1920s semi detached house with outstanding rural views.

Description

Refurbished and extended by the current owners, this charming property offers a delightful living space with various features and amenities. As you enter through the small entrance hall, to the right, the hall opens up into a spacious kitchen breakfast room, showcasing a deVOL hand-painted kitchen, AGA (gas), equipped with integrated gas fuelled AGA, dishwasher, a butler sink, elegant marble work surfaces and slate tile flooring.

Adjacent to the kitchen is a large utility area, providing ample space for a washing machine, tumble dryer, and a substantial dresser (please note the dresser is not fitted and can be included at an agreed price). Beyond there is ample space for large dining table with a bank of seating with views over the rear gardens which cleverly abutt the kitchen units. Continuing through the property, you'll find a generous seating area beneath a glazed skylight and French door leading out to a spacious south west-facing stone terrace and the picturesque gardens beyond.

To the left of the entrance hall, accessible through double doors at the far end of the sitting room, you'll discover a cosy family room. A WC completes the ground floor accommodation

Moving upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms, each with its own unique charm. Notably, the main bedroom stands out with its large picture window, offering a captivating view of the rear garden and the fields stretching beyond. The main bedroom also features a walk in wardrobe and a further bank of deep wardrobes, as well as an en suite shower room equipped with white Burlington sanitaryware and stylish stainless-steel fittings. Completing the first floor are two additional bedrooms and a family bathroom boasting a freestanding bath and a separate shower.

Outside, the property features a well-maintained lawn, providing an inviting space for outdoor activities. At the end of the garden, a large terrace awaits, offering a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the scenic views of the surrounding fields. Additionally, there is a timber frame studio, presenting an ideal opportunity for additional accommodation, a home office, or a personal gym. The front of the property offers ample parking space for multiple cars, along with convenient access to a practical timber lean-to structure.

Location

Caius Farm Cottages are located on Babraham Road in Shelford Bottom, just 2.3 miles south of the city centre of Cambridge.

Cambridge is renowned for its prestigious university and rich cultural heritage, providing an abundance of recreational and cultural amenities within the city. Punting is available from the river Cam, and there are green spaces throughout the city including Grantchester Meadows and the Botanic Garden, which showcases an impressive array of plant species from around the world (over 8,000). The city also boasts an array of museums and galleries, including the Fitzwilliam Museum. Additionally, music and comedy shows take place throughout the year at the Cambridge Junction and Cambridge Corn Exchange.

Cambridge has also become recognised as an important centre for the high tech and bio-tech industries with the University Research and Development Laboratories, Science Park, ARM, Microsoft, AstraZeneca and Addenbrooke’s Hospital/Biomedical Campus.

For everyday shopping, there is a Tesco Superstore in Cherry Hinton (2.4 miles) and a Waitrose in Trumpington (3.7 miles). The city is peppered with independent boutiques, bookshops and cafes, with The Grand Arcade and Grafton Centre shopping malls offering further facilities.

There is schooling for all age groups in Cambridge, across both the state and independent sectors. Independent schools such as The Perse, The Leys and St Faiths offers schooling for children of all ages. State schools The Netherhall School and Queen Edith’s Primary School are located 1.7 and 2.2 miles away respectively, and for college students Long Road and Hills Road sixth form colleges.

Cambridge railway station is 2.7 miles away with regular services into London Liverpool Street and Kings Cross and journeys taking from 50 minutes, as well as Stansted and Gatwick Airports. Cambridge is well connected for the A14, A10 and M11 which in turn leads to access down to the south towards London and Stansted.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,880 sq ft