45 STATION ROAD, HISTON

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1 45 STATION ROAD, HISTON

2 A most impressive Edwardian house delightfully situated within wonderful gardens and grounds of about half an acre, close to the centre of this popular and well served village. Cambridge City Centre 3.5 miles, Cambridge Science Park 1.5 miles, A14 1 mile, M11 (junction 14) 3.5 miles, Cambridge North Railway Station (King's Cross 62 minutes) 4.5 miles, (3 miles via the Guided Busway), (distances and time are approximate). Property Summary Gross internal floor area 2,400 sq ft (223 sq m). Ground Floor: Reception Hall, Drawing Room, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Study, Kitchen, Larder, Pantry. First Floor: 4 Bedrooms, Bathroom, Separate WC, Wash Room, Laundry Room. Outside: Parking for Several Cars, 2 Single Garages, Wonderful Established Gardens and Grounds. In all the property comprises 0.48 acres (0.196 hectares). Please read Important Notice on the floor plan page. 45 STATION ROAD, HISTON, CAMBRIDGESHIRE CB24 9LQ

3 Description Dating from the early 1900s, this impressive village house is a fine example of Edwardian architecture with well proportioned rooms benefitting from high ceilings and deep glazed windows. Reminiscent of a Rectory or Vicarage, the property was actually built as a surgery and still retains the original waiting room, consulting room and surgery as outlined on the floor plan. The accommodation, which would benefit from being updated, includes many fine period features and has been exceptionally well maintained over the years. Marketed for the first time in approximately 60 years, The Old Surgery provides an outstanding opportunity for prospective purchasers to acquire an imposing period house occupying a central, yet private position in this highly regarded village and to carry out future alterations and improvements, subject to any necessary planning consents, to their own particular taste and standard. Outside Set back and well screened from the road, The Old Surgery is approached via a long gravelled driveway bordered by mature trees and bushes. The driveway extends along the northern boundary to 2 detached Single Garages 14'4 x 10' (4.36m x 3.05m) and 14'2 x 10' (4.32m x 3.05m) one of which has an adjoining Store Room. There is also an externally accessed WC, Boiler Room, Anderson Air Raid Shelter and Summer House. The Old Surgery stands well within its delightful gardens, which predominately lie to the south and east of the house and are a particular feature of the property. An extensive area of lawn is enclosed by fencing and well screened by established trees and bushes, creating a high level of privacy and seclusion. There are a variety of well stocked shrub beds and an ornamental pond.

4 Property Highlights Period features include panelled doors, deep skirtings, picture rails, stained glass leaded light windows and fireplaces. Impressive Reception Hall, with fine stained glass leaded light window, accessed via a charming high pitched porch and entrance door with inset stained glass panel and matching transom. Drawing Room with bay window and seating to side aspect, French doors to rear garden and open fireplace with tiled hearth, timber surround and mantle. Study and 3 further Reception Rooms comprising Dining Room, versatile Family Room and Sitting Room including bay window with seating to front aspect and fitted bookshelves to alcoves. Wonderful Pantry (former surgery) with sink unit, woodblock floor, original glass fronted cabinets, cupboards and drawers. The Family Room, Study and Pantry could be adapted to create accommodation for dependent relatives, guests or aupair, if desired. 4 Bedrooms and Bathroom including potential to create en suite bath/shower rooms to Bedrooms 1 and 3. Principal Reception Rooms and Bedrooms benefit from a dual aspect creating a light and airy feel throughout. Gas fired central heating. No onward chain.

5 Important Notice Bidwells LLP act for themselves and for the vendors of this property, whose agents they are, give notice that: Nothing contained in these particulars or their contents or actions, both verbally or in writing, by Bidwells LLP form any offer or contract, liability or implied obligation to any applicants, viewing parties or prospective purchasers of the property to the fullest extent permitted by law and should not be relied upon as statements or representative of fact. No person in the employment of Bidwells LLP or any joint agents has authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. Any areas of measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only, may not be to scale and are not necessarily comprehensive. No assumptions should be made that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Bidwells LLP has not carried out a survey, nor tested the services, appliances or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. All rentals and prices are quoted exclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated. Prospective purchasers may be asked to produce identification of the intended Purchaser and other documentation in order to support any conditional offers submitted to the vendors. Bidwells LLP accepts no liability of any type arising from your delay or other lack of co-operation. We may hold your name on our database unless you instruct us otherwise. OS licence no. ES Copyright Bidwells LLP Bidwells LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales (registered number OC ). Registered office is Bidwell House, Trumpington Road, Cambridge CB2 9LD where a list of members is available for inspection. Your statutory rights are not affected by this notice.

6 bidwells.co.uk Location Histon, which is probably best known for its picturesque village green and pond surrounded by attractive period cottages, is one of the most popular of the necklace villages around Cambridge. It adjoins the village of Impington, which combined,provide an excellent range of facilities including small supermarkets, post office, library, bank, restaurants and public houses. There is also schooling for all ages with infant and junior schools and a village college/sixth form centre. The Old Surgery is also within close proximity of Vision Park and a guided busway/ cycle path runs through the village to St Ives, Huntingdon, Cambridge city centre and Science Park, Cambridge North Railway Station and Addenbrooke's Hospital/Biomedical Campus. Nearby Cambridge is not only world renowned for its academic achievements but has also become a centre for the "high-tech" and "bio-tech" industry with the University Research and Development Laboratories, Science Park, ARM, Microsoft, Astra Zeneca and Addenbrooke's Hospital/Biomedical Campus. The city also provides extensive shopping and cultural facilities and an excellent choice of independent schools. Viewing By prior telephone appointment with Bidwells Enquiries Robert Couch robert.couch@bidwells.co.uk Additional Information Local Authority South Cambridgeshire District Council Outgoings Tax Band: G Tax Payable 2018/2019: 2, Services All mains services are connected to the property. Tenure & Possession The property is for sale freehold with vacant possession on completion. Fixtures & Fittings All items normally designated as tenant's fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale. Health & Safety Plase ensure that you take due care when inspecting any property. Energy Rating E Stonecross, Trumpington High Street, CB2 9SU