Fortrey House is a Grade II listed five bedroom detached property, which has been lovingly restored and modernised to create a spacious, versatile and attractive family home.

The grand entrance hall features original tiled flooring and the beautiful staircase has been carefully preserved and brought back to life.
Leading off the entrance hall to the right is the first reception room which features a stunning bay window and stone fireplace equipped with wood burning stove, creating a cosy living room to retreat to.

On the opposite side of the entrance hall is the second reception room, which has a breathtakingly beautiful ornamental ceiling. French doors onto the rear garden have been fitted to create a light and airy space. Paired with the original oak flooring and stone fireplace with wood burning stove.

At the heart of the home is a timelessly designed, high specification kitchen. With integrated appliances including full height fridge and freezer, dishwasher, double oven, induction hob with downdraft extractor fan, wine fridge and a beautiful butlers sink. The quartz worktop compliments the contemporary style, finished with limestone flooring.

An original oak beem separates the kitchen from the snug and a useful cloakroom/utility room completes the ground floor.

The first floor of this home comprises five good size bedrooms and two generous bathrooms, one of which has a beautiful roll top freestanding bath. Accessable via the main stairscase or the rear, with ample storage and original features such as stained glass windows and fireplace to the principle bedroom.

Outside is a well-proportioned rear garden. The oak framed double cartlodge has a built in EV Charger, electricity and the potential for overhead storage.


Location

Chatteris is a popular market town with lots of facilities. There are multiple primary schools and a well rated secondary school, all in walking distance. There are 2 large supermarkets, Tesco and Aldi as well as a selection of other shops and cafes. The town offers multiple places to eat including an Indian restaurant. Chatteris regularly achieves honours for its wonderful displays of flowers and excellent community involvement in the Anglia in Bloom competition. The Angling Trust has held many national events in the rivers and lakes around Chatteris, in particular the annual British Pike Championships. There is a museum in Chatteris and is close to a number of Nature Reserves including RSPB Manea Ouse Wash, Little Acre Fen Pocket Park, Wenny Road Recreational Ground and plenty more. There are football clubs/training for men and women, a cricket club, tennis and netball club. There is Freedom Leisure Gymnasium and a private pool that can be hired for exclusive use. There is the community centre, the library and also The Church of St Peter and St Paul.

There are two primary schools, Kingsfield and Glebelands. Both of which or only 0.7 miles away. The secondary school, Cromwell Community College, is also 0.7 miles away.

For the commuter, access to the A142/A14 and A47 is easy and straightforward. The closest train stations are in March (11 miles), Manea (8 miles) and Ely (12 miles). Ely train station offers a direct link to Cambridge in approx. 15 minutes and to London Kings Cross in approx. 1 hour. This family home is perfectly situated for commuters and families alike. March and Manea lines offer trains direct to Peterborough, Ely and Stansted Airport.

The town is well equipped with places to eat including public houses, takeaway restaurants and cafes too.