Cottage for sale in High Street, Cottenham CB24

A stain glass door is a wonderful entrance into this rather special property. The two reception rooms both feature original ingle knock fireplaces, original beams, brick weave floors and are cosy, but very light spaces. The kitchen is fitted with a range of solid wood wall and base units with a combination of granite and solid wood worksurfaces, open plan to the dining room with exposed brickworks walls and original beams. The first staircase leads to bedrooms one with built in wardrobes and cupboard and bedroom three, both with high ceilings. The second staircase leads to bedroom two, again with a high ceiling and views over the courtyard to the rear. The ground floor bathroom is accessed via the rear hall which includes an original bread oven, beams to the walls and is a perfect space for coats and muddy boots.

Location

Cottenham is one of the largest villages in Cambridgeshire with many facilities available and a wide range of properties, from period town houses on the high street to more modern developments on the outskirts of the village. Transport links are excellent as the village is approximately 3 miles (4.83 kilometres) from the A10 and A14. In addition, the village has a regular bus service to both Cambridge and Ely.

Cottenham Primary School is located on Lambs Lane and Cottenham Village College provides both secondary schooling and a sixth form, as well as adult learning classes and numerous after school events.

Facilities include a gym, sports hall, tennis courts and sports field which are commonly used by the local community. Cottenham has a broad range of amenities including two doctor's surgeries, a dental surgery, a library, two mini supermarkets, a newsagent with a post office, pharmacy, butchers, bakers, community coffee shop, fish & chip shop, a hairdressers, barbers and beauty salon, two pubs, an Indian restaurant and a village hall.

Summary

A beautiful, chocolate-box thatched cottage situated in the conservation area of this sought after village. The property dates back to the 1600's with a later extension and offers versatile accommodation in the main house, plus a detached barn which in part is currently used as a studio and home office. The established garden includes many cottage style plant, mature trees and a generous driveway, located behind double gates.

Interior

A stain glass door is a wonderful entrance into this rather special property. The two reception rooms both feature original ingle knock fireplaces, original beams, brick weave floors and are cosy, but very light spaces. The kitchen is fitted with a range of solid wood wall and base units with a combination of granite and solid wood worksurfaces, open plan to the dining room with exposed brickworks walls and original beams. The first staircase leads to bedrooms one with built in wardrobes and cupboard and bedroom three, both with high ceilings. The second staircase leads to bedroom two, again with a high ceiling and views over the courtyard to the rear. The ground floor bathroom is accessed via the rear hall which includes an original bread oven, beams to the walls and is a perfect space for coats and muddy boots.

Exterior

Alongside the property is a gravel driveway, this leads to a double gated access to the rear garden and further parking. The generous and inviting garden is a wonderful cottage style with an abundance of spring bulbs and then later in the year you can enjoy the colour continued from a array of hollyhocks and roses. Also, there are
a number of mature fruit trees, established garden trees, a large expanse of lawn and a pretty courtyard, to the rear of the cottage. Within the garden is a detached barn and double garage. The barn has been thoughtfully converted into two rooms and now offers a versatile space to either work from home or enjoys hobbies, with views over the garden there is also the possibility of being converted to annex.

Location

Cottenham is one of the largest villages in Cambridgeshire with many facilities available and a wide range of properties, from period town houses on the high street to more modern developments on the outskirts of the village. Transport links are excellent as the village is approximately 3 miles (4.83 kilometres) from the A10 and A14. In addition, the village has a regular bus service to both Cambridge and Ely.

Cottenham Primary School is located on Lambs Lane and Cottenham Village College provides both secondary schooling and a sixth form, as well as adult learning classes and numerous after school events.

Facilities include a gym, sports hall, tennis courts and sports field which are commonly used by the local community. Cottenham has a broad range of amenities including two doctor's surgeries, a dental surgery, a library, two mini supermarkets, a newsagent with a post office, pharmacy, butchers, bakers, community coffee shop, fish & chip shop, a hairdressers, barbers and beauty salon, two pubs, an Indian restaurant and a village hall.

Agents Note

Vehicle accessed permitted for 30 High Street hrough double gated entrance at the side.

Garden

Alongside the property is a gravel driveway, this leads to a double gated access to the rear garden and further parking. The generous and inviting garden is a wonderful cottage style with an abundance of spring bulbs and then later in the year you can enjoy the colour continued from a array of hollyhocks and roses. Also, there are
a number of mature fruit trees, established garden trees, a large expanse of lawn and a pretty courtyard, to the rear of the cottage. Within the garden is a detached barn and double garage. The barn has been thoughtfully converted into two rooms and now offers a versatile space to either work from home or enjoys hobbies, with views over the garden there is also the possibility of being converted to annex.