Avenue Farmhouse

A rarely available detached, five generous double bedrooms, two bathroom early Victorian former farmhouse in a unique and secluded location.

Avenue Farmhouse is a substantial farmhouse set in 1.44 acres of beautifully landscaped garden, with stunning countryside views. A perfect family home, it is set well back off the road and sits squarely in its own land. This fine home occupies a most attractive setting in a Conservation Area; the house enjoys views of sheep fields, farmland and the thousand-year-old church.
Every room is spacious, stylish and well-appointed. It also has a range of outbuildings including a beautifully appointed, self-contained 'Bothy', perfect for guests.
The owners have created a haven for birds and wildlife as well as a large kitchen garden, winter garden, and a silver birch avenue with stunning views of the church,
Elsworth is mentioned in the Domesday Book, and retains its true rural village character while enjoying crucial amenities including a Church of England Primary School and associated Pre-School, rated 'outstanding' in this year's OFSTED report. The village also has a Community Shop and two pubs.
 

SIX PANELLED TIMBER ENTRANCE DOOR glazed picture light above and entrance portico leading into:
 

RECEPTION HALLWAY with staircase rising to the first floor with natural timber handrail and painted spindles, fitted adjustable bookshelving, storage cupboard, oak parquet flooring, radiators, windows to either side.
 

DRAWING ROOM triple aspect, spacious and light, with feature open fireplace with stone mantel, hearth and surround, exposed and sealed floorboards, radiators, sash windows to the front and rear and double glazed door leading out to the garden. 

LIVING ROOM feature fireplace with bressumer beam, woodburning stove, stone hearth, oak flooring, picture rail, radiator and sash window.
 

OFFICE/STUDY fitted storage cupboards and adjustable bookshelving, exposed and sealed floorboards, radiator, sash window to the rear.
 

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM Triple aspect, spacious and light, the kitchen is fitted with a generous range of storage cupboards and drawers with granite working surfaces, double bowl sink unit with mixer tap, fitted and concealed dishwasher, two oven oil fired Aga, and Zanussi cooker, limestone floor and oak flooring, two pairs of French doors leading out to garden, sash window to the rear.
 

BOOT ROOM/UTILITY solid wood working surfaces, range of cupboards and drawers, butler sink unit with mixer tap, limestone floor, cupboard housing Thermicon oil fired boiler, plumbing and space for automatic washing machine, space for tumble dryer, sash windows to the front and side, timber panelled entrance door. 

CLOAKROOM fitted with white suite comprising low level w.c., wash hand basin with mixer tap with tiling to splashbacks, storage cupboard below, heated towel rail/radiator, limestone floor, extractor fan.
 

ON THE FIRST FLOOR  

SPACIOUS LANDING access to loft space, inset downlighters, picture rail, painted balustrade, oak flooring, sash window to the front.
 

BEDROOM 1 Triple aspect (North, South and West), spacious and light, ceiling with inset downlighters, range of fitted wardrobe cupboards, radiators, exposed and sealed floorboards, sash windows to three aspects. 

ENSUITE BATHROOM with four piece suite comprising large tiled shower cubicle with glazed sliding door, tiled panelled bath with mixer tap and separate handheld rose, low level w.c., wash hand basin with mixer tap, heated towel rail/radiator, ceiling with inset downlighters, extractor fan, shelved linen cupboard, sash window to the rear. 

BEDROOM 2 fitted wardrobe cupboards to chimney breast recesses, further range of fitted storage cupboards and bookshelving, exposed and sealed floorboards, ceiling with inset downlighters, radiator, sash window to the front. 

BEDROOM 3 South facing, light and airy, oak flooring, double wardrobe cupboard, fitted adjustable bookshelving, radiator, wash basin, sash window to the rear, inset downlighters. 

REAR HALL with double cupboard, oak flooring.
 

BEDROOM 4 access to loft, ceiling with downlighters, wardrobe cupboards, oak flooring, picture rail, radiator, double glazed sash windows to side and rear.
 

FAMILY BATHROOM with three piece suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap with shower unit above and glazed shower screen, wash hand basin with mixer tap, storage cupboard, low level w.c., heated towel rail/radiator, ceiling with inset downlighters, extractor fan, double glazed sash window. 

BEDROOM 5 spacious, double aspect, oak flooring, ceiling with downlighters, picture rail, double glazed windows to the front and side. 

OUTSIDE The property stands in its own delightful gardens, with 360 degree countryside views, Silver Birch avenue, gravelled parking and hardstanding area with room for 6 cars, oak framed double cart lodge and Bothy, self contained guest accommodation with power and light, outside tap, eaves storage.
 

ANNEXE  

OAK ENTRANCE DOOR into: 

STUDIO with solid wood working surfaces, single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, 4 ring hob, built in refrigerator, drawers and cupboard, vaulted ceiling with inset double glazed Velux rooflight, wood flooring, double glazed windows to two aspects, electric heater.
 

SHOWER ROOM tiled shower cubicle, glazed door, wash hand basin with mixer tap, storage cupboard below, low level dual flush w.c., heated towel rail/radiator, tiled floor, double glazed and frosted window to the side, downlighters, extractor fan. 

GARDENS & GROUNDS The gardens and grounds are a particularly attractive feature and have been thoughtfully landscaped by the present owners with a number of fine mature specimen trees and shrubs as well as a Silver Birch avenue, Winter Garden, lawned areas, box hedging, knot garden, pergolas, productive fruit and vegetable kitchen garden with fruit cages, vegetable beds, glasshouse and timber workshop/storage shed with power and light, outside taps.
 

THE SHEPHERDS HUT The shepherds hut is available by separate negotiation and is currently a fully furnished self-contained and with its own access pathway and garden. It is currently being successfully let on Airb&b. (See 'Avenue Farm Shepherds Hut') or
 

MATERIAL INFORMATION Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax Band - G

Marketed by: Cheffins, Cambridge