4 bedroom detached house for sale

Tucked away within idyllic grounds, extending to approximately 4.45 acres, Skachbow Cottage is a Grade II listed late-17th or early-18th century home. Beautifully preserved and thoughtfully extended to provide flexible living space across the main cottage and a fully self-contained detached annexe. The property is set within a well-stocked cottage garden and includes a paddock, detached garage and driveway, offering a unique combination of period character and lifestyle opportunity.

Main House

The cottage retains its original charm, with a thatched roof, exposed timber frame, painted brickwork, and period features throughout.

From the garden side of the home, you are welcomed by the oak front door leading to the entrance lobby with doors to the front sitting room and kitchen/breakfast room.

The well-proportioned sitting room has views to the front of the home, a central open fireplace, fitted corner cupboard and beautiful brick floor.

The kitchen/breakfast room enjoys a dual aspect, flooding the room with natural light. It is fitted with a range of bespoke units and there is space for freestanding appliances. There is an inglenook fireplace with the original bread oven. A door leads to the cottage staircase. The side entrance lobby, leading to the gravel drive, is accessed from the kitchen.

Utility room with spaces for additional appliances and a ground-floor bathroom with a modern white three-piece suite.

A spacious living room to the rear provides a further reception area and opens directly into a bright conservatory with views over the cottage gardens.

Upstairs, there are three bedrooms arranged around a central landing with a large storage cupboard and a window overlooking the central garden area. Bedroom one has views to the front of the home, while bedrooms two and three provide excellent versatile spaces with bedroom two having a glazed door leading out onto the roof to the rear with views over the garden and fields.


Detached Annexe

The detached single-storey annexe provides excellent additional living space, ideal for multi-generational living. It includes a generous living room with patio doors leading to the paddock area. A stylishly fitted kitchen/breakfast room, a large double bedroom, and a modern bathroom. The layout offers both comfort and independence, with separate access, great views and a large amount of natural light.


Outside:

The grounds are a real highlight, with beautifully maintained cottage-style gardens surrounding the house and annexe, featuring mature trees, established beds, lawns, and patio areas. The driveway provides parking for several vehicles and access to the detached garage. The gravel drive extends further to the side of the home with a five-bar gate providing easy access to the vegetable garden, polytunnel, orchard and substantial enclosed paddock beyond. A truly beautiful location to entertain family and friends.


Listing description

GV II

Cottage. Late C17 or early C18. Timber framed and plastered and painted brick. Thatched roof. One storey and attic, three unit plan. Gable elevation to east with two horizontal sliding sash windows. Main entrance in modern porch facingnorth. Dormer window, local brick ridge stack. Interior, exposed timber frames and wall of clunch barn now included in building. Ravensdale, J.R. The Village of Landbeach p. 9, 1974

Listing NGR: TL[use Contact Agent Button]

Agents Note: The fireplace in the cottage and the wood burner in the annexe are not currently in use. The vendors would recommend that anyone wanting to use them have them inspected and checked that they meet current regulations.

The property had a full-rethatch in 2019.


Landbeach is an attractive village with a friendly community, located just five miles from Cambridge. Known for its variety and quality of housing, it remains one of the few villages in the area that has largely avoided more recent development and retains its unspoilt character.

The village has its own recreation ground, two churches, a Tithe Barn, village hall and an outstanding Ofsted-rated nursery a short walk from the cottage.

There is a cycle path to Milton, and in spring 2026 a new pedestrian, cycle and equestrian path will open connecting the village to Waterbeach. Regular bus services run to Cambridge from the village, and a free bus service operates to the nearby primary and secondary schools. Park and Ride is located a short drive away.

The area is also within easy reach of the Cambridge Science Park, Cambridge Research Park and Cambridge Business Park. Two railway stations are close by at Waterbeach and Cambridge North, both offering direct links to London and Ely. From summer 2026, services will also stop at Cambridge South, providing convenient access to the Biomedical Campus and Addenbrookes Hospital.

Landbeach neighbours the well served villages of Cottenham, Milton and Waterbeach, which offer extensive amenities including a Tesco superstore, primary schools, Cottenham village college, hairdressers, public houses and a delightful Country Park.