9 bed detached house for sale

Symonds Lane, Linton CB21

The Old Courthouse is a truly unique historic property offering over 4,000 sq ft of accommodation. Retaining a fascinating collection of original features including cells and magistrates court room. The property occupies an exceptional position in the heart of Linton backing onto the Granta.

The well regarded village of Linton has a pleasing blend of both modern and period properties as well as a good range of local amenities including shops, public houses, post office, primary school and village college with its own sports centre. The market towns of Haverhill and Saffron Walden are approximately 8 miles distant and the University City of Cambridge is around 11 miles away. Audley End mainline station offering a commuter service to London's Liverpool Street is around 11 miles away and the M11 motorway access point is within approximately 8 miles at Duxford (junction 10).

Ground Floor

Main Entrance

Original solid wood front door; single-glazed window to the left-hand side, door to lobby and courtroom. Vaulted ceiling.

Original Courtroom (7.75m x 6.65m (25'5 x 21'10))

Features: Vaulted ceiling with exposed ceiling timbers, original solid wood flooring, and a stone fireplace (currently boarded up).

Windows & Heating: Three sash windows (two to the front, one to the side). Heated by one large radiator and two further radiators on the opposite side.

Seating & Access: Contains four church pew-style courthouse benches. Three further doors to the right-hand side, plus return access to the main entrance hallway.

Inner Lobby

High ceiling with a large skylight. Features original court documents, notices, and period furniture. Plumbing present for a wash hand basin. Internal doorways lead to a kitchen area, lounge and inner hallway.

Lounge/Magistrates Room (4.62m x 3.91m (15'2 x 12'10))

Features: Original magistrate's private plaque on the entry door. High ceiling, solid wood flooring set over two levels, an open fireplace, and built-in shelving.
Windows & Heating: Sash window to the front; fitted radiator.

Kitchenette (4.80m x 1.75m (15'9 x 5'9))

Range of base units with a stainless steel sink and mixer tap, raised eye-level cupboards, opaque glass bricks permitting natural light, radiator, original courthouse furniture, high ceilings, and original doorways, door to dining room/reception room, door to inn

Secondary Entrance

Original front access door (matching the main entrance). Features a built-in corner cupboard, electrical rcd units, and a gas boiler. Door to bathroom and bedroom 8.

Bathroom One

Double-glazed windows to the rear and side, low-level WC, wall-mounted wash hand basin, radiator, shower cubicle with rainfall-style shower head, chrome attachments, and a heated towel rail.

Bedroom Eight (4.11m x 3.81m (13'6 x 12'6))

Feature exposed fireplace with chimney, sash window to the side, and a radiator.

Rear Lobby One

Exposed brickwork flooring, stairs rising to the first-floor landing, built-in storage cupboards, and access door to the rear courtyard. Door to bedroom 9.

Bedroom Nine (4.11m x 3.68m (13'6 x 12'1))

Feature chimney breast with exposed brickwork, sash window to the side, single-glazed window overlooking the rear courtyard, and a radiator. Door to bathroom.

Bathroom Two

Suite comprising a low-level WC, side-panel bath, vanity wash hand basin, and radiator. Features exposed flint walls, two windows to the side, and a window overlooking the rear courtyard.

Hallway

Exposed brickwork walls, high-level ceilings, and built-in storage. Doors to lobby, cell and converted bathroom.

Cell (3.66m x 2.97m (12'0 x 9'9))

Main Cell: Retains original history including the original bed, open shutter on the cell door, exposed brickwork, and a sealed window with original security bars overlooking the rear courtyard. Includes two to three ventilation points leading into the inner hallway. Contains a non-operational corner toilet.

Converted Bathroom

Formally Cell 2: Jacuzzi-style bath with a rainfall shower and chrome attachments over, vanity wash hand basin, high-level WC over the basin, exposed brickwork, original window bars, window overlooking the courtyard, ventilation points, and heated towel rails.

Rear Lobby Two

Exposed brickwork with direct access out to the rear courtyard.

Lobby (7.59m x 4.09m (24'11 x 13'5))

Centered around a dual-sided chimney. One side features a cast-iron fire with tiled surround; the rear elevation houses an open fire (currently boarded up) with slate hearth tiling. Exposed floorboards, two large sash windows to the side, a single-glazed window to the side, and two radiators. Door to:

Utility Area (4.19m x 2.11m (13'9 x 6'11))

Sash window to the side, base units with stainless steel sink and mixer taps, an unused/boarded-up fireplace, gas boiler, loft access point, and an additional single-glazed window to the side. Door to:

Main Kitchen (4.19m x 4.19m (13'9 x 13'9))

Range of base and eye-level units with two stainless steel sinks and mixer taps. Freestanding range cooker with extractor hood above. Space and plumbing for appliances, tiled flooring throughout, single-glazed window to the rear, additional window to the side, and steps leading down to the rear courtyard access door.

Utility Room

Exposed red brick flooring, plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, single-glazed window to the courtyard, under-stairs storage cupboard, and a door opening to the rear courtyard.

First Floor

Access via two separate staircases.

Main Landing: Original floorboards and two single-glazed windows overlooking the rear courtyard.

Main Landing

Main Landing: Original floorboards and two single-glazed windows overlooking the rear courtyard.

Cloakroom

Low-level WC, radiator, and a single-glazed window to the rear courtyard.

Principle Bedroom (4.19m x 3.58m (13'9 x 11'9))

Dual-aspect with windows to both sides (one overlooking the courtyard), exposed brick fireplace, original floorboards, built-in storage cupboard, and steps leading down to the en-suite.

Principle Ensuite

Large shower cubicle with multi-jet system and rainfall shower head, pedestal wash hand basin, low-level WC, heated chrome towel rail, inset spotlights, Velux window, and exposed flint feature walls.

Bedroom Two (4.19m x 3.81m (13'9 x 12'6))

Single-glazed window to the side, radiator, original floorboards, and access to a Jack-and-Jill shower room.

Jack-And-Jill Bathroom

(Serving Bedrooms 2&5): Shower cubicle with rainfall shower and chrome fittings, vanity wash hand basin, low-level WC, inset spotlights, and loft access.

Bedroom Five (3.51m x 3.20m (11'6 x 10'6))

Single-glazed window to the side, radiator, period ironwork details, inset ceiling spotlights, and connecting door to the Jack-and-Jill shower room.

Bedroom Six (3.48m x 3.20m (11'5 x 10'6))

Cast-iron fireplace, single-glazed window to the front, built-in wardrobe, radiator, and original floorboards.

Bedroom Four (4.24m x 3.78m (13'11 x 12'5))

Two separate entry doorways, original floorboards, open fireplace, single-glazed window to the side, and a radiator.

Bedroom Three (3.63m x 2.97m (11'11 x 9'9))

Original floorboards, open fireplace, single-glazed window to the side, and a radiator.

Bedroom Seven (6.68m x 6.60m (21'11 x 21'8))

Steps leading up into a room with vaulted ceilings, exposed ceiling timbers, two Velux windows, built-in eaves storage, radiator, exposed flintwork, and solid wood flooring.

Ensuite

Oval bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low-level WC, extractor fan, solid wood flooring, and exposed flintwork.

Family Bathroom

Side-panel bath with chrome multi-jet shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, low-level WC, inset spotlights, single-glazed window to the side, and a heated towel rail.

Exterior And Grounds

Plot & Position: Centrally positioned on its plot. The south-facing rear elevation benefits from high sunlight exposure.

Frontage & Driveway: Tarmacadam in-and-out driveway layout to the left and right hand sides. Large lawned garden section with mature tree borders extending down the side of the property.

Shared Access: Left-hand tarmac driveway splits to allow access for the neighbouring property to their private garage and rear pedestrian entrance.

Rear Courtyard: Enclosed by original flint and red brick walls with former gated access. Features flowerbed borders, four property access points (three raised), drainage points, and visible original cell window bars.

Rear Gardens: Main garden laid to lawn with mature tree-lined borders backing onto the River Granta. Features a large walnut tree and timber boundary fencing. A dense bank of brambles on the left-hand side marks an extended boundary area.

Outbuilding 1 (Double Door Garage): Vaulted ceiling, exposed flint walls, original doorways, power, and light.

Outbuilding 2 (Former Coal / Store Room): Exposed flint walls, connected power, and lighting.

Agents Note

Agents note - For more information on this property, please refer to the Material Information brochure that can be found on our website.
Viewings

By appointment through the Agents.
Special notes

1. None of the fixtures and fittings are included in the sale unless specifically mentioned in these particulars.

2. Please note that none of the appliances or the services at this property have been checked and we would recommend that these are tested by a qualified person before entering into any commitment. Please note that any request for access to test services is at the discretion of the owner.

3. Floorplans are produced for identification purposes only and are in no way a scale representation of the accommodation.