Barrington is a village noted for its two large and picturesque greens and numerous period properties, situated about 8 miles south of Cambridge and only some 5 minutes drive from the A10. It is ideally situated for the railway stations of Foxton (2 miles) and Shepreth (1 mile) as well as Royston (9 miles) with its fast service to Kings Cross London in only 48 minutes. Local village facilities include shop, primary school and the nearby Melbourn village college is only ten minutes drive away. Local businesses include the Melbourn Science Park, which is on the outskirts of the village.
The property occupies a generous and mature corner plot just a short walk from the village green and amenities. Over the years the property has been extended and much improved and offers extremely versatile accommodation, including a ground floor bedroom with fitted wardrobe and luxury en suite bathroom. The generous reception hall is quite a feature with its high vaulted ceiling which is overlooked by a galleried landing. A dual aspect sitting room has a wood burning stove and opens to the dining room, all with lovely views over the garden. Just off is a further reception room which, over the years, has been utilised as a study/hobby room and even occasional bedroom. The kitchen is fitted with attractive cabinetry with matching dresser, ample Corian working surfaces with inset sink unit with mixer tap and bevelled drainer, pull-out larder, 4-ring ceramic hob, double oven, extractor, integrated full height fridge and this opens to a conservatory extension. Just off the kitchen is a utility/breakfast room with fitted storage cupboards and plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher. Upstairs there are three further bedrooms and a family shower room. Outside the front garden is laid mainly to lawn with flower and shrub borders and beds, driveway provides adequate parking for several vehicles and leads to a double garage with electronic roller doors, power and light connected. The side and rear gardens are mainly laid to lawn with well stocked flower and shrub borders and beds, a selection of specimen trees and bushes. There is a patio area with a pergola over, rose garden, raised vegetable and herb gardens, fruit cage, a greenhouse and a timber shed, all is enclosed by a combination of hedging and walling and enjoys excellent levels of privacy and seclusion.
Four bedroom detached family home
Dual aspect sitting room with wood burning stove
Dining room with views over the garden
Office/playroom
En suite to master bedroom on the ground floor
Generous gardens and grounds
Off road parking and double garage
Unless specifically mentioned in these particulars all fixtures and fittings are expressly excluded from the sale of the freehold interest.
Mains electricity, drainage and water are connected. Oil tank.
South Cambridgeshire District Council
Freehold
Strictly by appointment through the vendors sole agents Redmayne Arnold & Harris
