Valley Farmhouse

LOCATION Valley Farmhouse occupies a unique semi-rural position and is reached via access off a farm track and is surrounded by countryside and paddocks with views towards Balsham/ West Wratting wind farm. The property is situated off Mill Road on the south-east side of the A11 trunk road just off the A11 Wilbraham interchange and Mill Road provides access to a neighbouring property, Valley Farm Cottages, chalk pit and extensive grain store operation which is owned by Camgrain.

The south Cambridgeshire villages of Great Wilbraham and Balsham are about 3km and 5km away respectively and the property is very conveniently placed for access to the A11 which links to Newmarket, Cambridge and the M11 motorway.  

FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR with feature fanlight above leading into: 

ENTRANCE LOBBY with a pair of sliding sash windows to either side and built-in storage cupboard, part glazed door to: 

RECEPTION HALL with natural wood style flooring, staircase leading off to first floor, radiator. 

SITTING ROOM with part glazed door to living room with feature recess with large woodburning stove set on a marble plinth, two sliding glazed sash windows to side aspect, two radiators and a pair of part glazed doors leading to: 

LIVING ROOM with sliding double glazed sash windows to front and side aspect, two radiators, door leading back into hall and further pair of glazed doors leading to: 

GARDEN ROOM with sliding sash windows to side aspect and a pair of full height glazed French doors leading to paved terrace and gardens, radiator, door to: 

REAR HALL partly open to the full height of the property and overlooked by a gallery from the first floor landing, full height glazed door and fanlight above which leads to the rear terrace, contemporary style wall mounted radiator and door to large walk-in storage/cloaks cupboard, ceramic tiled flooring, door to meter cupboard with fuse boxes and door leading through to: 

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST/DINING ROOM A wonderful open plan and spacious area with bespoke fitted kitchen with extensive range of base units comprising wooden work surfaces with cupboards and drawers below including an integrated freezer, further fitted base units incorporating granite style work surfaces with two inset stainless steel sink units with mixer taps and cupboards beneath, large feature island unit with granite style work surfaces, pull-out baskets beneath and fitted drawers, feature large 4 oven Aga with two heating hobs and an integrated 4 point gas hob with ceramic tiling behind and contemporary style Smeg extractor cooker hood, further recess with built-in shelved pantry with cupboards above and an American style fridge/freezer to side, ceramic tiled flooring, sliding sash windows to side aspect and opening to DINING AREA with fireplace style recess with tiled hearth, two fitted glazed cabinets with shelving to either side and cupboards below, ceramic tiled flooring, radiator, sliding sash windows to side aspect and a pair of full height glazed doors leading to paved terrace and gardens. 

UTILITY ROOM with stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps and cupboards below, upright shelved storage cupboard to side, fitted worktops with space and plumbing below for appliances, tiled floor, double radiator, extractor fan, door to: 

CLOAKROOM with corner pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashbacks, low level w.c., tiled floor, sliding sash window to side aspect part frosted glass.  

DOOR FROM KITCHEN AND STEPS DOWN TO  

CELLARS extensive basement area with light and power and currently in six different sections, water softener and brick flooring.  

ON THE FIRST FLOOR  

LARGE GALLERY STYLE LANDING AREA with raised platform with triple aspect sliding sash windows with views over the grounds and adjacent countryside. Central chimney breast built-in cupboard housing hot water cylinder, two radiators and a galleried area overlooking the rear porch with sliding sash windows overlooking countryside. 

BEDROOM 1 with radiator, extensive built-in wardrobes and storage cupboards to one wall, three sliding sash windows to side and rear aspect overlooking the grounds and adjacent paddocks and door to: 

ENSUITE BATHROOM with white suite comprising bath, vanity style unit with twin wash hand basins and drawers beneath, low level w.c., large wall mirror, sliding sash windows to rear aspect and a large walk-in shower with shower unit, large high level shower head and sliding glazed doors, vertical radiator/heated towel rail, natural wood style flooring. 

BEDROOM 2 with two double radiators, pedestal wash hand basin, two sliding sash windows to side aspect. 

BEDROOM 3 with radiator, two sliding sash windows to side and rear aspect. 

BEDROOM 4 with double radiator, sliding sash windows to front and side aspect. 

FAMILY BATHROOM with white suite comprising bath, vanity style unit with wash hand basins and drawers beneath, low level w.c., sliding sash windows to rear aspect, vertical radiator/heated towel rail, natural wood style flooring.  

BEDROOM 5 with double radiator, two sliding sash windows overlooking gardens and adjacent paddocks, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback. 

OUTSIDE To the front of the property there is a five-bar gate which in turn leads to a long pebblestone driveway leading to an extensive courtyard style parking and turning area with central grass area. Immediately to the front of the house there is an enclosure which houses the oil fired boiler and to the side there is a further pebblestone courtyard area with lockable store. The generous mature gardens are a special feature and are principally laid to grass with an avenue of mature trees to either side of a former access now closed off and adjacent to this area there are the adjacent paddocks which also include a number of fine mature trees. To the side and rear of the property there are further areas of garden laid to lawn with a variety of shrubs, bushes, trees and hedgerow around. Immediately to the side and rear of the house itself there is a large paved terrace.

To the side of the house there is a further area of land laid to grass and this also includes substantial outbuildings with a large brick and tiled barn currently used for storage, adjacent to which is a further part brick and flint barn again used for storage with connecting door through to the main brick barn. 

AGENTS NOTE Please note that access to Valley Farm and the adjacent outbuildings is via a former farm track. There are further grounds extending to about 9 acres, marked in blue on the plan, which includes a large detached outbuilding/ barn and an option to purchase this additional area will be given to the purchaser of Valley Farmhouse.

Further note the current owners have planning consent for a cart lodge to be constructed on the other side of the driveway opposite the main house. Planning reference S/0687/18/FL. 

SERVICES Private water system via a borehole
Mains electricity
Private drainage system 

OVERAGE CLAUSE The additional land and modern barn marked in blue on the plan will be sold subject to a Development Overage in the event that planning permission is granted for any separate residential use on the barns. The uplift will be for 35% of any net development value resulting from the grant of planning permission, change of use or similar consent within a period of 30 years from completion of the sale. The overage will be triggered on commencement of the development or on the sale of the property with residential permission whichever is sooner. 

MATERIAL INFORMATION Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax Band - G

Marketed by: Cheffins, Cambridge