Chestnut Lane, Bassingbourn, SG8

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PROPERTY INSIGHT
Ensum Brown are delighted to offer for sale this unique 5-bedroom home with the opportunity to convert or redevelop in the village of Bassingbourn. This property enjoys over 5000sq ft of accommodation and is adjoined to a Grade II listed Thatched barn that dates back to the 16th century, offering excellent potential for a separate annexe or to earn additional income via a commercial let, there is also the possibility to convert into one dwelling. The main house enjoys an open-plan kitchen/lounge/dining room, a utility room, a study, a cloakroom WC, 5 well-proportioned bedrooms over 2 floors, a family bathroom and an en-suite, pleasant gardens, a private road, and driveway parking for multiple vehicles. 

This charming property enjoys excellent kerb appeal, set down a private road and surrounded by trees, with an attractive and generous frontage, front lawn gardens, borders and beds of plants, flowers and shrubs, access to a summerhouse, access to the Grade II listed Thatched barn, and a large paved patio, perfect for garden furniture, cooking meals al fresco and entertaining guests on sunny days. There is also access to a beautiful, secluded mill stream, tucked down under the canopy of trees to the front of the property.

Upon stepping inside, the entrance hall is bright and welcoming, with windows to a front aspect, stairs to the first floor, and doors through to the entire downstairs living space, including a study, cloakroom WC and the barn. 

The kitchen/lounge/dining room is wonderfully open-plan and incredibly generous, with stunning period features and exposed beams and upstand. The kitchen area benefits from tiled flooring, inset lighting, a range of modern base and wall units, granite worktops, a large kitchen island/breakfast bar, a large Aga, and space for an American fridge/freezer, a dishwasher and other small kitchen appliances. The utility room provides further storage, access to the garden and space for large laundry appliances. 

In the lounge/dining area, there are further stunning period features, including an exposed brick fireplace, exposed beams and upstands, wood floor, inset and sconce lighting, and ample space for a variety of lounge, dining and storage furniture. 

Upstairs to the first floor, this beautifully unique property continues to impress, with 3 of the 5 well-proportioned bedrooms, integrated storage, and a family bathroom comprising a bath, a shower, a WC and a hand wash basin. To the second floor, there are a further 2 bedrooms, excellent integrated storage, and an en-suite bathroom to bedroom 4, comprising a bath, a WC and a hand wash basin. 

The adjoining 16th Century Grade II listed Thatched barn is an incredibly rare opportunity, offering a wealth of possibilities for new owners, including a complete development project, a self-contained annexe for multi-generational living, or to accrue an income as a commercial let. The barn currently benefits from a very large footprint and is being used as a two-storey shop, which enjoys the original characteristics of the building. Not one to miss!

Contact Ensum Brown today to arrange your private viewing appointment.

LOCATION - BASSINGBOURN
Bassingbourn is a pretty parish village, located in South Cambridgeshire, a couple of miles north of the town of Royston and just 14 miles from the city of Cambridge. The village is fortunate to have a network of 24 public rights of way extending over 13 miles, and another 1 mile of permissive paths, where landowners give permission for the public to walk. The network of paths gives ample opportunities for circular walks, and footpaths also link the parish with Whaddon, Melbourn, Litlington and Abington Pigotts.

The village has a number of facilities and shops, including a doctor's surgery, a dental surgery, a garage, sub-Post Office, coffee shop, chemist, hairdressers and general grocers. It also has two remaining pubs: The Hoops, occupying a 17th-century building in the village, and The Belle (formerly the Pear Tree) at North End. On the edge of the village, you will find located Bassingbourn Village College, Bassingbourn Community Primary School and Bassingbourn Pre-school, providing a continuation of education from the age of 2 1/2 up to school leaving age.

The Church of St Peter and St Paul is a stunning building with a rich history - older than the Church of England itself - and is pleasantly situated near the centre of the village, in an excellent rural setting among trees and hedges. There is a busy service schedule and many activities for residents of all ages to attend.

The village's proximity to Royston means that residents have access to the town's many other amenities, such as the mainline train station offering regular fast services to both Cambridge and London Kings Cross. There is also a leisure centre, sports clubs, dentist's surgeries, and highly-regarded schools for all ages. Also, from Bassingbourn, you can pick up the train line from the neighbouring village of Meldreth. The A1M and M11 are within a 20-minute drive via the A10/A505, and London Stansted and Luton Airports are both 30-minutes away.

If you're on the lookout for a home in a beautiful, countryside location, we encourage you to visit Bassingbourn. It's not one you want to miss!