Benwick Road

Situated on the edge of the much sought-after village of Doddington, which is surrounded by a patchwork of rolling farmland, is this lovely four-bedroom family home, which also boasts a one-bedroom self-contained annexe and just under two acres of pretty gardens and grounds.

The spacious entrance hall provides access to the living room, study, cloakroom and dual aspect kitchen/dining room with bi-fold doors to the garden, an internal door leads to the utility room. From the entrance hall an internal door leads to a separate hallway, two ground floor double bedrooms and bathroom with separate bath and shower. At the end of the hallway an internal door leads to the adjoining annexe. On the first floor there is the large dual aspect principal bedroom, bedroom two which is good size double and a bathroom with freestanding spa bath and a separate shower. The annexe bedroom can also be accessed from the first floor landing.

The large annexe accommodation comprises a kitchen, dining room, utility, cloakroom and living room on the ground floor. Stairs lead up to a generous size bedroom with a large ensuite bathroom with spa bath. Both the ground floor and first floor of the annexe have direct access into the main house and could easily be combined and transformed into one large home or reconfigured to provide the annexe with downstairs accommodation only.

The house sits behind a tall fence lined with mature trees which provides a high level of privacy. The double electric gates open onto an extensive gravel drive which offers plenty of parking for multiple vehicles and access to the mature gardens, outbuildings which incorporates a double garage and workshop. A further set of gates lead to the paddocks, poly tunnel, large caged allotment. All is fully fenced with access to a wooded area and stable block and is ideal for equestrian use with local bridleways close by.

The property is well presented inside and out and is offered with no onward chain.

Seller Insight

“The property belonged to my mother- and father-in-law for fifteen years before we moved here back in 2011,” says Clair. “It began life as a rather more modest three-bedroom, but we’ve since transformed it into a lovely big multi-generational house. It’s been an idyllic place to raise our children and we’ve relished the fact that three generations of our family have been able to live together while also having our own space and, I suppose, that little bit of separation and therefore privacy.”

“We’ve essentially more than doubled the size of the house, adding a very large extension to one side and then the roof was removed and an entire new first floor was added – which incorporates three enormous bedrooms. It’s a very light, bright house, perfect for busy family life and entertaining, and the annexe is exceptionally spacious. It incorporates a second kitchen, a lounge, a dining room, a bathroom and a bedroom. It’s huge, and the real beauty of it is the fact that the way it has been configured means that it can be used as a separate entity or the rooms can easily be incorporated back into the main body of the house – should the new owners not have any need for it.”

“The house sits on just under two acres of land, and being able to enjoy such a superb amount of outside space is definitely something we’ve all loved. My mother-in-law created a stunning garden with lots of plants and trees, all of which are now beautifully established; there are open lawns, an abundance of fruit trees – including two very productive cherry trees at the front of the house – and right at the very end is a pretty wooded area. The garden as a whole is a lovely place to sit out and relax in and it’s both incredibly peaceful and totally private.”

“Upstairs is probably my favourite part of the house, simply because it’s so quirky. The bedrooms have these amazing vaulted ceilings and we’ve kept the beams exposed. The rooms are big anyway, but having the void up to the roof exposed creates a really amazing sense of space.”

“Doddington is a much sought-after village, and for good reason. It has a really friendly and vibrant community with lots of events held throughout the year, including a carnival, which is a particular highlight of the village calendar. There are a couple of nice pubs, a little shop that caters for day-to-day essentials and people often move here just to get their children into the primary school, which is highly regarded.”

“As well as a little stable block, the property also incorporates a large greenhouse, a polytunnel as well as a fruit-caged allotment, so it’s a place where you can be fairly self-sufficient in terms of fruit and veg. We’ve also had the space to keep a variety of animals over the years.”

“I think our favourite thing about this property is the wonderful amount of space, both inside and out,” says Clair. “For us it has been an idyllic place to call home, and I’ve no doubt that the new owners will love it every bit as much as we have.”

Village information

Doddington is a village full of history, situated about halfway between the Fenland towns of Chatteris and March in Cambridgeshire. This quiet village is served by a good range of local amenities including a primary school, village store/post office, fish and chip shop, GP surgery and Community Hospital with a Minor Injuries Unit and Out Patient’s Department and a charming village pub. St Mary’s Church is at the heart of village and dates back to the 16th century and the clock tower in the centre of the village was built to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee.

The village has an array of social and leisure groups for all ages including: Girl Guides, Scouts, WI, Cricket Club and many more. There is also an annual carnival and sports day. For dog walkers and ramblers there are an abundance of footpaths around the village with fantastic Fenland views. Welney Wildlife Centre and the RSPB reserve Ouse Washes are also nearby. The nearby towns of March and Chatteris offer a wide range of local facilities including shopping, restaurants, leisure and health clubs, swimming pools and golf club

Transport

Doddington lies about 4 miles from both Chatteris (to the South) and March (to the North) and about 29 miles north of the city of Cambridge. Nearby March has a train station, with regular services to Cambridge, Peterborough and to London’s Liverpool Street and King’s Cross stations.

Schools

Doddington has its own well-regarded primary school for children aged 4 to 11 years and the well-regarded Cromwell Community College, Chatteris offers secondary education. The renowned independent school, King’s School in Ely, a co-educational day and boarding school for children up to age 18 is approx. 20 minutes’ drive away.

Agents Information

Tenure: Freehold
Year Built: Dates from 1930s
EPC: C
Local Authority: Fenland District Council
Council Tax Band: D

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