Savills | High Street, Little Shelford, Cambridge, CB22 5ES | Property for sale
4,115 sq ft(382.30 sq m)
Guide price £2,350,000

High StreetLittle Shelford, Cambridge, CB22 5ES

  • Under offer
House
4,115 sq ft (382.30 sq m)
0.75 Ac (0.3 Ha)
5Bedrooms
4Bathrooms
4Receptions

Key features

  • Popular Cambridge necklace village
  • High quality finishes & built-in cabinetry
  • Handmade kitchen with integrated appliances
  • Vale Garden Houses conservatory
  • Private gardens
  • Ground floor office/bed six with adjacent shower room

High quality modern village house in popular village.

About this property

  • Originally constructed back in 2000, this is a substantial detached period style house of Cambridge brick under a tiled roof which has excellent family accommodation extending to approximately 4,115 sq ft arranged over two floors.

    The layout radiates at ground floor level around the travertine floored entrance hall which provides access to the drawing room, with open fireplace, built-in shelving and French doors to the garden, a dining room again with open fireplace, a playroom which is completely fitted with bespoke storage units and a study which is also fitted out with desks & shelving. The hand made Pippy Oak kitchen features a large central island, Corian working surfaces and a number of integrated appliances including a four oven Aga and Sub Zero fridge freezer. Beyond the kitchen area is a Vale Garden Houses conservatory the same width as the kitchen. This transforms the whole space into a superb family living space with direct access to and views over the rear gardens. Beyond the kitchen is a utility and a ground floor multi-purpose room/office with an adjacent shower room which could be used as a bedroom.

    An oak staircase from the entrance hallway leads to a wide galleried landing. The master bedroom has a Juliet balcony, dressing area and en suite bathroom. Four other double bedrooms including a guest bedroom with en suite shower and built-in wardrobes complete the accommodation. There is also an extensive loft space over all of the first floor (see floor plan).

    Outside
    The house is set back from the road behind mature trees including Yews. There is plenty of parking to the front, tall brick piers and electric entry gates. The rear garden is well landscaped with a variety of mature trees, a wide lawn and Marston & Langinger greenhouse with raised vegetable beds surrounding. Along the rear elevation is a deep paved terrace and at the bottom of the garden a raised wooden deck/tree house. The garden has a zoned automated irrigation system.

    In all about 0.75 of an acre.

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This is a superb period style modern house which has been finished to a very high standard with excellent space for a family set in a lovely established garden in Little Shelford which is convenient for access to Cambridge and commuting routes to London.

Lucy BanksProperty agent

Local information

  • • There are excellent facilities within the village and the adjacent village of Great Shelford including a variety of local shops for everyday needs including a butcher, well regarded delicatessen, convenience store, grocer, chemist, restaurants and public houses.
  • • There is a primary school in Little Shelford and further schooling for all age groups in the area including notable independent schools in Cambridge such as St Faiths, The Perse, The Stephen Perse foundation schools, King's College and St John's College prep schools, The Leys and St Mary's.
  • • For the commuter there are regular train services available from Great Shelford and Whittlesford stations leading to Cambridge and London's Liverpool Street station.
  • • Services to Kings Cross are available from the high tech university city of Cambridge approximately 5 miles to the north with its immense cultural heritage, recreational and comprehensive shopping facilities including the newly completed Grand Arcade.
  • • The M11 is approximately 3 miles away (Junction 10), approximately 2 miles (Junction 11), which in turn leads south to the M25 and London and to the north to the A14 which connects the A1/M1 and M6.
  • • Stansted Airport is approximately 20 miles to the south situated off Junction 8 of the M11.
  • (All mileages and travel times are approximate).

Additional information

  • EPC Rating = C
  • Tenure = Freehold