Summary - Detached character home with versatile accomodation SG8 5LF
3 bed 1 bath Detached
Spacious village home with large garden and double garage.
Gated gravel driveway with parking for multiple vehicles
This detached 17th-century cottage sits at the end of a quiet lane in Bassingbourn, offering generous room sizes, original period features and a versatile layout ideal for family life. The property currently provides two principal bedrooms plus a ground-floor study that easily functions as a third bedroom, two reception rooms, a conservatory and a well-equipped kitchen. A gated driveway and detached double garage sit on a very large plot with established, well-maintained gardens and a paved entertaining patio.
The house combines character details — exposed beams, bay window, feature fireplaces and quarry-tile flooring — with practical modern comforts, including a four-piece family bathroom and a wood-burning stove. With a total floor area of about 1,428 sq ft, there’s space for home working, play and entertaining without feeling cramped. The village location places everyday amenities, a primary school and convenient road and rail links within easy reach.
Buyers should note a few material points. The property dates from the 1600s and, while well presented, will carry ongoing maintenance typical of older homes; potential buyers should budget for period-property upkeep. Flood risk is assessed as medium for the area, so suitable insurance and any necessary mitigation should be considered. There is one principal bathroom serving the bedrooms. The nearest primary school has an Ofsted rating that requires improvement, while the local secondary college is rated good.
Offered freehold and chain free, this cottage will suit families seeking a character home with outdoor space and parking, or buyers wanting a period property with scope to personalise. Its location on a substantial plot and detached double garage also gives straightforward potential for future adaptation or extension subject to planning.
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