2 bed detached house for sale

High Street, Linton, Cambridgeshire CB21

76 high street is a charming Grade II Listed period home placed centrally within this conservation area situated in the very heart of what remains a popular and highly regarded village. The property retains a wealth of hallmarks and original period features, believed to date back to the 16th century, including exposed beams, which are thoughtfully complemented by later additions introduced over the years.

The front door opens into a charming sitting room which has a bay window looking out to the front with secondary pane and fitted shutters. The room features an attractive brick fireplace with fitted stove and storage cupboards either side. The kitchen/dining room sits central to the property providing ideal space for entertaining, featuring an attractive Karndean wood-effect floor which continues throughout and glazed double doors with matching glazed side panels opening to and looking onto the garden which extends to the rear. The kitchen contains an array of storage cupboards complemented by wooden worktops and fitted appliances including oven, hob with extractor fan oven, dishwasher, washing machine and fridge. From here, stairs rise to the first floor and also down to a useful tanked cellar, via a concealed door, providing additional storage.

Upstairs, the first floor landing leads to 2 good sized double rooms; one front featuring exposed beams and impressive timber floorboards, whilst the bedroom to the rear incorporates built-in wardrobes and has an adjoining room which could serve as a dressing area, nursery or home office as required. A nicely appointed first floor bathroom contains a white 3-piece suite.

Outside, the well established south-facing gardens extend to the rear of the property and enjoy a good degree of privacy and seclusion. The gardens feature a most attractive red brick laid pathway which meanders to the rear section of the garden bordered by wide flowerbeds stocked with a variety of plants and shrubs, etc. To the rear sits a greenhouse with space for vegetable planting.

Linton is a large village offering excellent local amenities including shops, a post office, church, doctors, restaurants, public houses and excellent schooling. The University City of Cambridge is about 10 miles to the north west and the market town of Saffron Walden is 7 miles to the south again offering an excellent range of shopping and recreational amenities. There is easy access to the M11 southbound (J9) off the A11 and northbound (J10) at Duxford. Train services to London are available from Audley End to Liverpool St or alternatively from Cambridge to Kings Cross.