DesiderataMain Street | Wentworth | Ely | CB6 3QG

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

Seller InsightSituated on a quiet country lane in the delightful Cambridgeshire village of Wentworth is Desiderata, a large and well-appointed family home that sits in around half an acre of

lovely grounds. “The house was actually built in the 1980s by an old friend of the family,” says Helen, “and my mother ran it as a B&B for around seventeen years before my husband and I bought it from her in 2014. For me it was the sheer amount of space, both inside and out, and this beautiful setting that made me want to own it; it’s quite simply idyllic.”

“The house has been very cleverly designed to make the most of these glorious surroundings, so the main living accommodation is situated on the first floor. We have this huge living room with patio doors that open out onto a decked terrace, which takes in the most amazing panoramic views of the rolling farmland, and that room leads through an arch into the library area, so there’s a tremendous feeling of space. In terms of design I’d describe it as mid-century modern, so there’s lots of wood panelling and a lovely big exposed brick fireplace. I love the fact that it has so much character but it also has huge potential to be beautifully updated.”

“The majority of the bedrooms, our lovely big kitchen/diner and another living space are all situated on the ground floor,” continues Helen, “and from the living area there are yet more patio doors that lead out onto the garden, so both upstairs and down the house has a really nice connection with outside. And the garden, which is surrounded on three sides by nothing but open fields, is another really lovely feature of the property. It extends to around half an acre and incorporates open lawns and lots of shrubs and trees. It’s not manicured as we wanted to keep it as a very natural-feeling space, but a keen gardener could come in and really go to town with it.” *

An opportunity to purchase a highly individual detached family home with potential to improve sitting within an established plot of approx half an acre situated on a no through road in the quaint village of Wentworth.

The architect designed 1980’s residence is named Desiderata after a 16th century poem and has been within the family for the past 20 years and was used as a successful B&B for a period of time. For this purpose, the property offers two self-contained studios both with own separate entrance doors, bathrooms and kitchen areas.

The main property itself sits within a private impressive plot surrounded by mature trees and hedging as well as farmland offering a high degree of privacy from any neighbouring property.

Desiderata is approached via extensive gravelled driveway offering ample off-road parking for several vehicles. There is an attractive front garden with paved pathway leading to the front entrance. Sliding glazed doors opens to the inner porch which opens to the spacious entrance hall with airing cupboard and door to utility room. The hall provides access to three double bedrooms all benefitting from wash hand basins and velux windows. There is a large family bathroom partly tiled with corner sunken bath and separate shower enclosure.

An archway adjacent to the porch doors leads through to an inner hall with exposed brick chimney breast and working open fireplace, cloaks cupboard and staircase rising to the first floor with storage below.

There is a good size kitchen/ breakfast room fitted in a range of matching wall and base units offering extensive storage with work tops over. One and half bowl sink unit, glazing to rear enjoying views over the rear garden. A useful breakfast bar offers a good space for everyday dining, space and plumbing for tall fridge/freezer, oven and dishwasher. A door leads to the utility room with further units, sink unit, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, separate wc and door to rear garden. There is a separate family room off the kitchen with sliding doors opening to the paved patio and garden.

The first floor has an impressive open space enjoying triple aspect views over the plot and surrounding farmland. This space is extremely versatile and is currently used as the main reception room with open fireplace, additional study area with fitted storage to eaves and sliding doors opening to decked terrace with stunning views. A further bedroom area with fitted wardrobes and en suite bathroom is also on this floor.

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The rear garden has a paved patio with five bar gate leading to the driveway. There are three useful timber outbuildings consisting of a double garage, stable block with three stables and additional storage shed.

The substantial rear garden is mainly laid to lawn and is surrounded by mature trees including three Apple trees, high hedging and additional side garden. The attractive garden benefits from views to the side and rear over the adjoining farmland.

Wentworth is a small village near Ely in Cambridgeshire. Wentworth lies south of the A142 between Witchford and Sutton, approximately 5 miles west of Ely. The village is centred on St. Peter’s Church and a number of Listed Buildings at the junction of Main Street and Church Road. The nearest railway serving the village is in Ely which offers direct access to London Kings Cross.

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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg No. 9925589. Registered Office: The Cambridge Estate Agency Ltd, Market Road, St Ives, Cambridgeshire PE27 5YZ. copyright © 2018 Fine & Country Ltd.. Printed . Printed

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