Augustine Place, Wicken

** Within Catchment Of Soham Village College**

***Part Exchange Available***

THIS NEW ARCHITECT DESIGNED ‘The Bassingbourn’ is the only house on the development to include a ground floor bedroom 5/ annexe.

The property has stock brick elevations under a real clay pantiled roof with double glazing, real oak doors and air source heat pump central heating. Extending to 2288 sq ft (excluding the garage), the light and spacious accommodation adds to the functionality of ‘The Bassingbourn’.

The welcoming reception hall has useful built-in under stairs cupboard and stairs to the first floor. A door leading to the sitting room with a window to the side and French doors giving access to the patio area and garden, double doors to the kitchen/breakfast/family room. The generously sized kitchen/breakfast/family room has a window to the rear overlooking the garden, fitted base and eye level units, granite worktops with upstands, island unit, one and a half bowl sink with drainer, built in Bosch oven with combined grill, extractor hood, ceramic hob, dishwasher, 21- bottle wine chiller, full height fridge and freezer, recessed ceiling downlights, wood effect floor and French doors to the conservatory, access to the utility room with fitted base and eye level units, granite worktops with upstands, one and a half bowl sink with drainer, Bosch washing machine and tumble dryer, door to garden. The conservatory is light and spacious with ceramic tile flooring. The study has a window to the front. The well finished cloakroom with storage cupboard is located off the reception hall. There is a door from the hall to bedroom 5/annexe which has its own entrance to the front, fitted wardrobes and ensuite shower room.

The landing has access to the loft. The large principal bedroom has fitted wardrobes, windows to the front and ensuite shower room. The guest bedroom has fitted wardrobes, window to the rear and ensuite shower room. There are two further bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and a well finished family bathroom

OUTSIDE
Large open plan frontage with block paved driveway leading to a single integral garage with fully automated security roller shutter garage door and windows to side. The fully turfed southerly facing rear garden with Sandstone paved garden terrace/patio Areas is perfect for relaxing and entertaining and is enclosed with a feature Serpentine Wall and close board fencing.

LOCATION
Augustine Place is a small luxurious development situated off a quiet country lane on the edge of Wicken. This stunning development, being one of a kind, is as truly unique as it is charming. Boasting six different house types with no two houses the same, each including a garage or carport/s as well as generous gardens. The orientation is excellent with most gardens being south facing and featuring flowing open spaces, elegantly accentuated using unique serpentine brick walls. This spacious development offers beautiful homes in a pretty village setting.

Idyllic countryside, beautiful views and luxury living.
nestled beside the Wicken Fen. This picturesque village is centred around three ancient greens and a pond.
Wicken is conveniently located between Newmarket and Ely, as well as being close to from Soham which boasts a recently re-opened railway station. There are weekly bus services runs to Ely from Wicken.

Wicken is a charming village with a real sense of community spirit. It features a lovely pub named ‘The Maids Head’, which is perfect for having a drink or meal with friends or family. Wicken also has a village hall which holds regular events.

The beautiful National Trust Wicken Fen is one of the most important wetlands in Europe. The Wicken Fen is a vital sanctuary to many endangered species of the Fen. Wicken Fen features the last surviving wooden windpump in the Fens. There is welcoming ‘Docky Hut’ to rest in for drinks and snacks after a long walk.

Wicken is the final resting place of William Cromwell and was where he lived for most of his life. This and the many archeological findings mean that Wicken is steeped in history.

Wicken is also home to the historically rich ‘Spinney Abbey’, which is believed to date back to 1217. Originally named Spinney Priory it was once a functioning monastery and is now a country house and farm specialising in local breeds and meats and selling an abundance of fresh farm produce to the general public.

DIRECTIONS CB7 6AX
From the Clock Tower roundabout in Newmarket take the A142 to Ely. Turn left at the Soham roundabout onto the A1123 to Wicken. On reaching the village of Wicken proceed past the Maids Head public house, take the next right in to Chapel Lane follow the road round and the development is on the left hand side.

PROPERTY INFORMATION
SERVICES: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Air source heat pump central heating.

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

COUNCIL TAX: Band TBC
Current annual charge: £ TBC

LOCAL AUTHORITY: East Cambridgeshire District Council Tel: 01353 662231

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

Agent Note: JDC reserve the right to make changes to designs without prior notice.

Key facts

• EPC rating: B (score 88; potential rating A).
• Parking: off street, garage.
• Outside: garden, patio, conservatory.