Grade 2 listed detached cottage with studio
Cromwell Cottage, Brinkley, CB80FN
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Guide Price: *
£675,000
Fees apply
Buyer's fee:£2,400
Admin fee:£23,700
All fees include VAT at 20%
Holding Deposit: *£2,600
*Only charged if you are the successful buyer and goes towards the purchase price
Auction Type:
Traditional
Opening bid:
£675,000Bid history
0 bidsA Grade II listed detached 3-bedroom thatched cottage, located in the highly desirable small village of Brinkley, Cambridgeshire.
This stunning period property, dating from around 1650, boasts ample living space and charming historical features across two stories includes a separate, self-contained studio and a large double garage with an upstairs multiple-use area.
Within the cottage there is flexible living space on the ground floor including a good-sized, bespoke kitchen made by a local craftsman and a vaulted timber framed lounge with high ceilings and working feature fireplace. French doors in the lounge and in the breakfast-room conservatory open onto the ample gardens to both sides. The ground floor includes the timbered dining room with large inglenook and additional rooms which can be configured as study, play or craft rooms or as a ground floor bedroom should this be required. There is also a downstairs WC.
Upstairs is the generously proportioned master bedroom. Two further double bedrooms boast exposed beams and dormer windows. There is a family bathroom with shower and bath, and an additional washroom adjacent to the master bedroom.
The garden contains mature trees and shrubbery with nooks and pathways and ample well stocked flower beds. There are two ponds, a potager, fruit and vegetable patches, a greenhouse and two garden sheds. The garden winds away from the main house to a two storied double garage which offers multiple options.
Downstairs there is space for two cars plus further storage or a workshop area. The large upstairs area could, for example, be configured as an office, gym or games room. There is space to park a car in front of the garage and also off-road parking for up to three cars at the other end of the property
Finally, the studio is situated on the rear boundary of the property with large double opening patio doors providing lovely views over the countryside. The studio is self-contained featuring a bathroom with shower and toilet, kitchen area and wood burning stove. This light and airy space is perfect for guests, crafts or even as a retreat from the main property!
Brinkley is a small village in Cambridgeshire, situated approximately 10 miles east of Cambridge and 7 miles south of Newmarket, which is generally considered the birthplace and global centre of thoroughbred horse racing. The village features a delightful pub called The Brinkley Lion. The cottage has easy links to the major road network including the M11, A11 & A14 and is only a short drive to local railway stations with links to London Liverpool Street, Kings Cross, Birmingham and further afield.
This delightful, historical property offers charm, character and ample yet adaptable living space to suit the needs and requirements of any family.
The property is sold as seen and buyers are advised to do their own homework prior to bidding. Please call the auctioneer with any additional questions.
Fixtures & Fittings are not included in the sale but may be available, please see the auctioneer.
Flexible completion dates may be available please speak to the auctioneer.
A 5% deposit is required by 12pm midday on the following working day after the auction. The auction conditions require a full legal completion within 56 days following the auction (unless otherwise stated). The winning buyer will be charged a sum of £5,000 online. From this, a buyers fee of £2,400 (including VAT) is retained by Town and Country Property Agents Limited t/as Country Property Auctions as a contribution towards online platform costs and £2,600 is payable towards the purchase price.
An additional auction fee of 3.6% (including VAT) less the £2,400 already paid (subject to a minimum of £6,000 (incl. VAT) in total and will be payable by the winning buyer by 12pm the next working day after the auction, Town and Country Property Agents Limited t/a Country Property Auctions will invoice the buyer for this amount separately.
Exchange will occur online, immediately when the timer reaches zero (provided the reserve has been met). The purchaser is legally bound to buy and the vendor is legally bound to sell the Property/Lot.
Summary
- Auction end
- 29th Dec at 13:45
- Property type
- Residential
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Summary
- Auction end
- 29th Dec at 13:45
- Property type
- Residential
- Tenure
- Ask Agent
- Bedrooms
- -
- Bathrooms
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- Council tax band
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This property is being sold by:

Country Property Auctions
0333 242 0834
8 Thorpe Road, Norwich NR1 1RY
†Traditional auction
Exchange occurs at the end of the auction. This means that if the reserve is met or exceeded and the auction timer reaches zero, the successful bidder is legally obliged to pay the purchase price and the seller will be legally obliged to sell the property. To ensure that the successful bidder proceeds, the buyer is automatically charged a holding deposit, which is held in a secure client account, pursuant to the terms of a holding deposit agreement.
* Pricing Information
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Stamp Duty Land Tax or Land and Buildings Transaction Tax may also apply in some circumstances.
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