- Grade II listed thatched cottage, late 18th century
- Approximately 1.25 acre mature grounds and long rural views
- Five bedrooms, two bathrooms, four reception rooms, conservatory
- Re-thatched in 2019; air source heat pump recently installed
- Garage, driveway and generous parking for multiple vehicles
- Timber-frame construction; assumed no modern wall insulation
- Oil boiler still present; heating system may need review
- Listing status restricts alterations and may complicate repairs
This late-18th-century Grade II listed thatched cottage sits in about 1.25 acres on the village edge, enjoying long open views across agricultural fields towards King’s College, Cambridge. The house has genuine period character throughout, with five bedrooms, two bathrooms, four reception rooms, a conservatory and a spacious kitchen and utility — plenty of space for family life or an elegant country retreat.
Practical upgrades include a full re-thatch in 2019 and an air-source heat pump, reducing reliance on fossil fuel heating. There is also a garage, generous driveway parking and well-established mature gardens with sheltered courtyards and lawns — ideal for outdoor living and gardening enthusiasts.
Buyers should note material constraints: the Grade II listing will restrict alterations and may complicate repairs, and the timber-frame construction is assumed to have no modern cavity insulation. The property currently uses oil-fired boiler and radiators alongside the heat pump, so heating arrangements may require review depending on buyer priorities.
Overall this is a character-rich family home in a highly desirable, quiet location. It will particularly suit purchasers seeking a historic country property with substantial grounds and outstanding rural views, who are comfortable with the responsibilities and costs of maintaining a listed thatched house.
