive riverside market town of St Ives. Early in 2009 St Ives will benefit from a Guided Busway which is being built along the old branch railway line. The £116million Busway will provide easy, frequent and pleasant access to Cambridge. The house provides the following accommodation:- Entrance Hall: Doors to Drawing Room and opening to dining room, door to utility room. Drawing Room: 21' 8" x 17' 6" (6.60m x 5.33m) A triple aspect room with Georgian bar sash window to the front, windows to the rear and glazed French doors to the garden, open fire place with African slate hearth, three radiators, door to hall and office. Office: 11' x 11' (3.35m x 3.35m) Vaulted ceiling with extensive range of fitted solid Ash shelving and cupboards, Windows to the front and the rear, two doors to the rear garden, exposed brick flooring, two phone lines and high speed internet access. Dining Room: 14' 7" x 11' 3" (4.45m x 3.43m) Window to the front, feature red brick open fireplace, door to inner hall. Inner Hall: 6' 10" x 6' (2.08m x 1.83m) Window to the front, stairs to first floor, door to cloakroom and family room. Cloakroom: Fitted with a two piece suite comprising of wall mounted wash hand basin and low level W.C, cloak hanging space, extractor fan. Family Room: 14' 1" x 12' (4.29m x 3.66m) Windows to the front and the side, open Victorian cast iron fireplace with timber surround and slate hearth, open plan to kitchen/breakfast room. Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 17' 9" x 11' 8" (5.41m x 3.56m) Fitted with a matching range of solid oak units with complimentary work surface over, stainless steel sink and waste disposal unit with swan neck mixer tap, integrated dishwasher, built in electric oven with four ring gas hob over, twin extractor hood, Four oven gas fired AGA, ceramic tiled floor, door to garden, door to walk in pantry and utility room. Walk in Pantry: 7' x 5' 9" (2.13m x 1.75m) Norfolk tiled floor, window to the side, shelving and work surface. Utility Room: 12' x 7' 1" (3.66m x 2.16m) Fitted units, work surface with stainless steel sink, plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, window to the rear, gas boiler for central heating and hot water, door to hall. On the First Floor:- Double Landing: 20' x 6' 0" (6.10m x 1.83m) Access to loft space, airing cupboard, doors to bedrooms and bathroom, window to the rear. Family Bathroom: Fitted with a two piece suite comprising of panelled bath with electric power shower over and pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, window to the front. Separate WC: Fitted with a low level W.C, radiator and window to the rear. Master Bedroom: 15' x 14' 3" (4.57m x 4.34m) Sash window to the front and windows to the rear, Victorian cast open fireplace with tiled surround and stone hearth, Dressing area (6' x 5'4"), two large walk in wardrobes, door to en-suite bathroom, radiators, loft access with fold away ladder. En-Suite Bathroom: 10' 5" x 6' (3.18m x 1.83m) Fitted with a three piece suite comprising of panelled bath with power shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, close coupled WC, feature circular tilt opening window to the front. Bedroom Two: 12' x 10' 8" (3.66m x 3.25m) Sash window to the front, Built in Beech cupboard and shelving, walk in Beech wardrobe with light, radiator. Bedroom Three: 11' 6" x 7' 10" (3.51m x 2.39m) Sash window to the front, radiator. Bedroom Four: 12' x 7' 2" (3.66m x 2.18m) Window to the rear, radiator. Outside:- Double Garage: 20' 2" x 16' 3" (6.15m x 4.95m) Up and over style door, eaves storage, power and light connected. Front Garden: The front garden is planted with a variety of plants and shrubs and steps lead to the entrance door. Side Garden: The side garden is predominately walled and has gated access, there is a drive leading to the double garage. Rear Garden: A mature and private lawned rear garden offering a variety of established plant and shrubs, York stone patio, window boxes and access to double garage.