The Old School, Burwell

An exceptional Grade II listed former Victorian School, thoughtfully and sympathetically converted to create wonderfully generous proportions and an abundance of period character, enjoying delightful views across to St Mary's Church. Adjoining the former School House, this unique home features a superb kitchen and family room with impressive high ceilings, a charming double-aspect sitting room, and a well-appointed ground floor principal bedroom with nearby shower room. The accommodation is complemented by three further first-floor bedrooms, attractive gardens, and the added benefit of a double garage with off-road parking to the rear.

Location

Burwell is situated in pleasant countryside approximately eleven miles north east of the university city of Cambridge and some four and a half miles from the horse racing town of Newmarket. The village contains an interesting variety of properties ranging from period cottages to modern family houses and there is an excellent range of facilities including a primary school, doctors surgery, dentist, various shops, a church, public houses and a regular bus service. Burwell is particularly well located with good access to the A14 dual carriageway which interconnects with many of the regions traffic routes, principally the M11 motorway to London and the A11 to the east. There is a regular train service from Newmarket to Cambridge into London's Liverpool Street and King's Cross Stations.

Accommodation

Entrance porch

with a period entrance door and high level window above, tiled flooring.

Hallway

with an arched doorway, stairs leading to the first floor.

Living room

an outstanding double aspect room with an ornate window to the side aspect, open fireplace with brick hearth and surround, original period wood flooring.

Inner hallway

with tiled flooring, semi-vaulted ceiling, half glazed door to the rear.

Utilty room

with fitted base and wall mounted units, sink and drainer, tiled flooring, wall mounted gas fired boiler.

Kitchen/family room

an outstanding room with a high vaulted wood panelled ceiling, kitchen area with a range of fitted base and wall mounted units, wood worktops with recessed sink and drainer, integrated oven and grill with 4 ring ceramic hob and extractor hood over, breakfast bar, original period wood flooring, feature windows to the side aspect, stairs lead to the first floor mezzanine, double aspect seating area.

First floor mezzanine

leading to;

Bedroom 4

a double aspect room with a wood panelled part sloping ceiling.

Side hallway

with doorway access from the inner hallway and the master bedroom, built in cupboard and tiled flooring.

Ground floor shower room

with a walk in shower cubicle, hand basin with storage under, concealed cistern low level WC, tiled walls and flooring.

Master bedroom

a delightful well proportioned room with an entire wall of fitted bookcases and storage, original period wood flooring, recessed ceiling lighting and a high level feature window to the front aspect.

First floor

Galleried landing

leading to;

Bedroom 2

a superb double aspect room with a feature window to the side and a part sloping painted wood panelled ceiling.

Bedroom 3

a double aspect room with a part sloping painted wood panelled ceiling.

Outside

The Old School stands in an elevated position with delightful views to the front overlooking St Mary's church. A walled frontage with a pedestrian gated leads via a tiered garden through an opening in an established hedge and into a West facing front garden. A South facing side garden is paved and shingled with a pergola and seating area and overlooks the attractive side aspect of the property. At the rear is a paved area providing access to the rear entrance door with wrought iron railings, a gate and steps up to to a block paved driveway with parking for several vehicles. Adjoining the driveway is a detached DOUBLE GARAGE with a metal up and over door to the front, light and power and a personal door to the side.

Agents' note

The access to the rear of the property is via a shared driveway which is under the ownership of number 4 Mill Lane, Burwell.

Services and tenure

Tenure The property is freehold. Services Mains water, gas and electricity are connected. The property is in a conservation area and is in a low flood risk area. The property has a registered title. Internet connection, basic: 16Mbps, Superfast 70Mbps, Ultrafast: 1000Mbps. Mobile phone coverage by the four major carriers available.Council Tax E East Cambridgeshire District Council