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Rural farmhouse in approx. 8.5 acres of land (STS). This brick and slate 1930's farmhouse is set in a rural location on a no-through road just outside the village of Benwick. The property includes approximately 8.5 acres of land comprising of gardens and stock fenced paddocks. There are various outbuilding including stores, workshops and a huge 300sqm polytunnel that is currently used for dog training. There is excellent dog walking and horse riding from the house. The property offers spacious living accommodation including four reception rooms and three bedrooms extending to almost 1900sqft. The property is fully double glazed. It would be ideal for equestrian use or for keeping livestock.



During the 15 years that the owners have lived here they have undertaken extensive improvements to the property including full replaster, installing a new central heating system and converting an outbuilding to form what is now the kitchen/diner. They have reinstated character features such as open fireplaces and picture rails and panelled doors. There is the possiblility to extend the property further subject to the necessary planning permissions (there is lapsed planning permission to build a bedroom above the existing lounge).



The property:



Kitchen/Diner 21'4" x 18'5"



Kitchen/Diner with vaulted ceiling, french doors to side garden and driveway and windows with views over the paddocks and open fields. Fully fitted kitchen including plenty of base and wall units with beech worksurfaces and a large island. Included in the sale is an integrated dishwasher, fridge, freezer and two wine coolers. There is  spaces for a large fridge freezer and range cooker. There is plenty of space for a dining table and sofa. Tiled floor. Doors leading to cloakroom and Reception/Boot Room



Cloakroom



Downstairs cloakroom fitted with a toilet and hand basin. Tiled floor.



Reception/Boot Room 12'10"x9'9"



Useful room that the current owners use as a boot/dog room. Includes plumbing for a washing machine and a sink could easily be reinstalled if required. Window and UPVC and glazed external door leading to the side garden and driveway. Door into the pantry/store cupboard under the stairs and a door leading to the utility room. Tiled floor. There are also doors to the kitchen and dining room.



Utility Room



Utility room containing the boiler. Space and plumbing for a washing machine. Tiled floor. Door leading to porch with an external door out to the paddocks/stable/etc and another door to the external workshop/office. 



Dining Room 13' x 12'1"



Dining room with an open fireplace with tiled hearth. Picture rails and large window overlooking the front garden. Oak Wooden flooring. Doors leading to the lounge and hallway.



Lounge 13'5" x 12'8"



The lounge is a nice light room with french doors opening onto the front garden and two further windows. overlooking the front garden. Door onto dining room.



Hallway



UPVC and glazed external door to the front garden. Doors to the dining room and snug. Stairs to first floor. Oak Wooden floor.



Snug 12'9" x 10'10"



Cosy snug including an open fireplace, picture rails and wooden flooring. Door leading to hallway.



Upstairs



Landing with doors leading to bedrooms and family bathroom and hatch to the loft.



Bedroom 1 12'11 x 11'8"



The main bedroom is a double and includes a fitted wardrobe. Two windows with far reaching views across fields and the river. There is an original fireplace.



Bedroom 2 12'11" x 11'0"



Bedroom two is also a double, again with a large window overlooking countryside and the paddocks. It has an original fireplace. 



Bedroom 3 10'10" x 10'0"



Double room with large window with views across the paddocks.



Family Bathroom



The familty bathroom includes a sink, bath and toilet and a walk-in shower enclosure with a rainhead shower. Window opening to side garden.



Outside



Front garden



Laid to lawn and surrounded by a privet hedge. There are a number of mature trees including flowering cherries and apple trees. There is gated access to both the side garden/drive and the paddocks.



Side Garden/Driveway



The gravel driveway is accessed from the road via double gates and there is parking for approx 5 cars. There is an area laid to lawn. The garden is surrounded by mature trees including a huge weeping willow, flowering cherry, apple and pear trees. There is also a well esablished fig tree. The drives is bordered by useful wooden buildings including a store room, workshop, feed room and bike store. There are two seperate gates to some of the paddocks and the other sheds and another gate to the front garden. There is also access to a previous garden area and a large 24' x 14'5" greenhouse (that requries some renovation)



Wooden Sheds 



Store Shed 11'7" x 10'4"



Workshop 24'6" x 11'7"



Feed Store 8'3" x 6'3"



Bike Shed 8'1" x 5'7"



There is a garage/store and a wood store further towards the paddock and also a small stable and field shelter in the paddocks behind the house.



The grazing land is split into two areas. One area is used for grazing sheep and covers approx 6 acres. This was sown with a specific mix for grazing and hay and is free of weeds. There are two seperate entrances to the land from the road. It contains a 2 acre hay meadow and the remaining 4 acres is split into paddocks that were fenced last year with stock proof fencing.



The remaining land is used for a dog training business and the owners poultry keeping and vegetable garden.



One paddock contains the polytunnel which measures approx 9m x 33m. It has a white cover to reduce heat and also ventilation screens down both sides. It is currently used for dog training but is suitable for numerous uses. Please note: The astroturf flooring is not included in the sale but may be available by seperate negotiation. 



The agility field is ajacent to the road and is fully fenced. It has access from the road via a gateway and drive in the top corner. It has mature trees along the roadside. 



There is another small paddock heading back towards the house again lined by mature trees along the road.



Out the back of the house through a pedestrain gated entrance there are some smaller paddocks. There is also a small stable and field shelter. The owner uses these paddocks nearest to the house both for sheep at night and for poultry. Please note: the poultry pens and sheds will be removed. There is a vegetable garden behind the house with 8 raised beds. 



There are good footpaths that are accessable from the house either to walk dogs or ride horses. You can walk into the village along one footpath without having to go on the main road. There are also numerous footpaths a short drive away.



Benwick is a lovely small village with a Spar shop, pub, church and primary school. It has easy access to Ramsey, March or Whittlesey for more shops, etc. If you prefer to travel by train there are stations at Whittlesey, Peterborough and Ely.



Services



Mains Electric and Water



Septic Tank Drainage



Oil Fired Central Heating



Local Authority : Fenland Distric Council

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