The Thatched Cottage

A magnificent Grade II listed property set in 1.74 acres with swimming pool, paddock and 2/3 bedroom detached dwelling with excellent rental potential, situated on the outskirts of a charming village with excellent commuter links to both Cambridge and London.

Cambridge 13 miles, Saffron Walden 10 miles, Royston 5 miles (fast train to King's Cross) M11 (junction 10) 7 miles, Stansted Airport 18 miles (distances are approximate).

Grade II listed, The Thatched Cottage is a quintessentially English, period property dating in part, from the 16th century. Constructed with a timber frame and re-fronted during the 20th century the property has been considerably extended and improved over the years. In addition to the main house, The Garden House provides a stunning, 2/3 bedroom independent dwelling with well proportioned accommodation over 2 floors, integral garage and private garden. Along with the 1 acre paddock, the property provides the eventual purchaser with excellent scope for generating some additional income if desired, from renting the paddock and/or the Garden House to either a tenant or as a holiday let.

The property occupies a charming rural position on the outskirts of the village, on one of the best roads in the village, Smiths End Lane, and directly adjacent to the village’s cricket club. Barley itself enjoys a sense of community and facilities and amenities for local residents’ include a primary school, doctors’ surgery, pharmacy, 2 public houses, church, shop/post office, village hall, scout troop, tennis club, cricket club, riding stables and recreation ground with children’s playground and tennis courts. The commuter links to both London and Cambridge are excellent, with the nearest mainline railway station in nearby Royston, just 5 miles away.

Outside
Approached over a sweeping gravelled driveway whichpasses through a delightful front garden, there is ample parking for numerous vehicles for both the main house and annexe.The extensive gardens are a delightful feature of theproperty, mainly laid to areas of lawn with a natural pond and a variety of mature trees and shrubs. To the rear of the property lies a paved terrace which is enclosed by brick walling and provides an ideal area for al fresco dining and features well stocked shrub beds. Beyond this and set behind attractive hedging, lies a heated Swimming Pool (10m x 5m) with south facing terrace, pergola and a Pool House/Plant Room. The remaining grounds comprise of an enclosed 1 acre Paddock (0.404 hectares).