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:FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED BUNGALOW :FOUR RECEPTION ROOMS :INGLENOOK FIREPLACE :ANNEXE :EXTENSIVE PARKING :GARAGING FOR THREE CARS :PLOT IN EXCESS OF HALF AN ACRE :NON ESTATE LOCATION :BUSINESS USE POTENTIAL :FORMER CATTERY

This individual modern detached bungalow offers an adjoining annexe extensive parking, garaging and a plot in excess of half an acre. The main accommodation offers four bedrooms master with ensuite, a sitting room with inglenook, two further reception rooms and two conservatories. The grounds are lawned, extensive parking and garaging with gated access. Internally the property is well presented with a modern fitted kitchen and two bath suites, wood laminate floors and upvc windows and doors. The current owner had run a cattery from this location and still has 12 pens all with heat and light connected.

For the past 35 years 115 Great North Road in Buckden has been a wonderful rural retreat for the current owners. In fact when they had the chance to move on 10 years ago they chose to demolish the property they had bought and lived in for more than two decades and build a modern bungalow on a different part of the site.

"We've loved living in the area," say Frank and Carole. "There are some marvellous views over the fields, some great circular walks for the dog and we're a short walk from the centre of Buckden. When it comes to travelling we're on the A1 so getting to Peterborough and Cambridge couldn't be easier. There is also a bus stop at the end of the drive if you don't want to use the car. But our first choice is usually a 20 minute drive to the shops in Peterborough.

"This has been a true family home in every sense and at different times we've had three generations living here," continues Frank. "We've got more than half an acre of grounds and at one point my wife and daughter ran a cattery." "It's fully kitted out with heating, water and lighting although not in use at the moment," explains Carole. "But when we were operating, it was registered and we even had people travelling out from London to use us."

The four bedroom bungalow built by the couple ten years ago was positioned on their land in such a way as to make the most of the sun. "Every where in the house is very light," they say, "and the kitchen and family room work particularly well. From here, there are sliding doors into a wooden conservatory and from the nearby lounge and dining room there is another conservatory. Both get the sun and are great places in which to relax whatever the time of year."

Attached to the house is a one bedroom annexe which also has a lounge, kitchen and shower room. "This has so many potential uses," adds Frank. "It would work well as a home office, or as an apartment for an au pair or older children. At the moment it's used by my wife's father and because the annexe is self contained with its own front door it really does provide a good base.

"Another advantage of re-building our home on this site is that we were able to create a lot of extra parking and storage. We've got a big entrance drive which always came in handy for visitors particularly when we were running the cattery.

"Outside, between the two conservatories we have a patio. It's very sheltered and the perfect suntrap. We have some superb views of the countryside and plenty of visits from wild animals including Muntjac deer and squirrels. At the front of our property we're very protected by a thick row of conifer trees so we've had a lot of privacy while living here and yet we're just a short walk from the centre of the village."

Buckden is reached by going through the underpass. The village has two convenience stores – one with a Post Office, a newsagent's, a health shop, Chinese restaurant and a fruit and veg store. "There is a lot going on and it's a thriving community," says Frank. "There are plenty of societies, activities and clubs including tennis and bowls. So there is always something to get involved in.

"For us, it's going to be hard to move, but we've had many happy years living here."

Tiled covered porch with inset light. UPVC double glazed door and side light to:

ENTRANCE HALL

Laminate wood flooring. Coving to ceiling. Double radiator. Telephone point. Hatch to loft space with ladder which is part boarded. Power and light connected. Cloaks cupboard. Alarm. Airing cupboard with hot water tank. Double doors to linen cupboard.

CLOAKROOM

Double glazed window to front aspect. Two piece suite comprising low level W.C. Wash hand basin. Tiled floor.

KITCHEN /FAMILY ROOM

KITCHEN

12'2 X 10'0 (3.70M X 3.04M)

Double glazed window to rear aspect. Fitted with a range of base and wall mounted storage units with complimentary work surface over and tiled splash backs. Glass display units. Wine rack. Composite one and a half bowl sink with drainer unit with mixer tap over. Integral fridge. Space for slimline dishwasher. Electric cooker with extractor canopy over. Laminate wood flooring. Down spotlights. Serving hatch doors.

FAMILY AREA

18'7 X 14'9 (5.66M X 4.49M)

Two double glazed windows to rear aspect. One double glazed window to side aspect. Double glazed sliding patio doors. T. V. point. Two double radiators. Door to utility Room.

CONSERVATORY

14'1 X 8'0 (4.29M X 2.43M)

Timber construction with double glazed windows. Laminate wood flooring.

UTILITY ROOM

9'1 X 7'0 (2.76M X 2.13M)

Double glazed window and door to side aspect. Fitted with base and wall mounted storage units. Stainless steel sink and drainer unit. Space for fridge freezer. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Space for tumble dryer. Ceramic floor tiles.

DINING ROOM

12'0 X 10'0 (3.65M X 3.04M)

Double glazed bay window to rear aspect. Wall lights. Double radiator.

LIVING ROOM

23'0 X 13'2 (7.01M X 4.01M)

Double glazed window to front aspect. Feature Inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove, brick hearth and timber mantle. Wall lights. Coving to ceiling. Laminate wood flooring. Two double radiators. Double glazed sliding patio door to conservatory.

CONSERVATORY

13'0 X 11'9 (3.96M X 3.58M)

Brick base Victorian style with UPVC double glazed windows and door to side. Power and light connected.

BEDROOM ONE

13'0 X 11'4 (3.96M X 3.54M)

Double glazed window to front elevation. Two single built in wardrobes. Inset spotlights. Doors to:

EN SUITE

9'7 X 7'0 (2.92M X 2.13M)

Fitted with a four piece suite comprising low level W. C., bidet, walk in shower and wash hand basin. Radiator. Linen cupboard with double doors.

BEDROOM TWO

12'0 X 9'0 (3.65M X 2.74M)

Double glazed window to rear elevation. Built in double wardrobe. Radiator.

BEDROOM THREE

11'3 X 7'10 (3.42M X 2.38M)

Double glazed window to front elevation. Built in double wardrobe. Spot lights. Radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR

12'0 X 8'7 (3.65M X 2.01M)

Double glazed window to rear elevation. Built in double wardrobe. Radiator.

BATHROOM

Double glazed window to front elevation. Four piece suite comprising panel end bath with shower over, inset wash hand basin with pine cupboard, low level W.C. and bidet. Inset spotlights. Shaver socket. Radiator.

REAR

GARDENS AND GROUNDS IN EXCESS OF HALF AN ACRE

Large lawned area with a southerly aspect, patios and gravelled areas enclosed by conifer hedging.

FRONT

There is extensive parking for at least ten vehicles with gated access.

DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE

Twin metal up and over doors.

LARGE CARPORT

For motor home.

DOUBLE TANDEM STEEL GARAGE.

ADJOINING ANNEXE

UPVC double glazed door to:

ENTRANCE HALL

Doors to:

LIVING ROOM

13'3 X 10'0 (4.03M X 3.04)

KITCHEN

11'3 X 9'1 (3.42M X 2.76M)

Double glazed windows to side and front aspect. Range of fitted base and wall units with complementary work surfaces over. Stainless steel sink with mixer tap over and drainer unit.

BEDROOM ONE

13'3 X 8'3 (4.03M X 2.51M)

BATHROOM

Window to rear aspect. Fitted with a three piece suite comprising walk in shower, low level W.C. and wash hand basin. Tiled floor. Extractor fan.