We are pleased to offer for sale this well presented three bedroom detached timber lodge, located on the 92 acre Buckden Marina, with stunning views over the marina. The accommodation comprises of a through lounge/kitchen/dining room, three bedrooms and a shower room; outside there is a decked veranda to the south facing elevation abutting the edge of the lake and own mooring area.
The property, erected in 1992, is connected to mains electricity and BT telephone land line; water and sewerage disposal is provided by the marina. Fully double glazed with electric storage heaters; the property achieves the national average energy efficiency rating. This property has been well maintained and is now being sold as a home ready to move in to. Viewing of the property is highly recommended. The potential exists for the property and veranda to be extended and for a pontoon to be built to provide mooring for larger craft as neighbouring properties have done; subject to the usual planning applications.
Kitchen Area: 9' 7'' x 8' 3'' (2.92m x 2.51m)
Glazed entrance door to west elevation and window to north elevation. Range of pine fronted fitted units and drawers with matching cupboards, integrated stainless steel sink and drainer unit with mixer tap and tiled splash back. Plumbing for washing machine. Wooden flooring.
Lounge/Dining Area: 21' 2" x 9' 7" (6.46m x 2.92m)
Two windows to west elevation and french doors to south elevation, providing access to veranda. Satellite television and BT telephone sockets. Carpeted flooring. Walk through to:
Inner Lobby: 11' 9" x 2' 6" (3.57m x 0.77m)
Storage radiator. Floor carpeted. Access to:
Bedroom 1: 9' 8" x 9' 6" (2.96m x 2.90m)
Window to south elevation with lake views. Built-in wardrobe and two bedside cupboards. Electric panel heater. Carpeted flooring.
Bedroom 2: 9' 6" x 9' 6" (2.90m x 2.89m)
Window to north elevation. Built-in wardrobes and vanity unit. Storage radiator. Floor carpeted.
Bedroom 3: 7' x 6' 4" (2.13m x 1.93m)
Window to east elevation. Built-in staggered bunk beds with cupboard and storage below upper bunk. Floor carpeted.
Shower Room: 7' x 5' 4" (2.13m x 1.64m)
Window to east elevation. Shower cubicle with independent electric shower, low level WC and wash hand basin with cupboard under. Heated towel rail. Vinyl flooring.
Outside
Steps to a small veranda, providing access to the front door, and an extensive decked veranda (7.24m x 2.29m), partially enclosed by balustrading, on the lake side. There is a storage area under the lodge, suitable for kayaks, canoes or rowing boats. The curtilage is open plan and laid to grass.
Tenure
The property has a 999 year lease with approximately 981 years remaining. There is an annual ground rent and service charge. Council tax band B.
Buckden Marina
The marina covers, approximately, 92 tranquil acres with the Great Ouse on its eastern boundary; perfect for mooring a cruiser or narrow boat. Vehicular access to the marina is by barrier control. The marina has its own public house and restaurant and is, approximately, 1.5 miles from Buckden village.
Buckden
The village of Buckden has a sub post office, two general stores, butchers, green grocers, surgery, news agent and a primary school. The historic towns of Huntingdon, 4 miles, and St Ives, 6 miles, offer a good range of shops and amenities, including Hinchingbrooke and St Peter's secondary schools, the former providing a bus service which operates from the village, and the highly regarded Kimbolton independent school.
The nearby A1 provides links to the M25, A14 and the wider motorway network, 20 minutes from Cambridge and an hour from London. Both Huntingdon and St. Neots provide direct services to London King's Cross; bringing the capital within a reasonable commute of 45 minutes. These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy.
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