East Street, Kimbolton, PE28

INTRODUCTION:

Oliver Russell Property Consultants are delighted to have received instructions to bring to the market this extended character 2 bedroom end of terrace home. The house is in good decorative order with a fully fitted kitchen, 2 bath /shower rooms an enclosed covered courtyard garden with decking, situated at the end of a terrace, on East Street in the heart of the historic small market town of Kimbolton.

The owners have carried out a number of improvements in recent years, including, the
refitting of the bathrooms

KIMBOLTON:

Kimbolton is a very attractive small town located in Cambridgeshire, close to the borders of Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire, originally situated in the old county of Huntingdonshire, keeping its "town" status through the annual "Statie" Statute Fair.

Kimbolton Castle, a building of national historic importance, provides an imposing presence at one end of the High Street. Formerly a hunting lodge for Henry VIII, the Castle now provides the setting for a leading Independent School.

The High Street provides an eclectic mixture of homes and businesses with numerous independent retail operators, a Grade I Listed Church, two Public Houses with restaurants, wine merchants, cafes and a chemist. Kimbolton also provides a dentist and its own Doctors surgery / medical centre. A Budgens food store is located on Thrapston Road, adding to the retail coverage.


LOCATION:

Transport links to Kimbolton are provided by way of the B645, which provides access to the A1 and the market town of St Neots, in approximately 9 miles. The B660 provides access to the A14 in approximately 3 miles. There are direct rail connections to London Kings Cross and St Pancras from St Neots (10 miles) and Bedford (12 miles) respectively with a travel time of approximately 45 minutes.

EDUCATION:

Kimbolton hosts the leading Independent Kimbolton School, providing pre-prep, prep and senior schooling. The town also provides the Kimbolton Primary Academy.

Alternative independent schools are available at Wellingborough School (17 miles) Bedford (14 miles) including Bedford School, Bedford Girls School, Bedford Modern School, Bedford Greenacre School. Oundle School is approximately 16 miles to the north west and Wellingborough School approximately 17 miles to the west.


THE HOUSE

The house is situated on East Street, front door to lounge.

LOUNGE:

Sliding sash window to front aspect, fitted shutter blinds, secondary glazing, wall mounted electric heater, carpets, recessed ceiling spotlights, period fireplace, tiled hearth with wood burner in-situ.

DINING-BREAKFAST AREA:

The lounge opens up on both sides of the fire place to a rear dining area, which flows through to the kitchen. Carpets, wall mounted electric heater, recessed ceiling spotlights.

KITCHEN:

The property has been extended to provide a fully fitted, compact kitchen, flowing from the dining area. Double glazed windows to rear aspect, part glazed UPVC stable door, Velux window to ceiling.

The kitchen provides a range of base and eye level units, integral fridge, composite sink & draining board, Lamona 4 ring electric hob, Lamona integral oven with integral extractor canopy.

FIRST FLOOR:

Stairs to half landing, double glazed UPVC window to rear aspect, fitted shutter blinds.

BATHROOM:

Family bathroom with white 3 piece suite, comprising of, panel bath with electric shower over, tiled wall surround, WC, Vanity unit with mounted wash hand basin. Wood effect laminate flooring, obscured UPVC double glazed window to rear aspect.

BEDROOM 1:

Double bedroom, sliding sash window with secondary glazing to front aspect with shutter blinds.Wall mounted electric heater, carpets, integral double wardrobe, extractor vent, recessed ceiling mounted spot lights.

Stairs to second floor.

SECOND FLOOR:

At the top of the stairs is an open storage area, and airing cupboard with hot water cylinder. Two Velux windows to rear aspect.

BEDROOM 2:

Double bedroom, sliding sash window to front aspect with secondary glazing & shutter blinds. Wall mounted electric heater, carpets, extractor vent, recessed ceiling mounted spot lights, loft hatch access.

BEDROOM 2 EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM:

Recently re-fitted en- suite shower room with over sized shower enclosure, & rose head shower, vanity unit with mounted wash hand basin, WC, wood style laminate flooring.

REAR COURTYARD GARDEN:

Covered & decked rear courtyard, pedestrian access to side gate.

OUTBUILDING:

Brick built outbuilding with power and lighting, ideal for bike storage.