Property history of The Grove Barn, Bury Lane, Sutton, Ely CB6 2BD, 14th Jul 2005

A Timber Frame Barn Conversion In A Rural Location Enjoying Walks And Nearby River Cam.The Grounds Extend To Approximately 1/4 Acre With Views Over The Countryside..

The property A delightful timber frame barn located in a rural hamlet with wonderful views and walks. The property has been converted into a residence while retaining the extensive exposed timbers complemented by oak flooring which has underfloor heating to the ground and first floor. In view of the surrounding views, the first floor is used as a very large livng room/dining room day room with fitted kitchen off. The ground floor provides the 3-4 bedrooms with a feature reception entrance hall. The conversion was architect supervised and upon completion an RICS certificate will be provided. Snug/bedroom 4 3.5m x 2.97m A mullion style glazed door leads outside. Eight power points, television point, four recessed ceiling downlights and oak ledged door leads into the bathroom. Side lobby With cupboards housing the hot water tank. Also provides access to cloakroom with low level WC and pedestal wash basin. Side hall With further oak flooring and access to: Reception hall/dining area. Rear lobby 3.96m x 1.52m Divided by exposed oak studs with flagstone style flooring. A further feature being the 5 width by 86 high mullion glazed window overlooking the countryside. Rear hall area 3.58m x 3.2m Flagstone style flooring. Oak frame mullion style window enjoying the views over the rear garden. Access into the hall is via a 38 wide mullion style oak door. Outside A five bar gate between the barn and the brick wall provides access to the drive and car parking area, which in turn provides access to the garage (24' x 21' external measurements). The garage has twin up and over doors and a side personal door. There is first floor accommodation with a need to install a staircase by the owners. Directly to the rear of the barn, there is attractive paved terracing with the remainder laid to lawn with both brick boundary walling and post and rail fencing enjoying the surrounding views of the countryside. Middle hall area 5.49m x 3.2m Oak flooring. Staircase to first floor accommodation and recessed ceiling downlights. Master bedroom 1 6.25m reducing to 3.43m x 3.05m reducing to 63. Miniature mullion style double glazed French style doors lead to the side drive. Six power points, television point and telephone point. Six recessed ceiling downlights. Main living area A heavily beamed room with vaulted roof to the roof ridge highlighted by spotlights. Oak flooring with underfloor heating. Mullion style windows with views over the surrounding countryside. A woodburning stove set on a flagstone hearth and brick back wall. Location Sutton Gault is a very small rural hamlet with only a handful of houses and nearby restaurant adjoining the nearby River Cam with beautiful walks and views. The hamlet is approximately 1/2 mile from Sutton Village, 7 miles from Ely and 18 miles from Cambridge. The grounds have brick and post and rail fencing to the boundaries with character paved terracing directly to the rear of the barn. There is gravel driveway and parking area with access to the: Detached garage which has a first floor and could be used for a variety of uses, subject to the installation of a staircase. The grounds extend to approximately 1/4 acre in total. Living area 10.97m x 6.4m With vaulted alcove (12' x 11'). Kitchen 7m x 3.43m An extensive fitted integrated kitchen with dishwasher, washing machine. A double unit housing the fridge and freezer. A four ring ceramic hob and stainless steel oven below. A Stanley range with two hobs and ovens below (oil fired). Stainless steel sink, ceramic flooring. A further feature being the vaulted ceiling and exposed beaming to the roof ridge and extensive spot lighting. First floor accommodation With open tread oak staircase that leads to first floor living area. En suite shower room Vanity wash basin. Boxed in low level WC, fitted cupboards and shelves. Shower cubicle. Chrome ladder radiator, ceramic flooring and recessed ceiling downlighters. Bedroom 3 2.67m x 2.44m An interesting room with an oak surround mullion style window opening onto the back of the partly galleried hall. Four power points, four recessed ceiling downlighters. Bedroom 2 3.96m x 2.44m Mullion style oak glazed window, eight power points, television and TV point. Four recessed ceiling downlights. Bathroom A fitted suite with boxed low level WC, vanity wash basin with cupboards and glass fronted shelved units. A corner jacuzzi bath, chrome ladder style radiator. White ceramic flooring and recessed downlights. Alcove sitting area A vaulted ceiling to the roof ridge with extensive exposed timbers. Seven panel windows overlook the rear garden and farmland beyond. The window areas have half height wrought iron railings for safety purposes.