4 bedroom house

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A quite exceptional, Grade II* listed detached property, set within delightful gardens backing on to secluded woodland and the River Cam, located on the south western outskirts of this highly sought after village.

Cambridge City Centre 4.5 miles, Mainline Railway Station (Liverpool Street line) 0.75 of a mile, Addenbrooke's Hospital/Biomedical Campus and M11 (Junction 11) 3 miles, Stansted Airport 24 miles. (distances and times are approximate).

Rectory Farm House is a wonderful period detached property, dating in part from the 14th century and constructed from rough rendered elevations under a hammer beam red tiled roof. Grade II* listed for its special architectural or historical interest, the property retains a wealth of its original period details and is filled with an abundance of charm and character. The accommodation extends to a spacious 2,401 sq ft (223 sq m) with the ground floor in particular offering well proportioned reception rooms arranged around a central hallway. The property does require some renovation but offers an exceptionally rare opportunity for prospective purchasers to acquire a property steeped in history with the scope to carry out alterations and changes to their own particular taste, subject to the necessary consents being obtained.

Outside
The property sits centrally within beautiful gardens of 1.15 acres (0.467 hectares), which are enclosed by walling and fencing and well screened by mature trees. A sweeping circular gravel driveway set around an area of lawn leads to the front of the property and offers ample room for parking. The remaining gardens are a particularly fine feature of the property and enjoy a wonderful sense of privacy and seclusion. Mainly laid to a large expanse of lawn, the garden is well tended and features a variety of mature trees and shrubs. There is access to a number of outbuildings to include a Garden Store 12’8 x 7’2 (3.85m x 2.18m) to the rear elevation of the property, Workshop, Greenhouse, timber Garden Shed and brick built Sheds. One of the most charming benefits of the grounds is the direct access to the River Cam which lies to the bottom of the garden. A wooden jetty is elevated over the river bed and provides a delightful seating area from which to enjoy views over the unspoilt woodland opposite.

Planning and Heritage
As Rectory Farm is a Grade II* listed building and located within the Great Shelford Conservation Area, proposals for adaptation, extension or development within the grounds would be carefully controlled by the Local Planning Authority. For further advice and assistance with potential opportunities, please contact Rob Hopwood (Planning) robert.hopwood@bidwells.co.uk or Chris Surfleet (Heritage) chris.surfleet@bidwells.co.uk for further information.

Additional Land
As shown in blue hatching on the map below, an additional area of woodland is available for sale by separate negotiation.