Bury House, 11 Main Street, Little Downham, Cambridgeshire

Fine & Country Cambridge

Tel: +44 (0)1223 [email protected] Dukes Court, Newmarket RoadCambridge CB5 8DZ

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CHURCH VIEWSLittle Downham | Cambridgeshire | CB6 2ST

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ChurchCHURCH VIEWSThis charming Grade II Listed five bedroom home, which dates back to at least the early 18th Century and has versatile accommodation arranged over three floors.

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Set in the heart of Little Downham, this fine period home dates back to the 1700s and is possibly one of the most recognisable properties in the village, affording views of the village church; St Leonard’s.

Grade II Listed and set out over three floors, this beautiful detached residence is equally impressive on the inside and offers flexible accommodation with the added benefit of a separate, self-contained granny/teenager annexe or office suite.

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GROUND FLOORThe outside PORCH, gives shelter from the elements and also provides a handy area for wet shoes and umbrellas when visitors arrive.

Stepping into the RECEPTION HALL/DINING ROOM you may be struck by how well-lit and inviting the room is, a theme that continues throughout the house. With large windows to the front and rear, the room is bathed in natural light. There is solid wood flooring and recess display alcoves either side of the chimney breast, which features an inset log burner. This room is multi-functional as it provides access to all main rooms while a dog leg staircase leads to the first floor accommodation.

The SITTING ROOM is square and practical in design and even with a heavily beamed ceiling, is still light and airy. The step through window to the rear is a beautiful feature and complements the original stone fire surround with inset log burner. Many happy an evening has been spent enjoying the company of family and friends, with the crackling of burning wood and the warmth of the fire being the backdrop.

The LIVING ROOM is a delightful space with solid wood flooring and a feature open fireplace with brick surround and tiled hearth. Offering a range of floor to ceiling book cases and heavily beamed ceiling, the room also enjoys a dual aspect with windows to the front and side.

As with many family homes the fitted, cottage style KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM really is the “hub” of the house and is set off by the original Herringbone pattern stone flooring. Benefitting from a dual aspect, the extensive Corian work surfaces are swamped with natural light, ideal for preparing food for the day ahead or the family meal. The double Belfast sink is fitted within a comprehensive range of bespoke base and eye level storage units and matching drawers and plate rack. In keeping with a house of this age is a good size walk-in PANTRY. To cope with the demands of modern day family life, the kitchen offers dual cooking facilities, including the Aga with six ring gas hob, electric fan oven, conventional electric oven, simmering oven and grill, as well as a separate electric double oven for those wishing to switch off the Aga during the hot summer months. step inside


Off the kitchen/breakfast room is a very useful UTILITY ROOM with roll top work surface, sink and drainer unit and plumbing for a washing machine. There is access to the garden and CLOAKROOM, which comprises a low level flush WC and wash hand basin. There is also access to a dry CELLAR with a ceiling height allowing for standing and which provides a very useful additional storage area.

FIRST FLOOR The LANDING has two windows to the front and gives access to the three first floor double bedrooms.

The MASTER BEDROOM is approached by walking through an EN SUITE SITTING/DRESSING AREA with double cupboard and window to the side. The bedroom has a window to the front and two double cupboards. The EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM gives a contemporary twist to the house. Fitted with a beautiful white suite, with low level flush WC, wash hand basin, double walk-in shower cubicle, stylishly tiled surround and complementary tiled Karndean flooring and beamed ceiling.

BEDROOM TWO enjoys a dual aspect with windows to the front and rear, while BEDROOM THREE benefits from views to the front towards the church and has a walk-in closet.

The FAMILY BATHROOM is a great place to relax. A soak in the large, dual-ended, free standing roll top bath tub, is ideal after a long hectic day. For modern day convenience there is also a large walk-in shower cubicle as well as fully tiled surround and complementary Karndean flooring making for ease of cleaning.

From the landing is a second dog leg staircase leading to the SECOND FLOOR LANDING with window to the front.

There are THREE FURTHER ROOMS, two of which are interconnecting.

The second floor also offers a second FAMILY BATHROOM with low level flush WC, panel bath, and wash hand basin.


“Bury House was a working farm until the 1970s,” explains Emma. “My father,

who was an architect and already living in

Little Downham, considered it one of the most

striking properties in the village. He bought and

refurbished the house in 1976, converting one of

the old farm buildings into offices – currently in

use as a one bedroom annexe. Having grown up

here, I returned when I inherited it in 2008.”

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“A date stone on the eastern chimney stack, which also bears the initials ‘RC’, suggests that the house in its present form dates back to 1700,” says Emma. “However,

the roof rafters, the beams in the sitting and dining rooms, and

the stonework of the sitting room fireplace are all dated to around

1500. In the early years of the 20th Century the porch was added,

the dining room fireplace reduced in size, the original staircase

removed and a new staircase built in its current position.”

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“The three linked reception rooms are great for large scale entertaining,” continues Emma. “The central dining hall has seated 25 at

Christmas and usefully separates the two sitting rooms so that one can be quiet

while the other can be used for noisy games or television.


The master bedroom has a new solid oak floor. A particularly large project was the complete refurbishment of the kitchen,

which features Corian work surfaces and has a new modern Aga plus a separate double oven – I will particularly miss the lovely kitchen

as it really is the hub of the house for me.”


Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents 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. Printed 06.07.2015

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ABOUT THE AREA

Little Downham is located about three miles to the north of the city of Ely. The village includes a garage, two convenience stores, post office, hairdresser, two public houses, a playgroup, primary school, church and village hall.

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Popular with those needing to commute into Cambridge or London, as the A10 takes you straight into Cambridge, approximately 15 miles away. For those wishing to travel by train, the historic cathedral city of Ely is just over two miles away and offers a train station with direct routes to both Cambridge and London.

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Viewing arrangements strictly via the vendors’ sole agents Fine & Country on 01223 363700

OUTSIDE The garden is a pure delight and enjoys a southerly aspect ensuring maximum sunshine throughout the year. The garden is of excellent size and is predominately laid to lawn, with a paved patio and deep flower and shrub borders creating an ideal space for enjoying lazy summer barbecues, with the village church as a back drop.

To one side is a well-stocked kitchen garden, which is enclosed and does not interrupt the flow of the garden. On the other side, there is ample off road parking, set behind large wooden double gates.

Nearest Railway Stations Ely 3.1 milesLittleport 3.8 milesManea 5.2 miles Nearest Primary Schools Downham Feoffees Primary School 140 yards The Lantern Community Primary 1.9 miles Ely St Mary’s CofE Junior School 2.3 miles Nearest Secondary Schools Ely College 1.9 miles Witchford Village College 3.1 miles Cromwell Community College 8 miles East Cambridgeshire District Council


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ViewsCHURCH VIEWS“The house is in a lovely position opposite the church and just a short walk from the primary school, the park and recreation ground, the Anchor hotel, the village shop and the village hall.”


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