For Sale5 Bedroom Detached House in Exceptional Five-Bedroom Period Home With Countryside Views – Peaceful Rural Location Near Cambridge£625,000
Exceptional Five-Bedroom Period Home With Countryside Views – Peaceful Rural Location Near Cambridge
5 Bedroom Detached House for sale
Guide Price: £625,000
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
× 5
Bathrooms
× 2
Receptions
× 3
Tenure
Freehold
Guide Price
£625,000
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Description
With no onward chain, this stunning five-bedroom period home combines historic character, generous proportions, and modern upgrades, creating a versatile and luxurious family residence. Approached via gated access onto a gravel driveway, the property immediately conveys a sense of arrival and privacy.
Key Features
• Five-bedroom period home with vaulted ceilings and timber panelling
• Grand reception hall with galleried landing and wide staircase
• 27ft x 18ft drawing room with wood-burning stove and part-vaulted ceiling
• Elegant dining room for entertaining
• Spacious kitchen/breakfast room with adjoining conservatory
• Ground floor double bedrooms with ensuite facilities
• Principal bedroom with ensuite
• Attic bedroom/studio with circular stained-glass window and secondary staircase
• Snug / home office with feature fireplace
• Beautifully maintained gardens with open countryside views
• Gated gravel driveway with ample parking
• Recent upgrades: triple glazing, slate roof, insulation, electrical rewiring, new guttering, lime repointing, 1,250L oil tank
• Non-listed property offering potential for extension (STPP)
• No onward chain
• Peaceful rural location with excellent access to Cambridge, London, and major transport routes
Inside, the grand reception hall features soaring vaulted ceilings, rich timber panelling, and a striking wide staircase, flooded with natural light and providing a dramatic yet welcoming first impression. The 27ft x 18ft drawing room, with a part-vaulted ceiling over 15ft, intricate ceiling roses, warm oak flooring, and a high-efficiency wood-burning stove, is a space of elegance and comfort. Double doors lead seamlessly into the dining room, perfect for both family meals and entertaining.
The spacious kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with ample storage and work surfaces, flows into a conservatory overlooking the garden—ideal for morning coffee or relaxed weekends. Additional ground floor living includes a snug or home office with character beams, a feature fireplace, and two double bedrooms with ensuite WCs, alongside a stylish family bathroom.
Upstairs, the principal bedroom benefits from dual-aspect windows, extensive wardrobes, and a modern ensuite. Bedroom two offers a dressing area and ensuite bathroom, while the attic bedroom—bathed in natural light with a circular stained-glass window—provides a flexible space for a studio, playroom, or guest suite, complete with a secondary staircase.
Externally, the property enjoys beautifully maintained gardens with far-reaching views across open countryside, providing space for outdoor dining, children’s play, or tranquil relaxation. Recent sympathetic upgrades include triple-glazed windows, slate roof renewal, insulation improvements, electrical rewiring, new guttering, traditional lime repointing, and a 1,250L oil tank. The home is not listed, offering potential for extension or reconfiguration (STPP).
Perfect for families, multi-generational living, or as a countryside retreat, this property combines period charm, modern comfort, and lifestyle versatility, all within easy reach of Cambridge, London, and major transport links.
A viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the scale, craftsmanship, and exceptional setting of this unique home.
Agents Notes
Tenure: Freehold
EPC: Rating E
Local Authority: South Cambs Council
Council Tax Band: F