4 bedroom house

This magnificent Grade II listed period home, sitting on a plot of approximately 2 acres, dates back to the 14th century with later additions, sympathetically refurbished over the years to offer a blend of style and comfortable living, whilst retaining the character one would expect from a period home.
Originally a Medieval Hall House, the property enjoys a wealth of period architecture and character including exposed studwork and beams, with some featuring the original trusses and carpenter's marks, and stunning brick fireplaces while benefiting from generous ceiling heights throughout.
The ground floor accommodation briefly comprises of an Entrance hallway, Drawing room, Dining room, Family room and Study, all offering their own character and individuality. The country-style kitchen/breakfast room, with an imposing vaulted ceiling, is fitted with a range of solid wood cabinetry, granite worktops, and an oil fired Aga inset below an exposed chimney breast.
The four family sized bedrooms are located on the first floor. The principal bedroom suite comprises a large double bedroom with a luxurious en suite bathroom. There are three further bedrooms, all with an abundance of natural light and garden views, and a family bathroom.
Gardens and Grounds
Although situated in the heart of the village, there is a good level of privacy beyond a wall and tree boundary. The property is accessed through private gates, leading to a large sweeping driveway with parking for several vehicles and a Barn garage for three to four cars with a power supply. To the rear and side of the property is a spectacular garden with mature shrubbery and trees, backing on to open countryside. A large terrace provides an elevated view of the rear garden and beyond, providing a superb space for entertaining guests in the summer months. The property also enjoys its own orchard to the rear.
Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil-fired central heating, infinity broadband.

The property sits in the centre of Swaffham Prior, surrounded by beautiful countryside, lying approximately 7 miles west of Newmarket, with a primary school, village hall, public house and two churches. The fabulous Snakehall Farm shops sells local produce, with a wider range of groceries available in the neighbouring village of Swaffham Bulbeck. Close to Devil's Dyke, the area is renowned for popular local walks and cycle routes connecting surrounding villages with a choice of country pubs. There is easy access to Cambridge, Newmarket and Ely, offering a more comprehensive range of leisure and shopping facilities and a wide choice of schooling in both the state and private sectors.
There are excellent rail and road links via the A14 and regular train services to London and Stansted Airport from Cambridge and Cambridge North.
Cambridge mainline station 10 miles (London Kings Cross from 43 minutes, Newmarket 7.9 miles, Cambridge Science Park 9.7 miles, Addenbrooke's Hospital 10.8 miles).
(All distances and times are approximate)

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