Guide price £895,000
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REF: NEW240264
A PROMINENT PERIOD TOWNHOUSE - NEWLY REFURBISHED AND CONVERTED BACK FROM RECENT COMMERCIAL USE ENJOYING AN ENVIABLE LOCATION MINUTES FROM ELY’S HISTORIC CENTRE
THE PROPERTY
A truly exciting opportunity to acquire a prominent townhouse with Victorian origins in a much coveted location. For many years 68 St Mary’s Street was home to a well-established dental practice. Following the practice’s relocation, the newly completed project represents a comprehensive re-configuration and refurbishment to return the property to a private residence - blending modern and traditional finishes and creating a light and airy home, ideal for family living and entertaining alike. Built of brick plinth with render under a pegtile roof with a more recent two storey Mansard roofed extension to the rear, the property has a mix of timber and UPVC windows with traditional single and double glazing.
A heavy timber door with glazed fanlight above, opens to a spacious entrance hall with stairs to the first floor and cloakroom/wc. The hall is flanked at the front with a large sitting room and study both with attractive plantation shutters. To the rear of the hall there is a walk through bootroom with bespoke cloister style seats and a well-fitted utility room. The superb open plan kitchen/dining room has bi-fold doors to the courtyard, extensive fitted wall and floor units, large island, walk-in breakfast cupboard, quartz worktops, double Belfast sink, Leisure Cookmaster electric range, Lamona fridge, freezer and dishwasher. The dining area has a pair of skylights and opens through to the family room with a single large skylight.
The first floor boasts a large galleried landing with airing and linen cupboards. There is a spacious principal bedroom and en-suite with striking views of the Cathedral tower and spire of St Mary’s church. There are four further double bedrooms (one en suite) and a spacious family bathroom. Accessed from the landing is a roof terrace with impressive rooftop views.
OUTSIDE
A private courtyard garden is set to the rear with brick pavior terrace, raised timber planters and pergola. The office/studio building with a large room and kitchenette, is ideal for working requirements, hobbies and amenities, or as potential self-contained living accommodation. Adjoining and separated by a close boarded timber fence with a gate is the off road parking area with space for several cars and EV charging point.
LOCATION
The property is located on St Mary’s Street, which along with adjoining Cambridge Road are a much coveted residential area as well as an attractive approach and route to Ely’s historic centre and Cathedral Precincts. There are a number of notable restaurants within a few minutes’ walk including Poets House and The Old Fire Engine House, together with the nationally acclaimed Bake Shop General Store.
Ely is the second smallest city in the country by virtue of its celebrated ancient Cathedral built in 1083 and known locally as ‘The Ship of The Fens.’ Ely’s riverside charm, variety of architecture, marketplace and extensive range of shops, restaurants and public houses, ensures it is a popular location for buyers. Families are particularly drawn to the area for the excellent state and independent schools together with cultural and sporting facilities. King’s Ely Prep, Senior School and Sixth Form are within 5 minutes’ walk.
Ely is easily commutable by road and rail to Cambridge with its University, burgeoning high tech, biomedical industries and world leading science parks. Ely Station is an important hub for rail travel both to London (70 minutes to London Kings Cross) together with regional and national rail links. Stansted International Airport is around 47 miles.
DIRECTIONS CB7 4HH
68 St Mary’s Street can be found using the postcode. Upon arriving at Ely, proceed from the A142 proceed along Station Road, then Back Hill into Barton Square bearing right at the first roundabout and then left at the second into Silver Street Continue to the end and tun left into St Mary’s Street and 68 can be found short distance further on the right hand side, with access to the off road parking via Cromwell Road.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
SERVICES: Mains gas central heating to radiators. Mains water, electricity and drainage.
TENURE: The property is freehold with vacant possession on completion.
LOCAL AUTHORITY: East Cambridgeshire District Council Tel: 01353 665555
COUNCIL TAX: Band G
Current annual charge: £3,784.55
BROADBAND SPEED: Ofcom states speed available up to 1800 mbps
MOBILE SIGNAL/COVERAGE: Yes
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VIEWING: Strictly by appointment only through sole agent: Jackson-Stops – 01638 662231
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