Cottage for sale in Caxton End, Bourn, Cambridge CB23

A unique opportunity to acquire an enchanting and most attractive Grade II listed detached period country cottage together with delightful grounds extending to approximately 2.68 acres and occupying an idyllic and tranquil semi-rural position, in a conservation area, just off a picturesque lane towards the edge of this highly sought after village. The property has been sympathetically restored and extended to the highest possible specification by the present vendors in more recent times. The property provides versatile and well proportioned accommodation and incorporates many attractive features of the highest quality, character and charm.

Stable Door

Leading to:

Kitchen

A stunning open plan space with high quality bespoke units incorporating an inset sink with mixer tap and cupboards below, natural wooden worksurfaces to side with space beneath for appliances, further base units comprising; wooden worksurfaces with cupboards and drawers below, integrated refrigerator and integrated oven and grill with four point ceramic hob above, feature Inglenook style fireplace with inset high level lighting and a slate hearth, ceramic tile flooring, windows to side, rear and front aspects, exposed brick chimney breast, exposed timbers and stairs leading up to first floor, opening to:

Breakfast Room

With exposed timbers, vertical wall mounted radiator, ceramic tiled floor, small built in cupboard, windows to front aspect and small window to rear aspect with frosted glass, opening to:

Inner Hall

With ceramic tile floor, windows to front aspect, loft hatch with steps to extensive fully insulated loft space, door to courtyard style area to front and trap door to roof space

Living Room

With feature cast iron firegrate, wooden surround and mantle, vertical wall mounted radiator, ceramic tile floor, built in storage cupboard understairs, door to paved terrace and gardens, sliding casement windows to front aspect, exposed beams and timbers, door to:

Sitting Room

With exposed timbers, radiator, windows to front and rear aspect, wood panelled ceiling

Bedroom 1

A light, atmospheric room with high semi vaulted ceiling, radiator, double glazed windows to either side and a high level double glazed unit above a pair of double glazed doors, all of which provide a triple aspect views of the gardens. The doors provide access to the patio and gardens.

Bedroom 2

With radiator, sealed unit double glazed windows to side aspect

Bathroom

With white suite comprising; bath, vanity style unit with wash hand basin and mixer tap set on a worktop with cupboards below, medicine cabinet with mirrored door, low level wc, radiator, extractor fan, ceramic tile walls and flooring, sliding double glazed windows to rear aspect with frosted glass

Shower Room

With large walk in shower with large head shower and handheld unit, glass doors to side, vanity style unit with twin wash hand basins set on a large worktop with cupboards and drawers below, two wall mounted cabinets with mirror fronted doors, ceramic tile floor and walls, sliding sealed unit double glazed sash windows with frosted glass to rear aspect, wall mounted radiator

First Floor

Bedroom 3

With feature high semi-vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers and windows to side aspect

Bedroom 4

With high semi-vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and timbers, windows to front aspect and half size door leading to a large loft/roof void with light

Outside

To the side of the property there is a driveway leading to an extensive courtyard style parking and turning area, with electric car charger and pathway which leads to the garden store. Immediately to the front of the cottage, there is an extensive enclosed courtyard style terracing interspersed with borders and shrubs and a large paved terrace immediately adjacent to the cottage itself. There is a further courtyard style area to either side of the cottage, oil storage tank and also a pebblestone courtyard style are immediately to the rear of the cottage itself.

Adjacent to this area there is a gated access leading to the main grounds which are a very special feature indeed and extend in all to approximately 2.6 acres. The gardens are arranged in two areas, firstly the formal gardens which are laid to lawn with several fine mature trees around including pine lime trees and horse chestnut. Adjacent to the formal gardens there are natural meadows which are laid to grass and also incorporate areas where water for irrigation is offered.

Agents Notes

Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax Band - F, South Cambridgeshire
Property Type - Detached Cottage
Property Construction - Part timber (original building) & Standard (extension)
Number & Types of Room - Please refer to floor plan
Square Footage - 1570 sq ft
Parking - Courtyard style driveway

Utilities/services

Electric Supply - Mains supply
Water Supply - Mains supply
Sewerage - Mains supply
Heating - Oil fired boiler with radiators
Broadband - Ultra Fast (predicted top download speed of up to 1000mbps)
Mobile Signal/Coverage - Good coverage