2 bedroom detached house for sale

PROPERTY INSIGHT
Ensum Brown are delighted to offer for sale this stunning detached Grade II listed period cottage, just a 5 minute walk to the train station, in the desirable village of Shepreth. This beautiful property has been renovated by the current owners to an award-winning standard. With its completely new reed thatch roof (expected life 50-80 years) and period features throughout, the cottage successfully combines period charm with the comforts of modern living. The cottage is set in pretty gardens on a generous plot of about a third of an acre within beautiful tranquil parkland. It offers further potential to extend subject to the relevant permissions.

The accommodation comprises 2 well-proportioned bedrooms with glorious views, 2 sunny dual aspect reception rooms, a separate kitchen, a useful pantry-cum-lobby area, a bathroom with free-standing Victorian roll-top bath and separate shower, a large utility/hobby room, and ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles.

The location is ideal for professionals with its excellent road and rail links: Shepreth mainline station provides easy access to London and Cambridge, whilst convenient road links allow easy commuting to Addenbrookes Hospital, the Wellcome Genome Campus, and the Astra Zeneca Discovery Centre.

This charming Grade II listed period home is set back from the road in a truly beautiful and generous plot, surrounded by pretty and mature cottage gardens.

Upon stepping inside, the kitchen is bright and welcoming, with lovely period features, attractive, old, brick-paved flooring, exposed beams and upstands, a range of base and wall units, laminate worktops, pendant and under-cabinet lighting, a window to a lovely garden aspect, tiled splashbacks, and space for kitchen appliances. The versatile lobby offers windows to a dual aspect.

The bright, dual aspect dining room offers ample space for a dining table and storage furniture, and features sconce lighting, carpet and stairs to the first floor. The lounge is equally bright and comfortable, with a window and door to a dual aspect, an exposed brick fireplace, carpets, sconce lighting, and space for a variety of lounge and storage furniture.

The bathroom, also located on the ground floor, has windows to a dual aspect, a freestanding Victorian roll-top bath, tiled flooring and splashbacks, a separate shower cubicle, a WC, a hand wash basin, and access through to the utility space.

The utility room is a very generously-sized, heated space, perfect for hobbies/exercise/storage. The new boiler with remaining 9 year warranty is located here, along with a Belfast-style sink with drainer, generous shelving and plumbing for appliances.

Upstairs to the first floor, this lovely period cottage continues to impress, with 2 well-proportioned bedrooms with beautiful original elm floorboards. There is a stunning bespoke elm wardrobe in the master bedroom and integrated storage in the second bedroom. Both bedrooms offer stunning views over surrounding parkland. There is a heated airing cupboard on the landing.

Outside, the generous established gardens provide a wonderful space to sit and enjoy the sunshine. Fully enclosed by mature trees, fencing, and hedgerows of beech and mixed native species, the gardens feature lawn and paved patio areas - perfect for enjoying meals and entertaining guests - well-maintained beds and borders of hedgerows, trees and shrubs, raised planters for vegetables, a herb garden, a pretty pond with rockery, an attractive greenhouse and a large timber shed for additional storage

Contact Ensum Brown today to arrange your private viewing appointment.

LOCATION - SHEPRETH
Shepreth is a peaceful civil parish village in South Cambridgeshire, located just off the A10 between Cambridge (8 miles) and Royston (5½ miles).

Transport links are excellent: Shepreth railway station, 5 mins walk from the property, provides mainline services to London (Kings Cross) and Cambridge. By road, the M11 is about five miles to the east (12 min); the A505 is 3 miles to the South; and the A1(M) about 15 miles to the south-west (18 min). London Stansted (35 min) and Luton (45 min) Airports are within easy reach.

Whilst small, the highly desirable village of Shepreth offers many attractive benefits, including a large garden centre with associated retail outlets and cafe, and two well-regarded pubs offering brilliant food, beers, music, and a lively atmosphere. The village is also home to Shepreth Wildlife Park, a famous local attraction working to conserve all manner of creatures from hedgehogs to owls, meerkats to lynx. A mile away is Cambridge Wildlife Trust’s Shepreth L-moor reserve. Docwra’s Manor Garden, in the village centre, is open regularly. Shepreth’s All Saints Church is a historic 12th Century building in regular use with a small but active congregation. There are many clubs and organisations to join, as well as fitness classes to attend. There are also recreation grounds, and a village hall which is available for hire.

Amenities in nearby Melbourn and Royston include a more extensive range of shops, doctors’ and dentists’ surgeries, sports and golf clubs, leisure centres, and schools for all ages. The sports centre and indoor swimming pool in Melbourn will be reopening soon. There is a popular farm shop with restaurant in neighbouring Meldreth, while Cambridge offers a very comprehensive range of cultural, shopping and recreation facilities as well as further excellent independent schools.

To truly appreciate what this lovely village has to offer, we invite all potential buyers to visit and explore the local area. You won't be disappointed!