5 bed detached house for sale

Church Lane, Cottenham, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB24

Well appointed, detached home with beautiful views over open countryside

Description
Church Lane Farm is a beautifully presented five double bedroom family home, enjoying a peaceful setting with views across the surrounding countryside. Positioned on a generous plot, the property features a swim spa, a garden studio and thoughtfully landscaped grounds. The property also benefits from solar panels combined with a battery, offering extremely low running costs. This detached home has been reimagined and reconfigured with great care, blending traditional charm with a contemporary, open-plan layout. The result is a collection of versatile, well-proportioned spaces that lend themselves to modern family life while retaining character and warmth. A spacious entrance hall greets you upon arrival, that flows seamlessly throughout the ground floor. At the heart of the home lies the expansive kitchen, breakfast and dining area—a bright, sociable space designed with both practicality and style in mind. The kitchen is fitted with a mix of high and low-level shaker-style units, solid oak worktops, a ceramic butler sink, and a working aga. For added convenience, there is a separate oven with an electric hob, an integrated dishwasher and a large American style fridge/freezer. The adjacent family room enjoys a dual aspect and benefits from bi-fold doors opening onto a covered decked terrace, providing a wonderful indoor-outdoor connection and framing idyllic views. Off the dining area, the formal sitting room features a multi-fuel stove with a decorative cast iron backplate, offering a cosy retreat for quieter evenings. The ground floor also includes a home office, a generous utility room, and a cloakroom WC.

Upstairs, the accommodation continues to impress with five spacious double bedrooms. Two benefit from their own en-suite shower rooms, while a stylish and well-fitted family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms, complete with both a bath and separate shower.

Outside, the property is approached via a sweeping gravel driveway leading to a detached double garage with electronic doors and a versatile studio space above—perfect for use as a home office, gym, or creative workspace. To the rear, a large decked terrace overlooks a neatly kept lawn, while a dedicated children’s play area, log store, and multiple garden sheds add further practicality.

One of the standout features of this property is the enclosed outdoor leisure area, where a swim spa is set within Millboard composite decking. This space also includes an outdoor shower, a fully fitted outdoor kitchen, and a covered seating area, ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining in all seasons. The remainder of the garden is laid to lawn and beautifully bordered by mature trees, shrubs, and well-established hedging, all enclosed for privacy and security.

Location
Cottenham is a thriving village located approximately 6 miles north of Cambridge with facilities including a Co-operative, post office, pharmacy, two gp surgeries, a dental surgery, library and community centre. Cottenham boasts various restaurants and public houses including a Chinese takeaway and an award-winning Indian Restaurant.

Further amenities and shopping facilities can be found in Cambridge, with a daily market and shopping malls The Grafton Centre and Grand Arcade. Schooling is available at Cottenham Primary School and Cottenham Village College, with further schooling available for all ages in Cambridge, including independent schools such as The Perse, The Leys and The Stephen Perse Foundation, and sixth form colleges Long and Hills Road.

The village is approximately 4 miles from the A14 (Junction 32) which provides access to Newmarket, Bury St Edmunds and beyond, or 5 miles to Junction 30 leading to the A1M. For the rail commuter, Waterbeach station is approximately 5 miles with trains to London (Kings Cross) in 65 minutes.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,108 sq ft