5 bed detached house for sale

Albert Way, Chatteris PE16

Property Ref- LR0644

A truly remarkable and architecturally striking residence, this exceptional home offers over 3,700 sq.ft of beautifully designed accommodation, combining bold contemporary styling with high-spec finishes and an outstanding level of versatility, further enhanced by the addition of a fully self-contained annex. From the moment you arrive, the property commands attention with its distinctive façade and impressive full-height glazed frontage, allowing natural light to pour through the home and creating an immediate sense of space, openness and refined modern living.

Stepping inside, you are welcomed by a grand and airy entrance hall where engineered oak flooring flows seamlessly underfoot, continuing through the principal living areas and setting the tone for the quality found throughout. The layout has been thoughtfully designed to cater to both modern family life and sophisticated entertaining, offering a perfect balance between open-plan living and more intimate, versatile spaces. The main living room provides a calm and elegant retreat, while a separate snug offers a more relaxed and cosy environment, ideal for quieter evenings. A dedicated office further enhances the practicality of the home, perfectly suited to those working from home or requiring additional flexible space.

At the heart of the home lies a spectacular open-plan kitchen, dining and living space — designed to impress both visually and functionally. The kitchen is finished in sleek cashmere gloss cabinetry, complemented by quality worktops and a substantial central island which serves as both a focal point and a highly practical workspace, incorporating two integrated ovens. A comprehensive range of integrated appliances includes an undercounter fridge, undercounter freezer and dishwasher, while a full-size fridge freezer is conveniently positioned within the adjoining utility room, ensuring both practicality and a clean, streamlined aesthetic. This exceptional space effortlessly accommodates both formal dining and relaxed seating, centred around a contemporary ethanol feature fire, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Expansive glazing enhances the connection to the outdoors, flooding the space with natural light and making it perfectly suited for both everyday living and larger-scale entertaining.

The sense of space continues to the first floor, where a stunning galleried landing overlooks the entrance hall and is beautifully framed by the full-height glazing, creating a bright and impressive central feature within the home. The principal bedroom suite offers a luxurious and peaceful retreat, generous in size and complemented by a stylish en-suite. Four further well-proportioned bedrooms provide excellent accommodation for family and guests, all served by a contemporary family bathroom finished to a high standard.

A particularly outstanding feature of this home is the fully self-contained annex, offering an exceptional level of flexibility and significantly enhancing the overall appeal of the property. Designed to provide independence and privacy, the annex includes its own reception/living space, office area and bathroom facilities, making it ideal for multi-generational living, accommodating older relatives or teenagers, hosting guests, or creating a dedicated home business environment. It also presents potential for income generation, subject to any necessary permissions, adding yet another dimension to this already impressive home.

Externally, the property continues to impress with ample off-road parking and a substantial double garage, delivering both practicality and additional storage. The home is further enhanced by a recently upgraded boiler, installed approximately 3.5 years ago and benefiting from the balance of its warranty, ensuring ongoing efficiency and peace of mind.

Homes of this calibre — combining striking architecture, expansive living space, and true versatility — are rarely available, presenting a unique opportunity to acquire a property of real presence and distinction.

Location
Situated on Albert Way in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, the property enjoys both privacy and convenience. The town offers a selection of local amenities, while excellent road connections make commuting straightforward – Cambridge, Ely, and Huntingdon are all within easy reach, and London is accessible in under an hour by train from nearby stations.

Services:

• Mains Gas
• Mains Water
• Mains Drainage
• Mains Electric

Local area - Chatteris is a popular market town with lots of facilities. There are multiple primary schools and a well rated secondary school, all in walking distance. There are 2 large supermarkets, Tesco and Aldi as well as a selection of other shops and cafes. The town offers multiple places to eat including an Indian restaurant. Chatteris regularly achieves honours for its wonderful displays of flowers and excellent community involvement in the Anglia in Bloom competition. The Angling Trust has held many national events in the rivers and lakes around Chatteris, in particular the annual British Pike Championships. There is a museum in Chatteris and is close to a number of Nature Reserves including rspb Manea Ouse Wash, Little Acre Fen Pocket Park, Wenny Road Recreational Ground and plenty more. There are football clubs/training for men and women, a cricket club, tennis and netball club. There is Freedom Leisure Gymnasium and a private pool that can be hired for exclusive use. There is the community centre, the library and also The Church of St Peter and St Paul.

Schools - There are two primary schools, Kingsfield and Glebelands. Both of which or only 0.7 miles away. The secondary school, Cromwell Community College, is also 0.7 miles away.

Commute- The location is also ideal for anyone who is looking to commute as the access to the A142/A14 and A47 is easy and straightforward. The closest train stations are in March (11 miles), Manea (8 miles) and Ely (12 miles). Ely train station offers a direct link to Cambridge in approx. 15 minutes and to London Kings Cross in approx. 1 hour. This family home is perfectly situated for commuters and families alike. March and Manea lines offer trains direct to Peterborough, Ely and Stansted Airport, ideal for when it’s time for a holiday!

Local places to eat - Bridge House Cafe | Bramley House | The George Hotel | Petrou Bros | Subway | The Cross Keys | Rumbles Fish Bar | The Old Bakery Tea-Rooms & Restaurant | Rumbles Fish Bar | Spice Lounge | Dragon Inn | Boswell & Son | Green Welly

anti-money laundering regulations - We are required by law to conduct Anti-Money Laundering (aml) checks on all parties involved in the sale or purchase of a property. We take the responsibility of this seriously in line with hmrc guidance, and in ensuring the accuracy and continuous monitoring of these checks. Our partner, Movebutler, will carry out the initial checks on our behalf. They will contact you once your offer has been accepted, to conclude, where possible, a biometric check with you electronically.

As an applicant, you will be charged a non-refundable fee of £30 (inclusive of VAT) per buyer for these checks. The fee covers data collection, manual checking, and monitoring. You will need to pay this amount directly to Movebutler and complete all Anti-Money Laundering (aml) checks before your offer can be formally accepted.

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