• Historic Grade II listed Tudor long house dating back to c.1450 +
• Retains period features including beams, inglenook fireplaces & pantile floors +
• Private gated driveway with mature, secluded gardens and entertaining spaces +
• Large double garage with conversion potential (previous planning granted) +
• Excellent connectivity to Cambridge +
• Centrally locate within the village offering access to the array of local amenities +
• EPC Rating = D +

Impressive Grade II Listed, thatched residence with generous mature gardens

Description

The Cheese House is a striking four-bedroom, thatched Tudor long house, standing proudly in a prominent position overlooking the village green in the well-served village of Cottenham and embodies English heritage while offering a practical family layout in a thriving village with excellent connections to Cambridge.

Originally built around 1450 as a Great Barn, the property was converted to a dwelling a century later and extensively modernised in 1642 with the addition of two impressive back-to-back inglenook fireplaces. Its name derives from the Cheese Press that once stood in the kitchen, which remained until the mid-20th century. The property was also stripped back to the beams in the 70s and restored using modern materials and plaster throughout, this results in the property being full of character and low maintenance.

This striking Grade II listed home retains a wealth of period features including exposed beams, inglenook fireplaces, pantile flooring, and vaulted ceilings.

Recently re-thatched, redecorated, and sympathetically modernised, The Cheese House offers a careful blend of historical charm and modern comfort. The accommodation includes a choice of elegant reception rooms, each centred around stunning inglenook fire places with views across the green, a fitted country style kitchen/breakfast room with a utility room that incorporates a useful shower room, and a delightful garden room opening onto the terrace and mature gardens.

On the first floor there are four characterful bedrooms, including a vaulted principal room, all offer wonderful outlooks. The family bathroom serves all four bedrooms.

Outside, large timber gates open to a private driveway and secluded gardens, beautifully landscaped with lawns, patios, mature trees and shrubs, and tucked-away seating areas perfect for entertaining. A large double garage provides excellent parking and storage, with scope for conversion to a self-contained annexe (subject to obtaining planning permissions, with lapsed permission previously in place).