Market Street, Fordham

A SUBSTANTIAL DETACHED FAMILY HOUSE WITH SELF CONTAINED ANNEXE EXTENDING TO 3,895 SQ FT SET WITHIN IMPRESSIVE GROUNDS WITH 2.72 ACRES (STS) WITH A RANGE OF OUTBUILDINGS AND STABLES

THE PROPERTY
Glendale is a substantial detached family house with a self-contained annexe (1,053 sq ft) with impressive grounds and paddocks extending to 2.72 acres (sts) and a range of outbuilding and stables.

The useful porch provides access to the welcoming reception hall with stairs leading to the first floor. Double doors lead to the double aspect sitting room which has a bay window to the front and window to the side, open marble fireplace and sliding doors to the garden room. The dining room has a window to the side and a useful serving hatch through to the kitchen/breakfast room.

The study has a bay window to the front and fireplace with granite surround and hearth and painted wood mantlepiece. The light and spacious kitchen/breakfast room has bespoke oak fitted base and eye level units, granite worktops, one and a half bowl sink with drainer, integrated appliances including five ring gas hob with extractor hood above, oven/grill, fridge and dishwasher, separate breakfast bar, window to the front and sliding door to the garden room. Accessed from the kitchen/breakfast room is the garden room which is a light and spacious room with aspects to the rear and side.

The door from the kitchen/breakfast room leads to the laundry room, base units, worktops, sink and drainer, space for a washing machine, window to the rear, door to the garden, built-in storage cupboards and loft access. The useful utility room has fitted base units, worktop, sink and space for a tumble dryer. The side entrance hall has two large storage cupboards, and pedestrian doors to the garage and driveway. There is a cloakroom with wash basin and wc.

The first floor has a galleried landing with built in storage cupboard and large airing cupboard. The principal bedroom has windows to the rear and side with fitted wardrobes and drawers. The well finished en-suite bathroom has a bath, fully tiled shower cubicle, wash basin, wc, tiled floor and recessed ceiling downlights. There are three further bedrooms all with fitted wardrobes and drawers and a shower room with a fully tiled shower cubicle, wash basin, wc, tiled floor and recessed ceiling downlights.

The spacious self contained annexe is accessed from the rear with a welcoming entrance hall with airing cupboard and loft access, large kitchen/dining room with base and eye level units with tiled work tops and splashbacks, integrated appliances including four ring gas hob with extractor hood above, oven, fridge and freezer, space a for dishwasher and washing machine, one and a half bowl sink with drainer, window to the side aspect and sliding door to the conservatory. The conservatory has French doors leading out to the garden. The sitting room has a window to the side and sliding door to the garden. The bedroom has a window to the side and fitted wardrobes and drawers. The en-suite bathroom has a bath, fully tiled shower cubicle, wash basin, wc, tiled floor and recessed ceiling downlights.

OUTSIDE
Glendale is approached via double gates to the extensive driveway providing parking for ample vehicles, with access to the double garage and there are separate gate leading to the paddocks and land beyond, there are a range of outbuildings including a potting shed, chicken runs, green house and stabling. The formal gardens are fully enclosed and laid to lawn with a fish pond and a variety of plants and bushes, wooden summer house and summer house with hot tub.

LOCATION
Glendale is located in the heart of the village of Fordham, which provides a good range of village amenities including a public house, village shop, petrol station/service garage, a range of restaurants offering Chinese and Indian food, fish and chip shop, two garden centres, popular primary school, church and chapel.

The nearby horseracing town of Newmarket offers a good range of amenities including schools, shops, supermarkets, restaurants and leisure facilities, including health clubs, a swimming pool and golf club.

The Cathedral City of Ely, nine miles away, also offers a wide range of services, with excellent schools. Island House is commutable to Cambridge with its burgeoning hi-tech industries, science parks and reputable schools. There is excellent access to the A14 and A11 (M11). Ely, Cambridge, Cambridge North, Audley End and Whittlesford Parkway offer direct rail services into London, with the fastest trains taking under one hour. Stansted International Airport is approximately 39 miles.

DIRECTIONS CB7 5LQ
From the Clock Tower roundabout in Newmarket take the A142 to Ely. Follow the road into Fordham via Newmarket Road, continue over the roundabout onto Market Street and the property can be found on the right just before Scotsdales Garden Centre.

PROPERTY INFORMATION

SERVICES: Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage. Gas fired central heating.

TENURE: The property is freehold with vacant possession on completion.

COUNCIL TAX: Main House Band F
Current annual charge: £3,065.23
Annexe Band C
Current annual charge £1,886.29

LOCAL AUTHORITY: East Cambridgeshire District Council – Tel: 01353 665555

BROADBAND SPEED: Ofgem states speeds available up to 62mbps

MOBILE SIGNAL/COVERAGE: Yes

VIEWING: Strictly by appointment only through sole agent: Jackson-Stops – 01638 662231

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Key facts

• Council tax band: F.
• EPC rating: D (score 65; potential rating B).
• Parking: off street, double garage.
• Outside: land.