Reach, Cambridgeshire

The Old Post Office is a delightful detached Grade II period cottage with a wealth of character retaining many original features such as exposed timber beams with four inglenook fireplaces. The property offers approximately 1,600 sq. ft of living accommodation. There is the added benefit of a large attached brick barn and former Blacksmith's forge which previously had been approved for conversion into Living accommodation.

Reach is a highly sought-after village set around a picturesque green at one end of the historic Devil's Dyke, just 12 miles from Cambridge and 6 miles from Newmarket, with excellent road and rail links to London and beyond. The village offers a welcoming community with a popular pub, village hall, tennis courts, cricket club, and an annual fair dating back to 1201. Nearby Burwell provides extensive everyday amenities, while Newmarket offers a wider range of shops, schools, restaurants, and world-renowned horse racing facilities.

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM Farmhouse style fitted kitchen with a range of base level units under Marble and solid wood work tops, feature exposed brickwork, integrated oven, separate hob, space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Stainless steel sink unit with drainer and mixer tap over. Ample space for a dining table and chairs, with wood effect flooring, large old shop window to the front aspect and further windows to the side and rear aspects. Door leading through to:

SITTING ROOM Inglenook fireplace with exposed brickwork, exposed beams, door leading to

STUDY Inglenook fireplace with exposed brickwork, exposed beams and stairs rising to the first floor. There is a concealed trapdoor under the stairs which gives access to the Cellar.

INNER LOBBY with arched window and doors leading to:

SHOWER ROOM With suite comprising of tiled shower enclosure, pedestal washbasin, low level WC and heated towel rail.

SUN ROOM With reclaimed chapel windows leading to the garden.

BEDROOM 3 With built in cupboards and window overlooking garden.

First floor landing, doors leading through to:

BEDROOM 1 With Inglenook fireplace with exposed brickwork, window to the front aspect, with built in wardrobes.

BEDROOM 2 With Inglenook fireplace with exposed brickwork, built in cupboard, window to front aspect.

BATHROOM Comprising panelled bath with tiled splashbacks, pedestal wash hand basin and low-level WC with window overlooking the garden.

BARN large brick and clunch built barn with the potential to convert into a number of uses (subject to planning consent) with timber double doors.

Outside The property offers off road parking to the side of the property leading to double timber gates leading through to a private walled garden with mature trees and shrubs garden, the rest of the garden being laid to lawn, with paved seating areas and brick paved pathways.

AGENT NOTE The property has previously had planning permission granted to convert the barn into further living accommodation over two floors therefore enlarging the property to an impressive 3320 sq ft of overall space. Full plans can be found on East Cambs District councils' website.

website with the reference number - 10/00638/FUL and listed building consent number - 10/00640/LBC

MATERIAL INFORMATION SERVICES Mains drainage, Mains Water & Electricity, Oil fired central heating. None of these services have been tested by the agent.
EPC RATING:
LOCAL AUTHORITY: East Cambridgeshire District Council
COUNCIL TAX BAND E (£2,768.00 per annum).
WHAT3WORDS smooter.swooned.possibly.
CONSTRUCTION TYPE Brick and Clunch construction.
COMMUNICATION SERVICES (source Ofcom):
Broadband: Yes. Speed: Up to 930 mbps download, up to 930 mbps upload. Phone Signal: Yes. Likely with all major providers.
VIEWING Strictly by appointment only through DAVID BURR
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