4 bed detached house for sale

West Street, Comberton CB23

This beautifully presented Grade II listed thatched cottage, situated in the heart of Comberton, has been sympathetically extended (circa 2000) and now offers close to 2,000 sq. Ft. Of meticulously maintained internal accommodation.

A solid front door opens into a welcoming entrance hall, providing access to the principal reception rooms. The main living/family room is generously proportioned, full of period charm, and enhanced by exposed timber beams and a working wood-burning stove with a lined flue, an ideal space for cosy evenings.

The kitchen/breakfast room, part of the 2000 extension, was stylishly refurbished in 2023. It features classic Shaker-style cabinetry with solid worktops and a central island offering integrated power, a built-in microwave, and useful additional storage. Adjacent to the kitchen is the striking dining area, flooded with natural light via a glazed roof framed by exposed oak beams, a fantastic space for family dining and entertaining. A practical utility room with additional wall and base units leads off the kitchen and provides direct access to the integral garage.

A separate drawing room/snug, complete with a lined log burner, offers a warm and intimate second living space. At the rear of the property, a quiet study overlooks the garden, ideal for working from home. A modern ground-floor shower room with a contemporary three-piece suite is also situated on the ground floor.

The ground floor also houses the impressive principal bedroom. This stunning space features a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, direct access to the patio, an en-suite with corner shower, WC and wash hand basin, as well as ample built-in storage and a separate dressing room.

There are two staircases leading to the first floor, where three further well-proportioned bedrooms are located. All benefit from fitted storage, and the second bedroom enjoys access to family bathroom with freestanding roll-top bath, wash hand basin, and WC. A separate WC serves the remaining two bedrooms, offering additional convenience.

The south-facing garden is a true highlight—mature, peaceful, and thoughtfully landscaped. A spacious patio provides the perfect spot for outdoor entertaining, while well-stocked borders feature a variety of shrubs, trees, and flowering plants. Further features include a dual-level wildlife pond, raised vegetable beds, a cycle shed, a large tool shed, and a traditional wooden-framed greenhouse, ideal for gardening enthusiasts.

The thatch was renewed in 2024.

This exceptional home also benefits from an integral garage providing excellent dry storage, accessible via the utility room.

Comberton is a larger village located about 6 miles west of Cambridge, with the centre set around a pretty village duck pond.

The village offers an excellent range of facilities and amenities including a Co-op, shop/post office as well as schooling provision from pre-school up to the age of 18 years. The 'outstanding' Ofsted rated Village College has an adjoining Community Leisure and Health & Fitness facility and there is a doctors surgery, dentist, public house, hairdresser and a large recreation ground.

For the commuter the village has a bus service, plus access point at junction 12 for the M11 is close-by and there is a cycle-path from the village to the city.