- Attractive Character Property +
- Formally four Bedroom House Now Three +
- Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room +
- Living Room With Open Fire +
- 130 Sqm, EPC D +
- Garden Office/Studio +
- Popular Village, Easy Access To Cambridge +
This attractive Victorian detached family home of generous proportion, has been sympathetically improved and extended over time to provide well-balanced and versatile accommodation. The property has benefited from a number of enhancements, most notably the recent refitting of the kitchen in a contemporary style, offering both practicality and visual appeal. The accommodation is accessed via an attractive, typically Victorian double-fronted facade, leading into the living/ family room, although everyday access is more commonly gained via double-glazed French doors to the rear, leading into the dining room. The open-plan living room is cleverly divided by furniture to create two almost separate spaces, with double-glazed sash-style windows to the front elevation, while the main living area also enjoys double-glazed French doors opening onto the rear garden. A feature cast-iron fireplace with timber surround provides a focal point and enhances the character of the property.
The kitchen is fitted with high-gloss cream fronted units, complemented by contrasting stone work surfaces and a range of integrated appliances including a double oven and gas hob with extractor hood. A separate utility room/boot room provides space for coats and shoes, plumbing for a washing machine and leads to a ground-floor cloakroom, fitted with a WC, wash hand basin, and wall-mounted gas-fired boiler.
To the first floor, there are currently three generous double bedrooms, having previously been four. Lastly, a modern family bathroom featuring a skylight that allows for an abundance of natural light completes this versatile and well-planned interior.
Externally, the property offers a driveway to the side providing off-road parking for two vehicles. Gated side access leads to the enclosed rear garden, which is laid out with a paved terrace, steps rising to a raised lawn and established flower beds, mature trees offering privacy and is partially walled and enclosed by timber fencing. The property further benefits from having a garden studio/home office. Currently used to work from home and insulated to allow versatile purpose throughout the year.
LOCATION
Cottenham is one of the largest and best-served villages in South Cambridgeshire, situated approximately six miles north of Cambridge. The village enjoys excellent connectivity, with convenient access to the A14 and regular bus services linking Cottenham with Cambridge, Ely and surrounding villages. Cyclists are particularly well catered for, benefiting from largely flat, well-used routes into Cambridge via Histon and established cycle paths.
Cottenham has a thriving and welcoming community, supported by a comprehensive range of local amenities. These include independent shops, cafés, pubs and takeaways, alongside churches, a community centre, library, medical practice, dentist and pharmacy. Leisure facilities are a particular strength, with a sports centre, skate park, recreation grounds and a wide variety of clubs and societies. A full calendar of community events throughout the year contributes to the village’s lively and inclusive atmosphere.
Education provision is a key attraction for families. Cottenham Primary School is well regarded, while Cottenham Village College provides local secondary education and sixth form, and is known for its positive learning environment, strong academic performance and wide-ranging extracurricular opportunities. Additional Post-16 education is served by the nearby Impington Village College Sixth Form, which offers a broad choice of A-level and vocational courses and is easily accessible by bus and cycle routes. These excellent transport links make Cottenham a practical and popular choice for students, families and commuters alike.